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Tour de France 11 Stage 12: Cugnaux > Luz Ardiden 211km
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 13-07-2011 17:53
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kumazan wrote:
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Other than I'll say, Andy, Conta and Evans, who else do you see being up there?
One of the HTC boys? I could see a suprise from Velits or Martin....probably Velits though.
Oh and I bet Contador kicks at the 9% section on the final climb. Whether he drops anyone, we shall have to wait and see.
I would be surprised if Velits or Martin can stay with the heads of state tomorrow. They might have a remote shot at a top 10, though.
Especially considering the fact that both have worked their asses off for Cav in every sprinters stage. |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:10
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ruben wrote:
Deda wrote:
EuroSport International is starting the broadcast on 12:00 CET, so, FULL STAGE TOMORROW YAAAAAY 
The first 120km are flat. So I skip the first 2 hours and tune in at 14:30 
There's still an intermediate sprint just before the first climb you know so 13:50 for me |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:17
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slow down guys..do not get to exited ..this is tour first mountain stage.. |
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| Wilier |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:22
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I think tomorrow we will see who has a chance at winning the Tour. Some GC contenders will definately lose time and have to change their objectives for the remainder of the Tour. At least that's what I think. |
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| rycadinho |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:26
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Guido Mukk wrote:
slow down guys..do not get to exited ..this is tour first mountain stage..
Indeed, it's likely that a group containing some of the biggest favourites + some outsiders will arrive together though I don't hope this will be the case yet again.
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:29
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I have my money on Evans for tomorrow. He looks to be in outstanding shape and should be able to pull off a win.
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:29
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
I have my money on Evans for tomorrow. He looks to be in outstanding shape and should be able to pull off a win.
i doubt he would be able to follow the likes of schleck & contador.
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| ruben |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:44
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People are always misguided when there are plenty of short hill finishes in the 1st week.
They always think Evans is great, but the fact is Evans is always great on short hills. It doesn't say anything about his shape in the hard mountains.
We'll see tomorrow but I think if Contador or the Schlecks attack. Evans will lose time for sure |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:52
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And now the million dollar question: How bad is Contador's injury?
Does he lose half an hour, ten minutes, or nothing?
Judging by the last few days I'd say 2 minutes.
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| SotD |
Posted on 13-07-2011 18:58
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issoisso wrote:
And now the million dollar question: How bad is Contador's injury?
Does he lose half an hour, ten minutes, or nothing?
Judging by the last few days I'd say 2 minutes.
He says that he will be on the defence himself, but the grin on Bjarne Riis' face when the reporter asked "What are you looking the most forward to for tomorrows stage" - pretty much gave it all away. Contador is in SUPERB condition, and Bjarne Riis is just awaiting him to wipe his ass in the Luxembourgian diaper tomorrow.
I estimate Contador takes about 1min on Evans and Schleck who will come in together, with Basso, Gesink, Frank, Cunego and Sanchez a little bit later.
Looking forward to see what De Weert can do. He seems pretty good.
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Posted on 13-07-2011 19:13
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SotD wrote:
issoisso wrote:
And now the million dollar question: How bad is Contador's injury?
Does he lose half an hour, ten minutes, or nothing?
Judging by the last few days I'd say 2 minutes.
He says that he will be on the defence himself, but the grin on Bjarne Riis' face when the reporter asked "What are you looking the most forward to for tomorrows stage" - pretty much gave it all away. Contador is in SUPERB condition, and Bjarne Riis is just awaiting him to wipe his ass in the Luxembourgian diaper tomorrow.
I estimate Contador takes about 1min on Evans and Schleck who will come in together, with Basso, Gesink, Frank, Cunego and Sanchez a little bit later.
Looking forward to see what De Weert can do. He seems pretty good.
Was it the same nervous grin he gives whenever he's nervous and embarrassed?
This grin?
https://www.youtub...mp;t=1m50s
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| dakey11 |
Posted on 13-07-2011 19:15
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basso hardly anyone is saying his name but why not he has the ability to do it but also will bmc be able to help cadel as much as what leo can help andy on these bad boys .
but i say its a day for andy
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Posted on 13-07-2011 20:19
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issoisso wrote:
SotD wrote:
issoisso wrote:
And now the million dollar question: How bad is Contador's injury?
Does he lose half an hour, ten minutes, or nothing?
Judging by the last few days I'd say 2 minutes.
He says that he will be on the defence himself, but the grin on Bjarne Riis' face when the reporter asked "What are you looking the most forward to for tomorrows stage" - pretty much gave it all away. Contador is in SUPERB condition, and Bjarne Riis is just awaiting him to wipe his ass in the Luxembourgian diaper tomorrow.
I estimate Contador takes about 1min on Evans and Schleck who will come in together, with Basso, Gesink, Frank, Cunego and Sanchez a little bit later.
Looking forward to see what De Weert can do. He seems pretty good.
Was it the same nervous grin he gives whenever he's nervous and embarrassed?
This grin?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2TlYh...mp;t=1m50s
Nope.
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| SotD |
Posted on 13-07-2011 20:20
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dakey11 wrote:
basso hardly anyone is saying his name but why not he has the ability to do it but also will bmc be able to help cadel as much as what leo can help andy on these bad boys .
but i say its a day for andy
I'd say Basso could very well go on the podium this year. He is fairly anonymous. Not one considers him for the win, and imo he has the strongest lieutenaint in Szmyd, so why not?
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 13-07-2011 20:23
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Isso had been realy pessimistic about Contador..I realy hope that he is wrong this time |
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 13-07-2011 20:31
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SotD wrote:
issoisso wrote:
And now the million dollar question: How bad is Contador's injury?
Does he lose half an hour, ten minutes, or nothing?
Judging by the last few days I'd say 2 minutes.
He says that he will be on the defence himself, but the grin on Bjarne Riis' face when the reporter asked "What are you looking the most forward to for tomorrows stage" - pretty much gave it all away. Contador is in SUPERB condition, and Bjarne Riis is just awaiting him to wipe his ass in the Luxembourgian diaper tomorrow.
I estimate Contador takes about 1min on Evans and Schleck who will come in together, with Basso, Gesink, Frank, Cunego and Sanchez a little bit later.
Looking forward to see what De Weert can do. He seems pretty good.
Gesink? Same Gesink that wanted to abandon this race? He could be feeling beter than he was feeling on Super-Besse, but there is no way he will finish with contenders group tomorrow. I see him losing 3-4 minutes and arriving with guys like Ruijgh and/or De Weert.
Also, why everybody is so excited about Evans? He has become hilly classics rider first, so he will be a very happy man, if he doesn't lose any significant time tomorrow. |
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| kumazan |
Posted on 13-07-2011 20:34
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I_Mayo wrote:
SotD wrote:
issoisso wrote:
And now the million dollar question: How bad is Contador's injury?
Does he lose half an hour, ten minutes, or nothing?
Judging by the last few days I'd say 2 minutes.
He says that he will be on the defence himself, but the grin on Bjarne Riis' face when the reporter asked "What are you looking the most forward to for tomorrows stage" - pretty much gave it all away. Contador is in SUPERB condition, and Bjarne Riis is just awaiting him to wipe his ass in the Luxembourgian diaper tomorrow.
I estimate Contador takes about 1min on Evans and Schleck who will come in together, with Basso, Gesink, Frank, Cunego and Sanchez a little bit later.
Looking forward to see what De Weert can do. He seems pretty good.
Gesink? Same Gesink that wanted to abandon this race? He could be feeling beter than he was feeling on Super-Besse, but there is no way he will finish with contenders group tomorrow. I see him losing 3-4 minutes and arriving with guys like Ruijgh and/or De Weert.
Also, why everybody is so excited about Evans? He has become hilly classics rider first, so he will be a very happy man, if he doesn't lose any significant time tomorrow.
Evans is our only hope in case Clentie's knee injury is as severe as it seems.
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 13-07-2011 20:36
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I_Mayo wrote:
SotD wrote:
issoisso wrote:
And now the million dollar question: How bad is Contador's injury?
Does he lose half an hour, ten minutes, or nothing?
Judging by the last few days I'd say 2 minutes.
He says that he will be on the defence himself, but the grin on Bjarne Riis' face when the reporter asked "What are you looking the most forward to for tomorrows stage" - pretty much gave it all away. Contador is in SUPERB condition, and Bjarne Riis is just awaiting him to wipe his ass in the Luxembourgian diaper tomorrow.
I estimate Contador takes about 1min on Evans and Schleck who will come in together, with Basso, Gesink, Frank, Cunego and Sanchez a little bit later.
Looking forward to see what De Weert can do. He seems pretty good.
Gesink? Same Gesink that wanted to abandon this race? He could be feeling beter than he was feeling on Super-Besse, but there is no way he will finish with contenders group tomorrow. I see him losing 3-4 minutes and arriving with guys like Ruijgh and/or De Weert.
Also, why everybody is so excited about Evans? He has become hilly classics rider first, so he will be a very happy man, if he doesn't lose any significant time tomorrow.
He's been looking better and better for every day. I don't think he'll manage to keep up with the Contador and the Schlecks, but I don't see him losing three minutes tomorrow.
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 13-07-2011 21:35
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kumazan wrote:
Evans is our only hope in case Clentie's knee injury is as severe as it seems.
Not much of hope..
No way Evans can keep up..with podium guys thrue Pyrenees and Alps |
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| mgcastro |
Posted on 13-07-2011 21:37
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Was reading on Marca that Samuel Sanchez would have an alliance of some sort with Contador. Don't know how that could work out though.
Manuel
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