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| Ozzy |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:01
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Guys, it's sure, that there was an agreement betweent Valverde and Szmyd - Valvi takes yellow, Szmyd takes stage.
But sth must've happened with Szmyd's bike or sth... If he would've been completely dead, he would never catch Valverde again - even if Spaniard would walk towards finish. I know Szmyd's style very well, and I'm convinced, that he would lose like 40-50 seconds if he would've really been dead!
Still, great behaviour by Valverde, true cycling gentleman! |
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| ReschNicolai |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:02
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Wolfos wrote:
ReschNicolai wrote:
Szmyd makes me sick.
Would you care to explain why Szmyd, and not Valverde, would make you sick?
No, because I thought he was only joking with "hitting the wall" but Valverde let him win, so I change my mind for a sec. But his team makes me über sick.
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| ReschNicolai |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:03
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Very nice of Valverd. He lost 15-20 sec, but still.
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:03
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Valverde, real gentleman, didnt wait it from him.
But Millar, i didnt believe before finish, that that was him.  |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:04
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Valverde was gentelman today for shure.
But main question..(About the Tdf)
What was Contador and Evans doing today?
Evans was clearly better shape at the moment..(and Contador current situation is real good news for Astana fans) |
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| Alesle |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:04
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ReschNicolai wrote:But his team makes me über sick.
Why?
Because they're almost as "good" as Astana? |
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| Ildabaoth |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:04
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It was a nice gesture from Valverde. But Evans did a good job, anyways. Unlike Valverde, nobody helped him during the chase (against the wind, btw). And Contador, the man to watch, the super climber, didn't do a thing to at least defend a bit his second place. And to those who said he hadn't the obligation to attack: if today wasn't the day for him to get the yellow yersey, then when?
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.
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| ReschNicolai |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:04
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MIllar 
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| Biathlon |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:05
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ReschNicolai wrote:
Wolfos wrote:
ReschNicolai wrote:
Szmyd makes me sick.
Would you care to explain why Szmyd, and not Valverde, would make you sick?
No, because I thought he was only joking with "hitting the wall" but Valverde let him win, so I change my mind for a sec. But his team makes me über sick.
Why? Liq is a cool team.
Words to live by
"What would Lance do?"
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| ReschNicolai |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:06
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Alesle wrote:
ReschNicolai wrote:But his team makes me über sick.
Why?
Because they're almost as "good" as Astana?
Because they signed with Basso after 2 and not 4 years. And because I doesn't think they did it so good in the giro without dop.
Edited by ReschNicolai on 11-06-2009 16:08
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| Torsen |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:06
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Valverde didn't give this victory to Smyd, he had issues with his gear. It was obvious, look at the replays.
Edited by CrueTrue on 11-06-2009 16:07
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:07
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Ildabaoth wrote:
It was a nice gesture from Valverde. But Evans did a good job, anyways. Unlike Valverde, nobody helped him during the chase (against the wind, btw). And Contador, the man to watch, the super climber, didn't do a thing to at least defend a bit his second place. And to those who said he hadn't the obligation to attack: if today wasn't the day for him to get the yellow yersey, then when?
I believe them both Evans and Contador is not here for overall win. TT stage and taste of tour mountains is main goal. |
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| ReschNicolai |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:07
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Ildabaoth wrote:
It was a nice gesture from Valverde. But Evans did a good job, anyways. Unlike Valverde, nobody helped him during the chase (against the wind, btw). And Contador, the man to watch, the super climber, didn't do a thing to at least defend a bit his second place. And to those who said he hadn't the obligation to attack: if today wasn't the day for him to get the yellow yersey, then when?
Mabey he didn't feel too vell?! And this is a warm-up form him. He dosen't take it too serious.
Edited by ReschNicolai on 11-06-2009 16:09
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:08
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Torsen wrote:
Valverde didn't give this victory to Smyd, he had issues with his gear. It was obvious, look at the replays.
Calm down..and look that replay and over the line reaction's again. |
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| ReschNicolai |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:08
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Torsen wrote:
Valverde didn't give this victory to Smyd, he had issues with his gear. It was obvious, look at the replays.
Yes Szmyd had problems, so Valverde waited.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:09
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Torsen wrote:
Valverde didn't give this victory to Smyd, he had issues with his gear. It was obvious, look at the replays.
Yup, look at his derailleur in the replay. The french commentators were pointing to it.
ReschNicolai wrote:
Because they signed with Basso after 2 and not 4 years.
You have an avatar of a team that did the exact same thing with the exact same rider.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:10
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ReschNicolai wrote:
Torsen wrote:
Valverde didn't give this victory to Smyd, he had issues with his gear. It was obvious, look at the replays.
Yes Szmyd had problems, so Valverde waited.
Torsen is talking about Valverde having gear problems 
They both had mechanicals.
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
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| ReschNicolai |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:11
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issoisso wrote:
Torsen wrote:
Valverde didn't give this victory to Smyd, he had issues with his gear. It was obvious, look at the replays.
Yup, look at his derailleur in the replay. The french commentators were pointing to it.
ReschNicolai wrote:
Because they signed with Basso after 2 and not 4 years.
You have an avatar of a team that did the exact same thing with the exact same rider.
My avatar is of a rider! Cervelo is the real team, but because of Contador I have to hold a bit to Astana.
Edited by ReschNicolai on 11-06-2009 16:12
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| issoisso |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:12
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ReschNicolai wrote:
My avatar is of a rider! Cervelo is the real team, but because of Contador I have to hold a bit to Astana.
I don't see "Astana" written there. I see a big sign saying "Discovery"
Edited by issoisso on 11-06-2009 16:14
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:13
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Let's not turn this into another doping discussion. It's clear that ReschNicolai isn't being too rational, so let it be. |
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