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| BenBarnes |
Posted on 26-05-2009 19:39
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Tour?
Then I dont understand Astana at all..Contador, Armstrong, Levi..who is the leader?
Exactly, I don't get it either. They always say that they will "ride for the strongest," and they all aim to be in top form for the Tour. Which leaves them with nothing to show in the Giro, which they for sure could have gotten a podium in if they would have focused someone's season on it. |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 26-05-2009 19:43
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BenBarnes wrote:
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Levi and Popovych are in top form.
Other than that, yeah, you pretty much got the gist of Bruyneel's teams.
I'll agree that Popovych is for sure in top form, and I thought Horner was too probably, but I didn't think that Levi was. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if Lance originially was to be the leader (before his collarbone break) but was still using the Giro as a tune up for the Tour, it seems unlikely that Levi would be slated to be in top form in May.
The climbing power he's showed so far in this Giro is at his threshold. It's the highest he's ever showed,tied with the 2007 Tour.
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 26-05-2009 19:45
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btw. I have to admit that mr. Collarbone..was amazing in monday. Contador did not like this picture..
and NO... he told already before collarbone that he wont be after Giro win..
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| BenBarnes |
Posted on 26-05-2009 19:49
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issoisso wrote:
BenBarnes wrote:
issoisso wrote:
Levi and Popovych are in top form.
Other than that, yeah, you pretty much got the gist of Bruyneel's teams.
I'll agree that Popovych is for sure in top form, and I thought Horner was too probably, but I didn't think that Levi was. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if Lance originially was to be the leader (before his collarbone break) but was still using the Giro as a tune up for the Tour, it seems unlikely that Levi would be slated to be in top form in May.
The climbing power he's showed so far in this Giro is at his threshold. It's the highest he's ever showed,tied with the 2007 Tour.
Fair enough. It has, and will be a long season for him then.
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btw. I have to admit that mr. Collarbone..was amazing in monday. Contador did not like this picture..
and NO... he told already before collarbone that he wont be after Giro win...
Yeah, he seems to be right on track for July. Should be interesting. |
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 26-05-2009 20:26
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Blockhaus is shortened.
The new climb ends just before Rif. Pomilio
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 26-05-2009 20:41
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that means just 3km? Well..ok for me |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 26-05-2009 20:44
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Nope, not just before Rifugio Pomillio. It ends 6.1kms before the top of Blockhaus. That's 6.1 kms less than was supposed.
More importantly, the only sections left aren't very steep. Time differences are unlikely.
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| lagetcher |
Posted on 26-05-2009 20:49
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6.1 kilometers?  |
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| ember |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:14
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Too bad
I was hoping for another stage where Basso and Sastre attacks early and Sastre wins, but now that won't happen. Probably a more suited stage for Di Luca now.... I feel this Giro is very well suited for Di Luca, we have only had one real mountainstage, and Blockhaus is now shortened, the only mountain stage left is up to Vesuvio. The time trial was also a hilly one with technical decents.
I feel they are trying to make this Giro good for Di Luca, but still, he hopefully won't win |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:16
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When the route was announced, people said it was tailor made for Armstrong  |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:18
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You want a route designed for someone in mind? This year's Tour route is the only grand tour course I've ever seen in my entire life that completely eliminates Contador's biggest weakness.
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| Dan_Grr |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:28
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I saw the highlight of today's stage. To see Menchov dropping away Di Luca on (uphill?) sprint confirms my predictions, Menchov is just too relaxed, in control, and strong enough to win this Giro, as he has shown in the last several days, and week(s). |
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| ember |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:30
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I do not know why people have said it was a route for Lance, a lot of hilly stages, with short, steep climbs.
I think this years route is very well designed for Di Luca, probably I'm wrong, that may be because I don't like Di Luca, but still, I think the route is designed for him, or another good puncheur with a decent big-mountain capacity, like Cunego in top shape.
But that's only my opinion... |
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:34
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yeap, I agree that it is for Di Luca.
Di Luca's only obstacle this year is Menchov
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| United Forever |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:41
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alexkr00 wrote:
yeap, I agree that it is for Di Luca.
Di Luca's only obstacle this year is Menchov
He is not an obstacle, he is a wall!
Menchov is riding great in this Giro.
Still hoping for Di'Luca to climb "the wall" tough |
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| ursul |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:42
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Nobody else can return. Leipheimer was not in enough good shape.
Pellizoti, Basso, Amstong, Sastre... all of them where too much back in overall to hope for be in pink at Rome. |
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| Dan_Grr |
Posted on 26-05-2009 21:45
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What does Cunego has to show except for his salarie? Is he a disgrace? |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 26-05-2009 22:02
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Dan_Grr wrote:
What does Cunego has to show except for his salarie? Is he a disgrace?
That would be intresting to see what he is planning for 2010 season..(he has tryed everything) |
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| ursul |
Posted on 26-05-2009 22:03
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Win something wold be a good idea for him. |
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| Biathlon |
Posted on 26-05-2009 22:05
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Dan_Grr wrote:
What does Cunego has to show except for his salarie? Is he a disgrace?
That would be intresting to see what he is planning for 2010 season..(he has tryed everything)
Tour de France didnt work. Giro d'Italia didnt work.. Next season he have to give everything for the Vuelta then..
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