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| mb2612 |
Posted on 23-08-2011 11:38
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This is yet another hilly race, although with only 8 teams showing up I imagine it will be much less controlled than the others we have seen this season.
Only the last stage is really conducive to a bunch sprint and as such the sprinters are really lacking from this tour, with only Santos Impey and De Fauw her, expect Bellis to place very high in the sprints, especially in the first 5 stages which seem perfect for him.
The hilly stage 6 should be the decisive one and here expect Bellis, Kirchen, Monfort and Augustyn to lead the charge, although my opinion is that the bonus seconds Bellis can pick up will give him victory.
Startlist:
Spoiler Bianchi
1. M. Monfort
2. S. Locatelli
3. O. Martynenko
4. A. Matzbacher
5. F. Odebrecht
6. F. Rabon
7. P. Rooijakkers
Rapha Condor
11. J. Bellis
12. A. Dowsett
13. T. Grmay
14. D. Jiriakov
15. R. Partridge
16. W. Sulzberger
17. T. Teklit
Red Bull
21. S. Calzati
22. S. Gerrans
23. D. Impey
24. K. Kirchen
25. M. Mori
26. M. Priamo
27. E. Vorganov
Export
31. JL. Augustyn
32. A. Bajadali
33. G. Báez
34. D. De Fauw
35. N. Gauer
36. D. Kairelis
37. T. Ziegler
Cerne
41. B. Pires
42. A. Antunes
43. M. Biondo
44. L. Coutinho
45. J. Martins
46. A. Mourato
47. B. Santos
Puma
51. J. Bol
52. J. Bar
53. M. Egger
54. W. Kelderman
55. O. Le Gac
56. T. Martin
57. M. Vogt
Oz
61. G. Bennett
62. F. Besada
63. L. Durbridge
64. A. Gate
65. M. Matthews
66. G. O'Shea
67. M. Vink
Meiji
71. J. Crawford
72. Y. Hiratsuka
73. K. Itami
74. M. Kikuchi
75. T. Miyazawa
76. C. Shikai
77. Y. Suzuki
B
81. M. Bassingthwaite
82. R. Hunter
83. L. Kaka
84. E. Kebede
85. A. Niyonshuti
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| roturn |
Posted on 23-08-2011 12:02
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You have a startlist for this race? 
Seems to be an interesting one with such a small peloton but big names. |
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 23-08-2011 12:25
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Sorry, forgot. It's added now.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 23-08-2011 12:29
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Too bad we didn't bring in Bobridge here Don't expect anything for Oz Cycling here. But the race will be interesting with such a small field.. maybe we will have a chance in a breakaway.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 23-08-2011 12:33
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This looks like a breakaway in one of the hilly stages could get the overall to one of the less favourites riders. Will be interesting to follow this one.
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| tyriion |
Posted on 23-08-2011 12:37
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Too bad there's no wildcards for this one, but I guess that has something to do with race clashes?
Good luck to all who sent their riders here, will surely be lonely for some on the roads 
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 23-08-2011 12:39
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It's nice that there are such few teams here. We might actually have a shot at something like a stage vitory.
Why couldn't this have happened in Mallorca though?
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| roturn |
Posted on 23-08-2011 12:45
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Totally agree with you, Mallorca should have been easier. I recognize that taking part in these races is a good way to promote.
Fun Facts
- Portugal and Australia with the biggest amount of riders (6), followed by Japan and Germany (5)
- South Africa with just two but high quality riders in Impey and Augustyn
- Weakest rider: Nico Gauer (Emu Export/62,60)
- Strongest rider: Jonathan Bellis (Rapha Condor/75,60)
- Average average: 69,530
- Highest salary: George Bennet (Oz Cycling/€ 375.000) (Under average rider)
- Average wage: 85.089€
- Youngest rider: Nico Gauer (Emu Export/16!!!)
- Oldest rider: Takashi Miyazawa (Meiji/34)
- Average age: 25,946
- Youngest team: Oz Cycling (21,571)
- Oldest team: Jayco RedBull (31,286)
- 5 loanies, 2 of Wiggle-San Pellegrino
- 3 National Road Champions: Impey (Jayco/SAF), Jiriakov (Rapha/LIE), Rabon (Bianchi/CZE) |
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| Smowz |
Posted on 23-08-2011 13:29
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Reasons a lot of people missed this one out:
1) African - 4 teams were at Nedbank, it stands to reason their wouldn't be a lot of people here.
2) 7 stages - a wee bit expensive for the likes of the Sanchez's.
3) It's not in Spain or Italy - therefore no nationality bonus for the hill kings. I am curious to see how Augustyn and Impey do here neither were particularly startling at the MTN classic.
4) Lack of decisive looking parcours - stage 6 looks the toughest, and this should ensure a Monfort vs Bellis battle.
It's a top 5 goal for me so I am pleased with the startlist of course, looking forward to seeing what they can do here!
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| jack888 |
Posted on 23-08-2011 17:13
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Should be a fun race. |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 23-08-2011 17:24
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I expect nothing from this race, but with the small field anything could happen. Miyazawa might place inside the Top 10 on one of the flat stages though.
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| cio93 |
Posted on 23-08-2011 17:31
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The small field here might improve the chances for a successful race for Puma, but some Top 10 should be all.
If some helpers of Rapha and Jayco work too much, Bol could finish good in the GC.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 24-08-2011 14:40
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Congrats on a dominating win by Bellis!
And nice to see an Oz in the break, too.
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 24-08-2011 15:57
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Disappointing sprint by Cerne. Anyway good to see we're willing to try.
And Congrats SN. Seeing how this stage went, bringing Bellis here was a very good decision and will definitely earn you a lot of points.
I just hope the breaks get strengthened in the upcoming stages, otherwise the race will become another borefest.
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| Smowz |
Posted on 24-08-2011 19:40
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Well I should be slightly disappointed that Bellis and Monfort also got bonifications on todays stage my hope of winning this race rather hinged on Impey building up bonifications.
That was probably a fools hope so I am happy enough with a very decent 2nd place here. The team feel as if they are strong here, so hoping for a good showing in the stages to come.
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 24-08-2011 20:34
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Gustavovskiy wrote:
the race will become another borefest.
No danger of that, don't worry
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| Rin |
Posted on 24-08-2011 20:43
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Monfort/Rabon was the right choice I guess
But I thought Rabon was some kind of Bianchis Bellis (Hill sprinter) but Monfort finished infront of Rabon..
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| roturn |
Posted on 25-08-2011 08:59
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Mori and especially Bol obviously had a +5 today.
Pity that Bol was caught in the end again, Mori might still be afraid of all the bonus seconds, Bellis can still get, but other than that the expected are in front with Bellis, Monfort and Augustyn. |
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 25-08-2011 10:35
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mb2612 wrote:
Gustavovskiy wrote:
the race will become another borefest.
No danger of that, don't worry
I can see that. Mori's break has definitely brought more interest to the race outcome. Now I just need my boys to get in these breakaways for a change
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 25-08-2011 15:11
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Nice stage it was.
But the only thing I want to see is a succesful break
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