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Giro d'Italia 2011 - Week 3
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| Squire |
Posted on 28-05-2011 17:45
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Aquarius wrote:
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What did Dessel manage? Won Tour Med and Tour de l'Ain in 2006, and wore TDF yellow jersey during one day, at mid-race, if I'm not mistaking.
Don't forget that he was top 10 in that Tour. 
But I have to admint that Gadret turns in one of the most impressive French GT performances since the millennium. |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 28-05-2011 18:14
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Nothing to be to proud of, actually. And the same goes for Gadret.
Anyway, it'd be ludicrous to be proud of anything, it's not like I did anything to help them or am involved in anything.
Even though it was thanks to a big breakaway, Le Mével's TDF top 10 in 2009 was an achievement that pleased me much more. |
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| Squire |
Posted on 28-05-2011 18:27
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Aquarius wrote:
Even though it was thanks to a big breakaway, Le Mével's TDF top 10 in 2009 was an achievement that pleased me much more.
Le Mével is a very likeable guy, but I I think Dessel's 6th (?) in 2006 is the most impressive French GC performance between Moreau's 4th and Gadret. Dessel got some time in a breakaway, but he really held his own in the mountains. And didn't he crash and lose time on the Morzine stage? |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 28-05-2011 18:33
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You don't get my point. Three out of the four French guys you mentioned are known for eating tictacs. From there on, none of their performances is likely to impress me. Which make Le Mével's the only impressive one in the lot.
I think you're right about Dessel. I'm not sure though, since the last TDF I could really watch properly was in 2005 (I've been working every July since then). |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 28-05-2011 18:33
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I dont care how far down he finished, but Voeckler's performance in 2004 was the best.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 28-05-2011 20:38
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Contador confirmed he is not going for the win tomorrow and going to take it easy. I'd pick Millar as my bet and Porte and Konovalovas as outsiders. The Pope will move up some places but not enough to get in Top 5 hopefully.
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 28-05-2011 20:41
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do you think Alberto would have a chance tommorow. Men like Konovalovas did'nt waste much energy today and in previous weeks. So my guess Millar, since he already looked good in earlier stages.
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Posted on 28-05-2011 20:41
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Millar is definately a favourite for tomorrow, together with Porte. Personally I hope Clement can do a decent ride. |
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 28-05-2011 20:44
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Still we've seen Alberto beat Fabian because recupuration is very decisive in late GT TT's but i don't know if Millar/Porte's recup is better than Alberto's.
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| cuxu |
Posted on 28-05-2011 20:48
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sam1196 wrote:
Still we've seen Alberto beat Fabian because recupuration is very decisive in late GT TT's but i don't know if Millar/Porte's recup is better than Alberto's.
Alberto´s recuperation is better but he´s said he´s going to take it easy. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 28-05-2011 20:48
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Riis has been pushing out the best of any rider. But with Contador ..they are leathal tandem.
They can even make great Giro a boring.. |
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| Ithaca |
Posted on 28-05-2011 20:58
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Sooo... Any update on the actual GC?
How's points / mountain jerseys coming along? |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 28-05-2011 21:01
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Contador dominated Points. Garzeli won Mountain Jersey.
| 1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 83:34:25 | | 2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:05:18 | | 3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:06:14 | | 4 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:07:49 | | 5 JoaquÃm RodrÃguez Oliver (Spa) Katusha Team 0:09:27 | | 6 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) Androni Giocattoli 0:10:23 | | 7 Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Pro Team Astana 0:10:38 | | 8 Denis Menchov (Rus) Geox-TMC 0:10:51 | | 9 Steven Kruijswijk (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:12:56 | | 10 Mikel Nieve Ituralde (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:12:57 |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 28-05-2011 21:05
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Alakagom wrote:
Contador confirmed he is not going for the win tomorrow and going to take it easy. I'd pick Millar as my bet and Porte and Konovalovas as outsiders. The Pope will move up some places but not enough to get in Top 5 hopefully.
Millar will be pleased if Contador doesnt go for the win, it makes Millar the real favourite. Hard to beat on paper, assuming something like wind conditions doesnt play an important role
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| DJP19 |
Posted on 29-05-2011 02:51
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I think Kreuzigers got 5th. Rodriguez will get killed in the TT and Rujano is not that good if I can remember. The only worry is Menchov who sits 20-30? seconds back. |
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| ruben |
Posted on 29-05-2011 06:03
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usto wrote:
Nieve is 10th and Kruisjwijk 11th wrong 
anyway kruijswijk maybe even finish top 8 because he has a good itt and rujano/rodriguez dont
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 29-05-2011 07:06
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Isn't there grand tour final TT always different from reality? |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 29-05-2011 07:46
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DJP19 wrote:
I think Kreuzigers got 5th. Rodriguez will get killed in the TT and Rujano is not that good if I can remember. The only worry is Menchov who sits 20-30? seconds back. Well, you can't. Given he's a midget, Rujano is the most impressive rider when it comes to ITT. I mean the one who performs the best given what you'd expect from his physical aspect. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 29-05-2011 08:00
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I Watched yesterday Trialongo stage win race..
Damn it was beautiful...respect Contador |
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| ruben |
Posted on 29-05-2011 11:13
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Isn't there grand tour final TT always different from reality?
Yes, in case recuperation plays an even bigger role. Havne't you even noticed 1 thing this Giro? (which was already known after lasts giro). Kruijswijks recuperation has been awesome. He was getting better every stage. Just like last year.
So that should actually benefit him even more |
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