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| Ste117 |
Posted on 25-02-2015 16:34
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2nd. We are getting closer. Congratz Ciolet and Cio, Cav will have you next time I hope 
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| jt1109 |
Posted on 25-02-2015 16:53
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3rd by Vanderbiest was very good really happy with that hopefully he keeps this up this week |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 25-02-2015 16:54
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aidanvn13 wrote:
Actually happy Ciolek is doing something for Puma. Nice reward for the mystical comeback from Cio 
Thanks I am quite happy too!
Well, the sprint upgrade and these results mean he probably doubles his wage next season, at least...though to be fair, 130k already was a really good bargain (easily the best points/wage-ratio in PCT this season??).
But if this brings us closer to our Top 10 rankings goal, it does come with a higher budget on the other hand and we need as much as possible of that for Nerz training, while we have 8 "spare" riders to dispose of if the salary cap should give us a headache.
Good to see Napo had an off-day, that helps in the overall for now and especially in the points jersey fight.
Preferably, Ciolek can increase the advantage to Olman a bit further tomorrow so that the TTT definitely won't push him out of yellow. From then on it's getting on the podium at least one more time before the cobbles stage to keep yellow into that and to increase the time gap to the specialists.
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| Selwink |
Posted on 25-02-2015 17:00
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Decent result for Serebriakov. His first top-15 here despite bad positioning is hopeful. Now for some top10s please
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| jph27 |
Posted on 25-02-2015 18:23
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Enjoying this race so far, though I'll be glad for the TTT as I've seen enough sprints already |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 25-02-2015 18:48
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This stage was probably crucial for Napo and us in having a chance. Still not really disappointed, nor would I be extremely happy if he had won, but its nice to stay in the Top 10.
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| cio93 |
Posted on 25-02-2015 20:42
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Fun fact:
In the 12 Faso stages with mass start we participated in until now (2012&2014), we achieved 4 wins, 3 second places, 4 third places and 1 fourth place. No single stage below that.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 26-02-2015 06:53
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Great stage from Tanovitchii to enter the top10 in GC with 7th place thanks to sprint bonuses and especially grabbing a white jersey. I like his attacking spirit, he should be a good PT loanee next year.
TTT and cobbled stage should ruin any GC chances for our boys, but now having two in top7 is great and brings some points.
Congrat to Puma, but slow down mate, i want that rankings top10 (same for Meiji).
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 26-02-2015 10:16
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Vantomme being a lamb and pretending to be sprinting. Nice one
Just hope Faso doesn't end up with a breakaway win on the cobbled stage like last year or if it does we're not part of it.
Great report Rider, keep it coming
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 26-02-2015 10:20
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Ha, can't stop the Grashev! Fight on my brother, fight on!
Edited by TheManxMissile on 26-02-2015 10:20
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| jaxika |
Posted on 26-02-2015 10:59
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Small point its a point too, so im happy how Castaneda doing in this race  |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 26-02-2015 11:04
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7th! That's a good result for Serebriakov actually, I'm very pleased with that
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 26-02-2015 11:53
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Why Tanovitchii joins the attacks and is not contesting the sprints properly, that could move him in GC. But good decision to pull from the break in time, so he did not lost time in the end and still wears that white jersey (1 point wohoo).
He needs to learn better tactical riding in PT , if we will find a team for the loan.
Congrats to Oz , Goss finally doing something after few weeks of sucking hard.
Nice report Rider!
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| cio93 |
Posted on 26-02-2015 12:26
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cio93 wrote:
Fun fact:
In the 12 Faso stages with mass start we participated in until now (2012&2014), we achieved 4 wins, 3 second places, 4 third places and 1 fourth place. No single stage below that.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 26-02-2015 13:11
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Thanks, Avin!
And cio, probably not a good idea to reveal your streak there
Tight sprint and great finish from Gossy. We're not in need for stage-wins, but it sucked to see him struggling, so nice to take a stage now. Hopefully the TTT will then go as expected
Edited by tsmoha on 26-02-2015 13:12
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| cio93 |
Posted on 26-02-2015 13:25
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tsmoha wrote:
Thanks, Avin!
And cio, probably not a good idea to reveal your streak there
Tight sprint and great finish from Gossy. We're not in need for stage-wins, but it sucked to see him struggling, so nice to take a stage now. Hopefully the TTT will then go as expected
I hope 31 seconds are a few too many for Goss in the TTT.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 26-02-2015 13:51
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12km TT... yap, 31seconds probably too much
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 26-02-2015 16:27
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Quality wins for Ciolek and Goss. Going to be interesting to see what happens in TTT. |
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| The Rider |
Posted on 26-02-2015 16:29
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Cio - Way to jinx yourself there!
Alak - Strange to see Vantomme with no podium after four sprint stages, especially as, overall, he has had a decent enough season. Okbamariam looks to be the star of your team for this race so far.
Avin - Thanks!
tsomha - Can the OZ make it back to back stage wins? stage 6 coming up! |
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| Kami |
Posted on 26-02-2015 16:45
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The last very slim hope i had left of getting top 3 PCT just got shattered to pieces . It should be safely yours now tsmoha, as i don't think neither me or Venchi can still catch up to you! Gratz!
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