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ICL15 - Race Discussion
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| Silvio Herklotz |
Posted on 10-08-2015 00:06
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Britain is pretty awesome (yeah I know, it's CT, so I shouldn't brag about it).
Kwiatkowski is supers-strong and Bouhanni also won a stage. Though stage 5 was just weird with those more than 10 minutes breakaway win - I'm glad Kwiatek kept his lead.
And Nizzolo winning a stage in La Vuelta!  I would have never expected that.. really. His 2nd place on the next stage then was proof his form is awesome - just as König's.
@TheRider: Being Russian doesn't automatically mean to operate with doping. But you might also call PCM AI constant doping 
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| Shonak |
Posted on 10-08-2015 09:29
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ToB final two stages up.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| krisa |
Posted on 10-08-2015 09:40
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Malori beating the world champ
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| matt17br |
Posted on 10-08-2015 09:54
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Oh shit I missed Britain!
First stage well, quite some points! 3 of the lads in the top 10, which is pretty awesome. Stage 2 though, Colbrelli and Appollonio - duh, Appollonio yes - missing out on the top 10.
In stage 3 Moser brought us an amazing 2nd place just behind a truly impressive Kwiat, very delighted about it, Britain is actually one of the races where I counted to score the most of this season. Bouet with a nice performance as well.
Nice to see Colbrelli sprinting decently in Stage 4, 5 and 6, he's at least got the consistency Appollonio totally lacks. Too bad the many breaks wins are taking him away some important points.
Stage 7 was just annoying to read though, why are breaks surviving that often here??! Colbrelli still around the lowest end of the top 10 in his bunch sprints.
Pissed as fuck about Stage 8 though  I perfectly know that there are much better ttists than Moreno but it hurts to lose the 2nd place you held for so much time  Eventually though, 4th and 8th overall is not bad at all and at least grants us some very important points in our promotion fight.
Sonny's consistency even allowed him to stand on the points' ranking podium. Even nicer to see us in the top 3 of the Teams Classification, just behind 2 pt teams and ahead of many. Quite a morale boost!
Thanks for the reports, Shonak!
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| brewers90 |
Posted on 10-08-2015 14:03
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Another stage win.
A shame that this race had such a long TT which ruined my guys chances but Stannard Zubeldia'd his way into the top 10, so not too bad. Great performance by Dibben and my whole Dev Team who scored more points than a few big teams I suspect.
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| Silvio Herklotz |
Posted on 10-08-2015 17:51
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I had expected a slightly better ITT from Kwiatek, but it doesn't matter anyway. Nice to see him grab another stage race. 
And then I got a 1-2 in the points as well 
However, only CT, so not really the most important race. Still, it's good to pick up some more points for the Prestige Ranking.
Thanks for the reports, Shonak and Bikex!
By the way, as Bikex already said the most unactive teams will probably be kicked, I wouldn't fear the promotion fight so much guys. 
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| jaxika |
Posted on 10-08-2015 18:30
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After a nice results ToB was a little gray, but in the Vuelta The Gorilla making good progress |
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Posted on 22-11-2024 21:21
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| The Rider |
Posted on 10-08-2015 19:43
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Silvio Herklotz wrote:
@TheRider: Being Russian doesn't automatically mean to operate with doping. But you might also call PCM AI constant doping
Russians, of course not, but I wouldn't put it past your immoral main sponsor. I am pleased you top the rankings, but not that sponsor, if that makes sense.
Silvio Herklotz wrote:
By the way, as Bikex already said the most unactive teams will probably be kicked, I wouldn't fear the promotion fight so much guys.
Probably?!  Of course they will be kicked! Plenty haven't even been online this year. Hope the likes of Matt,Smowz & D2B promote as they keep a lucid interest in the ICL - meaning they won't rush the transfer period like a few teams did.
Decent ToB for us, though it was a course for Wiggo (British NC not WC, krisa!) to win the GC. Still 2nd and the team classification is some going, though the team only really woke up on stage 8.
Thanks for the race, Shonak. Now for the team to wake up in Spain. |
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| OZrocker |
Posted on 11-08-2015 11:03
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More disappointment from TVM. We had an excellent start to the year with a win on our first stage, but everything else has been sharply downhill. Some big changes will be definitely be coming whether we get to the World Tour this year or not.
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| Bikex |
Posted on 11-08-2015 12:42
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stages 9&10 up: https://pcmdaily.com/forum/viewthread....st_1101203 |
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 11-08-2015 12:45
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Booooom Bauke!
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 11-08-2015 13:37
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Mhm first weakness of Purito but I'm sure he'll bounce back. There's no way Mollema will pull a Hesjedal on him, not Mochema of all people.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 11-08-2015 13:50
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Where does that Mochema thing come from anyway?
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 11-08-2015 14:49
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me
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| knockout |
Posted on 11-08-2015 16:01
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Kittel with the next stage win
That's my boy
A Big Thank You To All MG Reporters! |
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| DaveTwoBob |
Posted on 11-08-2015 21:54
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Joe Dombrowski doing well as best young rider in USA Pro Cycling Challenge.
Spilak a bit too awesome for my liking .
Thanks to Shonak for the reports .
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| Silvio Herklotz |
Posted on 12-08-2015 01:08
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Nizzolo constantly scoring in La Vuelta, while König drops down the standings and keeps underperforming a little on each stage.
The Rider wrote:
I am pleased you top the rankings, but not that sponsor, if that makes sense
Thanks. And I can assure you I'll change the sponsor after this season.
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 12-08-2015 06:09
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Mikel Nieve over performing a fair bit sitting in 4th in la Vuelta.
While Costa has so far been rather disappointing down in 8th place, Zubeldia doing well just outside the Top 10.
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 12-08-2015 09:23
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And what does it mean?
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 12-08-2015 12:30
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life, the universe and everything? idk ¯\( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡ °)/¯
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