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| valverde321 |
Posted on 07-02-2010 15:46
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it looks really nice
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| beagle |
Posted on 07-02-2010 18:30
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I´ve already played 1st mountain stage (with huge disappointing results for ASA), so I´m lazy to make report now, please be patient  |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 07-02-2010 19:12
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thats just too bad
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| beagle |
Posted on 07-02-2010 20:48
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Bosskardo wrote:
thats just too bad
just defeated my laziness and going to write  |
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| brownwm |
Posted on 07-02-2010 20:56
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beagle wrote:
Bosskardo wrote:
thats just too bad
just defeated my laziness and going to write
k looking forward to it
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| beagle |
Posted on 07-02-2010 22:12
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Stage 8
We´ve finally reached the mountains. Today´s stage, 207km long , contains 8 mountain sprints and finishes at Alto de Aitana - 25,7km long climb with average slope of 5,1%. After yesterday´s time trial I´ve decided priorities for this race. Garzelli is our man for overall rankings, while young Francesco will fight for Maillot rojo. It means he must be active today.
My domestiques set high pace from ther start to avoid any successfull breakaway. It worked, peloton came together under first mountains. Then Masciarelli tried to sneak away several times, but mainly guys from Cervelo didn´t let him go far away. He managed to steal some points in hard KOM battle though, keeping himself in touch with leaders in KOM competition.
Two Xacobeo riders finally established themselves in front and built 5 minutes advantage over peloton.
Only on of then, Garcia Dapena, survived until last climb, his advantage shrinked to 3 minutes though and hungry peloton was geting closer.
It was a question of time, when main contenders will start with attacks. Mosquera lost his nerves first, followed by Contador, Menchov and Sanchez.
Not for long, Alberto Contador started to push hard and Mosquera with Menchov imediatelly dropped out.
Leader of Caisse Joaquim Rodriguez came from behind and joined M&M several moments later.
10km to go, Garcia Dapena were caught by leaders, he couldn´t follow them for a second.
For what has he waited so long? Carlos Sastre finally attacked reduced peloton, several riders including Garzelli tried to keep with him. His attack was too powerful though, no one could follow him.
Meanwhile Menchov started to struggle. Bad day only or not the best shape?
Sanchez with Contador constantly increased their lead in front.
Mosquera in troubles...
...and Sastre could go past him quite easily.
Both leaders came together into last kilometer, Sammy Sanchez opened sprint,...
...Contador didn´t react and Sammy could celebrate great stage win! El Pistolero was beaten, but still keeps his jersey safe.
Garzelli and Masciarelli came together with several other riders 3 minutes later...really huge disappointing result for Garzelli today.
1 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 5h39'09
2 Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team + 4
3 Joaquím Rodríguez Caisse d'Epargne + 1'12
4 Carlos Sastre Cervélo Test Team + 1'38
5 Ezequiel Mosquera Xacobeo - Galicia + 1'59
6 Juan José Cobo Fuji - Servetto + 2'25
7 Sylwester Szmyd Liquigas + 2'30
8 Denis Menchov Rabobank s.t.
9 Javier Moreno Andalucía Cajasur + 2'58
10 Haimar Zubeldia Astana Cycling Team s.t.
11 Ángel Vicioso Andalucía Cajasur + 3'02
12 Francesco Masciarelli Acqua & Sapone - Caffé Mokambo + 3'08
13 Maxime Monfort Team Columbia - HTC s.t.
14 Xavier Tondo Andalucía Cajasur s.t.
15 José Ángel Gómez Marchante Cervélo Test Team s.t.
16 Stefano Garzelli Acqua & Sapone - Caffé Mokambo s.t.
17 Matteo Carrara Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team s.t.
18 Iñigo Cuesta Cervélo Test Team s.t.
19 Óscar Pereiro Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
20 Tadej Valjavec AG2R La Mondiale + 4'07
21 Damiano Cunego Lampre - N.G.C + 4'13
22 David Herrero Xacobeo - Galicia + 4'25
23 Carlos Castaño Xacobeo - Galicia s.t.
24 Alexandr Kolobnev Team Saxo Bank s.t.
25 Antonio Piedra Andalucía Cajasur s.t.
26 Michael Albasini Team Columbia - HTC s.t.
27 Marzio Bruseghin Lampre - N.G.C s.t.
28 David Arroyo Caisse d'Epargne + 4'33
29 Óscar Pujol Cervélo Test Team s.t.
30 David García Dapena Xacobeo - Galicia s.t.
1 Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team 29h13'18
2 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi + 56
3 Carlos Sastre Cervélo Test Team + 3'31
4 Denis Menchov Rabobank + 3'47
5 Joaquím Rodríguez Caisse d'Epargne + 4'19
6 Maxime Monfort Team Columbia - HTC + 4'28
7 Ángel Vicioso Andalucía Cajasur + 4'32
8 Haimar Zubeldia Astana Cycling Team + 4'52
9 José Ángel Gómez Marchante Cervélo Test Team + 5'13
10 Xavier Tondo Andalucía Cajasur + 5'17
11 Juan José Cobo Fuji - Servetto s.t.
12 David Herrero Xacobeo - Galicia + 5'29
13 Stefano Garzelli Acqua & Sapone - Caffé Mokambo + 5'53
14 Carlos Castaño Xacobeo - Galicia + 6'03
15 Gustavo César Veloso Xacobeo - Galicia + 6'15
16 Óscar Pereiro Caisse d'Epargne + 6'16
17 Ezequiel Mosquera Xacobeo - Galicia s.t.
18 Matteo Carrara Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team + 6'26
19 Marzio Bruseghin Lampre - N.G.C + 6'31
20 Edvald Boasson Hagen Team Columbia - HTC + 6'59
21 Michael Albasini Team Columbia - HTC s.t.
22 Sylwester Szmyd Liquigas s.t.
23 Javier Moreno Andalucía Cajasur + 7'05
24 Damiano Cunego Lampre - N.G.C + 7'19
25 Francesco Masciarelli Acqua & Sapone - Caffé Mokambo + 8'10
26 Alexandr Kolobnev Team Saxo Bank + 8'13
27 Tadej Valjavec AG2R La Mondiale + 8'24
28 David García Dapena Xacobeo - Galicia + 8'39
29 David Cañada Fuji - Servetto s.t.
30 David Arroyo Caisse d'Epargne + 8'41
1 Thor Hushovd Cervélo Test Team 76
2 Mark Cavendish Team Columbia - HTC 74
3 Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team 65
4 Edvald Boasson Hagen Team Columbia - HTC 64
5 Matti Breschel Team Saxo Bank 64
1 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 30
2 David García Dapena Xacobeo - Galicia 29
3 Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team 25
4 Marcos García Xacobeo - Galicia 24
5 Francesco Masciarelli Acqua & Sapone - Caffé Mokambo 21
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| brownwm |
Posted on 08-02-2010 10:48
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unlucky there, hopefully you can catch up in later stages
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| baia |
Posted on 08-02-2010 13:02
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It wasn´t so bad...and Contador let Sanchez win,we can see on the screen that both have a little talk before end...maybe Sanchez asked Contador if he would allow him to win.... |
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| hellboy |
Posted on 08-02-2010 16:14
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baia wrote:
It wasn´t so bad...and Contador let Sanchez win,we can see on the screen that both have a little talk before end...maybe Sanchez asked Contador if he would allow him to win....
lol, ican see them talking,you are probably right
Go Roman!
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| beagle |
Posted on 08-02-2010 17:09
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I´ve experienced several unpleasant crashes, so I have no pictures from upcoming stages 
Stage 9
Hilly stage with 7 KOM sprint promised hard battle for Maillot rojo. Unfortunately Masciarelli had no legs today and didn´t collect even point. Most active riders were Cobo and Garcia Dapena, who gained enough points to wear KOM jersey tomorrow. Riders had to pass uneasy short but very steep climb Alto de Xorret del Cati right before finish. Alberto Contador atacked first there, followed by several riders. Luckily Garzelli was one of them. Samuel Sanchez was another one and achieved second win in a row, decreasing his loss in GC by another 8 seconds. On the other hand Denis Menchov couldn´t react in time and lost too much today. Today´s 6th place in same time as winner helped to our captain to leak into TOP10.
Stage 10
My plan for this mostly flat stage was simple. Paolini had to join BOTD and try to win if peloton let them go. Luca tried to attack several times, but with no success. Although there were no dangerous riders in breakaway, some teams immediately increased pace of the P. Only rider who could establish himself in front was Maillot rojo holder, David Garcia Dapena. He won only KOM sprint 25km before finish and increased his overall lead in KOM competiton. Carlos Sastre attacked peloton in climb, followed by Xacobeo riders Mosquera and Castano. They caught Garcia Dapena quickly. Very impressive to see three Xacobeo riders in front. Several riders (Gilbert, Vicioso, Kroon and Albasini) tried to joined them and gained small advantage over the P. Meanwhile Mosquera and Castano stayed in front alone, both Sastre and Garcia Dapena couldn´t follow them. Carlos Castano won the sprint ahead of Mosquera, while Sastre and remaining escapees were caught just before line. Sastre finished 3rd though and gained few bonification seconds for GC. Mosquera jumped over Garzelli, who dropped to 8th place overall.
After rest day and another hilly stage we´ll finally reach the hardest part of race, 3 stages with mountain finish - hopefully with pictures again...
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| ursul |
Posted on 08-02-2010 17:23
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Sam Sanchèz and Conta are strong. They are Alone long before all the other
When Nothing goes rigth, go left...
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| beagle |
Posted on 08-02-2010 17:55
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I´m p*ssed off 
one of the best stage I´ve ever played (as I remember) and another f*cking crash! I must start to make pictures during stage again |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 08-02-2010 19:03
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Looks like Garzelli doesn't like to race outside Italy
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| beagle |
Posted on 08-02-2010 19:34
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Bosskardo wrote:
Looks like Garzelli doesn't like to race outside Italy
maybe you are right...luckily his form is still increasing, maybe he could prove we are wrong in upcoming stages  |
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| brownwm |
Posted on 08-02-2010 20:00
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yup, maybe the favourites are peeking for the 1st or 2nd week
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| beagle |
Posted on 08-02-2010 20:45
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brownwm wrote:
yup, maybe the favourites are peeking for the 1st or 2nd week
I see another thing...while Contador or Menchov already raced 69/67 days, Sanchez, Sastre and Mosquera are all far under 60. It could indicate, who are fully concentrated on Vuelta and who not |
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| beagle |
Posted on 08-02-2010 21:53
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game keeps crashing...annoying |
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| beagle |
Posted on 08-02-2010 21:56
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I applied repaired file for Vuelta from FAQ, but with no positive result....arrrgh |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 08-02-2010 22:03
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hopefully it gets fixed you have a great story so far.
PS
I'm very suprised that mosquera is nat champ of spain he never wins it in my game
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| beagle |
Posted on 09-02-2010 10:56
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Valverde321 wrote:
hopefully it gets fixed you have a great story so far.
PS
I'm very suprised that mosquera is nat champ of spain he never wins it in my game
my plan is to finish this season with PCMdaily2009 DB (and I will!) and then reinstall and continue with new 2010 DB (with another team)
ad Mosquera: I was really surprised as well when I saw him in national jersey |
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