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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 16-05-2013 15:58
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Jesleyh - Thanks for the extensive answer  At this age they should definitely get a Monument or GT, I agree. Though with Willy going to the Tour, it'll be hard. But he's talented enough! I will definitely not quite before that happens  |
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| romaniangoat |
Posted on 16-05-2013 16:25
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They are still younger.I think you can go till they will have 31-32 years.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 16-05-2013 18:28
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romaniangoat - They were good pretty fast, so at 31 years they'll be over the top, probably, yeah  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 16-05-2013 18:28
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Welcome in 2016,
We're happy to see many familiar faces around here, people who have been sticking by us since 2012, when we took our first steps in the world of professional cycling. We've all come a long way since then.
We plan to give everything in 2016, this year has to be known as the year of Van Gent & Wouters. We plan to make Belgian and even international history. It's an ambitious plan, but we're going for it! With that ambitious plan comes a new banner/header (see above). 2016 will also be the year of Stijn Van Gent's (first) Rainbow Jersey. We hope you will be with us along the way.
First, let us start by giving you good news. Team Garmin has treated the entire team on new bikes, new equipment, GPS and last but not least, a week's vacation, sponsored by Gulliver's Travels, an American travel-agency. Because the team finished first in the UCI Team Rankings, every rider got a free vacation.
Our first training camp was in Mallorca and went smoothly. Phinney is a real addition to the team and you'll see him shine this year!
But the most important news concerns the three absolute leaders of Team Garmin: Stijn Van Gent, Daniel Martin and Willy Wouters. Team Garmin launched a new initiative called the "trustee-method". All three of them (us) will have one absolute domestique, who will stick by his leader for the whole year; not only in races, but sharing rooms, going training together... The goal is to be close together both professionally and privately.
So we (Stijn and Willy) will drift apart a little bit more this year, well, only professional, though. This system of trustee sounds great and we want to give it a shot!
In the end, everyone benefits. We always have someone to rely on, and we can share our experiences for the trustees. However, in Stijn's case, there's something different.
Willy Wouters will take Lou Smeets under his wing. Lou Smeets is a 24-year old Belgian with climbing and time trialing talent. He's been coming up in the world and Willy will teach him all he knows, Lou will support him the best he can.
Stijn Van Gent doesn't get a youngster. Instead, Tyler Farrar offered to ride with Stijn the entire season, leading out sprints and helping him on the cobblestones. Stijn's obviously honored and accepted Tyler's generous offer.
Willy Wouters' Calender 2016
This year I will try something different. Lesser races in the start of the season, but I will attempt two Grand Tours. This schedule is a draft, but you can pretty much count on it, though.
February
 Tour of Qatar (6 days)
 Tour of Oman (6 days)
March
 Paris - Nice (6 days)
 Milano - San Remo
April
Paris - Vimoutiers
 Amstel Gold Race
 La Flèche Wallonne
Liège - Bastogne - Liège
June
Critérium du Dauphiné (8 days)
National Championships - Time Trial
National Championships - Road Race
July
Tour De France (21 days + 2)
August
 GP San Sébastian
Vuelta a España (21 days + 2)
September
If selected, the World Championships.
Fitness Schedule
Tour De France: Finish on the podium, But a battle for the win.
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Ardennes Classics: Support Martin, good personal result.
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Vuelta a España: Go for a stage win in week 3
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National Championships: Win the TT
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WC 2016: Get selected
Stijn Van Gent's Calender 2016
2016 has to be a wonder year. With the World Champion Jersey, there's no other way. I won't let that infamous curse bring me down! I will hit it down hard and all season long! My schedule counts well into the 70 - 80 race days and ends with the World Championships. At the age of 25-26, I don't think fatigue should be much of an issue, contrary to 2 years ago. I think I will hold up much better this year.
January
 Santos Tour Down Under (6 days)
February
Tour of Qatar (6 days)
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne
March
Paris - Nice (6 days)
Milano - San Remo
( Dwars Door Vlaanderen)
E3 - Harelbeke
Gent - Wevelgem
( De Panne Tour (5 days))
April
De Ronde Van Vlaanderen
Paris - Roubaix
May
Tour of Belgium (5 days)
June
GP Tour Zeeland (3 days)
Star Elektratoer (4 days)
Halle - Ingooigem
National Championships - Road Race
July
Tour De France (21 days + 2)
August
Eneco Tour (8 days)
Dutch Valley Classic
 Hamburg Classic
Classique de Plouay
World Port Classics (2 days)
September
GP Jef Scherens
Paris - Bruxelles
Followed by the World Championships, where I will most likely work for Gilbert or Vanendert.
Fitness Schedule
Season 2016: Do the WC jersey proud. Get more than 20 victories this season.
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Cobbled Season: Finally get that first Monument. M - SR, RvV or Roubaix
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Tour de France: At least 3 stage wins, win the Green Jersey
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National Championships: Win the RR
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Season 2016: Enjoy every race!
Thanks for being here with us, we'll see you later!
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 16-05-2013 18:33
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Sounds like it's going to be a great year Good luck mate
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| anderspcm |
Posted on 16-05-2013 19:22
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I've slightly started to follow this story, and I really enjoy the reading. Great idea by following two riders! I just wondered if I/we could see the stats of the two riders before the season starts?
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 16-05-2013 19:25
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Go Stijn and Willy! |
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 16-05-2013 20:00
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GASP are Real Sponsor?
https://www.ign.com/
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| Daggen |
Posted on 16-05-2013 21:09
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anderspcm wrote:
I've slightly started to follow this story, and I really enjoy the reading. Great idea by following two riders! I just wondered if I/we could see the stats of the two riders before the season starts?
Ian never reveals any stats unfourtonatly |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 16-05-2013 21:48
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Awesome preview. Can't wait for the TDU
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 16-05-2013 21:53
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Another seasong coming. Let's roll! |
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 16-05-2013 21:53
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Another seasong coming. Let's roll! |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 16-05-2013 22:04
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Maybe you could finish this season am then continue it on PCM 2013. That's what i am going to do with my Hesjedal Story.
Jesleyh. Check the 2011 stories more often. (Follow Ryder Hesjedal as well!!!!!)
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 16-05-2013 23:24
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Both Willy and Stijn have good campaigns ahead of them this season |
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| alex344 |
Posted on 16-05-2013 23:36
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Oh wow Stjin is World Champion. Anyway good luck for the races in 2016. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 17-05-2013 06:51
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PCM rulezz - Thanks
anderspcm - I'm glad you started to follow the story and enjoy it! However, I don't give their stats, sorry
Miguel98 - Thanks
SSJ2Luigi - So IGN does exist? But it's ING's logo, though...
Daggen - Thanks for helping out
Jakstar22 - Shouldn't have to wait too long! I don't know, though, I think I'd start something new on PCM 2013.
Schleck96 - Let's make it the best season yet!
sutty68 - Thanks!
alex344 - Thank you!
Got a family/hospital situation going on at the moment so I'll be visiting for a few hours. I'll see when I have time but I've got other things to do for the moment. Shouldn't take all day, though.
Also, about PCM 2013 we'll see. Normal scenario is that I continue this story. But if PCM 2013 is an enormous improvement and I somehow lose motivation to continue on PCM 2012, I'll probably wrap up the story early. We'll see |
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 17-05-2013 08:35
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I like the schedules!
Hope they can achieve those goals.
And I like it that Ian doesn't reveal those stats, btw, it gives the story an extra touch for me, and a reason to complain about 85 stats for TMM
Any chance we can see the team stats without the 2 guys, Ian?
@Jak I do check the PCM 11 story section as well, in fact, sometimes I scroll through your story as well, but i check PCM 12 more regulary, to be very honest
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 17-05-2013 10:03
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Thanks a lot Jesleyh I'll try to upload the team's roster, sure!
I guess I'll have to build myself as big a fan-base as possible, so that as many people as possible will continue to follow this when PCM 2013 is out
Or maybe I'm in luck and PCM 2013 will really suck 
Anyway, got back from hospital now, so I'll be starting the season now. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 17-05-2013 10:12
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For Jesleyh, the team's stats:
Spoiler
You'll notice Phinney's AVG level is too low. When he joined my team, I noticed he had only 67 COB, while he's much better at it irl, so I upped his COB stat.
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 17-05-2013 10:15
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That's a big up
But thanks for showing the team, Stijn & Willy have a really strong team!
Spoiler Must resist a Kelderman comment. I can do that. Come on. 
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