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| mb2612 |
Posted on 08-08-2012 22:46
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people are trying to get resignMcquaid trending on twitter. It won't work, but hopefully some news outlets will pick up on it.
 [url=www.pcmdaily.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=33182] Team Santander Media Thread[/url]
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:05
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Sky's Vuelta Squad :
Chris Froome
Rigo Uran
Sergio Henao
Richie Porte
Ian Stannard
Danny Pate
Xabier Zandio
JA Flecha
Ben Swift
Overall, very strong squad.
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| Teddy The Creator |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:09
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Yeah, Richie! Super-duper strong squad, I have to say that Froome winning this Vuelta is becoming more and more possible.
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:12
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Alakagom wrote:
Sky's Vuelta Squad :
Chris Froome
Rigo Uran
Sergio Henao
Richie Porte
Ian Stannard
Danny Pate
Xabier Zandio
JA Flecha
Ben Swift
Overall, very strong squad.
With one rider outshining the others clearly 
But seriously Yes great squad for sky cant wait to see Uran/ Henao in the mountains again Hopefully they get at least some freedom and dont have to work for Froome only |
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| johnnyjur |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:15
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Alakagom wrote:
Sky's Vuelta Squad :
Chris Froome
Rigo Uran
Sergio Henao
Richie Porte
Ian Stannard
Danny Pate
Xabier Zandio
JA Flecha
Ben Swift
Overall, very strong squad.
It's clearly that Nordhaug and Rabobank maybe should have waited some weeks before announcing his move.
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:24
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That's a scary squad. They've got the potential to set up their mountain train in Spain too.
A shame about Nordhaug though. Would've liked to see what he could do.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:29
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
That's a scary squad. They've got the potential to set up their mountain train in Spain too.
A shame about Nordhaug though. Would've liked to see what he could do.
What he would be doing? Draging Froome up the mountain...
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:35
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Pellizotti2 wrote:
That's a scary squad. They've got the potential to set up their mountain train in Spain too.
A shame about Nordhaug though. Would've liked to see what he could do.
What he would be doing? Draging Froome up the mountain...
I dont think Froooome needs any draging - they only needed this tactic for a climber like Wiggins. Frooooome could win this without a team |
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:35
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oh wait I forgot that one |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:38
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Indeed, Froome doesn't need a train as he's much more different climber to Wiggins However with 3 great climbers to help him, they will definitely drive it to weaken other GC riders
With JAF, Yogi, Zandio and Pate they have 4 good climbers to help out in driving the peleton and the lead-outs. Hoping Swifty can get his first GT stage win here.
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:41
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Alakagom wrote:
Indeed, Froome doesn't need a train as he's much more different climber to Wiggins However with 3 great climbers to help him, they will definitely drive it to weaken other GC riders
With JAF, Yogi, Zandio and Pate they have 4 good climbers to help out in driving the peleton and the lead-outs. Hoping Swifty can get his first GT stage win here.
What? Sorry I don't speak Skyish  |
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:42
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Fromme is explosive, so he doesn't need to be pull up a mountain. Probably Henao and UrĂ¡n will go for the prime helpers, but I don't see any of them pulling the pack. i see them going alone and fighting for a top 10 place. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:42
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Great to see Pate so well supported by Sky. Finally showing their faith in him.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:43
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johannes-w wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Indeed, Froome doesn't need a train as he's much more different climber to Wiggins However with 3 great climbers to help him, they will definitely drive it to weaken other GC riders
With JAF, Yogi, Zandio and Pate they have 4 good climbers to help out in driving the peleton and the lead-outs. Hoping Swifty can get his first GT stage win here.
What? Sorry I don't speak Skyish
It's Stannard's nickname - because he's a total beast
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:44
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Yogi? Doesn't sound very beastly to me |
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:45
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I still dont get it either reminds me of our national coach  |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:48
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johannes-w wrote:
I still dont get it either reminds me of our national coach
Yogi Bear is a popular cartoon character. Hence calling him Yogi compares him to a bear.
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:53
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ah ok I know Yogi Bear but he reaaaallly isnt coming to my mind when thinking of a beast
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| MrDemus |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:57
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Is he smarter than the average cyclist?
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| madzdaman |
Posted on 09-08-2012 10:57
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I dont think the Nordhaug transfer would have made a difference, he would have been in the leadout train for Froome, and would be behind Henao, Uran and possibly even Porte, so would drop off earlier and not get any points. |
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