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Tour de France 2012: Pre-Race thread
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| lluuiiggii |
Posted on 18-06-2012 20:39
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kumazan wrote:
There's no typo in ruben's post, what he means is quite clear:
Zubeldia was with the best climbers in Dauphiné -> Fuglsang wasn't (with the best climbers) in Suisse.
Clear, and right, imo.
Then I guess riis didn't understand that and thought ruben was saying Fuglsang didn't race in TdS, since he goes quite crazy on that statement.
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| ruben |
Posted on 18-06-2012 20:49
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Like I said, some people can't read. And if steam starts coming out of their ears because of that. What can I do?
I didn't say Fuglsang murdered kids. But you almost would think I did after that reply by Riis... |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 18-06-2012 20:49
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iNSUPERABLE wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
jsh312mufc wrote:
iNSUPERABLE wrote:
jsh312mufc wrote:
iNSUPERABLE wrote:
As a fan of Andreas Klöden I hope he will have his last chance in the Tour.
He showed some legs on the last stage in Suisse, so i think he will be fine in Tour..
There's no way he'll be favoured in front of frank
Are you reading the news ????
Apparently not. But did well in switzerland
Did Klöden well in Suisse??
I'll say it again ..
https://www.cyclin...
Schleck said that he did not see Suisse as a preparation for the Tour. “No, absolutely not,” he told Het Nieuwsblad. “I did the preparation for the Ardennes classics, then I went unexpectedly to the Giro.” He noted, “I'm not a machine. You should be realistic. I am already very lean and in great shape, I can not continue to maintain this level.”
The part with Klöden, actually no he didn't well in Suisse ,but he was going better and better i'm sure he will be OK for the Tour.
Well, i didn't say anything about Fränk riding as a captain or not. Just commenting on the statement that Klöden rode good in Suisse, because he absolutely didn't as far as i am concerned.
About Ruben, i misunderstood him. Thought that he said that Fuglsang didn't ride the Tour de Suisse and therefore continued to ask. Since somebody was able to explain i see what you mean. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 18-06-2012 22:22
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So argument over? Everyone got it out of their system? 
Good, now we can go back to what this thread is for 
TDF selection of RadioShack
Fabian Cancellara (Zwi)
Tony Gallopin (Fra)
Chris Horner (VS)
Andreas Klöden (Dui)
Maxime Monfort (BEL)
Jaroslav Popovitsj (Oek)
Fränk Schleck (Lux)
Jens Voigt (Dui)
Haimar Zubeldia (Spa)
Source: https://www.sporza.be/cm/sporza/wielre...F_selectie
Edited by Ian Butler on 18-06-2012 22:24
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 18-06-2012 22:26
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Ian Butler wrote:
So argument over? Everyone got it out of their system?
Good, now we can go back to what this thread is for
TDF selection of RadioShack
Fabian Cancellara (Zwi)
Tony Gallopin (Fra)
Chris Horner (VS)
Andreas Klöden (Dui)
Maxime Monfort (BEL)
Jaroslav Popovitsj (Oek)
Fränk Schleck (Lux)
Jens Voigt (Dui)
Haimar Zubeldia (Spa)
Source: https://www.sporza.be/cm/sporza/wielre...F_selectie
As reported on page 17 
Edited by Alakagom on 18-06-2012 22:26
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 18-06-2012 22:28
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Oh, excuse me. I seem to have skipped page 17. All the arguing took my attention |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 19-06-2012 06:51
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The Tour has not started yet and the fireworks and sharp discussions are here. Cant wait to actual Tour debates, anyone want to argue about Sagan being the best rider ever?
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| Montolivo |
Posted on 19-06-2012 09:13
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
The Tour has not started yet and the fireworks and sharp discussions are here. Cant wait to actual Tour debates, anyone want to argue about Sagan being the best rider ever?
Nah because he is For his age he is one of the best though. |
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| Wilier |
Posted on 19-06-2012 09:17
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Don't you dare blasphemy the name of Mads Kaggestad on this forum. Everyone knows he is the best rider ever. |
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| Montolivo |
Posted on 19-06-2012 09:32
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Wilier wrote:
Don't you dare blasphemy the name of Mads Kaggestad on this forum. Everyone knows he is the best rider ever.
I didn't. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 19-06-2012 10:36
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
The Tour has not started yet and the fireworks and sharp discussions are here. Cant wait to actual Tour debates, anyone want to argue about Sagan being the best rider ever?
Okay, sounds like fun:
No, he isn't!!! *angry emotion*
- Name of other rider - is the best rider ever!
*calling you names* |
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| ShortsNL |
Posted on 19-06-2012 10:42
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Vacansoleil-DCM's lineup is supposed to be announced 4 days after Tour De Suisse -> in 2 days. My best guess:
1 Poels
2 Ruijgh
3 Valls
4 Westra
5 Hoogerland
6 Van Hummel
7 Marcato
8 Veuchelen / Devolder / Boeckmans?
9 Ligthart / Feillu?
The first five seem pretty sure, all went on a training in the French mountains in May. Van Hummel and Marcato were in the preselection and showed some results in the last two weeks. The last 2 places I really don't know... I'm expecting them to pick riders who were both in the preselection and who rode Suisse/Dauphiné/ZLM. It would make sense to pick at least one more Belgian rider and a sprinter, so this is my best guess. We'll have to wait and see. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 19-06-2012 10:47
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ShortsNL wrote:
Vacansoleil-DCM's lineup is supposed to be announced 4 days after Tour De Suisse -> in 2 days. My best guess:
1 Poels
2 Ruijgh
3 Valls
4 Westra
5 Hoogerland
6 Van Hummel
7 Marcato
8 Veuchelen / Devolder / Boeckmans?
9 Ligthart / Feillu?
The first five seem pretty sure, all went on a training in the French mountains in May. Van Hummel and Marcato were in the preselection and showed some results in the last two weeks. The last 2 places I really don't know... I'm expecting them to pick riders who were both in the preselection and who rode Suisse/Dauphiné/ZLM. It would make sense to pick at least one more Belgian rider and a sprinter, so this is my best guess. We'll have to wait and see.
Devolder won't go. I'm 90% sure of that. Boeckmans has a better chance of going than Devolder. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 19-06-2012 10:49
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I think Feillu will certainly make the team.
Devolder probably won't. |
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| Schnuider |
Posted on 19-06-2012 10:54
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Erik Zabel is the best rider ever |
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| ShortsNL |
Posted on 19-06-2012 10:54
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Boeckmans and Feillu for the last 2 spots sounds probable yeah. It would mean 3 sprinters though... I can't see that work out. Maybe Veuchelen over one of the sprinters? |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 19-06-2012 11:01
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ShortsNL wrote:
Boeckmans and Feillu for the last 2 spots sounds probable yeah. It would mean 3 sprinters though... I can't see that work out. Maybe Veuchelen over one of the sprinters?
Are not the three sprinters called sprint train officialy? I dont see the problem in it.
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| johnnyjur |
Posted on 19-06-2012 11:04
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Euskaltel-Euskadi's lineup:
Sanchez
Martinez
Verdugo
Astarloza
Perez
Urtasun
G Izagirre
Azanza
Txurruka
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 19-06-2012 11:16
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Strong climbing lineup there. Possibly showing that Sanchez might be feeling a lot better if they're going to back him with good riders like that.
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| Montolivo |
Posted on 19-06-2012 11:19
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Seems like Scarponi will do the Tour this year going for stage wins and going into breakaways. No GC of course because of to many tt kms.
Post it here aswell as it might fit better. |
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