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| ste_18 |
Posted on 07-11-2012 16:50
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Alakagom wrote:
Lampre temporarily suspended Scarponi, after he admitted undergoing ''tests'' with Dr. Michele Ferrari.
For this reason i've read that Lampre-Merida might loose lots of point, risking so World Tour license (https://www.spaziociclismo.it/?action=...izia=24054) |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 07-11-2012 17:03
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ste_18 wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Lampre temporarily suspended Scarponi, after he admitted undergoing ''tests'' with Dr. Michele Ferrari.
For this reason i've read that Lampre-Merida might loose lots of point, risking so World Tour license ( https://www.spaziociclismo.it/?action=...izia=24054)
They are 19th in sporting value without Scarponi, but I recall UCI confirmed their licence recently.
I have no idea whether they can revoke that, then Argos would benefit.
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 07-11-2012 17:05
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I'm fairly sure that they can revoke it. They're considering doing it for Astana because of the recent scandals around Vino.
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 07-11-2012 17:15
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I would be surprised if they revoked Lampre's license
While hardly massively points scoring, and full of ex-dopers, those related to dopers etc they would be better additions than the one dimensional Argos.
Cunego, Pettachi, Anacona, Malori, Pietropili and Ulissi i would rather see, than Kittel. Degenkolb and a load of Spoiler fucknuggets ... and Veelers
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 07-11-2012 21:19
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I see your point, but I don't fully agree.
In terms of strong riders, Lampre aren't that much ahead of Argos. Scarponi and Cunego are their only top tier riders, and next year they may not even have Scarponi available until after the Giro has started. Aside from them, they have three promising youngsters in Ulissi, Malori and Anacona.
Discount those, and the squad is basically the same as Argos without Kittel and Degenkolb. Petacchi is light years below his former level. Niemiec isn't really able to compete for a top 10 in a GT. The rest of the squad are domestique level. Argos' squad is basically the same strengthwise. At least in my opinion.
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 07-11-2012 21:22
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Yeah Lampre and Argos are similar in terms of ability, but i like lampre more. Argos are just too one dimensional
also its great to see Torckler back!
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 07-11-2012 21:23
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
I see your point, but I don't fully agree.
In terms of strong riders, Lampre aren't that much ahead of Argos. Scarponi and Cunego are their only top tier riders, and next year they may not even have Scarponi available until after the Giro has started. Aside from them, they have three promising youngsters in Ulissi, Malori and Anacona.
Discount those, and the squad is basically the same as Argos without Kittel and Degenkolb. Petacchi is light years below his former level. Niemiec isn't really able to compete for a top 10 in a GT. The rest of the squad are domestique level. Argos' squad is basically the same strengthwise. At least in my opinion.
Seems you forgetting Pozzatto who's capable of winning a monument along other good results as shown this year.
They also have Cattaeno who's a very promising talent ( unlucky this year with injuries ) + Palini as well.
Plus add strong riders like Favilli, Serpa & Ferrari and they are stronger than Argos will be. However still not great team, but better than Argos at this moment in time.
Edited by Alakagom on 07-11-2012 21:23
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 07-11-2012 21:24
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That, I do agree with. I'd really miss their jersey if they changed it or if the team folded.
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That's true, I forgot about some of their signings. Pozzato, Palini, Favilli and Ferrari are quality. I think Cattaneo is just a stagiaire though.
Edited by Pellizotti2 on 07-11-2012 21:25
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| Montolivo |
Posted on 07-11-2012 21:47
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I would rather have a good team like Lampre then Argos as youre mentioning. Scarponi, Cunego, Ulissi, Palini, Ferrari, Favilli and Pozzato is miles aheads a team basically with only two great names like Kittel and Degenkolb. |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 07-11-2012 22:00
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Apparantely, Wiggins is currently in hospital - collision with a van...
https://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/wiggi...-1-5102981
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| Flair |
Posted on 07-11-2012 22:07
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Shouldnt be too bad as long as none of the broken ribs puctured a lung. Doesnt sound like the hand/wrist is broken, probably twisted/bruised/cut badly.
And probably ensures the UK govement introduce pro-bike laws. |
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| CLURPR |
Posted on 07-11-2012 22:24
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No surprises that it was a 'white van man' that hit him  |
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| greatmikey |
Posted on 07-11-2012 22:37
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cant believe a van hit bradley wiggins |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 07-11-2012 22:48
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Montolivo wrote:
I would rather have a good team like Lampre then Argos as youre mentioning. Scarponi, Cunego, Ulissi, Palini, Ferrari, Favilli and Pozzato is miles aheads a team basically with only two great names like Kittel and Degenkolb.
Argos have got other interesting names in their team, Van Rensburg, Veelers, Dumoulin, Barguil, Preidler (these three talented for the future), and they can collect some results next season, but I share of the opinion that Lampre have better riders, right now. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 07-11-2012 23:20
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Flair wrote:
And probably ensures the UK govement introduce pro-bike laws.
the british government doing something to benefit cyclists!
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| Welwyn |
Posted on 07-11-2012 23:40
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More details on Wiggins:
https://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/wiggi...-1-5102981 |
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| roturn |
Posted on 07-11-2012 23:41
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You do realize that this is exactly the same link SN posted a few posts earlier? |
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| Flair |
Posted on 07-11-2012 23:45
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Not under normal circumstances, but you can bet your money that now a celeb got hit that will be it! |
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 07-11-2012 23:51
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We all know that Wiggins crashed because Froome wasn't there to do the leadout... |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 08-11-2012 06:22
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wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
That conflict of interests exists in every sport.
Sepp Blatter says hello. 
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