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Forever Agostinho - the return of a national Hero
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| dienblad |
Posted on 14-11-2012 20:22
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Nice start of the season for Joaquim!
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 14-11-2012 22:57
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A Great finish from Joaquim on stage three  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 15-11-2012 09:25
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Nice one there!
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| kimiopn |
Posted on 15-11-2012 12:24
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# Ian Butler, sutty68, dienblad, FreitasPCM - Thank you, i hope this means he'll have a great season!
# grandmister - Sure. Thank you for reading
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 15-11-2012 13:02
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That is a very nice looking squad indeed  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 15-11-2012 19:04
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Mighty strong squad |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 15-11-2012 19:38
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Joaquim has some good stats too. |
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| kimiopn |
Posted on 16-11-2012 13:55
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Stage 4 Vuelta a Mallorca
Today is the decisive day in Mallorca and with Agostinho 12 seconds and Rui Costa 20 seconds behind Spilak, and with Sagan on the way as well, Movistar should up the pace and try to attack a lot.
With the end downhill, the route has a lot of difficulties all day.
With 45 km to go and the break almost caught, some guys try to resist Movistar's fast pace.
Karpets leading the 74 men peloton.
With Agostinho behind Spilak, Rui Costa attacks!
Albasini reacts and gets Rui Costa back to the peloton. 30 km to go.
Rui Costa is trying again, now after Lastras made his move. His former team mate is also 20 seconds from the lead.
Rui Costa finds a gap.
And the yellow jersey is left behind!
With Rui Costa and Agostinho on the first 10 men group, now it's Sagan who is left behind. The climb is almost ending and then it's almost all descent to the end.
And with 3.5 km to go Agostinho and Costa can't follow the last attacks. Agostinho made a great effort to reach the front group and is now paying for it. Vanendert, Lofkvist, Capecchi, Mollema, Lastras and Nieve will decide the Vuelta a Mallorca winner.
And Vanendert gets the best out of Nieve and Lofkvist. Let's see how many seconds will Agostinho lose...
... and Agostinho is 7th with Rui Costa in 8th with more than 50 seconds lost to the first 6.
Their lack of technical down hill skills together with the attacks who put both Spilak and Sagan out of the discussion, made them pay and neither Joaquim or Rui got the win in Mallorca.
Stage Results
1 Jelle Vanendert Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team 4h18'28
2 Mikel Nieve Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
3 Thomas Löfkvist Sky Procycling s.t.
4 Eros Capecchi Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
5 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
6 Bauke Mollema Rabobank Cycling Team s.t.
7 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team + 54
8 Rui Costa Movistar Team s.t.
9 Luis Pasamontes Sky Procycling s.t.
10 Tiago Machado Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
11 Maxime Monfort RadioShack - Nissan + 1'26
12 Simon Spilak Katusha Team + 2'10
13 Edvald Boasson Hagen Sky Procycling + 2'35
14 Luis León Sánchez Saur - Sojasun s.t.
15 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
16 Alberto Contador Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank s.t.
Final Classification
1 Jelle Vanendert Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team 14h07'30
2 Mikel Nieve Euskaltel - Euskadi + 8
3 Thomas Löfkvist Sky Procycling + 12
4 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi + 20
5 Eros Capecchi Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
6 Bauke Mollema Rabobank Cycling Team s.t.
7 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team + 1'06
8 Luis Pasamontes Sky Procycling + 1'14
9 Tiago Machado Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
10 Rui Costa Movistar Team s.t.
11 Simon Spilak Katusha Team + 2'10
12 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale + 2'41
13 Jonathan Hivert Saur - Sojasun + 2'55
14 Michael Albasini Katusha Team s.t.
15 Alberto Contador Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank + 4'17
16 Luis León Sánchez Saur - Sojasun + 4'23
17 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
18 Andy Schleck Team Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank s.t.
19 Fränk Schleck Saur - Sojasun s.t.
20 Maciej Paterski Liquigas - Cannondale + 6'42
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 16-11-2012 14:10
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7th is still very nice for our young Portuguese |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 16-11-2012 16:28
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Two in the top ten is still a creditable performance |
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Posted on 02-12-2012 14:21
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After 2 weeks where myself and the server had some problems being on line, Agostinho's story is back with Volta ao Algarve.
Volta ao Algarve 2013 
With the same roaster that got two top 10 places on Mallorca, Movistar brings the two portuguese riders on their roaster to try to shine on the portuguese sun.
Stage 1
With lots of difficulties but no huge mountain, Movistar should get the pace high all day.
And Movistar and Liquigas work has created a gap and only about 70 riders follow on the main group. The 4 men BOD still has 2 minutes on them with 30 km to go.
With 19 km to go, Sagan and Freire attack! But Movistar team is very strong and rapidly closes the gap.
And Peter Sagan takes a close win to Rui Costa, with Agostinho right behind them and José Herrada getting the 4th place.
Stage Results
1 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale 3h54'23
2 Rui Costa Movistar Team s.t.
3 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team s.t.
4 José Herrada Movistar Team s.t.
5 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
6 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
7 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
8 Sebastian Langeveld Orica - GreenEdge s.t.
9 Lieuwe Westra Saur - Sojasun s.t.
10 Aitor Galdos Caja Rural s.t.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 02-12-2012 14:50
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Damn Sagan. Good stage for the team. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 02-12-2012 17:13
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I've missed him
Great result for the team! |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 02-12-2012 23:04
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Great start in Portugal from both Joaquim and the Team |
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Posted on 09-12-2012 11:43
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Stage 2 Volta ao Algarve
The 2nd stage is another one that seems to be made for Sagan. Yesterday only Movistar challenged him and today they'll sure try again.
And today's first picture was taken 100 km from the end with the 5 men BOD. They have about 4'30 on the peloton. Only Brookwalter (BMC) is dangerous to the GC as he lost 1'47 yesterday. All the others are more then 9 minutes away.
After the first 3rd Category climb the BOD was caught and rapidly another one was formed, but this one with 5 well placed men on GC, including Voeckler. We're 60 km from the end.
Voeckler is the first on the second 3rd category climb. Despite Movistar's great effort the break still has 1'30 and the peloton remains with 70 men, some of them quite fast, including a guy named Peter.
With a great descent and on the middle of a huge orange field Voeckler has created a gap of 3 minutes to the peloton, leaving his break companions behind. 30 km to go. Can he make it?
With 9 km to Voeckler is on sight but doesn't quit. Liquigas and Movistar have made the rhythm so high that only 22 men are on their group.
And Voeckler holds to the line with a rocket right behind him.
Rui Costa is third and Agostinho is fifth.
Stage Results
1 Thomas Voeckler Team Europcar 5h21'30
2 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
3 Rui Costa Movistar Team s.t.
4 Nick Nuyens Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
5 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team s.t.
6 Carlos Barredo Rabobank Cycling Team s.t.
7 Aitor Galdos Caja Rural s.t.
8 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
9 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
10 Hugo Sabido LA - Antarte s.t.
General Classification
1 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale 9h15'21
2 Rui Costa Movistar Team + 12
3 Thomas Voeckler Team Europcar s.t.
4 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team + 24
5 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale + 32
6 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
7 Nick Nuyens Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
8 Aitor Galdos Caja Rural s.t.
9 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
10 Óscar Freire Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-12-2012 18:13
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Voeckler!!
Good race from Costa and also Agostinho |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 09-12-2012 18:20
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The Portuguese are racing well so far. |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 09-12-2012 23:30
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Joaquim and Rui are making a great team together |
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Posted on 17-12-2012 14:30
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Stage 3 Volta ao Algarve
And with Alto do Malhão at the end of the stage, Movistar will try to set things to Costa, gaining some time to the good tt's that might threaten GC.
The 3 men BOD with A. Davis, A. Klier and T. Hupond managed an 8 minute gap with 100 km to go. Liquigas is controlling things at the back.
With 60 km to go Movistar has taken the front of the peloton and lots of guys are being left behind while the break is now just 5'30 ahead.
And with 20 km to go Nieve begins the hostilities, followed by V. Rodrigues and O. Sevilla.
Sami Sanchéz attacks and...Sagan responds! Rui Costa is trusting on Plaza and Herrada's work, while Agostinho is not well placed.
Euskaltel is giving everything and is now Lastras who attacks, followed by V. Rodrigues (again) and... Cadel Evans! 12 km to go.
With 4.5 km to go the final climb has started and S. Sanchéz has a gap.
Last Km! Costa on Sagan's wheel. Agostinho a bit behind...
...with Sanchéz already caught, Sagan seems too strong and while Costa tries to go with him, Machado comes from the left...
... and another win to Peter Sagan. Rui Costa is 2nd and Agostinho is 15th.
Spoiler What a beast Sagan is on this 2nd year 
Stage Results:
1 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale 5h12'21
2 Rui Costa Movistar Team s.t.
3 Tiago Machado Liquigas - Cannondale + 11
4 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi + 22
5 Óscar Freire Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
6 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
7 Cyril Gautier Team Europcar s.t.
8 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
9 Niki Terpstra Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
10 Cadel Evans BMC Racing Team s.t.
11 Thomas Voeckler Team Europcar s.t.
12 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
13 Mikel Nieve Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
14 Nick Nuyens Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
15 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team s.t.
General Classification
1 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale 14h27'22
2 Rui Costa Movistar Team + 20
3 Thomas Voeckler Team Europcar + 54
4 Tiago Machado Liquigas - Cannondale + 55
5 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team + 1'06
6 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi + 1'14
7 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
8 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
9 Óscar Freire Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
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Posted on 17-12-2012 14:51
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Stage 4 Volta ao Algarve
The 4th stage was a flat one made for sprinters, and it went pretty well for Movistar as Sagan's was only fourth and didn't get any bonus.
Stage Results
1 Alessandro Petacchi Lampre - ISD 3h49'31
2 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
3 Allan Davis Orica - GreenEdge s.t.
4 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale s.t.
5 Boy Van Poppel UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team s.t.
6 Óscar Freire Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
7 Matteo Trentin Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
8 Hilton Clarke UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team s.t.
9 Mattia Gavazzi Lampre - ISD s.t.
10 Anuar Manan LA - Antarte s.t.
So we move to last day's time trial with Rui Costa having very good chances to win Volta ao Algarve 2013.
The last stage is a 25.4 km time trial that could be used to make some differences.
Let's take a look at the top 20:
1 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale 18h16'53
2 Rui Costa Movistar Team + 20
3 Thomas Voeckler Team Europcar + 54
4 Tiago Machado Liquigas - Cannondale + 55
5 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale + 58
6 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team + 1'06
7 Koen De Kort Team Argos - Shimano + 1'10
8 Óscar Freire Euskaltel - Euskadi + 1'14
9 Nick Nuyens Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
10 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
11 Lieuwe Westra Saur - Sojasun s.t.
12 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
13 Michal Golas Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
14 Sebastian Langeveld Orica - GreenEdge s.t.
15 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
16 Cyril Gautier Team Europcar s.t.
17 Niki Terpstra Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
18 Fabrice Jeandesboz Saur - Sojasun s.t.
19 Cadel Evans BMC Racing Team s.t.
20 Mikel Nieve Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
There are some dangerous riders that are 54 seconds behind Rui Costa. Sagan will also try to defend his 20 seconds.
And the results were...
1 Cadel Evans BMC Racing Team 27'44
2 Maciej Bodnar Liquigas - Cannondale + 1
3 Tiago Machado Liquigas - Cannondale + 3
4 Marco Pinotti BMC Racing Team + 11
5 Paul Poux Saur - Sojasun + 13
6 Jack Bobridge Orica - GreenEdge + 21
7 Carlos Barredo Rabobank Cycling Team + 24
8 Julien Vermote Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team s.t.
9 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team + 29
10 Rui Costa Movistar Team + 30
28 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale + 1'15
47 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team + 2'15
...which means...
Final Classification Volta ao Algarve 2013
1 Rui Costa Movistar Team 18h45'27
2 Tiago Machado Liquigas - Cannondale + 8
3 Cadel Evans BMC Racing Team + 24
4 Peter Sagan Liquigas - Cannondale + 25
5 Peter Velits Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team + 53
6 Sebastian Langeveld Orica - GreenEdge + 1'01
7 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
8 Daniel Oss Liquigas - Cannondale + 1'03
9 Lieuwe Westra Saur - Sojasun + 1'05
10 Marco Pinotti BMC Racing Team + 1'22
11 Thomas Voeckler Team Europcar + 1'24
12 Koen De Kort Team Argos - Shimano s.t.
13 Niki Terpstra Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team + 1'28
14 Pablo Lastras Euskaltel - Euskadi + 1'34
15 Nick Nuyens Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team + 1'37
16 Christophe Le Mével Garmin - Sharp + 1'55
17 Mikel Nieve Euskaltel - Euskadi + 2'01
18 Daniel Martin Garmin - Sharp + 2'11
19 Michal Golas Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team + 2'14
20 Joaquim Agostinho Movistar Team + 2'31
And Rui Costa wins Volta ao Algarve. Agostinho did a 20th place which which was below his expectations but in the end he told the journalists:
"I'm very happy that Rui managed to win. I was here to help him, so me and my team mates are all satisfied we did our job. First comes the team and then individual results and my presence here shows that perfectly. Next race: let's see. Soon there'll be more news about that." |
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