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Crommy Previews ProTour. I can see it in your eyes, you want me. Don't fight it.
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 01-05-2010 14:04
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jolly_antunes wrote:
It's the 2nd time Lipton is predicted to win the ProTour. Seriously, are you mad, people? 
Indeed, Im not so sure that it will be too easy for you.
Youve got Sella, Kasheckin and Arroyo who quite rightly, would expect to get a Top 10 GC in every mountainous stage race they compete in - although Sella and Arroyo arent helped by their time trialing.
But youre not the only team with that sort of capability, and while Ratiy, Danielson and Ghisalberti provide great support, they are not necesarily going to be scoring a lot.
And beyond the mountains? Hills are often a great source of points, but Ghisalberti isnt likely to be up there amongst the top riders. Baugnies scored more points than the likes of Contador last year, through Cobbles and the 2 French classics (Seine/Fourmies), but theres no guarantee of a repeat - and a Top 3 in the cobbles for anyone other than Burghardt, Boonen and Cancellara would be a great achievement. Then for the sprints Avelino. How much will his resistance and climbing stats hold him back?
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| Crommy |
Posted on 01-05-2010 14:14
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And that's why it's so hard to predict. There's no stand out team this year, every team has weaknesses
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| SotD |
Posted on 02-05-2010 08:57
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Except mine, muhahah
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Posted on 08-05-2010 15:58
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Looking forward to see the last bit 
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Posted on 08-05-2010 16:36
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A_Schleck wrote:
Looking forward to see the last bit
Uni coursework is getting in the way.
Maybe Monday.
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| Crommy |
Posted on 10-05-2010 23:47
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3 more done: Philips, Sony Ericcson and B & O - you can find them in post numero 4.
I'll try to do the rest by the end of the week.
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 11-05-2010 00:20
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Oh no, not EBH! I hadnt realised he was 85 in everything, thats ruined my season
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| SotD |
Posted on 11-05-2010 11:26
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B&O
Goals: top 3 LBL, stage win in Tour, top 3 Paris – Nice, top 3 Lombardia, top 10 in ProTour
Wasn't it changed so that all PT teams had a WIN RACE, and not just a stage win?
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| pangare |
Posted on 11-05-2010 11:26
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The Hagen thing was pretty funny Nice job Crommy. |
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| niconico |
Posted on 11-05-2010 11:32
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SotD wrote:
B&O
Goals: top 3 LBL, stage win in Tour, top 3 Paris – Nice, top 3 Lombardia, top 10 in ProTour
Wasn't it changed so that all PT teams had a WIN RACE, and not just a stage win?
Yeah and they have been changed I just think Crommy copied those from my team thread, where I haven't changed them yet.
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| Heine |
Posted on 11-05-2010 11:47
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What I don't understand is why you started to write shit about Hagen at the end of your preview of B&O, it started so well and then you started writing that he only had 82 hills... Other than that, great reading 
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Posted on 11-05-2010 11:51
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The logo on the shoulder is Spyker Cars, Dutch company mainly building super cars .... and recently bought Saab, for no apparent reason |
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Posted on 11-05-2010 12:40
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Oh ... well, there's a reason then.
My point was that Saab and Spyker's cars weren't (and still aren't) quite the same, making the deal seem a bit odd to me. |
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Posted on 17-05-2010 12:41
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C'est fini!
Check the 4th post to see the remaining teams previewed.
Muchos exams now, so CT preview is out the window.
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Posted on 17-05-2010 12:45
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That prediction in full:
1.Lipton Ice Tea
2.Pearl – Adidas
3.Vesuvio - Accumalux
4.Festina - Corona
5.Domina Vacanze
6.Wikipedia
7.La Gazetta dello Sport
8.Warner Brothers
9.Cafe de Colombia
10.Team Nespresso
11.Philips – TDC
12.Team B&O
13.Carmeuse
14.Sony Ericsson
15.Lafarge
16.Jack Wolfskin
17.Energie - Diesel
18.Auber 93
19.Team Starbucks – Radioshack
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 17-05-2010 12:51
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Tom Faiers? Young Gun? I couldnt care less about his future developments, Im only loaning him, and right now he is mostly useless.
Edited by SportingNonsense on 17-05-2010 12:55
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| Crommy |
Posted on 17-05-2010 13:05
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SportingNonsense wrote:
Tom Faiers? Young Gun? I couldnt care less about his future developments, Im only loaning him, and right now he is mostly useless.
Thanks for the positive feedback, I thought my preview was very good too 
Edited by Crommy on 17-05-2010 13:05
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 17-05-2010 13:15
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Crommy wrote:
SportingNonsense wrote:
Tom Faiers? Young Gun? I couldnt care less about his future developments, Im only loaning him, and right now he is mostly useless.
Thanks for the positive feedback, I thought my preview was very good too
The rest was great, but the Volcano was displeased with that aspect
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| JDC |
Posted on 17-05-2010 13:25
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Fantastic preview, Crommy. I absolutely loved the read. |
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| Crommy |
Posted on 17-05-2010 13:29
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SportingNonsense wrote:
Crommy wrote:
SportingNonsense wrote:
Tom Faiers? Young Gun? I couldnt care less about his future developments, Im only loaning him, and right now he is mostly useless.
Thanks for the positive feedback, I thought my preview was very good too
The rest was great, but the Volcano was displeased with that aspect
I'm erupting with pleasure (wait - what) that you think so highly of it
And yes, Tom Faiers was a bit of an outside choice - but your squad's so young, I randomly chose him because he still has a few experience levels to grow
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