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Playboy Project II - Satisfying Honour
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| MTSN98 |
Posted on 19-09-2012 17:11
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Playboy Project 2 @playboyproject
February Update – disappointed to learn that we have not been invited to Qatar, Oman or Crit International. Full Press release to follow. |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 19-09-2012 17:18
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6th February
GP de Besseges
Vernie Kunze:
Playboy Project II has had a tough GP de Bessege. After high flying in the top ten in Marseille, we've had our feet, knees, hips and elbows brought back firmly onto the tarmac in Bessege. The positive is that we've improved as the race has gone on. The downside is that we were so far off the mark at the beginning, that it hasn't really mattered.
Manfred clung on to 83rd in the first sprint of the GP, and even by the end could only manage 46th on a stage where 80 riders were held up in a crash (including Seppo Hjerpe and Ion Podgaetschii who hit the road).
On a better note, Jerry got into a break on stage 2, and managed to collect some 36pts towards the KoM classification, putting him third overall, which is promising.
All in all though, its been a disappointing wake-up call from realism, hopefully we can further improve.
Matty Vanderjeugt 48th GC
Jerry Heng-Suam 3rd KoM
Edited by Barbaruvian on 19-09-2012 17:30
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 19-09-2012 17:18
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Thats a lot of early season races to miss out on  |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 19-09-2012 17:22
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Vernie Kunze @kunzevernie
@playboyproject absolute travesty, nothing we can do #unfair #upset |
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| MTSN98 |
Posted on 19-09-2012 17:23
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Official Press Release
Despite our highly commendable early season showing and sound sporting plans, the ASO have denied our wildcard applications to the Tour of Oman, Tour of Qatar and the Criterium International. To say that the management and the riders are severely disappointed would be a major understatement, as this rejection has a huge impact on the fulfilment of our season goals. We have, however, managed to fill in the vacancies in our calender with other races, and we will strive even harder to bring about more success in those races. |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 19-09-2012 17:26
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8th February
Vuelta ciclista a Mallorca
Ernesto Baretto:
Well, we have failed in our goal of wearing the leader's jersey
Mallorca has given us a hard time. Great as the guys are, they just can't keep up with the likes of David Moreno and Nick Nuyens when the road gets bumpy. Still, good work guys, keep trying!
Joe Tysperduyk 30th GC
Edited by Barbaruvian on 19-09-2012 17:31
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 19-09-2012 19:01
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12th February
GP Méditeranéen
Hajek Semak:
We took no sprinter to the completely flat GP Méd, so it was always going to be a tough ask to come away from it with anything. The race was really about finding form, and although Cliff Van Schoomhooven and Arkadios Kesdoglou managed to get into breaks, none of our aggressiveness came to fruition. In the defining stage of the race, bad positioning meant that the best we could manage was Rachid Ganuchi in 56th. Overall a below par performance.
Rachid Ganuchi 56th GC |
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| MTSN98 |
Posted on 19-09-2012 19:20
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Cliff Van Schoomhooven @the_schoomster
So frustrating! Just not our tour I’m afraid, but we’ll be back! #damn #PBY
Cyclonews.com @cyclonews
Word in the peloton is that Playboy are unhappy at current progress. A bit harsh in my opinion, but there we have it.
Playboy Project 2 @playboyproject
Official press release coming up about the team’s new goals. #PBY
Tommeke Thommikksen @thommitomm
Unlucky lads, remember all of this is just valuable race experience. #PBY
Edited by MTSN98 on 19-09-2012 19:21
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 19-09-2012 19:21
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Official Press Release
Our sponsors, Playboy Magazine, have expressed their grave disappointment at the team's lack of participation in either the Tours of Qatar or Oman. Whilst the management has been understanding of the fact that the team had little control over these decisions, it has regretted to inform Tommeke and myself that the team must attempt to compensate for this loss of exposure with results and coverage in it's new calendar.
Although the current situation is not ideal, we are confident that we can requite our sponsor's faith in us at the upcoming Volta a regio do Algarve, to which we are taking a strong team. We are confident that current results are indicative of a learning curve, and that although it may take considerable time for the riders to achieve their full potential, their full potential could take them to the very highest level of the sport.
Vernie Kunze |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 19-09-2012 20:03
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19th February
Volta a regio do Algarve
Vernie Kunze:
Algarve has really been a race that's bucked us and carried us stage by stage. The first couple of days were hell, with mechanicals, falls and a few errors of judgement among our riders meaning that by stage 3 the best placed man in our team was 4'30" down on the leader. Stage 3 however, became interesting.
At the beginning of the day, we'd discussed how everyone wanted to approach the day. Matty Vanderjeugt said he was feeling good, and wanted to try his legs in the breakaway. Well, without much difficulty, a group of 4 established itself, including Matt.
The second half of the stage contained a large number of small climbs, several of which were categorised, and as the kilometres ticked down the group of 4 were still increasing their lead over the peloton.
At 60km, the group had a 10min advantage, but decreasing. We were anxious for Matty to have a shot at the overall classification, and to his credit whilst his companions attacked Matty kept a very clear head and kept pulling consistently to minimise his losses.
The quartet were able to hold off the peloton, though Matty finished last of the group. We were left biting our nails and waiting for the arrival of the mass sprint.
Sadly, the peloton raced in at 3'30" down, leaving Matt out of yellow by 1'26", but resplendent for his efforts in the white jersey for Best Young Rider and 5th position overall.
The following day though too, contained a series of climbs before the finish, and despite his best efforts, Matty was caught out of position on a narrow climb and gapped by the race favourites.
Despite the best efforts of Øle Høle and Tommy Bøje-Gensby, the peloton remained just out of reach (by all of 15m) resulting in a 2' time gap to the stage winner.
We ended the Volta a Algarve bemoaning our inexperience, with Matty Vanderjeugt ending up in 30th position in the general classification. The boys showed flashes of brilliance throughout the 5 days, and will only develop. We are confident and hopeful.
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| MTSN98 |
Posted on 19-09-2012 22:36
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Matty Vanderjeugt @juggersmatt
so close…thannks so much to @høleinone and @Tom_Bøje fore all there hard work |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 19-09-2012 22:40
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19th February
Tour du Var
Ernesto Baretto:
Once again, we were plagued by bouts of Konstantin Suitsou and Nick Nuyens, not to mention a brief attack of the LL Sanchez. The guys were plucky, and Savernio Quacquarini managed 29th overall, but there's still a long way to go.
Savernio Quacquarini - 29th GC |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 19-09-2012 23:27
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At least the guys are still battling along  |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 20-09-2012 13:18
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4th March
Tour of Malaysia
Ernesto Baretto:
Manfred Sys has definitely improved his sprinting since the beginning of the month. Whether it's form, confidence, or a little bit more patience, he's right on the cusp of netting himself some decent results. Unfortunately, he couldn't quite break in to the top 10 in Malaysia, peaking at 11th.
Our climbers still have a lot to learn. Erling was highest placed on the race's one mountain, finishing the Tour in 30th overall. We finally look fit, and Edik and Øle were putting in some good shows in breakaways, which is promising for the coming Northern Classics.
Erling Bøje-Gensby - 30th GC |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 20-09-2012 13:22
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4th March
Vuelta a Murcia
Hajek Semak:
With a race consisting of a mountain and prologue, it was always going to be one for the climbers. Thankfully we took a team capable of climbing, and they managed to launch Stephan Lambooij into the front group on stage 1. Stephan couldn't quite hold onto the likes of Moncoutie or Duarte, and rode 13th with a group containing Jose Herrada and David de la Fuente.
Despite downplaying his own chances, Stephan was able to maintain the gap to his rivals in the short ITT, leaving his position unchanged at the end of the race.
Stephan Lambooij - 13th GC |
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| MTSN98 |
Posted on 20-09-2012 13:31
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cyclonews.com @cyclonews
The rumours are, that the Playboy Project 2 team are about to announce a new title sponsor.
CBB Sports News @Stoidi_Puekaw
@cyclonews Playboy must want out already!! #rubbishteam #Playboy
Playboy Project 2 @playboyproject
We are delighted to conclude negotiations with a new sponsor! More details coming up!
Øle Høle @høleinone
@Stoidi_Puekaw #ShutUp
Edited by MTSN98 on 20-09-2012 13:34
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 20-09-2012 13:45
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Nice performance from Lambooij |
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| Barbaruvian |
Posted on 20-09-2012 14:05
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6th March
Playboy Project Unveils Bike Sponsor
We are pleased to announce an agreement with Stradalli Cycles!
The little known bike company is taking the opportunity to test and improve it's bikes at the top level of the sport, whilst Playboy Project will hope to see its riders benefit from high quality carbon frames and parts.
Vernie Kunze
Today, Playboy held a presentation in San Marino of the bikes that the team would be using over the remainder of the season, with a support crew of its own staff.
Upon which the team will time trial
Standard road bike
Specialist bike for cobbled stages
In an interview afterwards, Peter McKinstry said that the presentation of a new sponsor had given him the "extra stimulation" he needed to get the best out of the season.
We will be able to see how the new bikes perform in 6 days time at Kattekoers and sponsor objective Paris-Troyes
Edited by Barbaruvian on 20-09-2012 14:07
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| MTSN98 |
Posted on 20-09-2012 14:22
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Playboy Project 2 @playboyproject
Pleased to announce #StradalliCycles will now provide us bikes!
Peter McKinstry @kinsteepete
@playboyproject #win
CBB Sports News @Stoidi_Puekaw
Who else introduces new sponsors in the middle of the season? #muppets @playboyproject
Seppo Hjerpe @HjerpeEverAfter
@Stoidi_Puekaw Garmin
Øle Høle @høleinone
@Stoidi_Puekaw HA! You know absolutely nothing #clueless #ShutUp
Ross Van Hattum @downtown_vanhattum
@kinsteepete looking forward to riding those new models?
Peter McKinstry @kinsteepete
@downtown_vanhattum It’s not about the bike
Edited by MTSN98 on 20-09-2012 14:23
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 20-09-2012 16:19
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Nice presentation of the bikes |
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