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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 30-07-2012 20:04
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 30-07-2012 20:25
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 Tour of Qatar: Stage 5
The Tour of Oman ends with a criterium. It looks hilly on the profile but it's actually flat.
We have 2 men between today's 15 escapees. Lund and Kroon represent our colours.
Astana gets support from some other teams so it doesn't look like the break will survive.
The break was cuaght rather early so Tossato gave it a try but it was impossible to stay away from the pack.
Haedo chose the wheel of Wagner, a good choice as the German is in the wheel of Ventoso who's Movistar train is leading.
Ventoso finished the work of his teammate and takes the win in front of Guarnieri who takes the overal with one second on Ventoso. Haedo finally delivered as he takes the 5th spot.
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Well, We had expected more from Haedo in the sprints but Qatar is always a lottery. Atleast he got a 5th place on the last stage.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 00:34
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A strong ride from Haedo on the last stage  |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 12:43
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Thanks sutty!
 Tour of Oman
Spoiler Sky
1. B.Wiggins
2. B.Eisel
3. J.A.Flecha
4. M.Hayman
5. S.Henao
6. M.Rogers
7. G.Thomas
8. R.Urán
Katusha
11. D.Menchov
12. V.Gusev
13. J.Horrach
14. A.Kristoff
15. L.Paolini
16. A.Porsev
17. M.Vantomme
18. Á.Vicioso
Movistar
21. V.Kiryienka
22. R.Costa
23. I.Erviti
24. P.Lastras
25. Á.Madrazo
26. J.Moreno
27. N.Quintana
28. F.J.Ventoso
Saur - Sojasun
31. J.Coppel
32. A.Coyot
33. J.Hivert
34. G.Levarlet
35. J.Marino
36. S.Poulhiès
37. Y.Talabardon
38. E.Tortelier
Astana
41. J.Brajkovic
42. F.Aru
43. D.Fofonov
44. A.Kashechkin
45. F.Kessiakoff
46. S.Renev
47. E.Silin
48. A.Zeits
Lampre
51. P.Niemiec
52. M.Bono
53. V.Buts
54. M.Graziato
55. D.Kostyuk
56. A.Malori
57. D.Righi
58. D.Ulissi
Andalucía
61. G.César Veloso
62. J.Aguilar
63. A.Cabello
64. J.Cano
65. J.Chacón
66. J.J.Lobato
68. J.V.Toribio
Saxo Bank
71. C.A.Sørensen
72. J.Cantwell
73. J.J.Haedo
74. J.A.Jørgensen
75. A.Lund
76. M.Mørkøv
77. S.Paulinho
78. L.Roberts
Orica
81. P.Weening
82. A.Davis
83. J.Dean
84. M.Docker
85. L.Durbridge
86. D.Impey
87. S.O'Grady
88. S.Tuft
Colombia
91. F.Duarte
92. J.Atapuma
93. J.Forero
94. W.Marentes
95. D.Ospina
96. J.Pantano
97. C.Quintero
98. M.Rodriguez
Argos
101. S.Geschke
102. R.Curvers
103. T.Damuseau
104. K.De Kort
105. P.Gretsch
106. M.Kittel
107. R.Sinkeldam
108. A.Timmer
Endura Racing
111. I.Camaño
112. A.Blain
113. R.Downing
114. R.Mandri
115. R.Partridge
116. S.Thwaites
117. J.Tiernan-Locke
118. I.Wilkinson
RusVelo
121. I.Rovny
122. D.Kozontchuk
123. L.Krasnov
124. V.Manakov
125. A.Mironov
126. V.Valynin
SpiderTech
131. R.Künzli
132. R.Anderson
133. L.Euser
134. M.Gilbert
135. S.Lambert-Lemay
136. J.P.McCarty
137. F.Parisien
138. C.Vives
UnitedHealthcare
141. J.Louder
142. A.Hegyvari
Champion
151. C.Lewis
152. C.Avery
153. C.Butler
Itera - Katusha
161. S.Rudaskov
162. K.Baranov
163. D.Kosyakov
164. V.Kuznetsov
165. S.Pomoshnikov
166. A.Prishpetniy
167. M.Razumov
168. A.Solomennikov
Differdange
171. S.Weber
172. R.Broers
173. J.Christie
174. F.Dressler
175. J.Ljungblad
176. A.Meenhorst
177. T.Thill
WIT
181. J.Tamayo
182. T.Giorgieri
Nippo
191. A.Zdanov
The Tour of Oman is now organised for the third time and it looks like it's becoming more popular as the Tour of Qatar. That probably has to do with the route as the Mountain stage and the timetrial has attract some famous GT-riders like Wiggins, Menchov and Brajkovic. They should be the favourites. Sorensen will go for a top 10 for our team while Haedo will be our man for the sprints once again.
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 12:49
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Tour of Oman: Stage 1
The stage didn't work in 3D, I tried it twice but it never loaded so I simulated it.
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Well, simulating did better than I could. Nice 2nd place for Haedo.
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Posted on 31-07-2012 13:02
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Great result for Haedo! nevermind the simulate
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 13:18
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I'm still happy with it ;-)
Tour of Oman: Stage 1
The second stage in Oman is also flat. Haedo was second yesterday and hopes he can get another podium today.
11 riders in today's break of the day. The Saxo rider is good old Luke Roberts.
The chase at the front of the pack is lead by Movistar and Argos, the teams of the two best sprinters in Qatar, Ventoso and Kittel.
Flecha tries to jump accross the break in the last 20 kms. He succeeds but everyone is brought back by the pack.
Argos' sprint train for Kittel was clearly the strongest. Ventoso and Haedo are in the wheel of the German. The speed is very high and the pack is divided in multiple echelons.
Kittel could only be followed by Ventoso. The Spaniard jump past the German in the last 500 metres and takes the win. They were so strong that they get 22" time gap on the others where Haedo takes the 8th place.
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Ventoso and Kittel are just too strong for Haedo. He will go for top 5's in the other flat stages. Sorensen lost time today but so did almost all other overal contenders.
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It's always difficult in qatar. But keep trying, success has to come 
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 17:06
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We will ofcourse keep trying!
Tour of Oman: Stage 2
Third stage, third sprint...
Lund in today's break of the day. But it's not like they will fight for the win.
Movistar does almost all the work today as they only recieve a little help from Argos.
Atapuma and Henao try a mid-stage attack. Unsuccesfull, just as the early break. It would have been smarter for the Colombians to wait untill tomorrow.
Ventoso's Movistar is clearly in front but nodody is following them. Everyone is in the wheel of Kittel were Haedo sits in a good position behind Eisel.
Ventoso was stronger here, as Kittel's jump came way too late. Haedo finished 6th but not much behind 3rd place Eisel.
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Haedo comes closer. He will get another chance on the last stage.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 18:45
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Haedo looking good in 4th place
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Posted on 31-07-2012 19:04
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Thanks, my graphics aren't great but I always try to take nice screens!
Tour of Oman: Stage 4
Today's finish lays atop the Green Mountain. The only difficulty of the day is 7 km long but should make up for some larger time gaps. Sorensen hopes to place himself in the top 10.
Some strange tactics early on by Sky as Wiggins and Henao, two of their best climbers try to get in the early break. They can't get away though.
Rather late, a break finally gets free. Morkov represents Saxo Bank. Kessiakoff and Talabardon are two other known riders at the front.
Argos and Movistar are again working at the front today. Their sprinters don't stand a chance here so that is rather strange.
Entering the Green Mountain, the break is still more then 2' in front. The two continental riders attacked but are brought back rather easily.
When the peloton hits the final climb, our leader Chris Anker Sorensen immediately attacks. No immediate reaction.
Unsurprisingly, Kessiakof dropped al others on the first uphill sections. He is looking good for the stage win but has already lost some time in the flat stages so doesn't stand a chance for GC.
Sorensen passes his teammate Morkov when we finally see a reaction in the peloton. Tiernan-Locke puts in a strong attack.
Kessiakoff kept a steady pace and has a lot of time to celebrate a nice victory!
Tiernan-Locke passes Sorensen in the last kilometre to take 2nd. Sorensen finishes on the podium after a strong attack.
Ventoso comes in 3' behind Kessiakoff. He received a lot of help from his teammates but loses the leader's jersey with 17" to Tiernan Locke.
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Sorensen did what he had to do and attacked. He succeeded and takes a nice 3rth place. Too bad that he lost time, otherwise he would have been even better as his 9th currently.
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Posted on 12-08-2012 17:18
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Kreuziger need 75 at least in DH. |
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Posted on 12-08-2012 17:19
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I love the angle of this shot! Great picture!!!
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Posted on 12-08-2012 18:02
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Nice to see Sorensen grabbing the third place on the stage |
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Posted on 13-08-2012 10:53
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I don't think I'm going to change Roman's DH skill. It is good as it is now. Your advice is appreciated though. Thanks miggi133, one of my favourites too. Also thanks sutty, too bad he lost some tile before.
On another note, I return from a 10-day holiday tomorrow so expect the next reports in the upcoming days!
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Posted on 15-08-2012 13:02
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Tour of Oman: Stage 5
The second decesive stage in Oman is a time trial. Right after the start comes a rather tough hill so the climbers shouldn't lose too much on the better timetrialists. Sorensen will try to defend his top 10 on GC.
Paulinho had a very good day and rode a very strong timetrial. He crushed the opposition when he passed the finish line.
29'52
His best time didn't last long as Thomas, one of the top timetrialists in the peloton, lowerd his time by 2"
29'50
Slovenian champion Janez Brajkovic was another top favourite for the stage but couldn't do better as Paulinho.
29'55
Sorenson gave everything he had to defend his top 10. He did just that.
30'27
Race leader Tiernan-Locke isn't a great timetrialist but he limits his losses and defends his red jersey.
30'25
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2nd. Wow! Paulinho had no idea that his time was so strong to beat guys like Brajkovic and Menchov. Too bad he lost a lot of time before cause he could have finished very well on GC.
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Posted on 15-08-2012 13:23
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Great 2nd with Paulinho!
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Posted on 15-08-2012 13:25
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Tour of Oman: Stage 6
The Tour of Oman ends with another flat stage. Haedo will go for it in a sprint but Ventoso and Kittel are probably just way too strong.
Roberts is our guy in the break today. One guy who stands out at the front is British Champion Bradley Wiggins who was tipped as the pre-race favourite but couldn't quite live up to the expectations.
As expected, it were again the two same teams chasing the break of the day. No wonder though as Ventoso and Kittel have proven to be way too fast for the others.
Stuart O'Grady used the last 10 kms to make a remarkable move. He first jumped from the pack to the breakaway and then broke away from the early attackers. He looks so strong that it will be hard for the pack to catch him.
But too bad for him. His attack is over with only 500 m to go as Kittel and Ventoso are passing him in their bust for the line. They both look very strong for the win here.
But it's the German who takes the win for his Argos team with only a couple of centimetres advantage over Ventoso. Thomas takes 3rd while O'Grady could hold on for 4th. Haedo was once again nowhere to be seen.
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Well, we have too be a bit disappointed with Haedo here. He should have atleast challenged for the top 3 on all the flat stages. Our GC guys lost time in the flat stages but bounced back with a 3rd and 2nd place respectively. Sorensen still finished 10th overal so we can't say this was a bad race.
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Posted on 15-08-2012 13:48
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Decent race for the team.
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Posted on 15-08-2012 14:39
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Thanks dienblad, against my expectations, Paulinho and Sorensen saved the race for us as Haedo was really disappointing.
 Vuelta a Andalucia
Spoiler AG2R
1. J.Peraud
2. G.Bonnafond
3. M.Elmiger
4. J.Gadret
5. B.Gastauer
6. B.Kadri
7. M.Perget
8. N.Roche
Movistar
11. J.J.Rojas
12. A.Amador
13. M.Bruseghin
14. J.J.Cobo
15. I.Gutiérrez
16. V.Karpets
17. R.Plaza
18. E.Sanz
Euskaltel
21. M.Astarloza
22. P.Bilbao
23. V.Cabedo
24. G.Izagirre
25. E.Martínez
26. M.Nieve
27. J.J.Oroz
28. P.Urtasun
Efapel
31. D.Blanco
32. R.Alarcón
33. F.Cardoso
34. D.Freitas
35. G.Lourenço
36. R.Sousa
NSP
41. M.Fothen
42. D.Dominguez
43. S.Fuchs
44. R.Heinze
45. R.Obst
46. L.Schädlich
47. S.Schäfer
48. T.Thömel
Saxo Bank
51. N.Nuyens
52. L.S.Haedo
53. K.Klostergaard
54. K.Kroon
55. B.Noval
56. N.Sørensen
57. D.Tanner
58. T.R.Vinther
Lampre
61. G.Bole
62. D.Cimolai
63. D.Krivtsov
64. Y.Krivtsov
65. A.Kvachuk
66. M.Lloyd
67. M.Mori
68. D.Viganò
Caja Rural
71. A.Galdos
72. G.Bravo
73. D.De la Cruz
74. D.De la Fuente
75. F.Ferrari
76. A.Piedra
77. I.Romero
78. A.Ryabkin
Accent Jobs
81. J.Van Goolen
82. S.Caethoven
83. A.Cappelle
84. S.De Wilde
85. K.Ista
86. S.Van Dijk
87. A.Van Groen
88. J.Vanlandschoot
LA - Antarte
91. E.Salgueiro
92. H.Sancho
93. B.Sancho
Endura Racing
101. P.Voss
102. J.Anderson
103. I.Bibby
104. Z.Dempster
105. J.McEvoy
106. E.Rowsell
107. A.Wetterhall
108. D.Windsor
Cofidis
111. D.Moncoutié
112. Y.Bagot
113. F.Barle
114. J.Demaret
115. E.García
116. A.Labbe
117. R.Molard
118. T.Valentin
Colombia
121. J.Suarez
122. R.Chalapud
123. E.Chavez
124. J.Gonzalez
125. L.Laverde
126. F.Osorio
127. V.H.Peña
128. J.Romero
Team Type 1
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132. R.Bertogliati
133. F.Calabria
134. D.Colli
135. A.Efimkin
136. A.Ilesic
137. G.Preidler
138. J.Rosskopf
Saur - Sojasun
141. P.Poux
142. C.Bessy
143. A.Delaplace
144. J.Engoulvent
145. F.Jeandesboz
146. R.Martias
147. J.Simon
Carmim - Prio
151. N.Vitorino
152. A.Antunes
153. S.Caldeira
154. T.S.Metcalfe
155. V.Pereira
156. L.Silva
Andalucía
161. A.Palomares
162. S.Carrasco
163. P.Lechuga
164. J.Ramírez Abeja
165. J.L.Roldán
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167. E.Ruiz
168. J.Simón
Onda
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Burgos
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185. P.Torres
186. C.Verona
Orbea
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193. A.Etxebarria
194. X.Zabalo
195. I.Zuazubiskar
The Vuelta a Andalucia or Ruta del Sol is a 5 day stage race held in the Andalucia region in Spain. The race starts with a short prolugue and ends with 4 stages which are after all not that tough but also not completely flat so the punchers with a good prologue should fight for the victory. There are some strong pro tour teams at the start so they should fight for the win. We hope Kroon or Nuyens can maybe get us a good placing in the overal or maybe even a stage win.
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