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2015 Tour Down Under (20 to 25 January)
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| MartijnVDD |
Posted on 20-01-2015 09:24
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MartijnVDD wrote:
Gap is already down to 30" for the quartet with 40kms to go. So much for our strong breakaway. =)
Lol! I suck at predicting races. =D |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 20-01-2015 09:26
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MartijnVDD wrote:
MartijnVDD wrote:
Gap is already down to 30" for the quartet with 40kms to go. So much for our strong breakaway. =)
Lol! I suck at predicting races. =D
It seemed so definite. 
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 20-01-2015 09:34
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I did bid on Kittel. Thats why they let the break win it... I am never right with my bids.
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 20-01-2015 09:38
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Paul23 wrote:
I did bid on Kittel. Thats why they let the break win it... I am never right with my bids.
Same I bid on Hausler.
btw: Did anybody see that clapper that fell onto the road, it almost took Haussler out, he was in line to come 5th or 6th.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 20-01-2015 09:48
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Great stuff!
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 20-01-2015 09:51
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Its always nice to see a break succeed.................just  |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 20-01-2015 14:41
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OFFS..................27th out of 28 already  |
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| Forever the Best |
Posted on 20-01-2015 14:53
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Paul23 wrote:
I did bid on Kittel. Thats why they let the break win it... I am never right with my bids. +1
The user formerly known as 'The Schleck Fan'
Gracias Alberto.
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| Malkael |
Posted on 20-01-2015 21:51
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Stage 2 - Unley to Stirling (150.5KM)
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With a dramatic and surprising opening stage behind us, which saw UniSA's Jack Bobridge walk away triumphant, our thoughts now turn to the second stage of the Tour Down Under. Will the (all-terrain) sprinters prevail and redeem themselves for yesterday's lapse? Or will the General Classification contenders be looking for time even before tomorrow's new climb up Torrens Hill Road?
Beginning in the inner-city suburb of Unley, the peloton will travel 150.5 kilometres through the Adelaide Hills to the Stirling. While a short stage compared to some of the later World Tour races, the hilly parcours in combination with the 'season opener' status of the Tour Down Under will challenge the form and fitness of the peloton.
Two intermediate sprints and a Category Two rated King of the Mountains (KoM) point offer the breakaway an incentive to stay away until the 100 kilometre mark. At the least today's winner of the KoM point is guaranteed to go level on points with Bobridge in the classification, although, after yesterday's shock result the breakaway may also dare to believe in the improbable.
Once the race reaches Mylor the peloton will have two chances to study the ascent up to the finishing line in Stirling before battling it out a third time for the stage honours. A left-hand turn on to Strathalbyn Road will signal the beginning of the decisive climb during the second and final ascents.
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The climb to the finishing line is inconsistent with a few short sections of flat and a short descent scattered in-between sections maxing out at a gradient of ten percent. If the stage and General Classification contenders remain together as happened last year then the final kilometre and ensuing sprint will be the decisive moment.
Successful late attacks are rare in Stirling due to the favourites often man-marking each other tightly and the science behind the different energy sources the body must use to sustain a winning effort from even as close as 500 metres out. Between equally capable explosive puncheurs or climbers the difference between victory and defeat will be superior positioning and knowing when to commence your sprint.
With both Diego Ulissi and Simon Gerrans absent from the race in 2015 only Cadel Evans remains from last year's podium. While Evans will be ably supported by his countless years of experience and his BMC team mates it is unlikely he will snatch the stage victory if he has to go toe-to-toe with a more explosive rider.
While not a stage for the likes of Giant Alpecin's Marcel Kittel, today's stage should suit all-terrain sprinters like Team Movistar's J.J. Lobato, Etixx – Quick-Step's Gianni Meersman, and Orica – GreenEDGE's Daryl Impey. Although, the inclusion of the General Classification contenders in the contest will be sure to complicate matters for those just seeking the stage honours.
With the stage to Stirling won by foreign riders during the last two editions of the Tour Down Under, will the foreign brigade make it three from three? Should the sprinters be barged out of the way by the General Classification hopefuls keep an eye on Team Astana's Luis Leon Sanchez during the finale.
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 20-01-2015 21:53
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Supporting Cadel, but I want to see something again from Luis leon Sachez and this is what will suit him...
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 20-01-2015 22:00
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Yay, Malkael is back again
Appreciated man!
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| Malkael |
Posted on 21-01-2015 01:45
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Sounds like currently Cameron Meyer (OGE), Thomas De Gendt (LTS) and Campbell Flakemore (BMC) are today's breakaway of the day. They recently went over the KoM point at Basket Range with a gap upwards of +3'30", KoM taken out by De Gendt ahead of Flakemore and C.Meyer.
Before Flakemore got in the breakaway it was Evans who was on the attack for BMC trying to bridge, the break was bigger at around seven riders but was chased to within an inch of its life until these three finally got permission to hang out in front of the peloton for the day.
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 21-01-2015 01:53
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Come on LuLu!
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 21-01-2015 01:54
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Sounds a great stage, but coverage doesn't start until 1:30. 
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 21-01-2015 02:07
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trekbmc wrote:
Sounds a great stage, but coverage doesn't start until 1:30.
1 hour to go for our coverage. Should be streamed though.
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| Malkael |
Posted on 21-01-2015 03:10
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Average speed of the peloton over the last five kilometres has been 52.5 KM\H, and the average for the stage so far has been 47 KM\H. They have been setting a blistering pace over the parcours once again.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 21-01-2015 03:15
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Breakaway passes a man holding a huge Australian flag. Motorbike cameraman zooms in and focuses on it as it approaches and passes.
Phil: "Paul, is that the New Zealand flag?"
Indosat - ANZ HQ
"This Schleck sandwich is going to cause serious indigestion for Evans" - Phil Liggett |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 21-01-2015 03:25
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Eden95 wrote:
Breakaway passes a man holding a huge Australian flag. Motorbike cameraman zooms in and focuses on it as it approaches and passes.
Phil: "Paul, is that the New Zealand flag?"
Another for your sig.  almost as good was the agapanthus, with that guy going on and on about them being jacarandas.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 21-01-2015 03:56
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I have no idea how he could be so clueless.
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 21-01-2015 03:59
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Last lap No break! The peloton was a little paranoid today.
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