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[Finished] John Degenkolb - The Future Star?
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| DiCyc |
Posted on 22-10-2015 16:47
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Great win by John  |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 22-10-2015 17:19
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Congrats on the win , but had to laugh at the battle with Voeckler though  |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 22-10-2015 17:32
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@DiCyc Thanks! 
@sutty Me too, there was also another funny thing - have you noticed TdF podium?
I already played first stage of Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen, you should except report of all stages soon |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 24-10-2015 16:17
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Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen - Stage 1
Criterium with some difficulties like small hills and eight cobble sections. It won't be easy stage for my helpers, but I hope that I'll finish at good place. Let's go!
Team Roster and Startlist:
The difficult conditions doesn't discouraged to attack some riders, who maked numerous breakaway. The group reached advantage 1'50 ahead peloton.
Some riders were struggling from peloton, include all my team-mates, except Gretsch, who shortly afterwards crashed at the cobbles. I couldn't count for team-mates help 
30 km before the finish breakaway was about to be chased, so the most valiant riders (Kreder and Rowe) decided to attack. There were chased after the cobble section.
I decided to ride follow the Topsport sprint train, but...
...3.5 km before the finish line Maes decided to attack solo...
Race results:
Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen - Stage 2
Totally flat stage with some intermediate sprints, I want to keep podium place in GC and U-25 classification (I'm at 2nd place, but I'll ride in leader's jersey because leader of this classification, Maes, will ride in GC leader jersey).
I attacked because I wanted to gain some points at intermediate sprint. May was my lead-out man
Unfortunately Callueew was faster, I was second. After the sprint I was dropped to peloton.
Second sprint for Hutchings, the third for another breakaway rider - Blanchy. The group was chased shortly after the last sprint.
It's time to begin preparing for final sprint - it's looking promising, but I'm tired after morning breakaway 
Spoiler
Victory for Van Hummel, I was 9th.
Race results:
Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen - Stage 3
The last chance for change something in GC and in points classification. There will be some hills and two cobble sections, I think that peloton won't reach the finish line complete, so it promises interesting stage. Let's start!
Tolles, one of breakaway members, was fastest at first intermediate sprint.
At the cobbles section some riders were struggling down, luckily (thank to my team-mates) I survived them
Second and third sprints for Van Dousselaere, he reached 1'33 advantage ahead the group with GC contenders (include me and Kittel), but he was chased 28 km before finish line.
6.6 km before finish Neyens decided to attack in Maes's style!
Shortly after that Van Hummel, the most dangerous sprinter, decided to counter, so I also decided to chase Neyens.
Race results:
Summary:
Spoiler I'm very happy after this race - I won in points classification and I was 2nd in GC, to complete happiness lacked only stage win. Greetings and thanks for the support! |
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| pcm2009fan |
Posted on 24-10-2015 20:49
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I've been looking at the story and I thought I already posted near the start, but apparently not. It's a really nice concept and I like the reports.
John is already getting some nice results, which can only be a sign of great things yet to come. Maybe it won't be so long until the titular question is answered... |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 24-10-2015 21:43
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@pcm2009fan Thanks a lot This is my first story and nice to see comments like this. I think John will show apogee of his skills, while he'll move to better team (unfortunately his contract with Thuringer Energie will end in 2011) 
Eneco Ronde van het Groene Hart
After two weeks of break (for me, of course) it's time for the next race - flat one-day race in the Netherlands, I'm not in the best shape and if I'll finish in top 10, it will be a success.
Team Roster & Startlist:
Max decided to breakaway with few riders, include Hayman and Hoogerland.
My team-mate was the last rider from the group, who was catched by peloton (exactly 14.4 km before finish).
Spoiler
I was feeling bad, so I decided to not take part in final sprint. Victory for 38 years old (!) rider - Eeckhout, I was 31st.
Race results:
Vuelta a Castilla y Leon - The Preview
Now it's time for move from rainy Benelux to the sunny Spain. My objectives? I hope I'll finish in top 10 of the points classification. Greetings and thanks for your support! |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 24-10-2015 23:18
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Good Luck in Spain. |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 25-10-2015 14:14
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Great race in the cobbles of West Vlaanderen, John keeps improving each time he races!
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 25-10-2015 14:21
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great story so far murao!
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| murao22 |
Posted on 31-10-2015 09:17
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Spoiler I forgot to mention about it, he is leader of this ranking since Eneco Ronde van het Groene Hart race
Now I'll be more noticeable in peloton - I'm leader of Continental Tour rankings and I'll ride in nice white jersey.
I'll publish report from all stages of the Vuelta a Castilla y Leon soon, I already played two first stages of this race (if you really can't wait, you can get spoiler via PM) and I won't publish detailed report from mountain/hilly stages. |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 31-10-2015 21:55
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Yay, leading the Continental Tour  |
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| dominox |
Posted on 01-11-2015 12:12
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Great early season, glad that Degenkolb is first in a Conti Tour at least now. But for how long? |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 04-11-2015 17:32
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Vuelta a Castilla y Leon - Stage 1
My form is falling down, I don't promise good result at this stage.
Team Roster & Startlist:
As always (almost), breakaway won intermediate sprints - 1st for Minguez, 2nd and 3rd for Lopez.
Patrick won both mountain sprints and became leader of the KoM classification.
8 km before finish we started finish lead-out. It's looking middling, but I hope I'll show my power!
Race results:
Vuelta a Castilla y Leon - Stage 2 (ITT)
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Vuelta a Castilla y Leon - Stage 3
Victory for Vazquez, who attacked after last intermediate sprint. Our team had small success - Kittel won first points sprint ahead dangerous sprinters like Jeżowski and Rossi.
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Vuelta a Castilla y Leon - Stage 4
One of the morning breakaway riders - Santos - survived all climbs and won the queen stage of this race.
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Vuelta a Castilla y Leon - Stage 5
Well, it was flat stage, but I wasn't took part in final sprint because I was tired after yesterday climbs. Abakoumov won the stage ahead Pinto and Gazvoda.
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Summary:
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It was the worst race in this year (for me). Now I have few days of rest before next race in Italy. Greetings and thanks for the support! |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 04-11-2015 18:01
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I bet John is glad to see the back of Spain |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 05-11-2015 02:27
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They can't all be wins, John will have to accept that and hope for the best when he has recovered his form
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| murao22 |
Posted on 05-11-2015 15:08
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Settimana Ciclista Lombarda - The Preview
The stage race with some flat stages ( ), where I'll have some chances for good results. My objecitve? I want to win a stage!
My team will ride in Paris-Roubaix - we are invited by the race organizer! It will be my debut in one of the most prestigious cycling classics, I'll have great chance to compete with WT riders! 
Greetings and thanks for the support! |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 12-11-2015 16:44
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Settimana Ciclista Lombarda - Stage 1 (TTT)
Team Roster & Startlist:
Race results:
Settimana Ciclista Lombarda - Stage 2
Double for Adria Mobil! Bole won ahead Gnezda, Neyens was third. I was feeling bad at that stage, at least I kept yellow jersey.
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Settimana Ciclista Lombarda - Stage 3
This time Neyens showed his power! He won the stage and took the leader's jersey.
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Settimana Ciclista Lombarda - Stage 4
Moletta won after solo breakaway, he came ahead small group with GC contenders, include me. I saved my second place in GC and I won first intermediate sprint!
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Settimana Ciclista Lombarda - Stage 5
Patrick decided to attack at beginning of the stage - it was great decision, he won intermediate sprint and first KoM bonus. Unfortunately the second climb was too steep for him
Stage for Niemiec (Miche), who overtaken Masciarelli and Bakelants after chase at the last kilometers. Rubiano became new leader of the race.
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Settimana Ciclista Lombarda - Stage 6
The leader - Rubiano - seal a victory in the race by great stage win. Gretsch again had great performance, he was 9th.
Race results:
Paris - Roubaix
This race will be great chance to gain experience and ride with WT riders, altough I'm not northern classics specialist.
Team Roster & Startlist:
While the cobbles had begun, Vogondy was leading the race. He was catched by peloton shortly after second cobbles section.
Rabo riders dictated slow pace in peloton, but...
...105 km before finish it has been formed group with 22 riders, who were favourites to win the race (include Boonen, Cancellara, Chavanel, Van Avermaet, Quinziato, Devolder, Hoste, Flecha, Cancellara, Maaskant, Arvesen, Terpstra and O'Grady).
After turning up the pace by Quick Step, 60 km before finish the leading group consisted of only 9 riders.
Hoste attacked 39 km before the finish! Unfortunately he was chased by Cancellara and Flecha, who.....
...24,5 km before finish decided to counter!
Hoste tried to keep the Flecha's pace, but he had not much energy to do that. Boonen, Chavanel and Devolder were riding in the second group.
9 km before finish line in Roubaix Flecha decided to attack again. 5 km before finish he had 50 seconds of advantage ahead second group and he was about to win the race.
Yes! He won it! Great performance by Spanish rider! Second place for Boonen, and third for Hoste. Only 51 (!!) riders reached the finish line within the time limit.
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Summary:
I'm getting ready for the most important races (for me, of course) in May, but I'll have some chances to win something before - now I'm waiting for classic races in France and Italy. Greetings and thanks for the support! |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 13-11-2015 02:41
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A good effort from the team in Lombardia, they got off to a great start but just fell back in the hills. Also nice to see John getting some experience in big races at Paris-Roubaix even if he wasn't good enough to really challenge for a top finish.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 13-11-2015 16:10
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A hard lesson on the cobbles. |
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| murao22 |
Posted on 14-11-2015 18:01
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GP de Denain Porte du Hainaut
Flat criterium, I like races of this type and I'll try fight for top 10 today. Keep your fingers crossed, let's go!
Team Roster & Startlist:
Van Garderen and Champion rode in morning breakaway. There were catched 35 km before finish by Skil-Shimano riders.
Flahaut (Landbouwkrediet) won the final sprint. I was 14th, Marcel was 15th.
Race results:
G.P. Nobili Rubinetterie
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Van Hecke (Topsport) won the race after attack 16 km before finish. I tried to counter, but I wasn't have enough energy and I finished the race at 14th place (again!) after battle between riders from third group.
Race results:
Vuelta Asturias - The Preview
First three stages of this race promises great for me, my form is getting better and better and I'll try to finish the points classification in top 10 (I'm ambitious ) Greetings and thanks for the support! |
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