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2013 Vuelta a Espana - Week 3 (8th September - 15th September)
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| b3n3v3nt3 |
Posted on 09-09-2013 23:42
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I'm sorry, but in all his past years the best he had from a GT was a 9th place. Now he's nearly 42 and he's very close to win one. I don't believe in miracles, something happened. I mean, he's been great in every single stage, that's just unbelievable. |
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| The-Pot |
Posted on 10-09-2013 01:31
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fickman wrote:
Me thinking about horner winning La Vuelta
I hope he does and isn't caught. I mean, Froome wasn't. "They must be clean".
Edited by The-Pot on 10-09-2013 01:31
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| Nin1388 |
Posted on 10-09-2013 08:31
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I think stage 18 and 19 does not suit Nibali at all, short climbs to finish and Horner/Valverde/Purito might get better of him. But climb at Alto de L'Angliru is long steep climb and surely Nibali will manage to drop everyone. Because fatigue will come into play for others, and Nibali will get only better in last week. |
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| arthon |
Posted on 10-09-2013 09:45
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My meme of choice for this situation is even better. 
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| HaRe |
Posted on 10-09-2013 12:18
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why is everyone so harsh on Horner, remember Horner wasn't that bad before the vuelta and now he has almost no fatigue, is in good form, while others have fatigue. |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 10-09-2013 12:24
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HaRe wrote:
why is everyone so harsh on Horner, remember Horner wasn't that bad before the vuelta and now he has almost no fatigue, is in good form, while others have fatigue.
This is not a computer game, ffs. There is not fatigue screen, which means that if you are not racing whole year, you can win Vuelta coming from seniors house.
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| Nin1388 |
Posted on 10-09-2013 15:49
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Maybe Nibali might not win afterall. Read article www.velonews.competitor.com/2013/09/n...ead_302367
He himself said that he is producing less power than Giro. Might be same with Valverde/Purito leaving Horner's path clear.
Edited by Nin1388 on 10-09-2013 15:53
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 10-09-2013 20:56
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Froome winning Tdf..Horner Vuelta. Terrible year ...
Please Nibbles help us little there |
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| BritPCMFan |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:04
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Froome winning Tdf..Horner Vuelta. Terrible year ...
Please Nibbles help us little there
Lol. Thats ironic. |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:09
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On the subject of Niblles, I've read he remained out of racing for two months after his Giro win (I had noticed, although he still rode the NC), but more incredibly, he apparently stayed off his bike for one month. I didn't think it was possible for pros, bar when they're seriously injured.
I wonder if he'll totally crack in this last week, or if he'll benefit from some freshness along the way. |
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| kumazan |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:27
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BritPCMFan wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
Froome winning Tdf..Horner Vuelta. Terrible year ...
Please Nibbles help us little there
Lol. Thats ironic.
Why? A likeable winner saving us from a not so much one?
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:27
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Aquarius wrote:
he apparently stayed off his bike for one month. I didn't think it was possible for pros, bar when they're seriously injured.
He went to Kazachkstan to open the new ministery of sport
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| Cyanide266 |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:33
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b3n3v3nt3 wrote:
I'm sorry, but in all his past years the best he had from a GT was a 9th place. Now he's nearly 42 and he's very close to win one. I don't believe in miracles, something happened. I mean, he's been great in every single stage, that's just unbelievable.
If that happens, he will become the oldest GT winner ... |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:36
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Well, this community ruined me as a cycling-fan Why did I develop criticism in the only thing I wasn't being critical and still enjoyed? 
But seriously, so far it's been one pisser after another, I only enjoyed a handful of things so far. Seeing Horner doing these things really sucks out all the fun for me (it reminds me of Stijn Devolder's attack in the Belgian NC), same goes for Cancellara's climbing abilities and it scares me that he has a chance of becoming World Champ! |
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| dienblad |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:41
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Chis Horner winning the Vuelta is like.... Ben Johnson beating Usain Bolt, Caterham winning F1-races, A VW Golf 1 being faster than a new Porsche 911, Lance Armstrong winning 7 Tours, Miley Cyrus not making a fool off herself and Kenny not getting killed each episode of SOuth Park.
Put that guy back on Haloperidol and bring him back to his room in the elderly home, bothering the people there with his stories about how he was in the race to win a GT in 2013 using doping....
Edited by dienblad on 10-09-2013 21:41
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| kumazan |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:44
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Ian Butler wrote:
same goes for Cancellara's climbing abilities and it scares me that he has a chance of becoming World Champ!
It can be way worse. Imagine Moreno winning. I've been having nightmares since isso mentioned this possibility and I realised there's a (small) realistic chance of it happening.
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:45
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Froome winning Tdf..Horner Vuelta. Terrible year ...
Please Nibbles help us little there
I talked to my local clairvoyant [ psychic] and he says horner will crash out ,so don't worry |
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 10-09-2013 21:50
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kumazan wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
same goes for Cancellara's climbing abilities and it scares me that he has a chance of becoming World Champ!
It can be way worse. Imagine Moreno winning. I've been having nightmares since isso mentioned this possibility and I realised there's a (small) realistic chance of it happening.
Don't worry his shape is going downhill faster than ethiopian running after a chicken. And btw I know that you have mentioned your reasons for not liking Moreno, but can you refresh my memory? |
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 10-09-2013 22:00
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kumazan wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
same goes for Cancellara's climbing abilities and it scares me that he has a chance of becoming World Champ!
It can be way worse. Imagine Moreno winning. I've been having nightmares since isso mentioned this possibility and I realised there's a (small) realistic chance of it happening.
I'm having been nightmares that Froome win's both the TT and the RR. It's worst. |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 10-09-2013 22:13
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Miguel98 wrote:
kumazan wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
same goes for Cancellara's climbing abilities and it scares me that he has a chance of becoming World Champ!
It can be way worse. Imagine Moreno winning. I've been having nightmares since isso mentioned this possibility and I realised there's a (small) realistic chance of it happening.
I'm having been nightmares that Froome win's both the TT and the RR. It's worst.
Froome isnt riding the TT
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