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Barcelona Classic Discussion
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 17:36
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This one-day race in Catalonia's capital is the next in a recent flurry of flat classics. However in difference to the two earlier, today is about the C2 teams.
 Kankovsky headlines the list of starters, representing the sprint-focused Credexbank team also bringing Simon Clarke as leadout. Looking to challenge him in case of an all-out mass sprint is most notably  Santos.
Next to them, there's also the likes of  Rizza, Abakoumov,  , Belletti,  Anton Martin and  Schinker - just to name a few of many quick sprinters present for the race.
 Vattenfall and  Lukoil have brought a number of options as well, but without a standout name, they'll need to upset the odds in order to win. Same goes for  ANC-Halfords, who'll have to relay on the mighty Danny Pate in order to score much from this race.
However, there's also a chance of someone spoiling the party for the sprinters. 9 times up the Montjuic, albeit the easy side, could do some damage to many pairs of legs. Among those potentially interested in trying an attack are home favourites Rodriguez Oliver and  Grau, along with  Barrio.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 27-05-2013 17:46
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Not like our chances considering the control team is placed higher then us. Don't think Barrio will do anything, so I guess I can just hope to get in the breakaway and let the home crowd cheer us on. 
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| ggDonovan |
Posted on 27-05-2013 17:49
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Our home race!
It's a pitty that the route goes to the smooth part of the climb. Hope a good result form Lequatre or even Grau if the race goes crazy.
Note to stage makers: Next year switch the direction of the spin 
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| cio93 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 18:12
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Watch out for that descent 
PS: worth checking out the URL
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 18:17
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bennatiandalotofothersareddown 
Let's hope Purito attacks over 'his' Montjuich. We have Anton Martin for the sprint aswell so a top 5 should be possible
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| ember |
Posted on 27-05-2013 18:37
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This was a great race to watch and write about last season. Then a breakaway won it, though, I suspect the bad weather played an important part.
Hopefully we'll see a good race this time too, with a couple of attacks by the strong puncheurs on Montjuic. Must admit I've no clue about who is going to take the win. I'll go with an outsider like Demare, if he doesn't need to work for Belletti.
cio93 wrote:
PS: worth checking out the URL
I like to make the pictures easy to find when writing race reports
Edited by ember on 27-05-2013 18:37
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 19:04
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Hoping for at least a top 3, but were missing Papok after his success in Romania, the slight hills may kill our chances though!
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| Firefly21 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 19:17
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We do well in these hilly sprints and I don't see why this one should be any different. Belletti could certainly podium and Demare could get a good result as well. Speirs... I never know about he could be brilliant or finish 81st, who knows. One thing for certain we won't be setting up a sprint train....
I worry about a breakaway here due to the small number of teams that will be committed to chasing it down.
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| cio93 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 20:35
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Damn, that was a huge chance for Bongiorno to even win a race 
And well, nothing to say about the AI really...
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 20:36
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Lol AI lol. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 20:37
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cio93 wrote:
Damn, that was a huge chance for Bongiorno to even win a race
Yeah, would have been an amazing result for him! Still nice to see him in the break.
Too bad Rodriguez didn't attack. Everything looked perfect for him to jump on the last Montjuic ascent. Good sprinting by Anton Martin to give us a top 5th atleast 
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 27-05-2013 20:53
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That was unexpected, but at least it led to an interesting finale in what could be a boring flat one-day race. I was hoping for a top5, but I'll take 3rd in the bunch sprint. Congrats to ANC, their limited roster needs wins like these.
And nice report as well Pelli
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| Firefly21 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 21:04
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Not surprised that a breakaway of sorts too this. Silly AI going to silly AI.
I'm fine with 7th and 21st and 22nd with my future Austrian star sprinter getting 22nd.
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| baggieboys32 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 22:14
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asdgheifefisfbAAAAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!! We actually won something!!!
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| cio93 |
Posted on 27-05-2013 22:18
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Congratulations.
In my opinion though, for this to be of any use, you should maybe show up a tad bit more often...
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 27-05-2013 22:51
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Shame about the race. AI playing up, and the win going to an inactive team. Who then magically show up when they win something...
Nice fast report though Pellizotti, can't fault that!
Edited by SportingNonsense on 27-05-2013 22:52
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| ggDonovan |
Posted on 27-05-2013 23:45
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Whatever... another race another disappointment.
I'll end as the lanterne rouge in the CT...
Wim, what should I do?
Hold it with pride
Thanks Pelli for the report 
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| DubbelDekker |
Posted on 28-05-2013 01:25
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I normally like it when a breakaway succeeds, but that was just strange...
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 28-05-2013 16:29
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Had a feeling a break would win, congratulations, Golas 8th isn't too bad, I am happy with a top 10
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