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Tuesday, July 3 - Tour de France, Stage 3: Orchies - Boulogne, 197km
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 02-07-2012 16:54
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| Km 132.0 - Côte de L'Éperche 0.7 kilometre-long climb at 6.9% - category 4 | | Km 163.5 - Côte de Mont Violette 1 kilometre-long climb at 9.2% - category 3 | | Km 181.0 - Côte de Herquelingue 1.7 kilometre-long climb at 5.8% - category 4 | | Km 185.0 - Côte de Quéhen 1.4 kilometre-long climb at 5.9% - category 4 | | Km 190.5 - Côte du Mont Lambert1.3 kilometre-long climb at 8.4% - category 3 | | Km 197.0 - Boulogne-sur-Mer 0.7 kilometre-long climb at 7.4% - category 4 |
"We are now in France and ready to start from Orchies, a familiar place for classics specialists. One could be forgiven for thinking we have come for the cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix, but we are actually going to ride straight away from them towards the hills of the Boulonnais. Six big climbs in 100 kilometres, four of which in the last 16 kilometres. This could mark the opening of hostilities in the Tour. There is no way the sprinters will be there at the finish, which will be decided at the same place as the French Championships won by Chavanel. I think the bunch will be smashed to smithereens."
| 1 | Fabian Cancellara (Swi) RadioShack-Nissan | 10:02:31 | | | 2 | Bradley Wiggins (GBr) Sky Procycling | 0:00:07 | | | 3 | Sylvain Chavanel (Fra) Omega Pharma-Quickstep | | | | 4 | Tejay Van Garderen (USA) BMC Racing Team | 0:00:10 | | | 5 | Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Sky Procycling | 0:00:11 | | | 6 | Denis Menchov (Rus) Katusha Team | 0:00:13 | | | 7 | Philippe Gilbert (Bel) BMC Racing Team | | | | 8 | Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team | 0:00:17 | | | 9 | Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale | 0:00:18 | | | 10 | Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Garmin - Sharp | |
This will be good 
Edited by Alakagom on 02-07-2012 16:54
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| Teddy The Creator |
Posted on 02-07-2012 16:57
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That was quick. This should be an awesome stage. My pick is Sagan, Gilbert or a break. And Hoogerland or Dan Martin in the break?
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 16:57
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I will post favorites later. Let's just say:
**************************************************Sagan
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 16:58
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Teddy The Creator wrote:
That was quick. This should be an awesome stage. My pick is Sagan, Gilbert or a break. And Hoogerland or Dan Martin in the break?
He better. I bet him for the polka dot. 
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| chris01 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 16:59
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I think Gilbert will get redemtion for not winning on stage 1.
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring.
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| ember |
Posted on 02-07-2012 16:59
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This should be great. I'd say Chavanel and some others start the fireworks on a flat/descent, and then the show is on. Gilbert to win it. |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:00
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No point Dan Martin going in the break, he might be able to do something at the finish - maybe not win, but Top 5/Top 10 could be possible.
Plus, almost nothing to gain in the long run for the KoM jersey on climbs like these.
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:02
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What about Peter Velits? He always gets fairly good sprint results for a "climber".
The final looks like it could suit him for a Top 5 finish, although that is a long shot.
IT doesn't look too steep, but it is an uphill sprint.
I hope Rojas wins anywways.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:03
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Chavanel will attack with Voeckler and Gerrans/Albasini on the Mont Lambert. They will have a small gap on the last climb where Gilbert and maybe Valverde will try to bridge the gap
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| siwi |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:10
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Sagan i guess.. Mørkøv in breakaway |
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| canojuancho |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:12
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Another Sagan victory. Gilbert 2nd and maybe Valverde 3rd. |
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| samdiatmh |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:23
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was hoping for a relatively easy match-up bet (couldn't decide between Sagan and Gilbert)
damn you Alakagom! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:27
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This is a beautiful race, many hills in the final 20km, I like it a lot. |
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| DavydeFauw |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:32
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Maybe there's a chance for Mollema, Hesjedal or Gesink? |
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| tastasol |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:33
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Love the stage. Really hope someone attacks Wiggo.
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:34
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12.50 back for Cadel Evans in top-3 at Unibet? Uuh. |
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| tastasol |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:36
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He had to drive for Gilbert yesterday, so....
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:45
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It's gonna be *WAIT FOR IT* Peter Sagan.
I'd really love a Chava Stage win and yellow jersey though! |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:47
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Too steep for Sagan I think. Gilbert vs. Cancellara for me.
I'll probably have to eat this up though, when Sagan surprises me.
EDIT: I actually withdraw this statement immediately. Just remembered Chieti in Tirreno.
Edited by Pellizotti2 on 02-07-2012 17:48
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:57
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
Too steep for Sagan I think. Gilbert vs. Cancellara for me.
I'll probably have to eat this up though, when Sagan surprises me.
Too steep for Sagan and not too steep for Cancellara ummm 
My favs:
Sagan
Gilbert
Valverde
Cancellara
Hoogerland
Evans (if he finds himself with a chance he'll go for it)
EBH
Peter Velits
Chavanel
Albasini
Marcato
Sanchez
Mollema
Vanendert
Edited by Kirchen_75 on 02-07-2012 18:06
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