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Euskaltel - restoring basque honor
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| mrfredthebob |
Posted on 30-06-2008 14:40
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I meant the one you've rode, the Queen, and the hilly one. |
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Posted on 30-06-2008 15:27
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I think the next two stages will be really cool, and hopefully Sanchez will make the podium eventough the top 3 are looking really strong, but lets see |
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| BB95 |
Posted on 30-06-2008 15:37
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Posted on 30-06-2008 15:37
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Get Contador!
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Posted on 30-06-2008 15:38
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ContaRicco wrote:
Get Contador!
Impossible with the budget he has to deal with |
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Posted on 30-06-2008 15:53
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Tour de France - Stage 16
We're back after the rest day in the tour. 4 riders felt so fresh that they thought they'd make an attempt at a breakaway on todays 157km 2 x HC climb stage.
But at the start of the first climb it becomes apparent that some of them have overestimated themselves a little and the groups splits up.
Down in the peleton it's fairly easy going as we begin the climb. Here's the yellow and green jersey enjoying the relaxing pace with 12.6km to the top.
With 1km of climbing left Moreau(who else) and Bettini have a go at it. Up front are the remainders of the early break and a few new additions who've decided to try their luck.
The peleton eased down the descent to the valley in between the two climbs and more attacks followed. Linus Gerdemann one of the more prominent names.
All the attacks are reeled in, and as we come upon the last climb there's noone in front and it's wide open. Lotto and Rabobank are well represented up front and will most likely be able to set a very high pace for most of the 26km climb.
And then a case of some very bad planning on the directors behalf. Sanchez becomes dangerously low on water on the climb and has to go get his own as Astarloza doesn't have the power to bring it to him. Getting back to the front will take a lot out of Sanchez! Big mistake by Euskaltel, if attacks come, we wont be able to do much about it!
And with 9.9km to the top Soler, Leipheimer and Pereiro attack! Sanchez is not even back at the front of the peleton yet! This could be bad!
Neither Evans or Menchov attacks with them though. Contador is up there and looking stronger today than he has this entire tour. Lotto up the pace to chase down Leipheimer and Sanchez is really feeling it now as he's almost at the front again.
With 700m to the front it's a question of hanging on for Sanchez as Leipheimer has now been caught, but Gesink is still setting a lightning pace to catch Contador who is absolutely flying up this mountain.
And we're over the top! Sanchez manages to hang on by a thread and now has to get some strength back on the downhill. If it's possible, we'll attack towards the finish. Contador isn't looking like he's going to get caught today though!
8km to go and Contador is holding his lead despite some excellent downhillers doing the work in the chasegroup. Sanchez feels fresh enough to make an attempt though!
6,6 to go and Sanchez is getting ready, here we go!
And he gets his gap! Will they ever learn?! With 1700m to go there's no looking back, eyes on Contador who's not nearly going as fast as Sammy now!
But Contador holds on! What a win for the spaniard! He's been nowhere to be found this entire tour and then out of nothing pulls a stunt like this. A litte redemption for the Astana rider. Sanchez takes 2nd with s.t. as Contador.
And here come the chasers where Jens Voigt takes care of 3rd. Impressive ride by the heavy german.
Stage
1 Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team 4h35'27
2 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
3 Jens Voigt Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 34
4 Mauricio Soler Barloworld s.t.
5 Yaroslav Popovych Silence - Lotto s.t.
6 Andreas Klöden Astana Cycling Team s.t.
7 Denis Menchov Rabobank s.t.
8 Robert Gesink Rabobank s.t.
9 Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team s.t.
10 Jurgen Van den Broeck Silence - Lotto s.t.
11 Christophe Moreau Agritubel s.t.
12 Kim Kirchen Team Columbia s.t.
13 Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto s.t.
14 Fränk Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
15 Juanma Gárate Quick·Step s.t.
16 Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
17 Vladimir Efimkin AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
18 Óscar Pereiro Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
19 Luis León Sánchez Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
20 David López Caisse d'Epargne + 1'45
21 Thomas Dekker Rabobank s.t.
22 John Gadret AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
23 Rémy Di Gregorio Française des Jeux s.t.
24 Johann Tschopp Bouygues Télécom s.t.
25 Vladimir Gusev Astana Cycling Team s.t.
26 Pierrick Fédrigo Bouygues Télécom s.t.
27 David Cañada Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
28 Charles Wegelius Liquigas s.t.
29 Matteo Carrara Quick·Step s.t.
30 Sébastien Joly Française des Jeux s.t.
GC
1 Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto 66h38'50
2 Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team + 1'54
3 Denis Menchov Rabobank + 2'46
4 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi + 4'30
5 Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 7'02
6 Kim Kirchen Team Columbia + 8'36
7 Andreas Klöden Astana Cycling Team + 9'21
8 Óscar Pereiro Caisse d'Epargne + 9'26
9 Christophe Moreau Agritubel + 9'48
10 Yaroslav Popovych Silence - Lotto + 10'22
11 Michael Rogers Team Columbia + 10'56
12 Fränk Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 11'37
13 Tadej Valjavec AG2R La Mondiale + 11'47
14 Mauricio Soler Barloworld + 11'55
15 Robert Gesink Rabobank + 12'01
16 Markus Fothen Gerolsteiner + 12'14
17 Jens Voigt Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 12'20
18 Thomas Dekker Rabobank + 12'41
19 Juanma Gárate Quick·Step + 12'54
20 José Angel Gómez Marchante Saunier Duval - Scott + 14'14
21 Jurgen Van den Broeck Silence - Lotto + 14'49
22 David Moncoutié Cofidis, Le Crédit par Téléphone + 15'03
23 Sébastien Joly Française des Jeux + 15'31
24 Vladimir Gusev Astana Cycling Team + 16'44
25 Thomas Voeckler Bouygues Télécom + 16'46
26 Roman Kreuziger Liquigas + 17'23
27 Chris Horner Astana Cycling Team + 18'10
28 David López Caisse d'Epargne + 18'13
29 Johann Tschopp Bouygues Télécom + 18'48
30 Janez Brajkovic Astana Cycling Team + 18'55
Points
1 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 17 218
2 Erik Zabel Team Milram 0 180
3 Thor Hushovd Crédit Agricole 0 168
4 Daniele Bennati Liquigas 0 166
5 Allan Davis Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech 0 152
6 Tom Boonen Quick·Step 0 140
7 Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 4 136
8 Heinrich Haussler Gerolsteiner 0 136
9 Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto 3 134
10 Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team 7 119
Mountain
1 Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto 30 137
2 Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team 14 117
3 Denis Menchov Rabobank 22 110
4 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 10 84
5 Rein Taaramäe Cofidis, Le Crédit par Téléphone 40 80
6 Mauricio Soler Barloworld 8 76
7 Ryder Hesjedal Garmin - Chipotle powered by H30 6 72
8 Gorazd Stangelj Lampre 35 70
9 Christophe Moreau Agritubel 8 70
10 Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 35 69 |
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| helGn |
Posted on 30-06-2008 16:05
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i KNEW it was contador you ment by the one rider has yet to reveal himself
edit: good thing that you didnt get punished by your crusial mistake! could be very nasty
Edited by helGn on 30-06-2008 16:06
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| BB95 |
Posted on 30-06-2008 16:16
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Nice. Update again :-p |
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Posted on 30-06-2008 16:25
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really Andy, stop being so rude and ask 20 times for an update, like it's going faster when you ask for it. |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 30-06-2008 16:26
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Hey Mads, how's your riders fatigue levels. Maybe you can put up a screenshot after you complete the Tour. |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 30-06-2008 16:48
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Bosskardo wrote:
Hey Mads, how's your riders fatigue levels. Maybe you can put up a screenshot after you complete the Tour.
Well, no need for a screen, they're absolutely horrible
It really takes it our of a rider to ride a GT, and two GT's is the absolute max, the limit seems to be somewhere around 60 racedays, in that vicinity |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 30-06-2008 16:48
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Racing the next stage now, fiddled around with the Danish Language update, now we'll have 1 texture pr. rider (still english language) |
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| Smoothie |
Posted on 30-06-2008 16:55
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That i have to say was an amazing stage!  |
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Posted on 30-06-2008 17:13
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thats a sign to get Conta to your team 3rd place will be yours now mads
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| BB95 |
Posted on 30-06-2008 17:17
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dadevilson wrote:
really Andy, stop being so rude and ask 20 times for an update, like it's going faster when you ask for it. I Just bored me. |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 30-06-2008 17:24
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Mads_0 wrote:
It really takes it our of a rider to ride a GT, and two GT's is the absolute max, the limit seems to be somewhere around 60 racedays, in that vicinity
fatigue is only from training. in case you doubt me, look in game where it says "fatigue (training)"
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 30-06-2008 17:29
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issoisso wrote:
Mads_0 wrote:
It really takes it our of a rider to ride a GT, and two GT's is the absolute max, the limit seems to be somewhere around 60 racedays, in that vicinity
fatigue is only from training. in case you doubt me, look in game where it says "fatigue (training)"
Yeah, but doesn't it seem odd that only riders above a certain number of racedays lose max fitness(max number of bonuspoints from racedays reduced) |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 30-06-2008 17:30
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Update coming up.. i wont say other than OMG... OMG |
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Posted on 30-06-2008 17:31
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Mads_0 wrote:
issoisso wrote:
Mads_0 wrote:
It really takes it our of a rider to ride a GT, and two GT's is the absolute max, the limit seems to be somewhere around 60 racedays, in that vicinity
fatigue is only from training. in case you doubt me, look in game where it says "fatigue (training)"
Yeah, but doesn't it seem odd that only riders above a certain number of racedays lose max fitness(max number of bonuspoints from racedays reduced)
that's the effect of racedays, not fatigue
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Posted on 30-06-2008 17:40
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Cool stage and nice ride by Sanchez..
Contador probably was hit by his early fall on the tour.. |
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