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Stuttgart 2007 - World Championships
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 27-09-2007 18:32
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Ruben wrote:
SportingNonsense wrote:
Im sorry but I cant believe that a 'sick' rider can get 3rd in the final Vuelta time trial and get 3rd at the worlds. Read the Bouygues site. He had problems with his stomach. He couldn't eat well.
I would, but I dont understand any French.
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:16
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NEWSFLASH!
Di Luca has decided to withdraw from the World Championship!! |
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| Addy291 |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:20
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CrueTrue wrote:
NEWSFLASH!
Di Luca has decided to withdraw from the World Championship!!
any reason given?
injury?
guilt?
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| issoisso |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:29
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probably injury.
he must've dropped a needle on his foot by accident
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:31
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Not an injury. He has acknowledged that there's currently an investigation going on concerning him, and he has therefore decided to withdraw. |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:33
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how magnanimous. is it me or did the UCI do nothing to try and stop him participating?
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:38
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UCI didn't, but Stuttgart did  |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:41
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yeah, but the fact that UCI did, once again shows double standards on their part.
Edited by issoisso on 27-09-2007 20:41
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| Addy291 |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:50
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well Di Luca has gone up in my estimations slightly, not many riders would pull out of thw World Championships, which they had a chance of winning, because they were under investigation
in fact he's the only one
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| issoisso |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:54
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Addy291 wrote:
well Di Luca has gone up in my estimations slightly, not many riders would pull out of thw World Championships, which they had a chance of winning, because they were under investigation
in fact he's the only one
is it me or does the fact he's under investigation completely kill any good feelings toward him?
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:56
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Well, CONI recommended a 6 month ban a few days ago, so he would have been banned anyway. |
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| Addy291 |
Posted on 27-09-2007 20:57
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well obviously the fact that he's under investigation puts a downer on everything, but the fact that he has actually noticed that riding and maybe winning would be bad for the sport and so he has withdrawn, i think that is still a nice thing to do
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 28-09-2007 00:10
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Apparently the Z Man's Aero Bars were too long for the UCI. Were does the UCI think up these stupid ass rules?
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| Balaverde |
Posted on 28-09-2007 00:15
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To add a little somethin' to this debate, here are the bookie favourites for the WC:
Oscar Freire Gomez / 4.25
Paolo Bettini / 4.50
Alejandro Valverde / 8.00
Stefan Schumacher / 9.00
Samuel Sanchez / 9.00
Filippo Pozzato / 12.00
Davide Rebellin / 18.00
Alessandro Ballan / 30.00
Michael Boogerd / 30.00
Kim Kirchen / 30.00
Phillipe Gilbert / 30.00
Damiano Cunego / 30.00
Erik Zabel / 30.00
Fränck Schleck / 30.00
Jens Voigt / 40.00
Gerald Ciolek / 40.00
Wvladimir Gusev / 50.00
Fabian Wegmann / 50.00
Seems like we are the only ones to believe that the finish is too steep for Oscar. He has proved us insane on other occasions... But Bettini is at the there-abouts as well, if Oscar can't do it.
Give-aways in my oppinion:
Samuel Sanchez:
My main favourite for the WC, brilliant for the route and in terrific shape. I'll throw a LOT of money after him, I think...
Michael Boogerd:
His nickname is there for a reason, still it's his last season and he'll do everythin'... Odds 30! That's insane...
Damiano Cunego:
I wouldn't bet on other Italians than Bettini. But odds 30 for the Prince on that kind of finish? Maybe Paolo won't even ride... So...
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| stemple |
Posted on 28-09-2007 01:57
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I think Sanchez is going to win it as the course suits him plus he is in great form, but don't overlook Valverde. He is going to be motivated to win the race, if for no other reason to stick it to the organizers. You could make the arguement that he won't win it because he might have been distracted with the recent events. So it all remains to be seen. I would say that i think he will be in with a chance though. And obviously Freire as well.
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| dave92 |
Posted on 28-09-2007 03:08
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i wouldnt overlook Wegmann, hes the type of rider that just suffers and suffers and finds a way to make the winning move, and will be super motivated
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 28-09-2007 06:27
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The woman, Swetlana Semtschuk, from Ukrania has been tested positive for doping |
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| popkorn |
Posted on 28-09-2007 07:30
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I think Thomas Lövqvist wins the Road Race and Gustav Larsson wins the ITT |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 28-09-2007 07:38
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Zimao91 wrote:
I think Thomas Lövqvist wins the Road Race and Gustav Larsson wins the ITT
Considering that Cancellara already won the Time Trial, youre 'predictiobs' are already half wrong
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| popkorn |
Posted on 28-09-2007 07:43
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Haha my bad^^ |
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