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| roturn |
Posted on 13-04-2021 09:36
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The team could really be a bit more active in the breaks, e.g. Boom/Vliegen mainly but as it`s a flat start in the first week, there is not much chances and it might be better to save engery indeed. That said, I fear those hill riders will then again attack in the first upcoming mountain stages instead, which isn`t much better neither. 
Luckily Herklotz wasn`t as well in the time gap group as otherwise this would have been a bit more annoying than sprinter time gaps.
Congrats redordead for this nice little win of Saber, who too often underperformed this season and thanks for the nice report cunego. |
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| ryant |
Posted on 13-04-2021 09:46
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Good stage from Enger, pleasantly surprised he had good positioning for once and grabs a nice stage podium in the process. Still a few more chances of a stage win before it gets real lumpy as well.
Meintjes lost no time as well and really should be in a good position after the first TTT as well which is essential for us.
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| SotD |
Posted on 13-04-2021 10:56
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Oh it looked so interesting there for a while with Nizzolo jumping, but it was far too early unfortunately. 5th is his best result all season so I guess I’ll have to be content.
Vlatos in the break was nice to see although he would be my last pick ever for a break :-)
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 13-04-2021 12:15
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Another really strong result from Jakobsen who is loving the GT sprints at the moment. After 5th and 4th, hopefully tomorrow is his time to shine to get a podium or better!
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| DubbelDekker |
Posted on 13-04-2021 13:30
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Glad Madrazo showed some form. Tao losing white is a shame though
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| cio93 |
Posted on 13-04-2021 13:34
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Congratulations to our wildcard team! 
Cherish that moment and aim to add more wins as a PT team one day.
Herklotz and Cavagna were attentive towards the front, and who knows what the two bonus points for 14th may be good for. Also we've got a couple of shots of our two jerseys together!
It's annoying that the sprint broke the peloton in two pieces yet again, as both of our guys could've been in the mix for a lower Top 10 in the slipstream, picking up empty leadouts or even some of the main sprinters on the line.
But, our first day in yellow has been navigated safely, onto the next in the same fashion please!
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| OlegTinkov |
Posted on 13-04-2021 13:41
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Samolenkov 87th... well on the positive side he outsprinted half of the peloton
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| ember |
Posted on 13-04-2021 21:33
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Good stuff from Yzeiraj. I can't ask for more than that. Fingers crossed we continue to try! |
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| redordead |
Posted on 14-04-2021 09:21
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Another great ride by Groselj in the breakaway. Maybe someday he will be able to go all the way
Saber is really picking the right wheels to follow so far, 2nd is another great result. Ahlstrand wins like he should though. Congrats Viking
Thanks for the report Cunego
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| SotD |
Posted on 14-04-2021 09:24
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Brilliant stuff from our team today. Nizzolo with another 5th - this one more regular coming a bit from behind, where he went backwards yesterday.
Sending Kastrantas to the break was genious really. He finally get's to wear a KOM jersey this season. Last season he wore KOM in the two GT's he rode.
I'm fully aware that it will be lost again tomorrow unless he goes into the break again, but we have to cheer for the little succeses in this race. Close to 175 points 5 stages in is very very good. I know we won't be keeping that up, but if we can somehow claw 100 points in pr. 5 days of racing from here on it would be a great race for us.
Please Kastrantas - one more try tomorrow!
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 14-04-2021 09:34
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8th is slightly disappointing from Jakobsen but at least he’s still up there mixing it with the best! Not in the worst position in the green jersey competition either.
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| SotD |
Posted on 14-04-2021 09:42
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Luis Leon Sanchez wrote:
8th is slightly disappointing from Jakobsen but at least he’s still up there mixing it with the best! Not in the worst position in the green jersey competition either.
May be just me, but how can it be dissapointing to have such results from a sprinter that on paper shouldn't be in the top 10?
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| knockout |
Posted on 14-04-2021 09:45
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Not sure how to rate this stage. Same mistake of Dzamastagic launching way too early again like yesterday which hurts especially when we had a great position behind the EA trio in the sprint preparation. 4th is alright i guess but hurts when the top 2 in the fight for green (rn) also finish 1-2. And then there is this weird opportunity in the temporary GC which looks very interesting and totally unexpected. A podium tomorrow would be worth a lot and it looks like the most Van Stayen profile possible!
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 14-04-2021 10:13
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Really happy for Swisslion. Also Festina again grabbing all the luck they could today, an awesome season for them. |
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| SotD |
Posted on 14-04-2021 10:22
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Croatia14 wrote:
Really happy for Swisslion. Also Festina again grabbing all the luck they could today, an awesome season for them.
Breakaway luck is hardly something we have gotten this season though
Except for the 1-2 i Switzerland we have gotten nothing at all. But it's nice that it seems to be coming back somewhat. It's now we have the opportunity, as the final week is easily too difficult for the riders I have here
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| roturn |
Posted on 14-04-2021 11:18
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As much as I like Ahlstrand winning here for Volvo as bad it is for our relegation battle.
Anyway, I don`t think it will be between our two teams here in the end, so congrats.
Other than that luckily the time gaps not helping any GC rider even though the almost GC leader change was neither ideal. |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 14-04-2021 11:57
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SotD wrote:
Luis Leon Sanchez wrote:
8th is slightly disappointing from Jakobsen but at least he’s still up there mixing it with the best! Not in the worst position in the green jersey competition either.
May be just me, but how can it be dissapointing to have such results from a sprinter that on paper shouldn't be in the top 10?
Just purely based off him somehow managing 4th on an earlier stage 
But I definitely see what you mean and I’m very pleased that he’s doing as well as he is!
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| cio93 |
Posted on 14-04-2021 12:20
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This game is stupid. I have no words nor does today deserve any.
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 14-04-2021 14:26
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Nice to see Krigbaum attacking and being a worthy breakaway guy on the biggest stage.
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| viking90 |
Posted on 14-04-2021 15:19
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