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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 19-04-2011 21:48
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felix_29 wrote:
I doubt Di Luca will finish in the top 20. He did good in the early season but his results then got weaker.
He retired both in Catalunya and Pais Vasco, when he was in a decent position in the GC. 
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| DJP19 |
Posted on 19-04-2011 21:55
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I like one of the Shlecks to take this one. They'll try a tactic they wre going to deploy at AGR, but Frank won't fall this time. |
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| lluuiiggii |
Posted on 19-04-2011 22:19
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DJP19 wrote:
I like one of the Shlecks to take this one. They'll try a tactic they wre going to deploy at AGR, but Frank won't fall this time.
You can never be sure... it's Frank after all xD
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| ember |
Posted on 19-04-2011 23:13
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DJP19 wrote:
I like one of the Shlecks to take this one. They'll try a tactic they wre going to deploy at AGR, but Frank won't fall this time.
The course doesn't make any early move from Schleck sensible. For the Schlecktypes (climbers), it is the Muur, and the Muur only, where they can make a difference. I can't imagine any early attack from one of them. I'll be surprised if I'm wrong about that, but if I am, I'll be overjoyed if there is an attack from Schlecks or any other captain on the Ereffe or second time on the Muur
But I'll guess we'll get something similar to last year. The outsiders makes their moves second time climbing the Muur/over the top second time over the Muur, or on the Ereffe. they all gett caught, and the big guns have a massive fight for the win up the Muur.
Hopefully one or more of the "serious" outsiders attacks second time on the Muur or on Ereffe, that will make the race interesting before the finishing climb on the Muur, but anyway, whatever type of race before the last climb on the Muur, it will be an amazing final to watch  |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 20-04-2011 10:14
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I'll give it a shot predicting the top 10 here too. This time without picking Klöden.
1. JoaquÃm RodrÃguez
2. Andy Schleck
3. Igor Antón
4. Alberto Contador
5. Samuel Sánchez
6. Thomas Löfkvist
7. Xavier Tondó
8. Philippe Gilbert
9. Tony Martin
10. Simon Gerrans
I don't think anybody will be able to beat Purito here. Gilbert was stronger on Cauberg, but I think Mur de Huy once again will be too steep for him.
Andy looked good in Amstel and I don't think he will try another suicide attack today. That will result in a podium for him.
Antón will once again go too early, cracking everyone except Andy and Purito. Contador tries to follow him too, but cracks on the steepest part.
The rest of the top 10 is more of a lottery. Samuel Sánchez didn't have his best day in Amstel, but this race fits him much better. Gilbert won't have enough to fight for a top 5.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 20-04-2011 10:19
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
9. Tony Martin
He must be in a super shape to get that result. |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 20-04-2011 10:51
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I''give it a shot as well. Gonna be great race to watch, now just wait and see
1. JoaquÃm RodrÃguez
2. Alberto Contador
3. Igor Antón
4. Andy Schleck
5. Philippe Gilbert
6. Samuel Sanchez
7. Frank Schleck
8. Robert Gesink
9. Rigoberto Uran
10. Simon Gerrans
Edited by Alakagom on 20-04-2011 11:06
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 20-04-2011 11:05
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Alakagom wrote:
I''give it a shot as well. Gonna be great race to watch, now just wait and see
1. JoaquÃm RodrÃguez
2. Alberto Contador
3. Igor Antón
4. Andy Schleck
5. Philippe Gilbert
6. Samuel Sanchez
7. Frank Schleck
9. Rigoberto Uran
10. Simon Gerrans
No 8th place?
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 20-04-2011 11:07
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 Though I want someone from Sky on podium, I need to be realistic. 2 hours till Eurosport starts it broadcast ....
Edited by Alakagom on 20-04-2011 11:08
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 20-04-2011 11:12
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And they're off! The first break got away, Maciej Paterski (LIQ), Maxime Vantomme (KAT), Matti Helminem (LAN) and Preben Van Hecke (TSV) have seven minutes after a little under 20km.
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| Rin |
Posted on 20-04-2011 11:14
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I hope a Euskaltel or Leopard rider wins the Fleche
I have to go to the Dentist while the race runs, I hope I won't die there and can go home to watch at least the end of the race
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 20-04-2011 11:38
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The break have 17 minutes with 160km to go, please let them get away, would be so much fun
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 20-04-2011 12:17
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To quote the cyclingnews.com-liveticker:
Having lead the race by 17 minutes the gap has come down. By a massive five second. That's right, five seconds. It's currently at 16:55.
Five minutes later they still had 135 km left. Too much for onyl four riders i think.
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 20-04-2011 13:15
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Well this is thrilling. The blue ball is still on the table and there are also quite a few red ones.
I however hope the pink ball will win.
The UCI really have changed the rules of cycling. <3 Eurosport.
There's no point slapping a schleck - Sean Kelly on "Who needs a slap"
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 20-04-2011 13:16
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If Fu wins this frame I will try suicide....... come on Gould, do it for us, the cycling fans.
https://www.teamsk.../live.html
Sky Fans have decent Rai 2 stream up though, while we are waiting.
Edited by Alakagom on 20-04-2011 13:18
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 20-04-2011 13:21
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I'm enjoying my university lecture a lot with Danish TV 2 on my laptop |
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 20-04-2011 13:23
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YAY!!! Snooker is finished...
There's no point slapping a schleck - Sean Kelly on "Who needs a slap"
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 20-04-2011 13:25
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doddy13 wrote:
YAY!!! Snooker is finished...
 Now to watch real sport !
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 20-04-2011 13:27
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CrueTrue wrote:
I'm enjoying my university lecture a lot with Danish TV 2 on my laptop
I´m going to enjoy my holidays on my comfortable couch watching Eurosport on HD in a few minutes
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 20-04-2011 13:38
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that's a big gap they've left. enjoying a lovely eurosport stream. |
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