Not too sure about signing Schleck. Based on the great Giro result you might destroy everyone by 20'00 if you signed him. Sign Busche, Tauber and Carter Jones to support a massive signing.
@ all: Thanks
At the end of the day, I'll go with the majority this time, if there is one I let you a little time to re-consider or confirm and let some other advise
Won't be that easy to make decision this time. Quite understandable as this is a real cornerstone of the story. But before moving one, I'de like to remind you all of the initial objective (sure after 2.5 season, we had lost it a little bit )
duxili wrote:
The plan is to start a career mode with a very weak team (1 star or equivalent, 2 max) and get it over the top after some years (won't mind to sign Contador in a Malaysian team to achieve it )
So I won't go with sutty or Jesleyh who propose to keep Poels as next year leader. I keep your proposition in mind though as the riders you select can do very strong teammates
I get Shonak and The Rider for Option A. Shonak you are proposing Nibali while The Rider is stating Schleck would the best pick (don't worry about me winning le Tour with a 20' lead, I have never done that ) I am afraid that if I pick Nibali I will struggle very much in Classics. Schleck's advantage is that not only can he compete for le Tour but also is a great puncher.
welker, you are the only one promoting option B right now, but the list of riders you suggest cost 185k at least and there are only 6. I need 8 and only got 161k available...
Meanwhile a very short summary of the 2 HC races that hve taken place during the Giro:
Objective
Butler is our leader here, but with 3 hilly stages and an ITT he might struggle for the win.
- Top 5
Key stages
Stage 1- Hills
1’40 lost for Butler. Nerz does better despite an average form. Having Tony Martin, Moreno, Rodriguez, Kreuziger, Vanendert, etc will make the objective hard to reach.
Stage 2 – Flat
220km, we send Smukulis in the break. He does most of the job in the final to prevent the bunch to come back and win the sprint.
Stage 6 – Mountain
After having lost about 5’ in hills stages, Butler ranks 12th before the Mountain stage. Our leader might well become Nerz who has only lost 1’30 and is currently 3rd.
But as planned the Mountain stage has been decisive. Nerz was out pretty early in the last climb. Butler makes the top 10 of the stage. Both are about the same in GC in the Top 10. Rodriguez did enough to win the stage and took over the lead to a disappointing Kreuziger.
Classifications
Stage 1
Fabian Wegmann
Garmin - Barracuda
Stage 2
Gatis Smukulis
AT&T
Stage 3
Leonardo Fabio Duque
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
Stage 4
Peter Kennaugh
ProTeam Astana
Stage 5
Tony Martin
Omega Pharma QuickStep
Stage 6
Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver
Katusha Team
Stage 7
Michael Albasini
GreenEdge
Final GC
1
Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver
Katusha Team
31h44'12
2
Roman Kreuziger
ProTeam Astana
+ 17
3
Ryder Hesjedal
Garmin - Barracuda
+ 2'19
4
Alexander Efimkin
Team Type 1 - Sanofi Aventis
+ 2'56
5
Jelle Vanendert
Katusha Team
+ 3'21
6
Tony Martin
Omega Pharma QuickStep
+ 4'50
7
Johannes Fröhlinger
Team Net App
+ 5'22
8
Dominique Nerz
AT&T
+ 7'14
9
Christopher Butler
AT&T
+ 7'28
10
Janez Brajkovic
ProTeam Astana
+ 8'17
Points – Wegmann Mountain – Rodriguez
Objective
For Smukulis last objective, let’s try for a win!
Key stages
Stage 1 – Cobble
Thomel gets a free card and a 5’ lead with 30 kilometres to go. Smukulis accelerates in the last cobble section and takes the 2nd place.
Stage 4 – Hills
After the ITT, Thomel still got 1’ lead. Smukulis has to get it back in the last hilly stage. But he attacks too late and not strong enough.
Hi duxili, here are my recommendations: Nibali, he's just better than van Garderen, and can assure you of at least a top 3 in any GT Busche, because he's American, and still has years of potential. Taubel, he's the new kid on the block, so let's give him a try and see how he does. Caruso, young, cheap and a real bargain. Machado, a real complete stage rider, who's awesome against the clock. Zeits, the Kazak is a solid domestique and could possibly even lead on a couple of smaller races. Cataldo, put it down to my Sky weakness, but 8.5k is a great deal for this Italian, who has the excellent ability of a stage racer to be decent on the flat as well. Lander: Young and solid, and an absolute steal Neustroev: this young Russian won't be leading the line but could do a very solid job for the team. Kelderman: I gotta go with Jesleyh here, you just have to get Kelderman! A strong TT rider, he will have loads of potential. Phinney: Another American, and this one is a real specialist. Again another U25 who could develop really nicely, especially given how well your current squad has developed so far this season!
This all totals out with 10 riders for a total of 143.5k, and do feel free to go for Felline or Pinot. Just based on how well the team has done in the Giro, it wouldn't take much for them to dominate any stage race, and with 25 riders, you shouldn't have any bother over stretching your men. Edited by Neillster on 06-01-2014 13:56
@ Neillster: thanks mate, always great to get your detailed advises!
@ sutty: California was not that bad given our team indeed. Belgium was horrible, I should have won easily, proving how bad I am. And how much I need Schleck
However I have decided to go with the majority whatsoever and to only select between ties. I will still allow myself for 1 vote So here would be my pick:
I vote for scenario B, there is enough money to pick both a leader and a sprinter. And Roelandts is simply not strong enough fro massive sprint. Doing so, I'll refocus his training on Puncher where he still have 3 stars potential.
Schleck 80k for Andy is a bargain, he should win 1 GT (second at worst) and a couple of Ardennaises too. The best possible choice, he should cost more than 100k imo. Goss We need a stronger sprinter, he is young plus he is good in hills and he has good stamina. That is worth 2k extra on Rojas that would have been my second pick. Busche He is American, he is great climber. I need him! Taubel So young, so skilled, so cheap. How could I miss him? Cataldo and Zeits I need to reinforce my team in hills and mountain to be able to chase but I don't have that much money left available. Kupahldt and Finneran I need at least two to make the number, better pick Americans. But some who can finish a GT would be better. Young is a must as they might be full of potential...
You got a last day to make/change your vote for the recruitment.
Moving to June with 3 races and the NC. Let's start with
Objective
Nerz won last year. He is our leader to do it again this year, using Gerdemann as a back-up.
Key stage
Stage 4 – Hills
After 3 stages, Scarponi, Gerrans, Nerz and Gerdemann are within 10’’. When Nerz attacks only Albasini would follow. He is down 28’’ in GC so Nerz is doing all the job and looses the stage.
But grabs the yellow jersey. Despite stronger competition we got same result as last year: Nerz wins and GreenEdge takes stages and nice GC places.
Classifications
Stage 1
Michele Scarponi
Isd - KazMunayGas
Stage 2
Simon Gerrans
GreenEdge
Stage 3
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
Stage 4
Michael Albasini
GreenEdge
Stage 5
Daryl Impey
GreenEdge
Final GC
1
Dominique Nerz
AT&T
20h42'22
2
Michael Albasini
GreenEdge
+ 22
3
Michele Scarponi
Isd - KazMunayGas
+ 1'29
4
Simon Gerrans
GreenEdge
+ 1'32
5
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
+ 1'40
6
Kristof Vandewalle
Euskaltel - Euskadi
+ 1'50
7
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
+ 2'00
8
Travis Meyer
GreenEdge
+ 2'04
9
Adrian Honkisz
Ccc Polkowice
+ 3'06
10
Rory Sutherland
GreenEdge
+ 3'18
Points – Nerz Mountain – Noe
Objectives Van Garderen is pretty much alone and the competition is stronger than in Italy.
- Top 5
- 1 stage
Our team
Van Garderen, Stetina, Powers, Mazich, Miller, Oronte
The Main Riders
Contador, Kreuziger, Hesjedal, Van den Broek, F. Schleck, Brajkovic, De Gendt, Kiryienka, Tony Martin, Dan Martin
Stage 1 - Prologue 5.5 km
“Tejay you have 2 chances to win a stage today and for the ITT. Better take it now!”
Machado smashes a great time. But Van Garderen is feeling incredible today. Good enough to beat the Protuguese by 5’’. Neither Tony Martin, nor Contador could improve.
1
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
7'10
2
Tiago Jose Machado Pinto
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
+ 5
3
Tony Martin
Omega Pharma QuickStep
+ 9
4
Alberto Contador
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
5
Luis Leon Sanchez Gil
Rabobank Cycling Team
+ 10
6
Jesse Sergent
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
+ 11
7
Janez Brajkovic
ProTeam Astana
+ 12
8
Thomas De Gendt
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
s.t.
9
Vasil Kiryienka
Rabobank Cycling Team
+ 14
10
Rafaâ Chtioui
Team Europcar
+ 16
Stage 2 – Hills
“Tejay, you try to attack at the bottom of the last climb, Peter you lead the pack until the attack to let Tejay create a gap.”
Both did their job but no gap was created and when the bunch reforms, Contador attacks to claim an easy solo win. Behind, Van Garderen stays with the chasing group till the line.
1
Alberto Contador
Saxo Bank Sungard
3h25'11
2
Vasil Kiryienka
Rabobank Cycling Team
+ 52
3
Daniel Martin
Garmin - Barracuda
s.t.
4
Ryder Hesjedal
Garmin - Barracuda
s.t.
5
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
s.t.
6
Roman Kreuziger
ProTeam Astana
s.t.
7
Carlos Barredo Llamazales
Rabobank Cycling Team
s.t.
8
Fredrik Kessiakoff
ProTeam Astana
+ 1'20
9
Rémy Di Gregorio
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
s.t.
Stage 3 – Flat
“With the last kilometre up hill, Tejay, you try to anticipate the sprint.”
Ciolek closes a superb sprint.
1
Gerald Ciolek
Omega Pharma QuickStep
4h07'21
2
Rafaâ Chtioui
Team Europcar
s.t.
3
Simone Ponzi
ProTeam Astana
s.t.
4
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
s.t.
5
Juan José Haedo
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
Stage 4 – ITT – 40 km
“It might be hard to beat Martin but who knows? On such a distance you should get back the yellow at the very least.”
Anticipating the downhill end of stage, Van Garderen builds a solid lead of 40’’ in the 2nd intermediary. But he is not at his best and there are still many kilometres to go.
Tony Martin has done good, but not good enough and Van Garderen claims his second stage win together with a 25’’ lead over Contador in GC.
1
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
1h00'24
2
Tony Martin
Omega Pharma QuickStep
+ 26
3
Tiago Jose Machado Pinto
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
+ 29
4
Luis Leon Sanchez Gil
Rabobank Cycling Team
+ 1'04
5
Janez Brajkovic
ProTeam Astana
s.t.
6
Roman Kreuziger
ProTeam Astana
+ 1'16
7
Ryder Hesjedal
Garmin - Barracuda
+ 1'21
8
Alberto Contador
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
9
Thomas De Gendt
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
+ 1'44
10
Vladimir Karpets
Katusha Team
+ 1'46
Stage 5 – Flat
“Guys, please make this stage as quiet as possible.”
They did. Not only Contador can win in Saxo team!
1
Juan José Haedo
Saxo Bank Sungard
4h07'58
2
Gerald Ciolek
Omega Pharma QuickStep
s.t.
3
Klaas Lodewyck
Bmc Racing Team
s.t.
4
Aidis Kruopis
GreenEdge
s.t.
5
Leonardo Fabio Duque
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
s.t.
34
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
s.t.
Stage 6 – Hills
“Tejay the goal is to keep the jesrsey tonight so you stick to Contador by all means.”
Geslin will survive the morning break to get a nice stage win. Behind a group of 6 strong men makes a small difference.
1
Anthony Geslin
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
5h21'10
2
Roman Kreuziger
ProTeam Astana
+ 49
3
Alberto Contador
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
4
Ryder Hesjedal
Garmin - Barracuda
s.t.
5
Carlos Barredo Llamazales
Rabobank Cycling Team
+ 59
6
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
s.t.
7
Vasil Kiryienka
Rabobank Cycling Team
s.t.
8
Daniel Martin
Garmin - Barracuda
+ 1'20
9
Janez Brajkovic
ProTeam Astana
s.t.
10
Christophe Le Mével
Garmin - Barracuda
+ 1'29
Stage 7 – Mountain
“175km of mountain, we don’t have the team to control, so we have to let it go. Peter you focus on Contador only. Tejay, you do your best to stick to the favourites.”
Carrara and F. Schleck counters and joins the lead.
Miller and Powers do their best but the gap increases to 8’. Only Van den Broek has reacted and countered. And he proves to be the strongest.
The three men are going to preserve a good lead despite Contador's attack at the bottom of the last climb.
Van Garderen does his best but can’t manage to follow the best. He is down to 4th place in GC as Van den Broek gets the yellow with 1’30 lead over Contador and almost 4’ over Carrara.
1
Jürgen Van Den Broeck
Euskaltel - Euskadi
5h07'47
2
Matteo Carrara
Liquigas - Cannondale
+ 3'37
3
Fränk Schleck
Isd - KazMunayGas
+ 3'57
4
Alberto Contador
Saxo Bank Sungard
+ 7'19
5
Rémy Di Gregorio
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
+ 8'52
6
Vladimir Karpets
Katusha Team
+ 9'40
7
Bradley Wiggins
Sky ProCycling
s.t.
8
Vasil Kiryienka
Rabobank Cycling Team
+ 9'54
9
Daniel Martin
Garmin - Barracuda
s.t.
10
Carlos Barredo Llamazales
Rabobank Cycling Team
+ 10'08
25
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
+ 11'02
Stage 8 – Mountain
“Today is the last stage. You should try to keep your place in the Top 5. It is your last efforts before the Vuelta, no need to keep any force.”
Dupont surprisingly outraced Rolland and Moinard for the stage win. Behind, a group of 15 arrives at the bottom of the last climb. But with 5 kilometres to go Van Garderen had to let them go.
Contador succeeded to break free from Van den Broek. But too late for the stage and not enough for the overall win.
I agree with The Rider though, Andy Schleck would probably be too good. Of course from a competitive team management side, you have to sign him when you have the possibility to do so. In the end it's up to you. Good that you sign Taubel, he's a massive talent.
Nice win in Luxembourg. T.J. lost quite some time on the last stage though in Crit-Dauph.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
@ Shonak: well if noone wants me to sign Schleck Tx for the Lux, or Dauphine, TJ was no more on theTop of his form and the stage was hard...
@ sutty: Tx, might be because he is riding next to his home but still two in a row
@ welker: well 7h in France is a bit of a disappointment after 4th in the Giro. but I guess he can not over-perform every day
OK here are the results of our votes:
Strategy A is chosen with 3 voices, meaning 1 leader and reinforcement of the team with strong teammates.
As for the Leader no suspense here: Nibali 3 votes A. Schleck 1 vote Kruiswijk 1 vote Kiserlovski 1 vote.
I'll go in this order untill one accepts
As for the Teammates Kelderman 4 votes Taubel 4 votes Busche 3 votes Cataldo 3 votes Phinney 3 votes
I will offer contracts to all of them.
Then we have with 2 votes: Breschel Machado Zeits Pinot
Depending on who has accepted from above groups I may offer all or some of them only.
Finally here is the list of riders getting 1 vote: Kupahldt
Finneran
Jones Offredo Caruso Lander Neustroev Felline
I could pick some names in this list to to complete the team according the available budget.
Gerdemann gets 6’’ lead on the top of the hills. Not enough to beat Gerrans for 0’’.
1
Simon Gerrans
GreenEdge
12'20
2
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
s.t.
3
Igor Anton Hernandez
Euskaltel - Euskadi
+ 1
4
Michael Albasini
GreenEdge
+ 2
5
Thomas Lövkvist
Sky ProCycling
+ 4
6
Rein Taaramae
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
s.t.
7
Greg Van Avermaet
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
+ 5
8
Michael Rogers
Sky ProCycling
s.t.
9
Cadel Evans
Bmc Racing Team
s.t.
10
Gatis Smukulis
AT&T
s.t.
Stage 2 – Mountain
Butler attacks in the middle of the 1st climb and involuntary isolates himself at the front. He still has over 2’ with 10 km to go.
That is when Anton attacks. Ruygh takes over Lagutin to get him back.
But Anton attacks again and Gerdemann cannot follow the small chasing group. Butler is caught and useless. And Ruygh has enough resources to win the sprint. He also takes the overall lead for 2’’ over Anton. Gerdemann is ranked 7th in GC.
1
Rob Ruygh
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
4h10'05
2
Rein Taaramae
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
+ 10
3
Igor Anton Hernandez
Euskaltel - Euskadi
s.t.
4
Robert Kiserlovski
ProTeam Astana
+ 36
5
Juan José Cobo Acebo
Movistar Team
+ 48
6
Peter McDonald
Project 1t4i
+ 1'23
7
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
+ 1'58
8
Sergey Lagutin
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
s.t.
9
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
s.t.
10
Bart De Clercq
Lotto - Belisol
+ 2'30
Stage 3 – Mountain
Butler attacks again. Then Plaza Molina counters and the two of them remain in front in the last climb. Soon joined by a small group of favourites:
Only Ruygh and his team mate Lagutin, Taaramae, Anton and Kiserlovski. But when Anton attacks Butler, Plaza Molina and Gerdemann have to surrender with still 5km to climb and a long downhill. Gerdemann finds himself alone doing his best to keep the gap under control and prevent Cunego to come back.
At the front Lagutin does again a super job and let his leader concludes a brilliant solo win.
Gerdemann is now 6th in GC, 20’’ down Lagutin and 1’ up Cunego.
1
Rob Ruygh
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
3h21'49
2
Igor Anton Hernandez
Euskaltel - Euskadi
s.t.
3
Rein Taaramae
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
s.t.
4
Robert Kiserlovski
ProTeam Astana
+ 1'19
5
Sergey Lagutin
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
+ 1'59
6
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
+ 2'34
7
Laurent Didier
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
+ 3'34
8
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
9
Mathias Frank
Omega Pharma QuickStep
s.t.
10
Christian Knees
Saur - Sojasun
s.t.
Stage 4 – Flat
Butler gets in the break to grab some KoM points but in the end it is Oss who wins the up hill sprint.
1
Daniel Oss
Isd - KazMunayGas
4h52'16
2
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
3
Rob Ruygh
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
s.t.
4
Cadel Evans
Bmc Racing Team
s.t.
5
Igor Anton Hernandez
Euskaltel - Euskadi
s.t.
6
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
s.t.
Stage 5 – Flat
Once again AT&T animates the stage with Butler then Fairly going in the break but with 10 kilometres to go the pack is regrouped. And the space is strangely slow, time for Gerdemann to attack. He still has 25’’ at the 1 kilometre mark but Farrar is coming back fast. A few metres too late though.
1
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
4h55'48
2
Tyler Farrar
Garmin – Baracuda
s.t.
3
John Degenkolb
Project 1t4i
s.t.
4
Daniele Bennati
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
s.t.
5
Michael Matthews
Rabobank Cycling Team
s.t.
Stage 6 – Mountain Gerdemann’s form is now better. But the last climb is so terrible. A group of favourites soon emerges from the pack. Ruygh of course, helped by his fidel Lagutin, of course. Kiserlovski, Anton, Cobo Acebo, Didier, Cunego, Taaramae and De Clercq join our Gerdemann.
Kiserlovski launches the final. Ruygh and Antón counter. Gerdemann accelerates too but too late and have to let the trio go.
Ruygh claims another victory.
Gerdemann is passed only by Cobo Acebo and gets back some seconds to get in the GC Top 5 for few seconds.
1
Rob Ruygh
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
4h11'05
2
Robert Kiserlovski
ProTeam Astana
s.t.
3
Igor Anton Hernandez
Euskaltel - Euskadi
+ 27
4
Juan José Cobo Acebo
Movistar Team
+ 55
5
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
s.t.
6
Laurent Didier
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
+ 1'12
7
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
8
Rein Taaramae
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
+ 1'27
9
Bart De Clercq
Lotto - Belisol
+ 1'37
10
Sergey Lagutin
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
s.t.
Stage 7 – Hills
A group of 10 riders are together in the final climb. When Ruygh attacks with Anton, Gerdemann decides to stay with Lagutin and Taaramae. Cunego comes back and the trio finishes together. Gerdemann stays 5th. Anton is back at less than 30’’ in GC.
1
Igor Anton Hernandez
Euskaltel - Euskadi
5h59'41
2
Rob Ruygh
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
+ 10
3
Sergey Lagutin
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
+ 1'21
4
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
s.t.
5
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
s.t.
6
Rein Taaramae
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
s.t.
7
Juan José Cobo Acebo
Movistar Team
+ 1'41
8
Michael Rogers
Sky ProCycling
s.t.
9
Robert Kiserlovski
ProTeam Astana
s.t.
10
Robert Gesink
Rabobank Cycling Team
s.t.
Stage 8 – Flat
Butler joins a break of 10 riders in the hope to get either the KoM or the stage but he fails for both. Albasini gets a great victory in his national Tour.
In the pack, Gerdemann counters Taaramae in the final to get some precious seconds before tomorrow last ITT. He now has 38’’ lead on Lagutin for the 5th place.
too late now but I'll still post what I would have gone for incase it helps you with any ties you've got.
Name
Salary
Total Salary
Taubel
9,000
9,000
Brajkovic
25,500
34,500
Busche
13,000
47,500
Breschel
36,000
83,500
Machado
16,000
99,500
Pinot
11,000
110,500
Phinney
7,000
117,500
Kelderman
4,500
122,000
Madrazo
2,750
124,750
Keese
2,000
126,750
Rojas
34,500
161,250
That would have been roughly on budget (250 over), and Rojas would only have been offered 1 year so you can upgrade to a better Sprinter the following year aswell as giving you the option of bringing in a purer puncher for the aredennes classics and 1 week tours.
and great signing in Nibali, I would have stuck by Poels andlet Brajkovic lead the second GT, then made the third GT about going for the sprinters jersey with TJ in a free role to try and do aswell as he can, especially if it's a TT/sprinter friendly GT.
@ Shonak: hope you will the following recruits too
@ sutty: Linus is in form for sure, but in le Tour he might not be the only one
@ sammyt: Tx for the help. I got it in time but for Brankovic (anyway I wondn't have had enough vote to keep against Vincenzo
Let's kill le Tour de Suisse unberable suspense
Stage 9 – ITT
Last stage of this Tour with a big suspense for the overall win. For the stage indeed Cancellara was too strong. For the 5th, Gerdemann confirms with a great ITT.
And for the GC, Anton is getting back 10’’, 20’’ and the line kills his hope for 8’’.
1
Fabian Cancellara
RadioShack - Nissan - Trek
48'12
2
Michael Rogers
Sky ProCycling
+ 8
3
Andreas Klöden
Sky ProCycling
+ 11
4
Benat Intxausti Elorriaga
Movistar Team
+ 20
5
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
+ 20
Final GC
1
Rob Ruygh
Vacansoleil - Dcm Pro Cycling Team
32h30'12
2
Igor Anton Hernandez
Euskaltel - Euskadi
+ 8
3
Rein Taaramae
Cofidis, le crédit en ligne
+ 1’54
4
Robert Kiserlovski
ProTeam Astana
+ 4’40
5
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
+ 5’21
6
Sergey Lagutin
Vacansoleil – Dcm Pro Cycling Team
+ 7’05
7
Damiano Cunego
Saxo Bank Sungard
+ 7’42
8
Juan Jose Cobo Acebo
Movistar Team
+ 10’16
9
Robert Gesink
Rab obank Cycling Team
+ 11’32
10
Bert De Clercq
Lotto – Belisol
+ 12’06
Points – Linus Gerdemann Mountain - Rob Ruygh
Now moving to the National Championships. Quick flash back to see what happens in the US, just after the Giro (TVG couldn't do the ITT as the race was taking place during the Giro)
US Championship
Our Team
Van Garderen, Hanson, Miller
The Favorites
Farrar, Van Garderen
“Only Farrar seems able to beat you today. He is the favourite on the paper and with the last hill summit 15 kilometres from the line, you must put enough time between him and you.”
Garmin controls the break. After the penultiame climb, Miller rides full speed and catches the break before the last climb. Farrar attacks from the bottom, it is very messy. But Van Garderen doesn’t panic and soon enough
He builds a strong lead in the downhill. Enough for the title!
1
Tejay Van Garderen
AT&T
5h46'03
2
Tyler Farrar
Garmin - Barracuda
+ 43
3
Jesse Anthony
Trek Livestrong U23
+ 1'56
4
Peter Carey
UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling
s.t.
5
Steven Cozza
Team Net App
+ 3'41
6
Andrew Talansky
Garmin - Barracuda
s.t.
7
Brent Bookwalter
Bmc Racing Team
+ 5'24
8
Carson Miller
AT&T
s.t.
9
Daniel Summerhill
UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling
s.t.
10
Ted King
Liquigas - Cannondale
s.t.
Time to reveal the answers of the 4 most wanted riders:
@ sutty: For sure Linus is happy and me for having followed your advise and renewed him
@ Shonak: Really waiting to see his potential but yes that is a great news!
@ welker: too late already. Sorry for this. I'll change the last and first posts... and make sure it will not happen again
GermanITTChampionship
Our Team
Gerdemann
The Favorites
Martin, Kloden
Gerdemann is in super form and beat the best time for 40’’. Kloden is up 20’’ at the 1st intermediate but finishes second in the same second! However as Martin is passing at the intermediate there is no suspense any more.
1
Tony Martin
Omega Pharma QuickStep
38'18
2
Linus Gerdemann
AT&T
+ 1'13
3
Andreas Klöden
Sky ProCycling
+ 1'14
4
Patrick Gretsch
Project 1t4i
+ 1'30
5
Sergej Fuchs
Bank Bgz
+ 1'50
For the main National Champions, hope you are familiar with Flags – Modolo – Degenkolb – Silin .– Steegmans - Hoogerland – Anton – Offredo – Cavendish
And now is the time to reveal the last riders joining the team next year:
Cataldo and Machado - 3 votes
Spoiler
Breschel and Pinot - 3 votes and Zeits - 2 votes
Spoiler
I only offered a deal to 3 riders having 1 vote only:
Kupahldt and Lander
Spoiler
Caruso
Spoiler
At the end of the day only 4 riders rejected our offer. 8 riders did acceptEdited by duxili on 11-01-2014 11:52
I let you a little time 
)
Tx for the Lux, or Dauphine, TJ was no more on theTop of his form and the stage was hard...
but I guess he can not over-perform every day
– Modolo
– Silin
.– Steegmans
– Anton
– Offredo
– Cavendish
