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Roberto Velásquez: The Story of A Legend |
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 21-10-2012 17:36
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| fernando97 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 17:39
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 21-10-2012 17:39
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I will set up another thread with a poll. I don't want to pollute this story-thread with it. So everyone who wants to can vote there 
The thread can be found here:
https://pcmdaily.com/forum/viewthread....d_id=25703
Edited by Ian Butler on 21-10-2012 17:43
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:12
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Leaving 2013
Due to his total breakdown, and the support he got from the entire team, he broke contract with his new team, Astana, and resigned for at least a year with Team Colombia Coldeportes. He had a severe penalty to pay for this, but the team stepped up and said he was definitely worth it.
His main helper Atapuma did not prolong his contract, so the team attracted Rui Costa (from Movistar), as a helper/free element.
Roberto Velásquez' standings 2013:
UCI World Tour: 1st place
CQ Ranking: 1st place
Victories: 19
Vélo d'Or:
Roberto was unable to attend, due to his illness. Best friend and (former) teammate Atapuma received the reward on his behalf:
Roberto wishes to thank everyone for a great year. He's recovering well and I can assure you, he'll be there next year.
Ending 2013. Thanks for (still) being with us! |
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| Wild Dog |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:15
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Sad to see Atapuma leaving. (Why not extend his contract with an editor? )
Gratz on Velo d'Or!
Vincenzo Nibali - Rui Costa - Nairo Quintana - Alberto Contador - Peter Sagan
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The Last of the Real
- Story about Dries Deckers - racing against Merckx, de Vlaeminck etc. |
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| ste_18 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:32
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He really deserves it, congratulation |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:34
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Just got back from a nice break away from everything to see that this story has gone from strength to strength
Nice work Ian, keep it going matey |
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| FroomeDog99 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:39
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I hope he rides the Tour next year as a new challenge
btw well done on velo d'or |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:52
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Wild Dog: It's time for Atapuma to go his own way
ste_18: Thanks!
sutty68: Thanks a lot, man! Great to have you back, we've missed you a great deal in the story-department
FroomeDog99: Thanks. I'll make his schedule tomorrow or the day after. |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:54
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Ian Butler wrote:
Wild Dog: It's time for Atapuma to go his own way
ste_18: Thanks!
sutty68: Thanks a lot, man! Great to have you back, we've missed you a great deal in the story-department
FroomeDog99: Thanks. I'll make his schedule tomorrow or the day after.
Its going to take me a hell of a long time to get back on track again |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 21-10-2012 18:56
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And I applaud you for that, really
It's incredible that you follow any active story on this site. It's a real boost for new story writers, when they know there's at least someone following closely Great work, it must take up quite some time. I try to follow a great deal myself, but to be honest, I don't have the energy to follow every single one of them
Hope you enjoy Roberto's story |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 19:00
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Ian Butler wrote:
And I applaud you for that, really
It's incredible that you follow any active story on this site. It's a real boost for new story writers, when they know there's at least someone following closely Great work, it must take up quite some time. I try to follow a great deal myself, but to be honest, I don't have the energy to follow every single one of them
Hope you enjoy Roberto's story
I have a lot of time on my hands at the moment due to not being able to work because of a major operation i had a couple of years ago and the complications i have had since 
I like following the stories and giving everybody as much encouragement as i can
Oh and YES i really do like Roberto's story a lot, keep up the Great work |
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 21-10-2012 19:02
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Indeed, I agree with Ian, sutty, you are someone we can all rely on!
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 19:05
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fcancellara wrote:
Indeed, I agree with Ian, sutty, you are someone we can all rely on!
Thanks mate, those words are so kind, i will always give the best support i can |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 21-10-2012 20:58
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Well done in taking rider of the year, many more will come.  And Rui Costa is a great signing! |
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| JuanMotr |
Posted on 21-10-2012 21:32
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I hope Rui will have some free time
and great to see him win his first Velo´d Or ( don´t know how to write it correctly ) |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 22-10-2012 06:35
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sutty68: Thanks a lot! I hope the complications work out well...
fcancellara: Well said
FreitasPCM: Thanks
JuanMotr: He'll have some free time, sure I think I'll divide the burden of work between him and Nieve and other riders. Roberto is more like Contador than Wiggins, he doesn't need 8 helpers in the mountains, one is enough, he can even do without if necessary |
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| Daggen |
Posted on 22-10-2012 08:35
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Excuse me if i'm late but i would really like to have Roberto in Colombia because it would be nice if he was a legend that always was faithful to his team. And to build up the team with good riders around it would be great. But to get a new sponsor would also be okay. |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 22-10-2012 09:32
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Great racing. Bad luck for Roberto getting ill.
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| andy222c |
Posted on 22-10-2012 14:25
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Congratulations with the win in Lombardia! - Taking the Velo d'or seems quite derseved due to such fantastic season
Good luck going into 2014
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