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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 21-07-2013 15:04
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Don't see why he wouldn't be selected next year if he has similar form as this year
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| Cossack |
Posted on 21-07-2013 19:22
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In interview by Polish Eurosport, Kwiatek told that he considers going for GC in stage races easier than fighting in classics, so he's going to focus on one- and three-week races in future.
Full interview (in Polish): https://eurosport....agan/kfgbn |
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| MartijnVDD |
Posted on 21-07-2013 22:49
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After Petacchi and Uran, Lefevere (OPQS) confirmed Renshaw as well will sign with them in August to strengthen their sprint train.
I don't know whether this is new or not. Of course there were rumours, but I think this is the first time the rumour is confirmed by Lefevere himself.
So next year's OPQS TdF team will look something like this:
Uran
Cavendish
Chavanel
Kwiatkowski
Martin
Petacchi
Renshaw
Stybar?
Velits?
Edited by MartijnVDD on 21-07-2013 22:54
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| fickman |
Posted on 21-07-2013 23:14
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MartijnVDD wrote:
So next year's OPQS TdF team will look something like this:
Uran
Cavendish
Chavanel
Kwiatkowski
Martin
Petacchi
Renshaw
Stybar?
Velits?
Kwiatkowski wants to focus in 1 week Races and Grand Tours so dont think hes going to do Tour but instead Vuelta with ________/ stages that might siut him better. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 21-07-2013 23:16
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MartijnVDD wrote:
After Petacchi and Uran, Lefevere (OPQS) confirmed Renshaw as well will sign with them in August to strengthen their sprint train.
I don't know whether this is new or not. Of course there were rumours, but I think this is the first time the rumour is confirmed by Lefevere himself.
So next year's OPQS TdF team will look something like this:
Uran
Cavendish
Chavanel
Kwiatkowski
Martin
Petacchi
Renshaw
Stybar?
Velits?
Pineau is the new Eisel (the only person that can calm down Cav) so he will definatly be there again
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| XxMillad24Xx |
Posted on 22-07-2013 03:50
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Most people hate Radioshack's NC jerseys, well Devolder's isn't bad
Edited by XxMillad24Xx on 22-07-2013 03:51
"Cycling is now the the world's cleanest sport." - Chris Froome
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| Setzel |
Posted on 22-07-2013 06:14
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Now thats a proper NC shirt that will stand out .
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 22-07-2013 08:25
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John Lelangue will leave BMC immediately. No surprise, there were a lot of tensions during the Tour already.
Ledanois should normally take over his duties.
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| MartijnVDD |
Posted on 22-07-2013 09:51
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So far, this is the top 10 countries which will decide how many riders each country may bring to Firenze. The top 10 can select 9 riders.
1. Spain
2. UK
3. Colombia
4. Italy
5. Australia
6. The Netherlands
7. France
8. Switzerland
9. Slovakia
10. Belgium
Belgium is 18 points ahead of the USA and 37 ahead of Poland. The Clasica San Sebastian and the Tour of Poland are the last chances to enter the top 10.
Does Slovakia even have 9 riders? There are the Sagan brothers and the Velits brothers, but that's about it, I think... |
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| kumazan |
Posted on 22-07-2013 09:58
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So Belgium could actually miss the top 10! I guess that Boonen being off form during the spring season and VDB crashing out the Tour have hurted their chances. Not that they have much of a chance anyway in that route, unless Phil finds a time machine and brings his 2011 self back.
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| MartijnVDD |
Posted on 22-07-2013 10:14
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kumazan wrote:
So Belgium could actually miss the top 10! I guess that Boonen being off form during the spring season and VDB crashing out the Tour have hurted their chances. Not that they have much of a chance anyway in that route, unless Phil finds a time machine and brings his 2011 self back.
Last year, the situation for Gilbert was the exact same. He won his first race in the Vuelta back then, so don't write him off just yet. Though, the route favours more of a climber like Vanendert or Bakelants and neither of them can beat Nibali, Rodriguez or the Colombians. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 22-07-2013 10:52
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MartijnVDD wrote:
kumazan wrote:
So Belgium could actually miss the top 10! I guess that Boonen being off form during the spring season and VDB crashing out the Tour have hurted their chances. Not that they have much of a chance anyway in that route, unless Phil finds a time machine and brings his 2011 self back.
Last year, the situation for Gilbert was the exact same. He won his first race in the Vuelta back then, so don't write him off just yet. Though, the route favours more of a climber like Vanendert or Bakelants and neither of them can beat Nibali, Rodriguez or the Colombians.
Boonen saying he can race the finale. Kind of doubt that, though 
If we could only send 6, I'd say about Bakelants, Hermans, Gilbert, Van Avermaet, Monfort and Vanendert (though he hasn't been performing well...) |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 22-07-2013 11:17
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As we suspected, Voigt is just saying good bye to the Tour, but not to the sport.
https://bicycling.com/blogs/hardlyseri...ting-gift/ |
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| ShortsNL |
Posted on 22-07-2013 11:20
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Why not Devolder? |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 22-07-2013 12:10
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ShortsNL wrote:
Why not Devolder?
Aren't there doping test at WC? |
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| krisa |
Posted on 22-07-2013 12:14
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Hope Belgium will stay in top ten as countries as Slovakia and Switserland only have one guy
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| romaniangoat |
Posted on 22-07-2013 12:29
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krisa wrote:
Hope Belgium will stay in top ten as countries as Slovakia and Switserland only have one guy
They have a really good team.Cancellara,Albasini,Frank,Morabito,Zaugg,Rast,Kohler,Schar,Elmiger are all good riders for a race like WC.Albasini,Frank,Morabito and Zaugg will pace Cancellara on climbs and Rast,Kohler,Schar and Elmiger will work on flat.Also Albasini and Frank can join a strong breakaway group.
Edited by romaniangoat on 22-07-2013 12:29
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 22-07-2013 16:33
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https://greenedgec...etirement-
O'Grady to retire with immediate effect. Not a bad career.
Edited by wogsrus on 22-07-2013 16:37
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 22-07-2013 16:35
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Best give some explanation instead of just the link  though in all fairness most of it is in the link here. O'Grady retiring. |
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 22-07-2013 16:37
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Ian Butler wrote:
Best give some explanation instead of just the link though in all fairness most of it is in the link here. O'Grady retiring. I didn't think it would shorten the link. Shall edit the post. |
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