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Posted on 25-11-2024 06:44
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| roturn |
Posted on 10-02-2015 09:01
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He probably means the team presentation. So I guess some date between 9th and 11th March, where the race starts. |
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| roturn |
Posted on 10-02-2015 09:44
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So much regarding the MPCC...
His schedule will be Pais Vasco, Ardennes Week, Romandie, Giro...
Edited by roturn on 10-02-2015 09:47
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 10-02-2015 09:54
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Ian Butler wrote:
Sagan to undergo sex change and ride in women's league?
When is the Tirreno presentation, incidentally? 
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| Stromeon |
Posted on 10-02-2015 18:31
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roturn wrote:
Can it be anything else than Contador announcing his retirement after the season or a contract extension?
Brailsford is actually a secret Russian spy working for Tinkoff to check on the 'training methods' of the opposition and reveals all in a dramatic speech?
The UCI will be abolished?
Confirmation of Rojas winning something the other day?
My head is spinning with the possibilities...
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 10-02-2015 18:38
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Tinkoff will buy any other decent GC rider so that Contador can win all 3 GTs in the same year.
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 10-02-2015 21:17
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https://velonews.competitor.com/2015/0...ton_360435
Interesting article on the talent in Spain. In that perspective, it should be an interesting Giro with Herrada, Izaguirre, Lobato, Fernandez and to a certain extent Intxausti. |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 11-02-2015 06:17
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alexkr00 wrote:
Tinkoff will buy any other decent GC rider so that Contador can win all 3 GTs in the same year.
Nah, this is clearly about Contador going for the points jersey at Tour while Sagan will just go for yellow.
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 11-02-2015 06:51
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I think Oleg decides to ride races again. Spoiler Then he subsequently gets caught doping and retires 
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| roturn |
Posted on 12-02-2015 16:09
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Waiting for a Oleg twitter answer on this article.
https://www.cyclin...nkoff-saxo
[...]“I said: Edvald, you shouldn't sign for Tinkoff. I think it is the wrong choice. If you do, then I'll give you a slap,”[...] |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 14-02-2015 18:12
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Unfortunately, due to Quintana's crash in the final metres of Columbias road race, he wont participate in Andalucia. Apparantly he has got some bruises, but it shouldnt be any serious.. Still, it probably will affect his preparation for T-A which is a shame. |
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 15-02-2015 15:09
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Very interesting article on how Martyn Ashton, famous from things like Road Bike Party, copes with being paralysed. Well worth a read. https://www.stickybottle.com/blogs/leg...paralysis/
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| Stromeon |
Posted on 15-02-2015 17:16
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Riis123 wrote:
Unfortunately, due to Quintana's crash in the final metres of Columbias road race, he wont participate in Andalucia. Apparantly he has got some bruises, but it shouldnt be any serious.. Still, it probably will affect his preparation for T-A which is a shame.
A great shame indeed, was greatly looking forward to the Froome-Contador-Quintana battle in Andalucia. Hopefully Nairito can recover in time for T-A though, will be a tough race with what looks like a very packed startlist.
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| kadtagenero |
Posted on 15-02-2015 18:47
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that's the "official" version...
I don't know if its true, an injuried rider won't climb something like Alto de Letras (for mor info, click here https://www.alpsan...q=letras), as he did this week for training, he is also training daily for 4-5 hours, an injured rider hardly rides a bike...
Letras
Here the news report, in spanish, about his visit in Manizales during this week https://www.nuevoe...anas-32308
And finally, his words about the terrible 83 kms climb to Letras https://www.youtu...aZTU#t=295
You should really read the alpsandes article about Letras, you will really enjoy it
Edited by kadtagenero on 15-02-2015 18:52
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 16-02-2015 06:48
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That climb. 
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 16-02-2015 13:31
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Contador to retire end of 2016 season https://www.cyclin...nd-of-2016  |
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| roturn |
Posted on 16-02-2015 16:30
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This is quite a sum he is supposed to pay over the next two years.
Edited by roturn on 16-02-2015 16:30
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 16-02-2015 17:01
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At least that is better than by the end of this season..
I just sat and wondered: Lets say he wins the Giro and the Tour. Wouldnt he then pursue the Vuelta victory as well? Would be legendary.
kadta: Glad to hear that. Thanks.  |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 16-02-2015 19:17
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For him it's important to retire on the top. If he still feel like he's able to win a Grand Tour by the age of 34, I'm sure he'll continue. For now, I'll just enjoy next two years of seeing him ride.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 17-02-2015 22:33
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It seems like it just disappeared, but I swear that I just saw an article on Cyclingnews stating that Cadel made Euro 1.7 million last year (converting from the AUD figure given). Anyone know of any good resource for salaries at the moment? The figures I have in my head (1.5-2.5 mil for top 10-15 names, 200-500k for good quality PT riders, etc.) are from a few years ago at this point, and if cycling is anything like any other uncapped sport, I presume those have increased at least somewhat. I mean, I know the sport isn't doing as peachy economics wise as some, but it has rebounded from the 2009-2011 era.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 18-02-2015 07:06
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I believe Sagan is said to be making like 3-4 millions per year in Tinkoff with his new contract?
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