|
Ardennes classics
|
| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:23
|
Team Manager
Posts: 33046
Joined: 08-03-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Deda wrote:
Katusha almost screwed it up tactically all over again, luckily for them, Rodriguez came out of nowhere.
Katushas plan all along I supect. Rodriguez is best on the steep climbs, so Ivanov and Kolobnev try before Huy, but if it comes to a Huy sprint, Rodriguez is there
|
| |
|
|
| CrueTrue |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:23
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 29989
Joined: 20-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
schleck93 wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
Anton started way too early. And Contador was fried too.
Not a fan of Evans, but rather him than the two before-mentioned.
Anton didn't start too early, the only place he could win was on the steep part where Contador almost lost his wheel at one point, it was an all or nothing attack from him. He did the only thing he could have done.
All he did was to lead out Contador. What's the fun in that?  |
| |
|
|
| issoisso |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:25
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 22918
Joined: 08-02-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
SportingNonsense wrote:
Deda wrote:
Katusha almost screwed it up tactically all over again, luckily for them, Rodriguez came out of nowhere.
Katushas plan all along I supect. Rodriguez is best on the steep climbs, so Ivanov and Kolobnev try before Huy, but if it comes to a Huy sprint, Rodriguez is there
Quite. What screwed it up was that RodrÃguez was horribly positioned at the start. Seemed to me like he was the fastest up the climb
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
|
| |
|
|
| kumazan |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:25
|
Team Leader
Posts: 6662
Joined: 02-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Great Evans! It's nice to see the rainbow jersey doing such a good climb in Huy. His timing was perfect, and Anton and Contador were pretty fried when he catched them up. |
| |
|
|
| Bosskardo |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:26
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1559
Joined: 07-04-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
CrueTrue wrote:
All he did was to lead out Contador. What's the fun in that?
No fun, crime is not fun and it doesn't pay.
|
| |
|
|
| Ildabaoth |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:27
|
Domestique
Posts: 695
Joined: 22-03-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
I don't think Katusha did it bad. Kolobnev and Ivanov didn't have a chance at the Mur, so they attacked when they could. Perhaps RodrÃguez could have done it better, but a 2nd place is not bad at all.
Disclaimer: The above post reflects just the personal opinion of the author and not a fact. But if you read it, you must accept it as the ultimate truth.
|
| |
|
|
| Deda |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:33
|
Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 901
Joined: 25-03-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
I said ALMOST screwed it up. 
If offense is the best defence, does it mean that defence is the worst defence?
If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord will delete my browser history.
|
| |
|
|
| arthon |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:38
|
Domestique
Posts: 581
Joined: 22-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
I totally agree with isso. Had Rodriguez been better positioned, I'm sure he would have won it. Great win by Evans, anyway. And he's still on his own LOL! |
| |
|
|
| lup_andrei |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:45
|
Stagiare
Posts: 156
Joined: 28-06-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
I never thought I'll catch that day when Cadel will beat Contador and all those spanish rivals. That really greased up my soul. Nice finish for Phil (6th) and I think he's the new leader in the UCI World Rankings.
Edited by lup_andrei on 21-04-2010 15:46
|
| |
|
|
| Ad Bot |
Posted on 25-11-2024 01:50
|
Bot Agent
Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09
|
|
| IP: None |
|
|
| ruben |
Posted on 21-04-2010 15:50
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7721
Joined: 23-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
No, Rodriguez is the new leader |
| |
|
|
| schleck93 |
Posted on 21-04-2010 16:13
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3715
Joined: 04-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
CrueTrue wrote:
schleck93 wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
Anton started way too early. And Contador was fried too.
Not a fan of Evans, but rather him than the two before-mentioned.
Anton didn't start too early, the only place he could win was on the steep part where Contador almost lost his wheel at one point, it was an all or nothing attack from him. He did the only thing he could have done.
All he did was to lead out Contador. What's the fun in that?
And Contador blew himself up trying to follow him, yes ofcourse a brilliant and planned lead-out Anton did there, he had no intentions of trying to win this race.  And while we are at it, Contador ofcourse promised to join Euskaltel next season if they did a lead-out for him.
BenBarnes wrote:
Thor wears a live rattlesnake as a condom.
|
| |
|
|
| CrueTrue |
Posted on 21-04-2010 16:15
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 29989
Joined: 20-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
Your sense of understanding jokes (albeit bad ones) is top notch - here's an A!  |
| |
|
|
| jolly_antunes |
Posted on 21-04-2010 16:24
|
Small Tour Specialist
Posts: 2086
Joined: 14-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
issoisso wrote:
SportingNonsense wrote:
Deda wrote:
Katusha almost screwed it up tactically all over again, luckily for them, Rodriguez came out of nowhere.
Katushas plan all along I supect. Rodriguez is best on the steep climbs, so Ivanov and Kolobnev try before Huy, but if it comes to a Huy sprint, Rodriguez is there
Quite. What screwed it up was that RodrÃguez was horribly positioned at the start. Seemed to me like he was the fastest up the climb
Rodriguez was in the first 10/15 spots. I remember because when the Acqua & Sapone dude attacked i saw him at the front.
|
| |
|
|
| Wyman |
Posted on 21-04-2010 17:05
|
Domestique
Posts: 645
Joined: 28-02-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Well done to Cadel... he finally timed his attack on the Mur de Huy to perfection :D
Well done to Anton too, good to see him have a go.
Best i've seen Gilbert go up the Mur... Liege should be an interesting race... i guess Valverde will be better there, and Gilbert went up the Mur de Huy better than i've ever seen him go up there before... The Schlecks aren't doing aswell as i thought... but i suppose they haven't had the best of builds up to the season... Nibali and Kreuzinger looked quite good too.... Nibali went too soon an completely blew up :D
Roll on Sunday :P
|
| |
|
|
| Kami |
Posted on 21-04-2010 17:07
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3485
Joined: 19-06-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Wiggo wrote:
A one off weird race like the worlds doesn't prove that he is a hill leader. Sure he is good on the hills, but you can't expect him to be leader when there are better hill riders on the team.
So ...
Haven't seen the race yet, so i'm looking forward to it. Anyways, well deserved if you saw him riding in Amstel!
|
| |
|
|
| ruben |
Posted on 21-04-2010 17:09
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7721
Joined: 23-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
He rode for Kroon in the Amstel becase he offered to do so himself. Stop coming back on that.
You keep forgetting it's Evans himself who wanted to do so. When you say BMC or Kroon fuck up, then you are basically saying Evans fucked up, he was the one who came up with that. So let it rest, PLEASE |
| |
|
|
| Kami |
Posted on 21-04-2010 17:13
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3485
Joined: 19-06-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
I am well aware of that, and that's why i'm even happier for Evans. It's about the point that Evans is capable of being a hill leader instead about the discussion of the Amstel ...
Edited by Kami on 21-04-2010 17:13
|
| |
|
|
| Wiggo |
Posted on 21-04-2010 17:16
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3212
Joined: 07-06-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
I WAS WRONG OH NO. |
| |
|
|
| Waghlon |
Posted on 21-04-2010 17:29
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7694
Joined: 18-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Im not surprised that Evans won today. Im surprised Evans has ever won anything.
IN YOUR FACE "Evans only sucks wheels and finishes second" BRIGADE!
THE THOMAS VOECKLER PROPHET OF PCM DAILY
 |
| |
|
|
| I_Mayo |
Posted on 21-04-2010 17:52
|
Protected Rider
Posts: 1481
Joined: 25-05-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Fleche Wallonne - Where Evans beats Contador happens |
| |
|
