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Ian Boswell: Sleeping
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 12-01-2014 06:50
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What are Ian's stats???
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 12-01-2014 15:17
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The final of the Ardennes classics is Liege-Bastonge-Liege. The favorites to take "La Doyenne" are: Rodriguez, Gilbert, Martin, Betancur.
The Race
The day's breakaway featured: Zingle of Cofidis, Craddock of Argos, and Viennet of FDJ.
With 36 km to go Purito decided to animate the race with a long range attack, it worked perfectly. as Gilbert followed. The break is 1 30 up the road.
With 20 km to go, a lead group of six has formed, with Betancur, Rodriguez, Gilbert, Costa, Stybar, and I are 2 15 ahead of the peloton.
On the next hill, Purito took off again, leaving Stybar, Costa, and I behind.
With 10 km to go, Rodriguez and Gilbert lead Betancur by 10 seconds, it is another 20 back to Costa and I. The 25 man bunch is 1 15 behind us.
With 5 km to go, Betancur has rejoined the leading pair. I'm still with Costa about 25 seconds back.
With 1.5 km to go, Costa and I have almost caught the leaders. Behind us, Sagan and Kwiatkowski are only 15 seconds back.
With 500 m to go, Gilbert is pulling away from Purito and Betancur. Can the Belgian take the win?
Yes he can! Gilbert takes his first Ardennes Classic since taking the triple in 2011! Betancur takes second, and Purito third. I beat Costa in the sprint for fourth and fifth.
Stage Results
| 1 | Philippe Gilbert | BMC Racing Team | 6h41'09 | | 2 | Carlos Betancur | AG2R La Mondiale | s.t. | | 3 | JoaquÃm RodrÃguez | Team Katusha | s.t. | | 4 | Ian Boswell | MTN - Qhubeka | s.t. | | 5 | Rui Costa | Lampre - Merida | s.t. | | 6 | Peter Sagan | Cannondale | + 51 | | 7 | MichaÅ‚ Kwiatkowski | Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team | s.t. | | 8 | Vasil Kiryienka | Team NetApp - Endura | + 1'14 | | 9 | Daniel Martin | Garmin Sharp | s.t. | | 10 | Zdenek Stybar | MTN - Qhubeka | + 1'38 |
Team
| 1 | Belkin Pro Cycling Team | 20h09'31 | | 2 | AG2R La Mondiale | + 45 | | 3 | MTN - Qhubeka | s.t. |
Post Race Comments- I couldn't be happier with my performance this week. I was able to hang with the best riders in the world on their terrain. I showed that my wins in Tirreno and ToBC were not flukes, that I am a World Class rider. I have decided to skip Romandie, and my next race will be the 5 days of Dunkerque.
See You Then- Ian
Jakstar22: I will post his stats in the monthly review
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 12-01-2014 15:23
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Excellent 4th place for Ian.  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 12-01-2014 15:59
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Wonderful performance |
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| Matthew21rp |
Posted on 12-01-2014 16:04
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Fantastic result for Ian  |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 12-01-2014 16:42
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Another great result from Ian  |
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| baia |
Posted on 12-01-2014 16:50
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Great result.. 
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| baia |
Posted on 12-01-2014 16:50
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Great result..
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| duxili |
Posted on 12-01-2014 16:51
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You see, he did it: another Top 5
And 3 Top 10 in a row
Next year is to target Top 3
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 13-01-2014 22:28
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Thanks for all the comments
A little something, I have soccer games on every Monday and Thursday from now until March, so I won't have any reports on those days
The April Review will be up tomorrow or Wednesday
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| Shonak |
Posted on 13-01-2014 22:31
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Another great race by Ian. It seems he just missed the little bit of extra punch in the finale after catching up to them. But such 3 great results in the Ardennes, Ian is one to watch out for next year. 
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 19-01-2014 19:20
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Just got back from a hunting trip, will have monthly review up tomorrow
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| Matthew21rp |
Posted on 19-01-2014 19:32
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YAYYY |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 19-01-2014 22:43
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Looking forward to it |
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 20-01-2014 19:46
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Ride of the Month:  Mark Cavendish and  Greg Henderson  Tour of Romandie Stage 5: On the Queen stage of the race, these two sprinters went in the breakaway, and showed off their climbing. They finished 5 minutes ahead of third place Nibali on the Mountain Stage.
Surprise of the Month:  Heinrich Haussler  Paris-Roubaix: The Australian gained a ton of key points for IAM, finishing 2nd in the Hell of the North.
Rider of the Month:  Philippe Gilbert: The Belgian showed that he is back. His best results were: winning Liege-Bastonge-Liege, taking 2nd at Amstel Gold Race, 4th in Paris-Roubaix, 2 stages at the Tour of Romandie, and a stage at the Tour of the Basque Country.
WT Races
 Tour of the Basque Country 1st  Ian Boswell 2nd  Nairo Quintana 3rd Alberto Contador | | Paris-Roubaix 1st Tom Boonen 2nd Heinrich Haussler 3rd Fabian Cancellara |  Amstel Gold Race Joaquim Rodriguez 2nd Philippe Gilbert 3rd  Zdenek Stybar | Fleche Wallonne 1st  Dan Martin 2nd Carlos Betancur 3rd Joaquim Rodriguez | | Liege-Bastonge-Liege 1st Philippe Gilbert 2nd Carlos Betancur 3rd Joaquim Rodriguez | Tour of Romandie  1st Rafal Majka 2nd Michal Kwiatkowski 3rd  Ryder Hesjedal |
Edited by welker3257 on 20-01-2014 19:47
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 20-01-2014 21:44
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Massive Crash in Dunkerque; Boswell, Petit Taken to Hospital
The first stage on the 4 Jours de Dunkerque was heading towards a sprint finish. Then, with 8 km to go, there was a touch of wheels at the head of the peloton. More than 3/4 the 150 rider bunch were on the ground or held up by the crash. 12 riders were forced to abandon due to injuries suffered in the crash. Four riders were taken to the hospital: Ian Boswell of MTN-Qhubeka, Adrien Petit of Cofidis, Laurent Mangel of FDJ, and Yelko Gomez of Caja Rujal. No official injuries have been announced, but Petit appeared to have a fractured collarbone when heading into the ambulance.
Edited by welker3257 on 20-01-2014 21:47
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 20-01-2014 22:58
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Hope Ian is OK  |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 20-01-2014 23:26
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Tough, massive crash. Hang in there, Ian. 
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 20-01-2014 23:53
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Nice story so far. Hope it continues well. |
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| duxili |
Posted on 21-01-2014 06:50
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Ouch, massive crash is always painful.
Pass this difficult moment and you'll be stronger than ever in your next racing!
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