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A Day in the Life | Sweet Delight
Ian Butler
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Posted on 31-12-2013 11:26
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A Christmas Miracle - Part III
I let her into the house and offered her a cup of coffee. She took off her coat and sat down at the kitchen table.
"It's a nice house you've got here."
I turned my steak, which looked almost entirely black by now.
"Thanks. So how long have you been back?"
"Just now. I'm sorry, I didn't know where else to turn."

I pushed the button on the senseo machine.
"What happened, Becca?"

She told me the whole story, everything.
Half an hour and two cups of coffee later, she was finished.

"Oh my God, Becca, I'm so sorry..."
She gave me the saddest smile I'd ever seen. Becca was always such a joyful person, I hated seeing her like this. She had been my best friend and she was in trouble. A friend in need...
"You can stay here, it's no problem. The house is big enough."

She looked at me, with gratitude in her eyes. I knew I had done the right thing.
Part of me just wanted to pick up where we left off.
But she needed a friend right now, so that's what I was going to be for her.


Hi everyone,

Back in France now. Australia has been an amazing experience. If it would be up to me, I'd return there every year, I loved it there. Really did!

Santos Tour Down Under - Stage 4
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I don't expect major problems today. It'll come down to a sprint.

The Race
Valverde was so close on the GC, not even a second split us. So if it stayed that way, it would come down to how we finished each stage? I decided to threw myself in the sprint again to win a couple of places.

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The move to Sky has definitely done Degenkolb good. He will soon be challenging Cavendish for best sprinter in the world.

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The sprint was on a 4% slope, so it was a great chance for me to finish high up!

Result
1John DegenkolbSky Procycling3h53'28
2André GreipelLotto Belisols.t.
3Rick ZabelCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
4Ben SwiftSky Procyclings.t.
5Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
6Caleb EwanOrica - GreenEdges.t.
7Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
8Marco HallerKatusha Teams.t.
9Andrea GuardiniAstana Pro Teams.t.
10Greg Van AvermaetBMC Racing Teams.t.
Spoiler
11Elia FavilliLampre - Meridas.t.
12Danilo WyssBMC Racing Teams.t.
13Frederique RobertLotto Belisols.t.
14Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Teams.t.
15Theo BosBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
16Joaquím RodríguezKatusha Teams.t.
17Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
18Klaas LodewyckBMC Racing Teams.t.
19Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
20Manuel BellettiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
21Carlos BetancurAG2R La Mondiales.t.
22Ángel ViciosoKatusha Teams.t.
23Daniel MartinGarmin - Sharps.t.
24Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
25Tyler FarrarGarmin - Sharps.t.
26Ion IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
27Robert HunterGarmin - Sharps.t.
28Bryan CoquardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
29Jakob FuglsangAstana Pro Teams.t.
30Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
31Jesse SergentRadioShack - Leopards.t.
32Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
33Luke DurbridgeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
34Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
35Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
36Michel KrederVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
37Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
38Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Teams.t.
39Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisols.t.
40Rui CostaMovistar Teams.t.
41José Joaquín RojasMovistar Teams.t.
42Julien El FaresTeam Europcars.t.
43Marko KumpTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
44Nariyuki MasudaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
45Boy Van PoppelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
46Steele Von HoffGarmin - Sharps.t.
47Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
48Damiano CunegoLampre - Meridas.t.
49Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
50Romain FeilluTeam Europcars.t.
51Iván GutiérrezMovistar Teams.t.
52Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
53Geraint ThomasKatusha Teams.t.
54Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
55Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
56Alexandre PichotTeam Europcars.t.
57Iljo KeisseVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
58Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
59Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
60Denis FlahautAG2R La Mondiales.t.
61Francisco José PachecoMovistar Teams.t.
62Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharps.t.
63Valentin IglinskiyAG2R La Mondiales.t.
64Cadel EvansBMC Racing Teams.t.
65Aitor GaldosEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
66Philippe GilbertLotto Belisols.t.
67Sebastian LanderBMC Racing Teams.t.
68Diego MilánMovistar Teams.t.
69Jos Van EmdenBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
70Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiales.t.
71Sep VanmarckeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
72Andriy GrivkoAstana Pro Teams.t.
73Jonathan CastroviejoMovistar Teams.t.
74Anthony RavardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
75Guillaume BoivinCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
76Lucas Sebastián HaedoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
77Massimo GraziatoLampre - Meridas.t.
78Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
79Cameron WurfCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
80Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
81Lloyd MondoryTeam Europcars.t.
82Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
83Fred RodriguezCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
84Sébastien TurgotTeam Europcars.t.
85Jelle VanendertLotto Belisols.t.
86Michal GolasOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
87Andrew FennSky Procyclings.t.
88Fabian WegmannAstana Pro Teams.t.
89Jay McCarthyTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
90Álvaro José IzquierdoOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
91Guillaume Van KeirsbulckOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
92Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Teams.t.
93Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
94Mirko SelvaggiVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
95Piercarlo MolinaroLampre - Meridas.t.
96Wesley SulzbergerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
97Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
98André SchulzeEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
99Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
100David ZabriskieGarmin - Sharps.t.
101Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
102Bernhard EiselSky Procyclings.t.
103Angelo TulikTeam Europcars.t.
104Oliver ZauggTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
105Jens VoigtRadioShack - Leopards.t.
106Dennis Van WindenBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
107Luke RobertsOrica - GreenEdges.t.
108Martin KohlerBMC Racing Teams.t.
109Juan Antonio FlechaTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
110Assan BazayevAstana Pro Teams.t.
111Mitchell DockerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
112Adam SempleOrica - GreenEdges.t.
113Gatis SmukulisKatusha Teams.t.
114Levi LeipheimerRadioShack - Leopards.t.
115Jack BobridgeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
116Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
117Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
118Maxim IglinskiyAstana Pro Teams.t.
119Franck BouyerTeam Europcars.t.
120Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
121Graeme BrownBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
122Adrián Sáez de ArregiEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
123Sergio HenaoSky Procyclings.t.
124Bert GrabschOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
125Ben KingRadioShack - Leopards.t.
126Salvatore PuccioSky Procyclings.t.
127Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
128Frederik WillemsLotto Belisol+ 2'13
129Morris PossoniBMC Racing Teams.t.
130Ilario RagoneCannondale Pro Cycling+ 2'58
131Jaak WijckmansLotto Belisol+ 3'16
132Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 7'08
133Jérôme BaugniesCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.


Santos Tour Down Under - Stage 5
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Day of truth... Willunga Hill. I have the advantage that there is enough space between the different climbs. Nobody will try to attack too early, so it'll come down to the final 5 kilometers. If there's something I do well, it's exploding at the end of a race!

The Race
We decided to let the break go free, and gave them about 4 minutes. This way, Valverde couldn't surprise us and take boni seconds.

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Movistar hadn't come unprepared. They obviously had a battle plan. To be totally honest, I was pretty nervous. Valverde is one of the strongest riders in the peloton, and he was out to get me.

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Acting on my instinct, I took control on Willunga Hill. I tried to dictate a high enough pace to block off attacks.

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But it wasn't high enough to effectively do so. Keeping an eye on Valverde and keeping the finishing sprint in mind, I tried to freewheel along.

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The breakaway made it to the finish. Phew, boni seconds were gone!

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I focused my sprint on Valverde. I finished close enough to him! Keeping the leader's jersey, amazing!

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Result
1Levi LeipheimerRadioShack - Leopard3h36'13
2Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
3Jay McCarthyTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
4Dennis Van WindenBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 23
5Alexandre PichotTeam Europcars.t.
6Andriy GrivkoAstana Pro Teams.t.
7Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 40
8Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Teams.t.
9Carlos BetancurAG2R La Mondiales.t.
10Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
Spoiler
11Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
12Joaquím RodríguezKatusha Teams.t.
13Daniel MartinGarmin - Sharps.t.
14Damiano CunegoLampre - Meridas.t.
15Jelle VanendertLotto Belisols.t.
16Jakob FuglsangAstana Pro Teams.t.
17Sergio HenaoSky Procyclings.t.
18Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
19Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharps.t.
20Ion IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
21Elia FavilliLampre - Meridas.t.
22Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
23Philippe GilbertLotto Belisols.t.
24Juan Antonio FlechaTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
25José Joaquín RojasMovistar Teams.t.
26Diego MilánMovistar Teams.t.
27Cadel EvansBMC Racing Teams.t.
28Michal GolasOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
29Rui CostaMovistar Teams.t.
30Greg Van AvermaetBMC Racing Teams.t.
31Guillaume BoivinCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
32Jonathan CastroviejoMovistar Teams.t.
33Oliver ZauggTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
34Michel KrederVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
35Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
36Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
37Fabian WegmannAstana Pro Teams.t.
38Francisco José PachecoMovistar Teams.t.
39Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
40Jérôme BaugniesCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
41Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
42Manuel BellettiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
43Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
44Maxim IglinskiyAstana Pro Teams.t.
45Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
46Jens VoigtRadioShack - Leopards.t.
47Iván GutiérrezMovistar Teams.t.
48Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
49Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiales.t.
50Tyler FarrarGarmin - Sharps.t.
51Romain FeilluTeam Europcars.t.
52Marco HallerKatusha Teams.t.
53Ben SwiftSky Procyclings.t.
54Julien El FaresTeam Europcars.t.
55Cameron WurfCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
56Caleb EwanOrica - GreenEdges.t.
57Marko KumpTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
58Assan BazayevAstana Pro Teams.t.
59Morris PossoniBMC Racing Teams.t.
60Martin KohlerBMC Racing Teams.t.
61Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisols.t.
62Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
63Sep VanmarckeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
64Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
65Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
66Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
67Salvatore PuccioSky Procyclings.t.
68Aitor GaldosEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
69Geraint ThomasKatusha Teams.t.
70Steele Von HoffGarmin - Sharps.t.
71Rick ZabelCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
72Andrea GuardiniAstana Pro Teams.t.
73Fred RodriguezCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
74David ZabriskieGarmin - Sharps.t.
75Ángel ViciosoKatusha Teams.t.
76Frederique RobertLotto Belisols.t.
77Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
78Theo BosBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
79Wesley SulzbergerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
80Lucas Sebastián HaedoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
81Guillaume Van KeirsbulckOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
82Piercarlo MolinaroLampre - Meridas.t.
83Ben KingRadioShack - Leopards.t.
84Jesse SergentRadioShack - Leopards.t.
85Sébastien TurgotTeam Europcars.t.
86Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
87Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
88Bryan CoquardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
89Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Teams.t.
90Bernhard EiselSky Procyclings.t.
91Angelo TulikTeam Europcars.t.
92Adrián Sáez de ArregiEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
93Valentin IglinskiyAG2R La Mondiales.t.
94Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
95Andrew FennSky Procyclings.t.
96Boy Van PoppelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
97Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
98Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
99Gatis SmukulisKatusha Teams.t.
100John DegenkolbSky Procyclings.t.
101Nariyuki MasudaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
102Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
103Danilo WyssBMC Racing Teams.t.
104Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
105Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Teams.t.
106Mitchell DockerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
107Robert HunterGarmin - Sharps.t.
108André GreipelLotto Belisols.t.
109Anthony RavardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
110Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
111Lloyd MondoryTeam Europcars.t.
112Massimo GraziatoLampre - Meridas.t.
113Mirko SelvaggiVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
114André SchulzeEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
115Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
116Luke RobertsOrica - GreenEdges.t.
117Jack BobridgeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
118Jos Van EmdenBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
119Frederik WillemsLotto Belisols.t.
120Adam SempleOrica - GreenEdges.t.
121Sebastian LanderBMC Racing Teams.t.
122Klaas LodewyckBMC Racing Teams.t.
123Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
124Franck BouyerTeam Europcars.t.
125Iljo KeisseVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
126Denis FlahautAG2R La Mondiales.t.
127Bert GrabschOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
128Graeme BrownBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
129Álvaro José IzquierdoOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 4'32
130Jaak WijckmansLotto Belisol+ 7'35
131Ilario RagoneCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
132Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 10'30
133Luke DurbridgeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.


Santos Tour Down Under - Stage 6
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I can't believe it. If I survive today's stage, I win my first World Tour stage race, at the age of 22. I'm more focused than ever. Nobody will take this from me!

The Race
The race was pancake flat, so we finished the race with a sprint. On adrenaline, I sprinted to an 11th place. Valverde finished behind me, which meant...

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I WON THE TOUR DOWN UNDER!!!!!

Result
1André GreipelLotto Belisol1h48'02
2John DegenkolbSky Procyclings.t.
3Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
4Bryan CoquardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
5Rick ZabelCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
6Ben SwiftSky Procyclings.t.
7Marco HallerKatusha Teams.t.
8Theo BosBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
9Andrea GuardiniAstana Pro Teams.t.
10Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
11Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
Spoiler
12Tyler FarrarGarmin - Sharps.t.
13Caleb EwanOrica - GreenEdges.t.
14José Joaquín RojasMovistar Teams.t.
15Manuel BellettiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
16Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
17Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
18Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Teams.t.
19Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
20Carlos BetancurAG2R La Mondiales.t.
21Steele Von HoffGarmin - Sharps.t.
22Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
23Robert HunterGarmin - Sharps.t.
24Joaquím RodríguezKatusha Teams.t.
25Michel KrederVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
26Dennis Van WindenBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
27Daniel MartinGarmin - Sharps.t.
28Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
29Lloyd MondoryTeam Europcars.t.
30Gatis SmukulisKatusha Teams.t.
31Michal GolasOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
32Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
33Fabian WegmannAstana Pro Teams.t.
34Ion IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
35Maxim IglinskiyAstana Pro Teams.t.
36Romain FeilluTeam Europcars.t.
37Jakob FuglsangAstana Pro Teams.t.
38Elia FavilliLampre - Meridas.t.
39Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
40Frederique RobertLotto Belisols.t.
41Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
42Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
43Mirko SelvaggiVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
44Jesse SergentRadioShack - Leopards.t.
45Damiano CunegoLampre - Meridas.t.
46Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiales.t.
47Iván GutiérrezMovistar Teams.t.
48Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Teams.t.
49Angelo TulikTeam Europcars.t.
50Jens VoigtRadioShack - Leopards.t.
51Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
52Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
53Cadel EvansBMC Racing Teams.t.
54Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
55Marko KumpTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
56Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharps.t.
57Aitor GaldosEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
58Jos Van EmdenBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
59Anthony RavardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
60Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
61Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
62Levi LeipheimerRadioShack - Leopards.t.
63Lucas Sebastián HaedoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
64Iljo KeisseVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
65Graeme BrownBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
66Cameron WurfCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
67Boy Van PoppelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
68Valentin IglinskiyAG2R La Mondiales.t.
69Sébastien TurgotTeam Europcars.t.
70Denis FlahautAG2R La Mondiales.t.
71Jelle VanendertLotto Belisols.t.
72Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
73Mitchell DockerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
74Jérôme BaugniesCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
75Ángel ViciosoKatusha Teams.t.
76Luke RobertsOrica - GreenEdges.t.
77Greg Van AvermaetBMC Racing Teams.t.
78Jack BobridgeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
79Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
80Julien El FaresTeam Europcars.t.
81Wesley SulzbergerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
82Oliver ZauggTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
83Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
84Alexandre PichotTeam Europcars.t.
85Philippe GilbertLotto Belisols.t.
86Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
87Andrew FennSky Procyclings.t.
88Geraint ThomasKatusha Teams.t.
89Fred RodriguezCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
90Adam SempleOrica - GreenEdges.t.
91Rui CostaMovistar Teams.t.
92Sep VanmarckeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
93Sergio HenaoSky Procyclings.t.
94Bernhard EiselSky Procyclings.t.
95Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisols.t.
96Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
97Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
98Frederik WillemsLotto Belisols.t.
99Salvatore PuccioSky Procyclings.t.
100Guillaume Van KeirsbulckOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
101Juan Antonio FlechaTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
102Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
103Martin KohlerBMC Racing Teams.t.
104Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
105Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
106Morris PossoniBMC Racing Team+ 2'50
107André SchulzeEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
108Nariyuki MasudaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
109Sebastian LanderBMC Racing Teams.t.
110Francisco José PachecoMovistar Teams.t.
111David ZabriskieGarmin - Sharps.t.
112Franck BouyerTeam Europcars.t.
113Diego MilánMovistar Teams.t.
114Adrián Sáez de ArregiEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
115Jaak WijckmansLotto Belisols.t.
116Bert GrabschOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 3'50
117Luke DurbridgeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
118Klaas LodewyckBMC Racing Team+ 4'16
119Piercarlo MolinaroLampre - Meridas.t.
120Álvaro José IzquierdoOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
121Assan BazayevAstana Pro Teams.t.
122Guillaume BoivinCannondale Pro Cycling+ 4'51
123Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Teams.t.
124Andriy GrivkoAstana Pro Teams.t.
125Jonathan CastroviejoMovistar Teams.t.
126Danilo WyssBMC Racing Teams.t.
127Massimo GraziatoLampre - Meridas.t.
128Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
129Ben KingRadioShack - Leopards.t.
130Ilario RagoneCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
131Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
132Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.


General Classification
1Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling20h55'38
2Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Teams.t.
3Joaquím RodríguezKatusha Team+ 12
4Carlos BetancurAG2R La Mondiale+ 19
5Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
6Daniel MartinGarmin - Sharp+ 22
7Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopard+ 29
8Ion IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 35
9Jakob FuglsangAstana Pro Teams.t.
10Damiano CunegoLampre - Meridas.t.
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11Jelle VanendertLotto Belisols.t.
12Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 2'40
13Cameron WurfCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
14Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
15André GreipelLotto Belisol+ 5'43
16Rui CostaMovistar Team+ 5'46
17John DegenkolbSky Procycling+ 5'48
18Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopard+ 5'49
19Cadel EvansBMC Racing Team+ 6'01
20Rick ZabelCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 6'12
21Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdge+ 6'13
22Theo BosBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 6'16
23Levi LeipheimerRadioShack - Leopards.t.
24Andrea GuardiniAstana Pro Team+ 6'19
25Ben SwiftSky Procycling+ 6'20
26Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
27Marco HallerKatusha Teams.t.
28Manuel BellettiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
29Caleb EwanOrica - GreenEdges.t.
30Tyler FarrarGarmin - Sharps.t.
31Frederique RobertLotto Belisols.t.
32Bryan CoquardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
33José Joaquín RojasMovistar Teams.t.
34Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
35Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
36Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisols.t.
37Romain FeilluTeam Europcars.t.
38Julien El FaresTeam Europcars.t.
39Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
40Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharp+ 6'24
41Alexandre PichotTeam Europcar+ 6'38
42Michel KrederVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 6'42
43Mitchell DockerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
44Ángel ViciosoKatusha Teams.t.
45Andrew FennSky Procyclings.t.
46Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 6'46
47Iván GutiérrezMovistar Teams.t.
48Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
49Salvatore PuccioSky Procyclings.t.
50Philippe GilbertLotto Belisol+ 6'51
51Greg Van AvermaetBMC Racing Team+ 6'55
52Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
53Luke RobertsOrica - GreenEdges.t.
54Jens VoigtRadioShack - Leopards.t.
55Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
56Dennis Van WindenBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 7'03
57Oliver ZauggTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 7'06
58Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiale+ 7'08
59Steele Von HoffGarmin - Sharp+ 7'12
60Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
61Anthony RavardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
62Wesley SulzbergerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
63Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
64Gatis SmukulisKatusha Teams.t.
65Sergio HenaoSky Procycling+ 7'14
66Jesse SergentRadioShack - Leopard+ 7'19
67Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Teams.t.
68Iljo KeisseVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
69Bernhard EiselSky Procyclings.t.
70Martin KohlerBMC Racing Teams.t.
71Lloyd MondoryTeam Europcar+ 7'20
72Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 7'24
73Elia FavilliLampre - Meridas.t.
74Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
75Marko KumpTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
76Michal GolasOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
77Boy Van PoppelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
78Fabian WegmannAstana Pro Teams.t.
79Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
80Valentin IglinskiyAG2R La Mondiales.t.
81Jack BobridgeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
82Angelo TulikTeam Europcars.t.
83Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
84Fred RodriguezCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
85Juan Antonio FlechaTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
86Robert HunterGarmin - Sharp+ 7'39
87Mirko SelvaggiVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
88Jos Van EmdenBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 7'41
89Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
90Maxim IglinskiyAstana Pro Team+ 7'45
91Lucas Sebastián HaedoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
92Sébastien TurgotTeam Europcars.t.
93Adam SempleOrica - GreenEdges.t.
94Aitor GaldosEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
95Geraint ThomasKatusha Teams.t.
96Denis FlahautAG2R La Mondiales.t.
97Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
98Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
99Sep VanmarckeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
100Guillaume Van KeirsbulckOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 8'01
101Frederik WillemsLotto Belisol+ 9'19
102Diego MilánMovistar Team+ 9'41
103Adrián Sáez de ArregiEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 9'56
104André SchulzeEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 10'02
105David ZabriskieGarmin - Sharps.t.
106Sebastian LanderBMC Racing Team+ 10'07
107Francisco José PachecoMovistar Team+ 10'14
108Franck BouyerTeam Europcar+ 10'51
109Nariyuki MasudaCannondale Pro Cycling+ 11'08
110Klaas LodewyckBMC Racing Team+ 11'35
111Assan BazayevAstana Pro Team+ 11'40
112Piercarlo MolinaroLampre - Meridas.t.
113Jonathan CastroviejoMovistar Team+ 11'46
114Ben KingRadioShack - Leopard+ 11'56
115Bert GrabschOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
116Danilo WyssBMC Racing Team+ 12'03
117Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
118Massimo GraziatoLampre - Merida+ 12'10
119Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 12'14
120Graeme BrownBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 12'16
121Andriy GrivkoAstana Pro Team+ 12'19
122Guillaume BoivinCannondale Pro Cycling+ 12'36
123Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Teams.t.
124Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 12'37
125Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 14'53
126Morris PossoniBMC Racing Team+ 17'19
127Jérôme BaugniesCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 19'06
128Álvaro José IzquierdoOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 21'01
129Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 22'05
130Jaak WijckmansLotto Belisol+ 25'38
131Luke DurbridgeCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 25'56
132Ilario RagoneCannondale Pro Cycling+ 33'14


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Points Jersey: André Greipel
Mountain Jersey: Joaquím Rodríguez
Young Jersey: Henry Vergnaud
Best Team: Radioshack

Analysis & Daily Thoughts
Wow, just wow. The Tour Down Under. World Tour level. Looking at the start list, it had to take a miracle for me to win here. And it sort of did. The split of the peloton on stage 1 was decisive in the end. I wasn't strong enough to distinguish myself from the big guys, but I was just strong enough to hang on uphill and was clever enough to mix it up in the sprints, avoiding gaps.

During the podium ceremony, Valverde and Rodriguez got way more attention than me. Actually, the chairman of the organisation didn't even really know who I was. It was a bit embarrassing.

But that can't take away what I did. I secured 100 World Tour points, I'm leading the World Tour rankings. I won my first WT stage race and I'm 22 for Christ's Sake! I used my legs, my brains and my gut instinct.

Meanwhile, my palmares is growing. Van Impe said even Peter Sagan would be jalous of my palmares at the age of 22, but I'm not sure. Sagan is still a different league. To be honest, I feel a little bit like Harry Potter. I always have a bit of luck thrown my way. I have that and courage. But, hey, in the end, Harry won from Voldemort, so there's nothing wrong with that!

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I have a feeling this year might be better than I could imagine it would...
Henry
 
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A Christmas Miracle - Part IV
On Christmas Eve, two bottles of wine were shared between Becca and me. It was a way for both of us to forget about our troubles. And for me it's the only night in the year where I drink alcohol (well, sometimes to celebrate a victory, as you all know).

We laughed quite a bit and it turned into a very, very pleasant evening. I was just so happy to have Becca back. When she moved to Paris, I was so depressed I didn't leave the house for months, except for training, of course.

And despite everything that happened between us back then, nothing felt strange or awkward. It was just like when we were 15. Becca and Henry, best friends.

I went to bed and fell into a peaceful sleep. Life was good again.


Hey,

I guess you are all wondering where I've been. In 5 days, Paris - Nice starts and I'm still stuck at 6 race days (from Australia).
After a blitz start of the 2014 season, I took a nasty fall on the training and broke a rib. Here's the mail Van Impe received.

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I'm already training regularly again. I will be participating in GP di Camaiora to get competitive racing in my legs, but then it's up to Paris, for the start of Paris - Nice. I'm not sure how it'll go, with the lack of racing lately. Maybe it won't be so bad. After all, I'm about 95% now, and at the start I'll be as fit as ever!

Team Victories

The team has known some more successes in the mean time. Here's the list of victories achieved in February:

- Rick Zabel: Stages 5 & 6 Tour of Qatar (2nd GC)
- Zdenek Stybar: Stage 4 Tour Med
- Adriano Malori: Stage 4 (volta a Algarve)

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2014

1Tom BoonenOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team4h47'00
2Jürgen RoelandtsLotto Belisols.t.
3Greg Van AvermaetBMC Racing Team+ 34
4Sep VanmarckeBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
5Damien GaudinTeam Europcars.t.
6Juan Antonio FlechaTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
7Zdenek StybarCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
8Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Team+ 1'14
9Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
10John DegenkolbSky Procycling+ 1'44


Unfortunately, Kristoff has faced a destiny similar to mine (to say it more serious than it is): he has suffered a broken rib. He'll be back just in time for E3.

Tomorrow I start in Camaiora, to prepare for Paris - Nice, see you there,
Henry
 
Shonak
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Posted on 31-12-2013 12:30
Great victory, even if it's kind of a shared one with Valverde in the end. Chairman seems to have been a bit of doofus, but once Henry wins more prestigious races, I'm sure the chairman will proudly say: "Hey that guy won our race too!"

Quite some bad luck in training, Henry and Kristoff are two of their most important riders for keeping World Tour status.
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Posted on 31-12-2013 13:20
List of success is already impressive!

Henry is out just in time to have recovered and fully rested for le Tour!
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baia
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Posted on 31-12-2013 13:20
Congrats.. Wink
I guess Becca will wake up next to Henry?!
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Dippofix
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Posted on 31-12-2013 13:27
Oh, it's Henry Potter! Pfft
And indeed bad luck with the two broken ribs there, but i hope he hasn't lost too much form ahead of the Race to the Sun. Smile
 
Ian Butler
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Posted on 31-12-2013 14:36
Shonak - Yeah, the victory is shared, but Henry goes home with the jersey, the WT points and the cash Pfft That chairman, pf. Henry will come back to haunt in his afterlife for sure Grin Luckily Henry is back right in time for Paris - Nice and Kristoff for E3.

duxili - Thanks, I agree!

baia - You will see tomorrow Wink

Dippofix - I hope so, too. His form is probably quite good, but race rhythm is another thing. Henry Potter to the rescue Pfft


I'm recording a song in half an hour. So I'm not sure if I can get another update today, since there's a family dinner this evening.
I'll see. Probably tomorrow Wink
 
sutty68
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Posted on 31-12-2013 15:09
Great Overall victory for Henry in Australia Grin

The first of many we hope Smile
 
Ian Butler
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Posted on 01-01-2014 09:27
sutty68 - Thanks! Hope so, too Pfft


I'm not sure about today. I might get in an update, but I have some stuff planned (cleaning the house, visit some family...) so I'll see!
 
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Posted on 01-01-2014 13:46
Amazing win for Henry, and I hope he'll recover from the injury fast Smile
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Posted on 01-01-2014 14:48
Ian wrote :
I'm not sure about today. I might get in an update, but I have some stuff planned (cleaning the house, visit some family...) so I'll see!


House cleaning, don't you just love it........................not Frown
 
Ian Butler
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Posted on 01-01-2014 15:56
anderspcm - Thanks! Just in time for Paris - Nice, so it could've been worse.

sutty68 - A tip that might save your life one day: with the right music, anything can become fun Wink Pfft
 
Ian Butler
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Posted on 01-01-2014 15:57
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A Christmas Miracle - Part V (finale)
I woke up early. With all the stuff that's happened yesterday, I totally forgot about training today! After a quick breakfast, I left Becca a note, jumped on my bike and went on a 4 hour training ride.

When I returned, I found Becca laying on my couch.
"Henry, come here a second, please."
"Just a minute."
I really needed to shower first...

After a pretty darn good shower, I sat down next to her.
"What's up?"
"Henry, there's something I didn't tell you yesterday."
"Yeah? What's that? You're not pregnant, are you?" I said, jokingly.

Silence.
"Well, actually..."

More silence.
I was stunned.
"Oh, well, Becca... So who is the fa--"
I looked right at her. She was trying to surpress a wide grin.
"Oh, you bi-"

We had the most magical day together. It felt so good to have my friend back. Just like when we were kids, we were constantly trying to pull stuff with the other. Two days after feeling miserable and alone, I once again had so much to live for. Becca coming back into my life truly was a Christmas miracle.


Hi everyone,

Tomorrow, Paris - Nice starts. I'm real anxious to race my first French World Tour race. I had the final prep race three days ago.

GP di Camaiora
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Last year I finished 7th. Considering my latest injury, could I do better?

The Race
Luckily for me, returning after an injur, the race kicked off quite easily. The peloton took its time to get into full speed, so I had time to get back in the racing rhythm.

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Only on the final climb, the first rider dared attack. I tested my legs. The result? I was able to follow, nothing more, though.

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However, way into the downhill, I recovered quite a bit. With two riders still in front, I attempted to make the jump!

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But it was no use. Nordhaug shows his new colors, I miss the podium by 10 meters.

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All in all a hopeful return to racing for me!

Result
1Lars Petter NordhaugAstana Pro Team4h23'56
2Yury TrofimovKatusha Team+ 22
3Dario CataldoSky Procyclings.t.
4Giovanni ViscontiLampre - Meridas.t.
5Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
6Silvio HerklotzCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
7Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
8Gianluca BrambillaBardiani Valvole - CSF Inoxs.t.
9Alessandro De MarchiVini Fantini - Selle Italias.t.
10Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.


Wout Poels

Poels has his mind set on Tirreno - Adriatico and what better way to show that you're ready by taking the win in the Strade Bianchi?

Strade Bianchi 2014
1Wout PoelsCitigroup Pro Cycling4h43'42
2Jakob FuglsangAstana Pro Team+ 11
3Mattia CattaneoLampre - Meridas.t.
4Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Teams.t.
5Fredrik KessiakoffAstana Pro Team+ 28
6Rick ZabelCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
7Daniele RattoLampre - Meridas.t.
8Martin ElmigerIAM Cyclings.t.
9Daniel NavarroBank BGZ+ 38
10Lars Petter NordhaugAstana Pro Team+ 53


See you tomorrow, in the team time trial in the Race to the Sun!
Henry
 
Dippofix
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Posted on 01-01-2014 16:01
Nice going, he's definitely not looking bad ahead of the Race to the Sun, but i never even knew Herklotz was also on the Team. How's he developing?
 
Ian Butler
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Posted on 01-01-2014 16:26
Dippofix - Thanks! Yeah Herklotz has been part of the team since the beginning Wink he's developing well, with 75 MO and 71 HILL at the moment!


Just raced the first 2 stages of Paris - Nice. Will report on them later, though, because I'm starting to feel a bit sick from eating too much cake.
 
sutty68
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Posted on 01-01-2014 17:05
Another good performance from Henry in Italy Smile

And a nice win for Wout Poels at the Strade Bianche Grin
 
anderspcm
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Posted on 01-01-2014 18:11
Solid result by Vergnaud once again! Smile
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Shonak
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Posted on 01-01-2014 18:23
What, did I get this right, Henry gonna be a father?!

Good result at GP, and nice, strong victory of Wout Poels at Strade Bianchi.
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Ian Butler
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Posted on 01-01-2014 18:24
sutty68 - Poels really put in a great effort in Italy!

anderspcm - Thanks for following Wink Vergnaud is doing well indeed! That jersey (and helmet/frame) has a lot to do with it Pfft
 
Ian Butler
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Posted on 01-01-2014 18:24
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Hey,

the Race to the Sun has started. I'm wildly excited! Two stages have passed so far.

Paris - Nice: Stage 1
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Citigroup has attracted many strong time trialists. Sending a bunch of them here means we have a fighting chance in the Team Time Trial!

The Race
We were off to a good start. I did my share, too!

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However, my final jump was not good enough. Despite that, we finish a provisional first!

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We held the first place for quite a while and started to hope. But Quick-Step swooped in and took the victory of the day. Still, a good day's work for us!

Result
1Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team27'49
2Citigroup Pro Cycling+ 3
3Movistar Team+ 9
4Garmin - Sharps.t.
5Belkin Pro Cycling Team+ 17
6RadioShack - Leopard+ 20
7Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
8Astana Pro Team+ 34
9Orica - GreenEdge+ 41
10Team Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
11BMC Racing Team+ 52
12Sky Procycling+ 59
13Katusha Teams.t.
14Cannondale Pro Cycling+ 1'12
15Lotto Belisol+ 1'19
16FDJ.frs.t.
17Euskaltel - Euskadi+ 1'30
18AG2R La Mondiale+ 1'32
19Sojasuns.t.
20La Pomme Marseille+ 1'44
21Team Europcar+ 1'48
22Lampre - Meridas.t.
23Caja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 2'01


Paris - Nice: Stage 2
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If I had super legs, I'd attack on that steep slope near the end. I will not take that risk today, though.

The Race
The day went very smoothly. At the end, I decided to choose Roelandts' wheel for the final sprint.

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The real sprinters were out of my league, but still I put up a great fight!

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In the end, Goss was the strongest today. I can't wait for the GC stages!

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Result
1Matthew GossOrica - GreenEdge5h25'21
2Ben SwiftSky Procyclings.t.
3Jürgen RoelandtsLotto Belisols.t.
4Giacomo NizzoloRadioShack - Leopards.t.
5Arnaud DemareFDJ.frs.t.
6Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
7Bryan CoquardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
8Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
9Daryl ImpeyOrica - GreenEdges.t.
10Sergio HenaoSky Procyclings.t.
Spoiler
11Michał KwiatkowskiOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
12Marco MarcatoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
13Rui CostaMovistar Teams.t.
14Samuel DumoulinAG2R La Mondiales.t.
15Cadel EvansBMC Racing Teams.t.
16Daniele BennatiTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
17Caleb EwanOrica - GreenEdges.t.
18Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
19Roman KreuzigerRadioShack - Leopards.t.
20Nicolas RocheCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
21Matteo MontagutiBMC Racing Teams.t.
22Nairo QuintanaMovistar Teams.t.
23Luis León SánchezBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
24Nacer BouhanniFDJ.frs.t.
25Niki TerpstraOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
26Javier MorenoMovistar Teams.t.
27Fränk SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
28Michael MatthewsSojasuns.t.
29Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
30Thomas VoecklerTeam Europcars.t.
31Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
32Vincenzo NibaliAstana Pro Teams.t.
33Yury TrofimovKatusha Teams.t.
34Valentin IglinskiyAG2R La Mondiales.t.
35Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
36Brett LancasterOrica - GreenEdges.t.
37Jens VoigtRadioShack - Leopards.t.
38Lars Petter NordhaugAstana Pro Teams.t.
39Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
40Ion IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
41Michal GolasOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
42Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
43Richie PorteKatusha Teams.t.
44Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
45Sébastien RosselerGarmin - Sharps.t.
46Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
47Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
48Stef ClementBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
49Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
50Thomas DekkerGarmin - Sharps.t.
51Dimitriy MuravyevAstana Pro Teams.t.
52Bradley WigginsCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
53Grégory RastRadioShack - Leopards.t.
54Kenny ElissondeFDJ.frs.t.
55Alex DowsettMovistar Teams.t.
56Thibaut PinotFDJ.frs.t.
57Luke DurbridgeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
58Laurent PichonFDJ.frs.t.
59Fabian CancellaraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
60Tiziano Dall'AntoniaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
61Anthony RavardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
62Petr IgnatenkoKatusha Teams.t.
63Michael AlbasiniOrica - GreenEdges.t.
64Matthieu LadagnousFDJ.frs.t.
65Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
66Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
67Yohan OffredoFDJ.frs.t.
68David LópezSky Procyclings.t.
69Pieter WeeningOrica - GreenEdges.t.
70Johan Le BonFDJ.frs.t.
71Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
72Francisco José PachecoMovistar Teams.t.
73Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
74Giovanni ViscontiLampre - Meridas.t.
75Sebastian LanderBMC Racing Teams.t.
76Laszló BodrogiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
77Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
78Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Teams.t.
79Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiales.t.
80Tanel KangertAstana Pro Teams.t.
81Toms SkujinsLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
82Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 2'26
83Jakob RatheGarmin - Sharp+ 3'25
84Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Teams.t.
85Lars Ytting BakLotto Belisols.t.
86Jérôme CoppelCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
87Guillaume BoivinCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
88Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
89Francesco LascaCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
90Davide ViganòLampre - Meridas.t.
91Maarten WynantsBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
92Greg HendersonLotto Belisols.t.
93Raymond KrederGarmin - Sharps.t.
94Paul MartensBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
95Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
96Martial PignolSojasuns.t.
97Marco HallerKatusha Teams.t.
98Marko KumpTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
99Vicente ReynèsLotto Belisols.t.
100Daniele RattoLampre - Meridas.t.
101Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
102Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
103Jérémie GallandSojasuns.t.
104Jesús Del NeroMovistar Teams.t.
105Manuele MoriLampre - Meridas.t.
106Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
107Ioannis TamouridisEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
108Pello BilbaoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
109Jonathan HivertSojasuns.t.
110Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
111Assan BazayevAstana Pro Teams.t.
112Alexander PorsevKatusha Teams.t.
113Lasse BøchmanTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
114Philippe GilbertLotto Belisols.t.
115Ivan BassoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
116Adrián PalomaresMovistar Teams.t.
117Lou SmeetsLotto Belisols.t.
118José Alberto BenítezCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
119Jack BauerGarmin - Sharps.t.
120Vyacheslav KuznetsovKatusha Teams.t.
121Mark RenshawBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
122Robert VrecerEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
123Eduard VorganovKatusha Teams.t.
124Davide MalacarneTeam Europcars.t.
125Yukiya ArashiroTeam Europcars.t.
126Dmitriy GruzdevAstana Pro Teams.t.
127Roger BeuchatBMC Racing Teams.t.
128David McCannSojasuns.t.
129Stefano AgostiniCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
130John GadretAG2R La Mondiales.t.
131Boy Van PoppelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
132Jonathan Tiernan-LockeSky Procyclings.t.
133Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
134Wesley KrederVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
135Nariyuki MasudaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
136André CardosoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
137Ian BoswellSky Procyclings.t.
138Timofey KritskiyKatusha Teams.t.
139Dennis Van WindenBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
140Rémy Di GregorioTeam Europcars.t.
141Karsten KroonVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
142Kristijan DurasekLampre - Meridas.t.
143Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
144Mattia CattaneoLampre - Meridas.t.
145Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
146Brice FeilluSojasuns.t.
147Jean-Marc MarinoSojasuns.t.
148Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
149Romain FeilluTeam Europcars.t.
150Danail PetrovCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
151Amaël MoinardBMC Racing Teams.t.
152Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
153Iván VelascoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
154Yelko GomezCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
155Lachlan MortonGarmin - Sharps.t.
156Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
157Perrig QuemeneurTeam Europcars.t.
158Anthony CharteauTeam Europcars.t.
159Eloy TeruelMovistar Teams.t.
160Kanstantsin SiutsouSky Procyclings.t.
161Silvio HerklotzCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
162Adriano MaloriCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
163David De la FuenteCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
164Luke RobertsOrica - GreenEdges.t.
165Koldo FernándezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 5'35
166Jonas Aaen JørgensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
167Xabier ZandioSky Procyclings.t.
168Aurélien DuvalLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
169Alex RasmussenGarmin - Sharps.t.
170Frederik WillemsLotto Belisols.t.
171Angelo TulikTeam Europcars.t.
172Rick FlensBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
173Christopher JenningsLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
174Louis MeintjesCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
175Julien AntomarchiLa Pomme Marseille+ 6'29
176Thomas RostollanLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
177Jürgen Van de WalleLotto Belisols.t.
178Jean-Lou PaianiSojasuns.t.
179Piercarlo MolinaroLampre - Meridas.t.
180Thomas VaubourzeixLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
181Yoann PaillotLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
182Alexandre LemairLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
183Jaffar KhvostunovAstana Pro Team+ 7'59
184Ilario RagoneCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.


General Classification
1Michał KwiatkowskiOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team5h53'10
2Niki TerpstraOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
3Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
4Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
5Michal GolasOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
6Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
7Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
8Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 3
9Nicolas RocheCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
10Luke DurbridgeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
Spoiler
11Rui CostaMovistar Team+ 8
12Javier MorenoMovistar Teams.t.
13Nairo QuintanaMovistar Teams.t.
14Sébastien RosselerGarmin - Sharps.t.
15Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
16Alex DowsettMovistar Teams.t.
17Thomas DekkerGarmin - Sharps.t.
18Francisco José PachecoMovistar Teams.t.
19Luis León SánchezBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 17
20Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
21Stef ClementBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
22Giacomo NizzoloRadioShack - Leopard+ 20
23Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
24Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
25Marco MarcatoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
26Roman KreuzigerRadioShack - Leopards.t.
27Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
28Fränk SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
29Jens VoigtRadioShack - Leopards.t.
30Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
31Grégory RastRadioShack - Leopards.t.
32Fabian CancellaraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
33Vincenzo NibaliAstana Pro Team+ 34
34Lars Petter NordhaugAstana Pro Teams.t.
35Dimitriy MuravyevAstana Pro Teams.t.
36Tanel KangertAstana Pro Teams.t.
37Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Teams.t.
38Matthew GossOrica - GreenEdge+ 35
39Daryl ImpeyOrica - GreenEdge+ 41
40Caleb EwanOrica - GreenEdges.t.
41Daniele BennatiTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
42Brett LancasterOrica - GreenEdges.t.
43Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
44Michael AlbasiniOrica - GreenEdges.t.
45Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
46Pieter WeeningOrica - GreenEdges.t.
47Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
48Sebastian LanderBMC Racing Team+ 49
49Cadel EvansBMC Racing Team+ 52
50Matteo MontagutiBMC Racing Teams.t.
51Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
52Ben SwiftSky Procycling+ 54
53Sergio HenaoSky Procycling+ 58
54Richie PorteKatusha Teams.t.
55David LópezSky Procyclings.t.
56Petr IgnatenkoKatusha Teams.t.
57Yury TrofimovKatusha Team+ 1'03
58Bradley WigginsCannondale Pro Cycling+ 1'12
59Tiziano Dall'AntoniaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
60Jürgen RoelandtsLotto Belisol+ 1'17
61Arnaud DemareFDJ.fr+ 1'19
62Nacer BouhanniFDJ.frs.t.
63Thibaut PinotFDJ.frs.t.
64Kenny ElissondeFDJ.frs.t.
65Laurent PichonFDJ.frs.t.
66Matthieu LadagnousFDJ.frs.t.
67Johan Le BonFDJ.frs.t.
68Yohan OffredoFDJ.fr+ 1'23
69Ion IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 1'30
70Bryan CoquardAG2R La Mondiale+ 1'32
71Samuel DumoulinAG2R La Mondiales.t.
72Valentin IglinskiyAG2R La Mondiales.t.
73Michael MatthewsSojasuns.t.
74Anthony RavardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
75Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
76Laszló BodrogiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
77Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiales.t.
78Toms SkujinsLa Pomme Marseille+ 1'42
79Thomas VoecklerTeam Europcar+ 1'48
80Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
81Giovanni ViscontiLampre - Meridas.t.
82Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 2'29
83Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 3'25
84Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 3'28
85Adriano MaloriCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
86Silvio HerklotzCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
87Eloy TeruelMovistar Team+ 3'31
88Jakob RatheGarmin - Sharp+ 3'33
89Raymond KrederGarmin - Sharps.t.
90Jesús Del NeroMovistar Teams.t.
91Adrián PalomaresMovistar Teams.t.
92Jack BauerGarmin - Sharps.t.
93Lachlan MortonGarmin - Sharps.t.
94Maarten WynantsBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 3'42
95Paul MartensBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
96Mark RenshawBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
97Dennis Van WindenBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
98Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 3'45
99Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
100Boy Van PoppelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
101Wesley KrederVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
102Karsten KroonVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 3'50
103Assan BazayevAstana Pro Team+ 3'59
104Dmitriy GruzdevAstana Pro Teams.t.
105Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 4'06
106Marko KumpTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
107Lasse BøchmanTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
108Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
109Luke RobertsOrica - GreenEdges.t.
110Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Team+ 4'17
111Roger BeuchatBMC Racing Teams.t.
112Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
113Amaël MoinardBMC Racing Teams.t.
114Christopher SuttonSky Procycling+ 4'23
115Marco HallerKatusha Teams.t.
116Alexander PorsevKatusha Teams.t.
117Eduard VorganovKatusha Teams.t.
118Vyacheslav KuznetsovKatusha Teams.t.
119Jonathan Tiernan-LockeSky Procyclings.t.
120Ian BoswellSky Procyclings.t.
121Timofey KritskiyKatusha Teams.t.
122Kanstantsin SiutsouSky Procyclings.t.
123Guillaume BoivinCannondale Pro Cycling+ 4'37
124Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
125Ivan BassoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
126Stefano AgostiniCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
127Nariyuki MasudaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
128Lars Ytting BakLotto Belisol+ 4'44
129Greg HendersonLotto Belisols.t.
130Vicente ReynèsLotto Belisols.t.
131Philippe GilbertLotto Belisols.t.
132Lou SmeetsLotto Belisols.t.
133Ioannis TamouridisEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 4'55
134Pello BilbaoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
135Robert VrecerEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
136Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
137Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
138Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
139Jérémie GallandSojasun+ 4'57
140Jonathan HivertSojasuns.t.
141John GadretAG2R La Mondiales.t.
142David McCannSojasuns.t.
143Brice FeilluSojasuns.t.
144Jean-Marc MarinoSojasuns.t.
145Martial PignolSojasun+ 5'04
146Davide ViganòLampre - Merida+ 5'13
147Daniele RattoLampre - Meridas.t.
148Manuele MoriLampre - Meridas.t.
149Davide MalacarneTeam Europcars.t.
150Yukiya ArashiroTeam Europcars.t.
151Rémy Di GregorioTeam Europcars.t.
152Romain FeilluTeam Europcars.t.
153Kristijan DurasekLampre - Meridas.t.
154Mattia CattaneoLampre - Meridas.t.
155Perrig QuemeneurTeam Europcars.t.
156Anthony CharteauTeam Europcars.t.
157Jérôme CoppelCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 5'26
158Francesco LascaCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
159José Alberto BenítezCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
160André CardosoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
161Iván VelascoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
162Danail PetrovCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
163Yelko GomezCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
164David De la FuenteCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
165Louis MeintjesCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 5'38
166Alex RasmussenGarmin - Sharp+ 5'49
167Rick FlensBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 5'52
168Jonas Aaen JørgensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 6'26
169Xabier ZandioSky Procycling+ 6'33
170Frederik WillemsLotto Belisol+ 6'54
171Koldo FernándezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 7'05
172Aurélien DuvalLa Pomme Marseille+ 7'18
173Christopher JenningsLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
174Angelo TulikTeam Europcar+ 7'23
175Jürgen Van de WalleLotto Belisol+ 7'48
176Jean-Lou PaianiSojasun+ 8'01
177Julien AntomarchiLa Pomme Marseille+ 8'12
178Thomas RostollanLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
179Alexandre LemairLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
180Thomas VaubourzeixLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
181Yoann PaillotLa Pomme Marseilles.t.
182Piercarlo MolinaroLampre - Merida+ 8'24
183Jaffar KhvostunovAstana Pro Team+ 8'33
184Ilario RagoneCannondale Pro Cycling+ 9'11


Analysis & Daily Thoughts
I'll be wearing the young jersey tomorrow, because Kwiatkowski is in yellow. I'm feeling pretty strong, my ribs don't hurt at all. I'm very motivated to make something of this race. However, with riders like De Gendt, Wiggins, Nibali and Quintana here, a top 10 will be tough to achieve.

See you later,
Henry
 
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