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| Juan |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:09
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schleck93 wrote:
The biggest surprises in that GC is Pellizotti beating Basso, Rogers 7th and Leipehiemer 'only' 6th.
These aren't surprise. Pellizotti is a-3rd-week man, and Basso comes from a 2-year break, Rogers in top form deserves top 10, and Levi Leipheimer wasn't really expected to win this Giro, with all the italians in top form + Menchov. His climbing lacked. |
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| Ildabaoth |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:33
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Immortal wrote:
Ildabaoth wrote:
Menchov should have tried to follow Pellizotti's wheel, at least to show he can be better at climbing than Di Luca.
...So in other words he should risk his elsewise almost completely certain giro title just to show he`s better than the guy he is beating in the overall classification?
Yeah that`s logical. 
I never said it would be logical. The logical thing was to do what he did. But it would be classy. 
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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| ruben |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:37
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Just to remind you people. Last year Contador won the Giro, by only following his main rivals in the mountains (he even couldn't follow in 2 stages) and doing the damage in the time trials. He never attacked or took over once...
Yet, nobody cared much, because everyone knew Contador wasn't strong enough. Now it is clear Menchov was at his limit when others (especially Di Luca) attacked, so he did what he could, follow. And yet people call that boring. So what was contador last year then? 
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| Juan |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:42
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Ruben wrote:
Just to remind you people. Last year Contador won the Giro, by only following his main rivals in the mountains (he even couldn't follow in 2 stages) and doing the damage in the time trials. He never attacked or took over once...
Yet, nobody cared much, because everyone knew Contador wasn't strong enough. Now it is clear Menchov was at his limit when others (especially Di Luca) attacked, so he did what he could, follow. And yet people call that boring. So what was contador last year then?
Just saying
He was boring, and I don't see your point. |
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| Shooting Star |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:44
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VG, Norway's biggest newspaper, has asked people to vote for a nickname for their new cycling star, EBH. The alternatives are pretty dumb, but choose carefully nonetheless.
https://www.vg.no/...tid=554113
P.S. In case anyone wonders, this is just for laughs, not to praise him.
Edited by Shooting Star on 29-05-2009 17:45
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:54
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vote for 'the moose'
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| Waghlon |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:55
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They cant call EBH "The Rock". That name is already taken by someone a lot more awesome.
THE THOMAS VOECKLER PROPHET OF PCM DAILY
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| ruben |
Posted on 29-05-2009 17:56
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Juan wrote:
Ruben wrote:
Just to remind you people. Last year Contador won the Giro, by only following his main rivals in the mountains (he even couldn't follow in 2 stages) and doing the damage in the time trials. He never attacked or took over once...
Yet, nobody cared much, because everyone knew Contador wasn't strong enough. Now it is clear Menchov was at his limit when others (especially Di Luca) attacked, so he did what he could, follow. And yet people call that boring. So what was contador last year then?
Just saying
He was boring, and I don't see your point. Exactly, but nobody complained about that last year
Edited by ruben on 29-05-2009 17:57
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| Shooting Star |
Posted on 29-05-2009 18:05
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Waghlon wrote:
They cant call EBH "The Rock". That name is already taken by someone a lot more awesome.
I've read that "The Rock" is EBH's favorite movie. I think that's why they put it up there. |
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| Dan_Grr |
Posted on 29-05-2009 18:08
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Riders have a lot of wrinkles in their face, just check Sastre. The man looks 50. They should put on some sun cream and hydrator. Metrosexual cyclists. Just wait... |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 29-05-2009 18:32
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Dan_Grr wrote:
Riders have a lot of wrinkles in their face, just check Sastre. The man looks 50. They should put on some sun cream and hydrator. Metrosexual cyclists. Just wait...
oh shut up
Sastre has a really funny face (in a cool way) when he is really going for it
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| ruben |
Posted on 29-05-2009 18:53
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The only face that remains the same for 3 weeks, is that of Menchov. |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 29-05-2009 19:17
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Ruben wrote:
The only face that remains the same for 3 weeks, is that of Menchov.
poker face
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 29-05-2009 19:21
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Menchov was all over the bike today.
But so was everyone, it's the end of a 3 week tour. |
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| KurtinSC |
Posted on 29-05-2009 19:42
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Ruben wrote:
Juan wrote:
Ruben wrote:
Just to remind you people. Last year Contador won the Giro, by only following his main rivals in the mountains (he even couldn't follow in 2 stages) and doing the damage in the time trials. He never attacked or took over once...
Yet, nobody cared much, because everyone knew Contador wasn't strong enough. Now it is clear Menchov was at his limit when others (especially Di Luca) attacked, so he did what he could, follow. And yet people call that boring. So what was contador last year then?
Just saying
He was boring, and I don't see your point. Exactly, but nobody complained about that last year
Actually there were quite a few comments in the thread on this site last year saying it was boring... mostly from the anti-contador crowd. After it was over much of the talk on this site was on how it was one of the most boring Giro's ever. |
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| BenBarnes |
Posted on 29-05-2009 21:14
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To be honest, that was a pretty quiet top 10 from Valjavec. I hadn't heard his name all Giro really.
...but then again, that's probably because I'm watching in America where the camera is on Lance 90% of the time. |
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 29-05-2009 21:25
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Ruben wrote:
The only face that remains the same for 3 weeks, is that of Menchov.
very annoying probably for Di Luca after all his efforts looking behind and see a pretty relaxed and cool face from Menchov.
I mean:
Edited by alexkr00 on 29-05-2009 21:28
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 29-05-2009 21:31
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Heil for Di Luca..he made this tour real intersting.
This year Giro ..much better lineup..great individuals...but terrible profile. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 29-05-2009 21:32
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alexkr00 wrote:
Ruben wrote:
The only face that remains the same for 3 weeks, is that of Menchov.
very annoying probably for Di Luca after all his efforts looking behind and see a pretty relaxed and cool face from Menchov.
I mean:
Dont push me..wait |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 29-05-2009 21:35
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and he is not laughing..
Edited by Guido Mukk on 29-05-2009 21:35
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