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| cio93 |
Posted on 18-03-2015 13:22
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Yep, I really groaned when I read that. Took over the position of "German who can finish Top 10 in all Ardennes races" from Wegmann and then Martens, and I was convinced that's not the end for him yet.
Sucks for Degenkolb in MSR as well, he would've definitely be around in the end to help.
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| roturn |
Posted on 18-03-2015 13:25
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Degenkolb though probably will get great support by Dumoulin and Arndt. Both in decent form. But true. Geschke could have helped there and also showed good form before the crash. |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 18-03-2015 13:29
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Depending on how the race unfolds, any additional team mate counts especially on/after the poggio...I go out on a limb and say if he had two more still around in 2012, he would've won.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 18-03-2015 22:52
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Wales hosts the start of the 2015 Tour of Britain for the first time in its History 
https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages...QoBG46sUqc |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 19-03-2015 00:15
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But actually less Welsh stages than the last few years! A more Northern route in general this year, having followed a similar formula for the last few years.
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 19-03-2015 05:54
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SportingNonsense wrote:
But actually less Welsh stages than the last few years! A more Northern route in general this year, having followed a similar formula for the last few years.
I guess the two cancel eachother out. I guess the organisers feel (correctly) that the start offers more prestige than a few stages in the middle.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 19-03-2015 08:44
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SportingNonsense wrote:
But actually less Welsh stages than the last few years! A more Northern route in general this year, having followed a similar formula for the last few years.
Thats true, but at least i will be able to get to see the race again  |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 19-03-2015 08:53
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Excited for stage 2. I grew up riding on those roads  will be a great race this year
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 19-03-2015 14:02
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not really news but thought it was interesting
Col de la Madone
Richie Porte 29:40
Chris Froome 30:09
Tom Danielson 30:24
Lance Armstrong 30:45
Tony Rominger 31:30
Tyler Hamilton 32:32
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| gargatouf |
Posted on 19-03-2015 14:35
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I still find it surprising that riders today, who are supposed to be clean, are destroying times that were set by riders that were doping. |
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| roturn |
Posted on 19-03-2015 14:41
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Well, one obvious reason for this is clearly the better equipment today. |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 19-03-2015 14:47
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And the second obvious reason is that they aren't really clean just because they say so.
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 19-03-2015 16:17
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Just a quick thought: If they really were to be doping (which, I know, many things point at) why would they even say that Porte destroyed Armstrongs time with a minute? That just seems counterproductive as they know as well as us that those kinda times will be speculated upon
Edit: Of course unless its reversed psychology. But I wont bite on that!
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 19-03-2015 16:41
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Lance' time is from 1999 and his bike was about 8,6kg .
This cyclingtips article says Armstrong did about 12km of climbing at about 7%. Using the kreuzotter.de tool Armstrong's speed with a 6,8kg bike instead of his heavy 8,6 would see him riding above 30 minutes.
My personal conclusion: either Porte is lying about his time or he got the Leinders-special-care-package. |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 19-03-2015 17:07
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But why the heck would you lie about that and exposed yourself to accusations? I dont see that |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 19-03-2015 21:24
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Well, Porte & Froome are really show-offs at the end of the day. The way they ride and attack when they are in form, and I think they behave a little like that, too. Take a look at Froome's book with all those little show-off stories. So, why wouldn't you share it when you beat one of the fastest climbers in history on his favourite mountain? As long as you can sell the narrative, you can share anything.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 20-03-2015 05:53
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So no reason to continue speculating about where Dekker will end up riding.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 20-03-2015 06:12
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It's sad really. He has the potential, I feel that in these situations it's more a matter of mental boundaries than his physical capabilities.
I remember playing PCM 08 with Rabobank where him and Gesink were absolute legends.
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 20-03-2015 06:30
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aidanvn13 wrote:
It's sad really. He has the potential, I feel that in these situations it's more a matter of mental boundaries than his physical capabilities.
I remember playing PCM 08 with Rabobank where him and Gesink were absoluut legends.
Dont forget Mollema, Reus and Leezer all turned into stars too. 
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 20-03-2015 19:08
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aidanvn13 wrote:
It's sad really. He has the potential, I feel that in these situations it's more a matter of mental boundaries than his physical capabilities.
I remember playing PCM 08 with Rabobank where him and Gesink were absolute legends.
Indeed ..sad story. What a waste.
Netherland is really lucky to have such armada talents popping up. They should start get of real talent of these guys Leezer, Reus, Dekker, Gesink etc.
He is victim of era..yes he was on dope ..but there was also lot of cyclist behind it. Sad that he's come back did not worked out. Man is just 30.
Sad day for ruben also..he was he's man..and know him personally if I am correct.
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