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| trekbmc |
Posted on 04-12-2015 17:50
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 Great race! Thanks Ian
Sylvain 9th so front row next race, didn't expect too much here. 
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| Luxemburger |
Posted on 04-12-2015 18:57
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Brüggemann surprises me, in the top 15 so early in both season and race and that wasn't one of his best races. Huser finished where I expected. And comgratulations to Power! |
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| matt17br |
Posted on 04-12-2015 19:22
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Very very very nice way to start the season
TMM should be happy about that for sure, I'm happy as well because Matt did even better than last year, which bodes well at least #desperatelylookingforpositives
Thanks for the report Ian, now looking forward to Blaarmeersen, that will be even better.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 04-12-2015 20:47
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Good to have it back. I've missed it quite a bit. <3
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 04-12-2015 21:06
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Cheers guys. While writing the report, I suddenly felt I have missed it, too  great to be back with another season and with these amazing and still growing characters, along with some new ones to discover! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-12-2015 10:03
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Arguably my favorite course of the season. Here is the Blaarmeersen preview!
A new addition this year, close to the finish line, a running section (though it could be taken on bike, with a sense of risk). Might have an impact on the race! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-12-2015 11:32
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It's possible I don't have much time next week so therefore I hope to do the Blaarmeersen cross tomorrow |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 06-12-2015 18:10
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And here is the Blaarmeersen report! Enjoy! |
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 06-12-2015 18:15
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Awesome report Ian, great performance from all my riders really to finish (even Dirk) and Milan's relative inexperience shining through failing to reach the podium.
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| Shonak |
Posted on 06-12-2015 18:25
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Lovely report, Blaarmeesen is one of my favs as well. Wonder why. Vague is enjoying a brilliant season start, especially with the World Cup and Superprestige races is vital to have a good November and December, and he's well on track.
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 06-12-2015 19:15
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Sylvain racing well to get third, unfortunately the running didn't have as big an impact as I hoped, but I'm happy with this.
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| matt17br |
Posted on 06-12-2015 21:50
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Another 2nd in Blaarmeersen for Matt but that's against one of the best ever FNVs ever probably. I take it as first of the humans 
Well entertaining report for a lovely course, thanks for that, also sorry for the lack of activity on my end - not posting in the Game Thread as I would like - but will crank out something decent tomorrow.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-12-2015 17:05
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Cheers guys, glad you enjoyed it.
Don't know why, but here are my observations after the first two races:
Vague with a fantastic track record in Blaarmeersen, actually, after checking it:
2014 - first, second race ever with the pro's.
2015 - 3rd, but caught behind almost a minute earlier in the race after mechanical. Came back to 7 seconds.
2016 - first, with only one able to threaten him, and in the end not quite.
Mazzarelli proving his late season form last season was no coincidence. Seems to have taken another step forward, but still has to learn to finish off a race with a win.
Lipawsky seems in good form. Needs to have all the right cards to win but is in a good enough form to do so on a terrain to his liking.
Listerijn growing into a real contender for some races. Should find his way to the podium rather soon.
Cook is biggest question mark. No domination in the sand of Oostende. One fantastic lap in Blaarmeersen but cut short after a mechanical. Still, you have to wonder if he would've kept up that beastly tempo...
Americans with another step forward. Power taking the win and Goldenberg with a great Blaarmeersen, despite his climbing skill.
New guys not yet in the position to race for the podium, but there's some obvious talent. Roleplaying will point us in the right direction here 
Some things that came to mind. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-12-2015 19:21
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Hobart Sunny Classic Preview
A beach race, but not entirely.
A climbing race, but not entirely.
An interesting mix of elements, to say the least! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 08-12-2015 20:05
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Just to keep you updated:
Tomorrow I've got a very busy day. Thursday might be difficult, too. So I'll probably be able to do the report Friday at the earliest, perhaps Saturday next few weeks should be calmer again! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 11-12-2015 18:39
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Didn't have a good week. So it wasn't easy writing this report. Hope it's good enough, though. Not the greatest quality but should suffice for this early season classic.! Hobart Sunny Classic |
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 11-12-2015 18:40
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Oh ffs....
Gratz to Atlantius though, overdue win imo!
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 11-12-2015 18:52
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When Sylvain finally follows an attack he gets a flat. This has gotten to the point where it's funny.
Thanks for the report Ian.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 11-12-2015 18:53
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Indeed high-time, gratz!
Vague finally got a classic podium, sweet. Actually liked the report very much due to the Schiltz-Vague dynamic, which will be fun to write about later, or tomorrow.. I always love it when it reads like Vague and Schiltz (alternatively: Cook) are raciing with only eyes for each other.
The next Classic will be at christmas, which should suit him very well.. if he's in form still, who knows. Now looking forward to Melbourne and the wild circus in NZ.
No worries about the pace and quality Ian. It's always lovely to read something in the Game Thread, either you or from a role player, but of course work etc. always come first. That said, this just kept me from writing about UNIDO, so... uh, thanks?
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 11-12-2015 18:57
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Also, lol at the top sort lads (including Dirk). Good togethership to finish the race! I'm good with a return to normality soon, hopefully will get a few Lachy posts in before his big season goal and hopefully sometime in the not too distant future introduction for at least Mark and an update on life with his fan idols for Arthur.
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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