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Urkiola Igoera Discussion
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 21-06-2012 13:43
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First held in 1933, the Urkiola Igoera is a CT tradition and for good reason. The Basque Country is the perfect region to hold a mountainous one-day race. And with only 149kms of racing the riders should be delighted with the relatively short route. Without question, the top climbers of the division are ready to battle it out once again for some valuable ranking points as we get ready to head into September.
 Jose Alarcon headlines the favourites, and nobody by now would question it. Perhaps the signing of the off season, Alarcon has been unmatched in the mountains all season. With victories at Vuelta al Tachira, Corsica International, Subida al Naranco, and Int. Osterreich Rundfahrt, does he really have to prove once again he is best climber in the CT?
 Gianpaolo Caruso leads the group that will try to stop Alarcon in his tracks. It will be a tough task for the Italian as many suggest he is a whole level behind Alarcon's climbing ability. But hasn't everyone been a pedal behind Alarcon all year?
 Vespa - Aprilia - De Rosa bring their superstar climber Domenico Pozzovivo along with probably the best wing man any superstar could ask for with Matteo Carrara. They bring a lot of chemistry to the table after riding the Giro together and if they worked together could trick Alarcon and the other climbers to stealing the victory.
 Fabio Duarte, the Colombian climber, plays more of the dark horse role with a few better climbers in the field. If he plays his cards right he could turn some heads and take the win through a cheeky attack. The rest of the climbers can't over look Duarte, or it might cost them.
 Jurgen Van den Broeck has been out raced by the top climbers all season, will this finally be his major break through? If it is, it will take one lucky ride. A top 5-10 would be more of a realistic result for him.
 Igor Antón holds all the weight of Spain on his shoulders being the only top Spanish climber to compete this year. The fans will try and push CSC-Orbea to victory on home soil, but can the crowds really make up for the climbing ability that Antón lacks against his competitors?
The second tier of climbers searching for a good result include,
 Vladimir Efimkin
 Richard Ochoa Quintero
 Fredrik Kessiakoff
 Thomas Lövkvist
 Saul Raisin
 Francis De Greef
 Cerne looks like odd team out, but Emu Exports and Bpost shouldn't put to much confidence in their climbers either, all three teams best hopes might come from the breakaway. And to circle around to the front of the post, the race is only 149kms. So a breakaway could surprise everyone if not handle by the peloton the right way.
Start List
Spoiler Aker Solutions
1. J. Alarcon
2. H. Duenas Nevado
3. O. Hirschlein
4. R. Jaramillo
5. M. Ortega
6. A. Roux
7. J. Rovira
8. J. Zrimsek
Vespa
11. D. Pozzovivo
12. N. Arndt
13. M. Bono
14. M. Carrara
15. M. Cattaneo
16. D. Garbelli
17. M. Kwiatkowski
18. E. Luzi
Ferrari
21. G. Caruso
22. E. Battaglin
23. E. Girardi
24. M. Maisto
25. M. Osella
26. D. Pietropolli
27. M. Possoni
28. P. Sgrigna
Pirelli
31. J. Van den Broeck
32. H. Dupont
33. A. DÃaz Corrales
34. M. Iannetti
35. F. Montaña
36. E. Murgoitio
37. A. Saldarriaga
38. I. Santaromita
Venchi
41. F. Duarte
42. V. Agnoli
43. F. Aru
44. O. Haavardsholm
45. B. Monterastelli
46. P. Sagan
47. A. Santoro
48. N. Tirloni
Tinkoff
51. V. Efimkin
52. M. Belkov
53. P. Brutt
54. D. Kozontchuk
55. E. Krivoruchko
56. E. Petrov
57. B. Shpilevski
58. A. Timofeev
CSC
61. I. Antón
62. I. Basso
63. F. Colorado
64. M. Dueñas
65. J. Gelabert
66. E. Parra Bustamante
67. J. Perez Cuapio
68. J. Rodas
Saab
71. T. Lövkvist
72. J. Bjelkmark
73. N. Brolin
74. T. Eltink
75. U. Galiev
76. C. Løwenstein
77. A. Nehoray
78. E. Salgueiro
WWE
81. F. Kessiakoff
82. S. Damrow
83. L. Didier
84. A. Gottfried
85. J. Mayo
86. S. Paulinho
87. J. Polito
88. B. Tankink
Hollister
91. R. Ochoa Quintero
92. R. Caminiti
93. J. Hicks
94. P. Mach
95. Y. Martinez
96. Y. Monsalve
97. P. Pereyra
98. S. Szmyd
Export
101. S. Raisin
102. A. Bajadali
103. T. Bonnin
104. A. Grigrian
105. F. Montenegro
106. J. Niño
107. F. Piamonte
108. M. Rutkiewicz
Bpost
111. F. De Greef
112. C. Gautier
113. M. La Lavandier
114. J. Polanc
115. T. Stubbe
116. G. Van Keirsbulck
117. J. Vanendert
118. J. Vansummeren
Cerne
121. A. Vital
122. A. Antunes
123. C. Baltazar
124. J. Insausti
125. N. Oliveira
126. R. Reis
127. J. Rodrigues Silva
128. B. Silva
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| CountArach |
Posted on 21-06-2012 13:54
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ARGH! I thought this was hilly-rated.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 21-06-2012 13:58
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CountArach wrote:
ARGH! I thought this was hilly-rated.
That's just bad planing  It showed mountains on the profile given at the start of the season. 
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| fenian_1234 |
Posted on 21-06-2012 14:03
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I thought long and hard about going to this one and am pleased to see that Pozzo doesn't run in to Valverde or even Rujano here.  |
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| beagle |
Posted on 21-06-2012 14:07
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ffs where is Rujano? where have I been when was planning this season? 
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| ember |
Posted on 21-06-2012 15:18
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I just hope we're able to control the breakaway, with the favourites not being stuck behind breakaway riders on the climb. If the favourites are able to race against each other on the climb, for the win, this should be a great, great classic.
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 21-06-2012 15:38
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I just request one thing, Caruso - don't screw up!
But I don't like to see Alarcon in every mountainous race. He has way too many racedays for my liking...
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| Christer |
Posted on 21-06-2012 15:41
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Top 10 would be more than accepted considering this field.
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| Christer |
Posted on 24-06-2012 15:15
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And top 10 is what I get! Kessiakoff with a suprising 10th!
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| fenian_1234 |
Posted on 24-06-2012 15:16
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A strange one that from start to finish. I can live with two in the top 5 I suppose.
Nice report too. |
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| Heine |
Posted on 24-06-2012 15:23
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Alarcon won  Didn't see that one coming :-p
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| ember |
Posted on 24-06-2012 15:26
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Brilliant win from Alarcon, he's just outstanding. I was afraid he had lost it when he attacked on the flat, but he was clearly strong. Great effort from our team too, keeping control on things. They're clearly professional, still riding fully commited for Alarcon eventhough he might be on his way out of the team.
Great report aswell, Mresuperstar, I truly enjoyed it. |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 24-06-2012 15:28
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Can't be disappointed with fourth, although Caruso's early attack felt very unnecessary. This will still bring us some well needed points.
Alarcon is just unbeatable though. Another dominant victory for him.
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| CountArach |
Posted on 24-06-2012 15:30
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Great win from Alarcon and as expected a shit race from us
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| rycadinho |
Posted on 24-06-2012 15:34
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Another disappointing performance by Van den Broeck, beaten by Carrara? That's simply not good enough.
Congratulations to Alarcon and Ember, they are really showing the way in the mountains - respect!
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 24-06-2012 16:00
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Had no expectations from this but that last crash was really good for my team since Vital could secure a top20 placing.
And I think it is about time someone stop Alarcon. The guy is a butcher
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| viking90 |
Posted on 24-06-2012 16:01
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Acceptable with 8th and 16th nice to see Nehoray trying as a Stagiaire. |
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| ltt |
Posted on 24-06-2012 18:16
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9th not too bad for me and its pretty much the only result that Quintero has had so far for me this season |
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