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Mini ManGame - General Discussion
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 07-09-2013 10:25
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Ummm. Pierzga is Australian 
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 07-09-2013 10:28
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Cycleman123 wrote:
Ummm. Pierzga is Australian
Ummm, no
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 07-09-2013 21:33
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U sure?
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| Selwink |
Posted on 07-09-2013 21:37
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https://www.procyc...am_Pierzga
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 07-09-2013 21:38
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| Ulrich Ulriksen |
Posted on 08-09-2013 01:06
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Q: Anything else?
No, just waiting for the day that the top 8 finishers are all caught using EPO.[/quote]
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| Stromeon |
Posted on 08-09-2013 14:16
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Spoiler So sorry this is a bit late, just haven't had the time to do anything recently 
Kalev is a new cycling team based primarily in the Baltic, offering a wide range of opportunities for cyclists both young and old. After an initial team of eight riders was formed, nearly all from the Baltic region, we managed to procure the signatures of two experienced riders to help the younger ones along.
AS Kalev is an Estonian confectionery company. The company can trace its origins back two hundred years, it was founded in 1806, and is now a part of the industrial conglomerate Orkla Group.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg |  | Drasutis Stundzia | Time-triallist | 33 | 71 |
The oldest man on the team, Drasutis will look to impart experience to the younger riders in the team with his knowledge of the pro peloton. A strong time-triallist at this level in his own right as well, so he will be aiming for some top 10 places in the time-trial stages this season, as well as being one of the earlier members of the lead-out train.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg |  | Erivin Korts-Laur | Time-triallist | 27 | 71 |
A very similar type of rider to Stundzia, but not quite as good on the flat; Korts-Laur is the type to go on the attack in the flat stages of a stage-race to try and show off the jersey.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg |  | Martins Trautmanis | Fighter | 25 | 71 |
A decent all-round rider who can get up the hills, Martins is excellent at downhilling, in fact, probably one of the best at that in the peloton here at the moment. He also likes to go on the attack regularly and I'm sure he'll be looking for some stage placings from the break.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg | | Mantas Blekevicius | Puncheur | 24 | 71 |
Mantas is a solid domestique who can climb hills, but isn't so good on the longer climbs. He also has a decent kick at the end, but he'll probably spend most of his time aiding the marginally better climbers in the team.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg | | Ivo Suur | Climber | 24 | 70 |
Ivo is a talented rider, no doubt about it, but, whilst he favours the big mountains, he needs to develop some other skills to make him into a better rounded cyclist. At 24, he's still got some good years ahead of him, though.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg | | Kristofers Racenajs | Lead-out | 28 | 70 |
Kristofers is a solid lead-out man who might get the chance to sprint for himself at some point during the season. He has good stamina, so will be useful in the longer stages in guiding our preferred sprinter into the right position.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg |  | Cristian Omar Clavero | Sprinter | 31 | 70 |
Cristian is one of the aforementioned experienced riders we signed from overseas to inject some knowledge into the team. At 31 he's seen quite a lot and he's also a very good sprinter, possibly able to go head-to-head with the top sprinters of the division. If we get a lead-out train right, he could get us a stage win - there are certainly lots of opportunities! He also rides a good prologue
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg |  | Andreas Matzbacher | Climber | 31 | 70 |
Andreas hails from Austria, a little journey away from the Baltic but says he thinks of it as a second home. He is probably the best climber on the team and will spend most of the season cooperating with Ivo to form a decent climbing duo that will hope to slip under the radar. He will be targeting Tour of Andorra, but there are plenty of other climbers there, so he will have his work cut out.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg | | Marius Bernatonis | Sprinter | 26 | 69 |
Whilst statistically being the secondary sprinter, that doesn't mean that Marius will have plenty of opportunities this season to deliver a good result. His good positioning skills mean that he may be able to pick a good wheel, but he has plenty of support if he doesn't. Marius will probably be aiming for a few top 10's this season.
| | Specialisation | Age | Avg |  | Harry Kraft | Lead-out | 23 | 68 |
The last man on our roster is also the youngest. Harry is a stagiare coming from team Koenigsegg and his youthful enthusiasm will surely lift team spirits. Not only will he be a key member of the lead-out team, he can also ride a decent prologue, a bit like Cristian. One for the future, but hopefully one also for the present.
Team presentation roundup
All in all, I think you will be able to conclude from that team presentation that we are a sprinting-orientated team, although we have riders who are capable of doing well in all terrains, so where we might lose out to the big sprinting teams like Miche and Node4, we might be able to regain some ground in areas like breaks and the prologue, for example.
We're not setting ourselves specific goals this season, as we know failure to meet them would result in massive disappointment for some of the guys on the team, and that wouldn't be good for team morale, something we value very highly here. So our aim is just to try our best and see what happens:
'By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail' - Benjamin Franklin
That's it from us at Kalev, we hope to see some of you following the progress of our team over the season
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Stromeon, Performance Director at Kalev Cycling Team
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 09-09-2013 11:22
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Nice
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 12-09-2013 03:04
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Copa America de Ciclismo
The first race of the mini season, was a flat route in Brazil. The team wanted a podium place out of our sprinter: Frazer
He achieved the goal taking second place, despite being placed very far back near the finish. After the race, the sprinter said that "he was disappointed that he got boxed in, and that we hoped he would be put in a better position next time." The lack of help was obvious as our next best placed rider was way back in 65th.
Edited by welker3257 on 12-09-2013 03:05
Gig 'em Aggies
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| ShortsNL |
Posted on 12-09-2013 11:23
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 Copa America de Ciclismo
Post-race telephone interview with 7-Eleven CEO Joe Depinto
Introduction
As we're very interested in reading the point of view of every team DS for every race, we decided we wanted to hear Mr. Depinto's view of the Copa America de Ciclismo. After spending nearly a week trying to get in touch with him, we decided to make a gamble and make a telephone call to the 7-Eleven Corporate HQ.
Below is the transcript of our phone conversation, for all you cycling fans.
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M: 7-Eleven Corporate, mr. Depinto's office. This is his assistant Mary, how may I help you?
I: Hello, I'm calling for a phone interview with Mr. Depinto, we are from a Cycling website and want to hear what he has to say about his cycling team and the latest race.
M: Please hold while I check if he's available.
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*Telephone music starts to play.*
***...PUH PUH PUH POKER FACE PUH PUH POKER FACE MUH MUH MUH MUH CANT READ MY CANT READ MY NO YOU CANT READ MY...***
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J: Hello, this is Joe Depinto.
I: Hello Mr. Depinto, I am from a Cycling website and would like you hear your comments about the first race your cycling team participated in.
J: Hold on, you are calling me about what now?
I: About a..
J:You do know that I am the CEO of a multimillion dollar franchise right?
I: Yes, but...
J: Do you really expect me to make time for the press for every single race? Make a nice little presentation and all that with flashy images?
I: No...
J: Who do you think I am? Some high school kid or lazy ass student with too much time on his hands? Who can spend all day browsing internet forums of whatever nerdy games he plays? No!!! Please don't ever call me again, and don't expect me to comment after every single little race. If I have something to say, my people will contact you.
I: We're sorry...
J: Now if you'll please excuse me, I have several business meetings to attend. *hangs up*
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Edited by ShortsNL on 12-09-2013 11:24
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 12-09-2013 12:33
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Great little phone conversation that was.......Poker face.........he he  |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 17-09-2013 09:18
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What race now? Following the Giro di Pardania?
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 24-09-2013 08:14
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I think its time for the next raCe. Its been a while now :/
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| roturn |
Posted on 24-09-2013 08:16
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You must be more patient in general.
There are 3 divisions plus the new Mini Man Game to report and just a limited amount of reporters. Right now we have like 5 parallel races already. |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 24-09-2013 09:40
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I know i need to be patient. I was jw. Thanjs roturn, btw your reports are great.
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| ryant |
Posted on 01-10-2013 12:12
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Its gone a bit quiet lately, hope something happens soon... :/
 John St Ledger in Team Bunzl-Centrica and Team U25Red Bull Driver in RFactor
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 02-10-2013 21:01
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I know right. Its been like two weeks
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 02-10-2013 21:10
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I agree, but I think that the normal MG is really busy right now.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 02-10-2013 23:05
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Cycleman123 wrote:
I agree, but I think that the normal MG is really busy right now.
The main Man-Game will always take priority so we just have to be patient |
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 03-10-2013 00:09
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Guys you need to understand you can't behave like that. Being in the MG is all about being patient. Every season there are moments when the reporters get busier with other stuff, they don't just stop reporting because they want. Besides they are already making you a favour, so stop bitching about the time you have to wait.
That won't make them go any faster, and it certainly won't do you any good when SN evaluates the best candidates to stay with the game for next season.
Just wait, the reports will come eventually
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