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[Finished] John Degenkolb - The Future Star?
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 30-09-2015 04:01
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A decent start, San Luis had strong competition and isn't the kind of race TET are best at. Good luck for Qatar, should be better there 
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| murao22 |
Posted on 01-10-2015 16:28
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Tour of Qatar - Stage 1
Short, 12 km TTT in Doha. It won't be easy stage for me, but my team manager chosen for this race two TT specialist - Kittel and Gretsch.
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Not bad stage, I was expecting a worse result. I'm ready for next stages, but my rivals will be dangerous. Greetings!  |
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| DiCyc |
Posted on 01-10-2015 16:33
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Well, surprising result 
What can John do in the flat? |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 02-10-2015 03:32
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Great start, only two very good teams in front of you. Come on John!
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 02-10-2015 15:31
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The TTT was not bad so Degenkolb is already in a pretty strong position |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 02-10-2015 17:43
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Tour of Qatar - Stage 2
Typical for this race flat stage with two intermediate sprints.
20 km after start has been formed breakaway with 15 riders, include Rasmussen, Muller, Carlstrom, Rui Costa, Urtasun, Flens and Fajt. Rasmussen tried solo attack 5 km before first intermediate sprint...
....and he won it!
25 km before finish breakaway was catched by peloton.
Second intermediate sprint for Mondory, who came ahead Hammond and Weylandt. After that my team had begun working for me - let's see what happens...
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...but it was too early and again I didn't have so much energy for final sprint. Double for AG2R - Rousseau finished ahead Poulhies. I finished today's stage at 23rd place.
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There wasn't the worst stage in my career, but I'm not very satisfied. I hope it will be better next time. Greetings and thanks for following! |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 03-10-2015 09:46
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Tour of Qatar - Stage 3
Next chance for me. There will be held two intermediate sprints - 118 and 47 km before finish line. Let's go!
Gretsch decided to attack today because he wanted to win first sprint bonus. With him attacked several riders (Stroetinga, De Lis, Gretsch, Kohler, Jarc, Grendene, Dockx, Turgot and Sapa).
De Lis won first intermediate sprint, Gretsch was second. After ther sprint the most of riders from this group were dropped to peloton, except Turgot, who attacked solo and reached 2'30 over peloton.
Bbox rider won second sprint and concluded his breakaway.
20 km before finish Isasi tried to attack, but he was chased very fast by Skil-Shimano, this team was dictating the pace of peloton.
Kittel made perfect lead-out for me, 3 km before finish I was (almost  ) in front of peloton.
I saw the Flamme Rouge, so it's my turn!!!
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Spoiler After today's success I look optimistically for next stages, my form is increasing. Greetings and thanks for following me! |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 03-10-2015 10:37
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Fantastic result! Let's hope there are many more to come
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| murao22 |
Posted on 03-10-2015 12:41
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Tour of Qatar - Stage 4
I'm very motivated after yesterday's stage. I hope I'll finish in top 3
14 riders attacked today, Euskaltel decided to double attack - Oroz and De Lis, in this order there were reached first sprint bonus.
After this sprint Roels caught up and overtook them, he won the second sprint and he had 1'10 advantage ahead peloton 30 km before finish.
Silence - Lotto was leading the pack and dictate strong pace, so Milram rider was chased 20 km before final sprint.
Meanwhile we had begun preparing to final sprint - I was feeling good and I was hoping to finish at good place.
Kittel finished his lead-out and I'm at good position! 1 km remaining!
It's near, it's near, it's near...
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I'm rapturous - finally I won! Additionaly I'm leader of points classification, I'll fight for keep it till the end of race. Greetings and thanks for following me! |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 03-10-2015 13:19
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Yay, congratulations on the win |
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| DiCyc |
Posted on 03-10-2015 13:29
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Great win!
More to come hopefully! |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 04-10-2015 09:36
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Tour of Qatar - Stage 5
I'm tired after yesterday's stage, but I'll fight for next win!
Two intermediate sprints were won by breakaway riders - Mikhaylov and Goesinnen. Breakaway has ended 22 km before finish.
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Me and Marcel were tired due to windy conditions and partitioned peloton. Mondory took his chance and won the stage.
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Tour of Qatar - Stage 6
The last stage of this race. I have loss some points yesterday, I hope I'll reclaim points jersey 
Two intermediate sprints for breakaway riders, who wasn't threatened me in fight for points jersey - Roels and Curvers.
The last rider, who has been catched by peloton was Poulhies. His breakaway has ended only 11 km before finish.
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I was hoping for more, but anyway I'm happy for my first win in this season.
Le Tour de Langkawi - The Preview
After flat race in Qatar it's time for next race with similiar type - Tour de Langkawi. I hope to win 1-2 stages or top 5 in points classification. Greetings and thanks for following me! |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 04-10-2015 13:51
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Bad luck on the final days of Qatar, but a great race overall. Looking for more of the same form in Langkawi!
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| murao22 |
Posted on 07-10-2015 19:09
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@OZrocker Thanks for the support!
I already played two first stages of Langkawi, I'll post report soon |
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| DiCyc |
Posted on 07-10-2015 19:23
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Agree with OZrocker!
If John has his best days in Langkawi, it could be easily to one win...or more! |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 07-10-2015 23:39
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Good Luck in Malaysia |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 10-10-2015 18:01
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Tour de Langkawi - Stage 1
The first stage of Malaysian race. I don't promise good result at this stage, because I'm tired after Tour of Qatar. Anyway let's see what will happen today!
Team Roster & Startlist:
The breakaway contained 15 riders, the peloton allowed them to win all bonuses at today's stage. Intermediate sprints has won by Bernaudeau (Bbox), Tolles (Kouta) and Anthony (Team Type 1). Hungerbuhler (Vorarlberg) won the KoM bonus. 40 km before finish breakaway has advantage about 4'40.
20 km to finish and they're have 3'14 over peloton. Will they win today?
Peloton accerlated and the breakaway was about to catch up. Two riders decided to attack 10.9 km before final sprint - Pinto and Hungerbuhler! Will peloton catch up them?
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Tour de Langkawi - Stage 2
Next chance for me - the flat stage with small hills.
Burgel wanted to gain KoM points, so he attacked.
Unfortunately Botcharov was faster. Burgel was dropped to peloton, so some riders tried to make successful breakaway with Katusha rider.
Glioli and Boinnaire won intermediate sprints and after third sprint this group have advantage 1'50 over peloton. 25 km to go!
21 km before finish Lelarge attacked solo. Yesterday similiar attack was successfull, will he keep the advantage?
5 km to go and he is still ahead peloton with '40 advantage...
...but he was chased by sprint train of my team. Let's sprint!
I'm at very good position, but Visconti accerlated!
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Tour de Langkawi - Stage 3
Yesterday I was about to win, I hope I'll be today at a bit better place. Unfortunately nearly the finish line there's small climb, but I think I'll survive it.
Intermediate sprints for breakaway riders (again  ) - first for Muller, second and third for Kangert. One of breakaway members was Botcharov, the KoM classification leader. Unfortunately (for Botcharov), breakaway was chased before mountain bonus.
Marcel won mountain sprint! At least my team won something at this race I was tired after the climb and I wasn't took part in final sprint.
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Visconti showed his power! 2nd and 3rd place for Serramenti riders - Ginanni and Serpa.
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I have mixed feelings after first stages, but I look optimistic to the future. Greetings and thanks for following me! |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 11-10-2015 15:03
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Tour de Langkawi - Stage 4
The flat stage with two dangerous climbs, I hope I won't lose much energy before finish
The lonely rider swept (almost) everything - Kangert won all intermediate sprint and first mountain bonus, but he was chased by second breakaway group before end of the first climb.
Oliviera decided to solo attack 70 km before finish, meanwhile Kangert was catched by peloton. He won second mountain bonus and reached 2'22 over peloton.
I had hard time during the climbs, but all my team-mates were working hard for me. Unfortunately there were dropped to gruppetto and I couldn't count for help at finish, so...
...17.5 km before finish I decided to ATTACK!! Oliviera was weaker and weaker, so I overtaken him shortly after my attack.
Peloton was accerlated, Oliviera was almost chased, so I decided to counter!
3.6 km before finish my heroic breakaway came to an end. 
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Gianni won again! Visconti still can't drop down from top 3
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Tour de Langkawi - Stage 5
The mountain stage with flat beginning. I want to won at least one intermediate sprint. Let's do it!
As promised, I attacked...
...and I won all intermediate sprints!  I was chased 21 km before finish by group with GC contenders. Serramenti riders attacked 10 km before the line and they got double - Serpa reached the finish ahead Scarponi.
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Spoiler I'm happy after two last stages. There are two (FLAT!) stages remaining, maybe I'll tempted for good result. Greetings! |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 12-10-2015 04:21
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John is doing quite well, Visconti and the Serramenti team are just far too strong to get many results. Hoping for another win on the last few days in Malaysia!
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 12-10-2015 10:58
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Intermediate Sprint KING |
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