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| whitevestblueshorts |
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CountArach wrote:
Just so you know you can use the table function to make your results much easier to read. Just put the following code around your results (or hit the table button in the reply section):
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Without the *.
Other than that you've got a great reporting style, keep it up.
Thanks for the feedback.
Ive done it on Stage 2 of the TDU... is that how it should look? Adds more spacing? |
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whitevestblueshorts wrote:
CountArach wrote:
Just so you know you can use the table function to make your results much easier to read. Just put the following code around your results (or hit the table button in the reply section):
[table=100%*][/table*]
Without the *.
Other than that you've got a great reporting style, keep it up.
Thanks for the feedback.
Ive done it on Stage 2 of the TDU... is that how it should look? Adds more spacing?
It should look like this one:
https://pcmdaily.c...ost_538629
Basically just copy and paste what you find in the exported file between those markers and it will come out like that.
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CountArach wrote:
It should look like this one:
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Basically just copy and paste what you find in the exported file between those markers and it will come out like that.
Ah OK, got it.
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Pim(s) All Round!
Accident destroys Geslin's Tour, as the Dutch celebrate with a Pim(s)
by: Barry Ryan
The story of Stage 3 was somewhat taken away from the superb sprint finish by Dutchman Pim Ligthart of the Vacansoleil-DCM team as with around 20km Tour Leader Anthony Geslin fell after clipping wheels in the peloton, which then caused a further 5 riders to come off their bikes. The FDJ-Bigmat team attempted to bring Geslin back into the race, but the gap was too great and the Frenchman's tour is now consigned to the also-ran category.
"Gutted is the polite way for me to explain how I feel right now" said a distraught Geslin "It was a silly mistake, I cant blame anyone else, the team tried their best for me but ill be giving up the leaders jersey and now playing a role in this team"
Above: The carnage caused by Geslin's fall
With Geslin down the rest of the riders carried on at a pace, with Jonathan Cantwell looking for a 2nd stage win being the favourite in the sprint finish, before getting edged into 5th as Pim Ligthart snuck through to celebrate.
Above: Celebrations for the Vacansoleil-DCM team
Rabobank also felt the reprecussions of the fall as Wilco Kelderman tumbled over a loose bike, but although the team had a good position coming into the sprint, Sanchez helped by Matthews and Renshaw was unable to get himself any closer in the classification.
Team Manager Albers Pansen said "We are trying to keep Luis' in touch, the gap is not too much of an issue right now, but we need to make an impact soon to ensure that we are not gambling on miracles in Adelaide"
:: Stage 3 Classification ::
:: Santos Tour Down Under Top Ten (Time) :: | 1 | Pim Ligthart | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | 3h10'27 | | 2 | Christopher Sutton | Sky Procycling | s.t. | | 3 | Aidis Kruopis | Orica - GreenEdge | s.t. | | 4 | Alexander Kristoff | Katusha Team | s.t. | | 5 | Jonathan Cantwell | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | s.t. | | 6 | Wesley Sulzberger | Orica - GreenEdge | s.t. | | 7 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | s.t. | | 8 | Michal Golas | Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team | s.t. | | 9 | Fabio Sabatini | Liquigas - Cannondale | s.t. | | 10 | Michel Kreder | Garmin - Sharp | s.t. | | ----- | | 16 | Mark Renshaw | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 17 | Michael Matthews | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 18 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 115 | Jos Van Emden | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 116 | Graeme Brown | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 122 | Tom Leezer | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 126 | Wilco Kelderman | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. |
:: Santos Tour Down Under Overall Classification ::
:: General Classification :: | 1 | Jonathan Cantwell | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | 10h40'11 | | 2 | Pablo Lastras | Movistar Team | s.t. | | 3 | Egoi MartÃnez | Euskaltel - Euskadi | + 6 | | 4 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | + 10 | | 5 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. |
:: Mountain Leader :: | 1 | Jakob Rathe | Garmin - Sharp | 16 |
:: Points Leader :: | 1 | Jakob Rathe | Garmin - Sharp | 12 |
:: Young Rider Classification :: | 1 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | 10h40'21 |
:: Team Rankings Top Five :: | 1 | Astana Pro Team | 32h01'51 | | 2 | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | +17 | | 3 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | +17 | | 4 | Movistar Team | +17 | | 5 | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | +17 | | ----- | | 6 | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 1'22 |
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O'Mega Win for Ciolek
Ciolek takes daily honours, as Cantwell maintains slender advantage in the classification
by: Barry Ryan
Another hot day on the roads of Australia for the riders of the Tour Down Under and another different stage winner as this time the Omega Pharma - QuickStep team got their rider Gerald Ciolek over the line in an incredible finish that saw him come from no where to steal the stage at the line.
Above: Ciolek blazes through at the finish to snare the stage victory
The focus coming into the stage was whether Cantwell could maintain his slender lead over Spanish contender Egoi Martinez, which was achieved as the Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank team ensured that there would be no breakaway by Movistar as they played a tactical race.
"We are working hard to keep Jonathan (Cantwell) in contention, he has 2 stages remaining to win his home Tour, which would be fantastic for him and us as a team" stated Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank Manager Bjarne Rijs.
Outside of the Orange jersey, the pace is heating up for the Young Riders Classification as once again a confident ride by Jacopo Guarnieri of the Astana team kept him outfront in the category.
Above: Early breakaway see's yesterdays faller Geslin fighting to get respect back into his race
As for the Rabobank team, Luis Leon Sanchez stays in touch with the leaders but time is running out for him to make a difference. Whilst disappointingly Brown, Renshaw and Van Emden all faltered to roll home nearly 10 mins off the pace.
:: Stage 4 Classification ::
:: Santos Tour Down Under Top Ten (Time) :: | 1 | Gerald Ciolek | Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team | 3h16'22 | | 2 | Kris Boeckmans | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | s.t. | | 3 | Christopher Sutton | Sky Procycling | s.t. | | 4 | Anthony Geslin | FDJ - BigMat | s.t. | | 5 | Wesley Sulzberger | Orica - GreenEdge | s.t. | | 6 | Michal Golas | Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team | s.t. | | 7 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | s.t. | | 8 | Alexander Kristoff | Katusha Team | s.t. | | 9 | Danilo Hondo | Lampre - ISD | s.t. | | 10 | Giacomo Nizzolo | RadioShack - Nissan | s.t. | | ----- | | 20 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 39 | Tom Leezer | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 49 | Michael Matthews | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 69 | Wilco Kelderman | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 124 | Graeme Brown | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 6'07 | | 125 | Mark Renshaw | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 8'31 | | 126 | Jos Van Emden | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 9'33 |
:: Santos Tour Down Under Overall Classification ::
:: General Classification :: | 1 | Jonathan Cantwell | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | 13h56'33 | | 2 | Pablo Lastras | Movistar Team | s.t. | | 3 | Egoi MartÃnez | Euskaltel - Euskadi | + 6 | | 4 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | + 10 | | 5 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. |
:: Mountain Leader :: | 1 | Andriy Grivko | Astana Pro Team | 28 |
:: Points Leader :: | 1 | Vicente Reynès | Lotto Belisol Team | 16 |
:: Young Rider Classification :: | 1 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | 13h56'43 | | 2 | Ion Izagirre | Euskaltel - Euskadi | +0 | | 3 | Simone Ponzi | Astana Pro Team | +48 | | 4 | Pim Ligthart | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | +55 | | 5 | Adriano Malori | Lampre - ISD | + 1'04 |
:: Team Rankings Top Five :: | 1 | Astana Pro Team | 41h50'57 | | 2 | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | + 17 | | 3 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | + 17 | | 4 | Movistar Team | + 17 | | 5 | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | + 17 | | ----- | | 8 | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 1'22 |
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Moreno Makes His Mark
Katusha rider takes advantage as leaders fall away before finale
by: Barry Ryan
All change in the penultimate stage of the Tour as Katusha's Moreno and Martinez of Euskaltel - Euskadi pulled away from the Peloton to come home over 30 seconds ahead of their nearest rival and over 1 minute clear of the previous Tour leader Jonathan Cantwell.
"I know Eqoi (Martinez) he is a great rider and when we pulled away we said we would work together to make it count. Somehow we kept going and with the peloton falling further behind we knew we had to fight it out for the win. Luckily I got there first, but tomorrow will be exciting as we both can win the tour" exclaimed Moreno after his victory.
Above: He has the tour in his hands after a big stage 5 win (Daniel Moreno)
Cantwell is now well and truly out of the running as the top 2 are the only realistic winners of the tour, whilst the other categorys remained unchanged as we head into the final stage with the road course in Adelaide to decide who walks away with the 2012 Santos Tour Down Under title.
:: Stage 5 Classification ::
:: Santos Tour Down Under Top Ten (Time) :: | 1 | Daniel Moreno | Katusha Team | 3h36'35 | | 2 | Egoi MartÃnez | Euskaltel - Euskadi | s.t. | | 3 | Anthony Geslin | FDJ - BigMat | + 30 | | 4 | Karsten Kroon | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | s.t. | | 5 | Lieuwe Westra | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | s.t. | | 6 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 49 | | 7 | Pablo Lastras | Movistar Team | s.t. | | 8 | Danny Pate | Sky Procycling | s.t. | | 9 | Daniele Pietropolli | Lampre - ISD | s.t. | | 10 | Simone Ponzi | Astana Pro Team | s.t. | | ----- | | 6 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 49 | | 12 | Wilco Kelderman | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 53 | Michael Matthews | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 108 | Tom Leezer | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 111 | Graeme Brown | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 112 | Mark Renshaw | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 113 | Jos Van Emden | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. |
:: Santos Tour Down Under Overall Classification ::
:: General Classification :: | 1 | Daniel Moreno | Katusha Team | 17h33'08 | | 2 | Egoi MartÃnez | Euskaltel - Euskadi | s.t. | | 3 | Lieuwe Westra | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | + 40 | | 4 | Karsten Kroon | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | s.t. | | 5 | Pablo Lastras | Movistar Team | + 49 | | ----- | | 6 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 59 |
:: Mountain Leader :: | 1 | Andriy Grivko | Astana Pro Team | 28 |
:: Points Leader :: | 1 | Vicente Reynès | Lotto Belisol Team | 16 |
:: Young Rider Classification :: | 1 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | 17h34'31 | | 2 | Ion Izagirre | Euskaltel - Euskadi | + 0 | | 3 | Simone Ponzi | Astana Pro Team | + 24 | | 4 | Pim Ligthart | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | + 55 | | 5 | Michel Kreder | Garmin - Sharp | + 1'05 |
:: Team Rankings Top Five :: | 1 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 52h43'25 | | 2 | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | + 6 | | 3 | Astana Pro Team | + 8 | | 4 | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | + 30 | | 5 | Movistar Team | + 49 | | ----- | | 6 | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 1'30 |
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Golas Today; Moreno Crowned
Omega Pharma collect 2nd stage win of the Tour, but its Moreno and Katusha who can celebrate
by: Barry Ryan
The conclusion of 6 compelling days racing came to a close with yet another stage winner as Michal Golas collected the honours for Omega Pharma - QuickStep for the 2nd time in the 6 stages. However the real celebrations were left to Daniel Moreno as he ensured that the Overall Classification crown would be his by staying close and coming home ahead of Egoi Martinez.
Outside of this battle one of the most exciting changes was in the Mountain category as FDJ - Bigmats Gerard came through after leading most of the race to collect the top ranking on the final stage with a mammoth 44pts.
Above: Another year over, the riders set off on the final stage in Adelaide
Katusha Sporting Director Valerio Piva said "We are delighted for Daniel (Moreno) he worked so hard for this, but also we have alot of thanks to give to the team for aiding him, it has been exciting and challenging for us to claim this victory"
Above: Moreno in the leaders jersey keeps himself tucked up neatly in the pack
As for Rabobank they finish off relatively happy with the performance of Sanchez who nicks in 6th place just under 1 minute off the pace, however the team placing of 6th leaves them looking to improve for February's events.
Albers Pansen said "Our aim was alot higher than this, but we had some good moments with Sanchez and also Michael Matthews picking up points in the Mountains on this stage. However we have along way to go to get to the standards that im setting for this team"
:: Stage 6 Classification ::
:: Santos Tour Down Under Top Ten (Time) :: | 1 | Michal Golas | Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team | 1h58'02 | | 2 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | s.t. | | 3 | Jonathan Cantwell | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | s.t. | | 4 | Alexander Kristoff | Katusha Team | s.t. | | 5 | Gerald Ciolek | Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team | s.t. | | 6 | Aidis Kruopis | Orica - GreenEdge | s.t. | | 7 | Pim Ligthart | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | s.t. | | 8 | Christopher Sutton | Sky Procycling | s.t. | | 9 | Anthony Geslin | FDJ - BigMat | s.t. | | 10 | William Bonnet | FDJ - BigMat | s.t. | | ----- | | 22 | Tom Leezer | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 24 | Mark Renshaw | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 32 | Jos Van Emden | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 40 | Graeme Brown | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 43 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 57 | Michael Matthews | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 63 | Wilco Kelderman | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. |
:: Santos Tour Down Under Overall Final Classification ::
:: General Classification :: | 1 | Daniel Moreno | Katusha Team | 19h31'10 | | 2 | Egoi MartÃnez | Euskaltel - Euskadi | s.t. | | 3 | Lieuwe Westra | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | + 40 | | 4 | Karsten Kroon | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | s.t. | | 5 | Pablo Lastras | Movistar Team | + 49 | | 6 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 59 | | 7 | Dimitriy Muravyev | Astana Pro Team | s.t. | | 8 | Danny Pate | Sky Procycling | s.t. | | 9 | Jonathan Cantwell | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | + 1'09 | | 10 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | + 1'17 | | ----- | | 6 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 59 | | 25 | Michael Matthews | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | 48 | Wilco Kelderman | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 8'03 | | 71 | Tom Leezer | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 14'05 | | 98 | Mark Renshaw | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 19'14 | | 99 | Graeme Brown | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 20'12 | | 111 | Jos Van Emden | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 24'41 |
:: Mountain Jersey Winner :: | 1 | Arnaud Gérard | FDJ - BigMat | 44 |
:: Points Winner :: | 1 | Arnaud Gérard | FDJ - BigMat | 22 |
:: Young Rider Jersey Winner :: | 1 | Jacopo Guarnieri | Astana Pro Team | 19h32'27 | | 2 | Ion Izagirre | Euskaltel - Euskadi | + 6 | | 3 | Simone Ponzi | Astana Pro Team | + 30 | | 4 | Pim Ligthart | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | + 1'01 | | 5 | Michel Kreder | Garmin - Sharp | + 1'11 |
:: Overall Team Winner :: | 1 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | s.t. | 58h37'31 | | 2 | Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team | s.t. | + 6 | | 3 | Astana Pro Team | s.t. | + 8 | | 4 | Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank | s.t. | + 30 | | 5 | Movistar Team | s.t. | + 49 | | ----- | | 6 | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | + 1'30 |
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Not a bad TdU for Rabobank.
Yeah im quite pleased overall, lots to work on, but Sanchez can take something away from it definately.
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Welcome to the Tour'
Wildcards selected; Continental Teams can look forward to the limelight
by: Barry Ryan
With many teams chucking their proverbial hat into the ring, only 4 could come out with the prestige of racing alongside the 18 UCI Pro Tour teams in the Tour de France this July and they were announced as:
Team Europcar
Cofidis
Bretagne - Schuller
Saur - Sojasun
Team Europcar's Thomas Voeckler spoke of his happiness about the decision "For me its great to ride in the Tour, its my country and it is always great to ride in front of the french fans in such a prestigious race. As a team we are looking to impress, it may be winning a stage or more, but we will go into the race ready and in a position to be competitive"
Yvon Sanquer the General Manager of Cofidis said "This is good news for us, it gives our riders that extra motivation as the team has been through some tough times. We wont have high expectations but we wont just be there to make up the numbers, you will see the Red of Cofidis at the right end of racing"
Both Saur-Sojasun and Bretagne-Schuller had yet to comment on the decision but they will no doubt be just as delighted with their inclusion in the Grand Tour for 2012.
We will preview the Tour de France in greater depth once it arrives on our calender, in the mean time stay in touch with all your cycling news, here at cyclingnews.com |
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I like your report style  It's really like if we were on CYclingnews |
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franki28 wrote:
I like your report style It's really like if we were on CYclingnews
Thanks mate, really appreciate the positive comments. Glad you are enjoying the read. |
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Returning from holidays, I just "discovered" this story and reading it through I'm delighted I really like your reporting style, it's a nice change from the usual here. Rabobank is a nice team for a story and I'm sure that you'll be able to improve your results, especially in the sprints Be sure I'll follow!
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6th place in Australia, not a bad start to the season |
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cunego59 wrote:
Returning from holidays, I just "discovered" this story and reading it through I'm delighted I really like your reporting style, it's a nice change from the usual here. Rabobank is a nice team for a story and I'm sure that you'll be able to improve your results, especially in the sprints Be sure I'll follow!
Thanks cunego59 for the feedback, appreciate you taking time to follow and hope it can continue to be an enjoyable story.
Also thanks again sutty68 for supporting this story, yes im happy enough with 6th in Australia... room for improvement for sure though. |
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The Month That Was:
January
The first month of a brand new season is now well and truely in the books, so we take a look back at how things played out as we began 'Down Under' with a trio of big events.
Above: Sky's Porte impresses in his National events with a 3rd and 1st finish
Australia crowned itself 2 new National Champions as both the Road Race and ITT titles were decided in the opening week of the calender as Simon Gerrans became the Australian Champion after a tense finish with favourite Cadel Evans (BMC) coming in 2nd to the Orica GreenEdge rider.
In the ITT Sky's Richie Porte who came 3rd in the road race, would squeeze past the charge from Orica GreenEdge to clinch the victory by a mere 4".
Following a nice weeks break from racing we were back in Australia for the Santos Tour Down Under. 6 stages in gruelling heat that combined long flat stretches with some testing climbs, before entering a circuit in Adelaide for the finale. The tour title looked to be staying at home as Jonathan Cantwell (Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank) held the lead for the first part of the tour, a lead further enhanced when FDJ - Bigmat rider Geslin crashed to effectively write off his hopes in the 3rd stage.
However Cantwell would himself get entangled in the peloton in the 5th stage as Katusha rider Daniel Moreno got himself the lead and held onto it in Adelaide to collect a unlikely victory in Australia.
Outside of these races we also saw the 2:1 Category Tour de San Luis, 7 stages in Argentina that saw Team Argos - Shimano collect the top 2 places as Dutchman Tom Dumoulin edged out German teammate John Degenkold for the win by a mere 3".
Finally the one day Grand Prix la Marseillaise saw a pair of familiar names come to the forefront as another Dutch victory in the form of Vacansoleil - DCM rider Pim Ligthart took the victory, with the Tour Down Under Champion Daniel Moreno rolling home in 3rd, as 7 riders sprinted to the line in a close finish.
Above: Riis happy to have security with his team for the upcoming seasons
Bjarne Riis happily announced that Saxo Bank would remain as head partner of the Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank team until 2015, further cementing their place amongst the World Tour. Riis said "Its important we continue to build our strong brand as a team and as representatives of our sponsors. We are delighted to continue with Saxo Bank as their support has been unwavering throughout and that shows the stature of their commitment as a company and how they believe we can represent them on the cycling stage"
Above: Mark Cavendish will headline the Sky team in Qatar for the Tour in early February
Tour de France
Team Europcar
Cofidis
Saur - Sojasun
Bretagne - Schuller
Paris - Nice
Team Europcar
Cofidis
Saur - Sojasun
Bretagne - Schuller
Tirreno - Adriatico
Farnese Vini - Selle Italia
Acqua & Scappone
Tour of Qatar Invitees
Mark Cavendish
Peter Sagan
Phillipe Gilbert
Individual Top 5
1 - Daniel Moreno (Katusha) 107pts
2 - Egoi Martinez (Euskaltel - Euskadi 86pts
3 - Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil - DCM) 71pts
4 - Karsten Kroon (Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank) 61pts
5 - Pablo Lastras (Movistar) 56pts
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6 - Luis Leon Sanchez (Rabobank) 40pts
Team Top 5
1 - Katusha 110pts
2 - Euskaltel - Euskadi 86pts
3 - Vacansoleil - DCM 81pts
4 - Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank 80pts
5 - Movistar 56pts
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Nice story, good reporting style. Good luck for the races
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 :: February 2012 Schedule ::
Rabobank Participation
1/2 - 6/2 Etoile de Besseges (FRA) 2.1
5/2 - 10/2 Tour of Qatar (6 Stages) (QAT) 2.1
5/2 - 8/2 Vuelta a Mallorca (4 Stages) (ESP) 2.1
15/2 - 19/2 Volta ao Algarve (5 Stages) (POR) 2.1
18/2 - 19/2 Tour du Haut Var (2 Stages) (FRA) 2.1
19/2 - 23/2 Vuelta a Andalucia (5 Stages) (ESP) 2.1
25/2 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (BEL) 1.HC
26/2 Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne (BEL) 1.1
26/2 Clasica de Almeria (ESP) 1.HC
28/2 Le Samyn (BEL) 1.1
Other Events
4/2 G.P. Costa degli Estruchi (ITA) 1.1
9/2 - 12/2 Tour Mediterraneen (FRA) 2.1
11/2 - 12/2 Giro della Calabria (ITA) 2.1
15/2 - 20/2 Tour of Oman (OMA) 2.HC
18/2 Trofeo Laigueglia (ITA) 1.1
26/2 GP di Lugano (SWI) 1.1 |
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