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| issoisso |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:29
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First time I've ever seen Valverde work for a temmate at "club" level*
It's not that he won't do it, it's that he's never been in a position to.
*For Spain he always works for whoever the team leader is. He lead out Freire a few times for example.
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| ember |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:30
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Valverde should be able to close a lot of that gap on the descent, then they should be able to catch him on the false flat, if they co-operate. Surprising to see Schleck go for it on the descent, thought he might wait for Danielson, but then there would suddenly be only 25 seconds back to Costa's group. |
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| Kami |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:32
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Mollema joins the Gesink group, more bad news for Schleck.
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Posted on 17-06-2012 15:32
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The descent doesn't look very tough, the riders can clearly see most corners in front of them so don't think Frank will lose all his advantage.. |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:34
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Why are Costa and Valverde taking turns on the front instead of just Valverde?
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| Kami |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:36
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Frank has 53 seconds on Costa, kept it the same so far.
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:37
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So piti can win the sprint?
 [url=www.pcmdaily.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=33182] Team Santander Media Thread[/url]
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| issoisso |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:39
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mb2612 wrote:
So piti can win the sprint?
Fat chance if there are people ahead
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:40
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Schleck looks calm and collected. Can he make it to the finish on his own? He seems to be riding well enough as yet.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:40
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Schleck looking very good for the GC with the current gaps
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| CountArach |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:44
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Anyone else getting the feeling that Schleck is giving this race everything because the Tour doesn't suit him?
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| carmelobymelo |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:46
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"The gap of Schleck (RNT) and the yellow jersey group shrunk to 22 seconds." from official ticker so the attack is pretty over.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:47
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You have to admire Schleck for having a go, he had the others in trouble during the last climb.
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| Kami |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:47
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Well, that sucks.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:48
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Well, he had to tire them. Now he has to attack again on the not so difficult final climb.
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| Kami |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:50
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Well, i don't really see Costa drop on a cat 2 climb, and with the break still in front, this race is basically sealed.
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| carmelobymelo |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:52
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Kami wrote:
Well, i don't really see Costa drop on a cat 2 climb, and with the break still in front, this race is basically sealed.
We shall see, for sure there will be attacks.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:52
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Kami wrote:
Well, i don't really see Costa drop on a cat 2 climb, and with the break still in front, this race is basically sealed.
It ain't over
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| issoisso |
Posted on 17-06-2012 15:59
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What Valverde's doing makes me want to tweet Horner to say "if he can work for others why can't you"? 
Reminds me of when Contador worked for Leipheimer in 2008. Or when Wiggins worked for Porte last February. Or when Andy worked for.....uhh......
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| jph27 |
Posted on 17-06-2012 16:00
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issoisso wrote:
What Valverde's doing makes me want to tweet Horner to say "if he can work for others why can't you"?
Reminds me of when Contador worked for Leipheimer in 2008. Or when Wiggins worked for Porte last February. Or when Andy worked for.....uhh......
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