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Katusha Team - Tour Down Under
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| atlanta |
Posted on 01-07-2013 15:47
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Hi after getting clearance to stay at WT level I would like to announce I am the new Director Sportif of the team we have a really strong team and I am so proud to have been given this once in a lifetime opportunity.
We are having quite a major new structure being put in place behind the scenes. We will also be signing Foreign riders in the future to help with us bidding to become the biggest team in the Peloton. We also have two new legends working with the riders, two Russian legends I must say, none other than Evginy Berzin and Pavel Tonkov. They will be working with us getting the boys into big time shape.
We also have our channel for the fans on PCM Daily, we aim to bring the coverage into your living rooms for free.
I will now announce the Katusha team and our big goals for the season in due course.
Edited by atlanta on 03-07-2013 04:47
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| atlanta |
Posted on 01-07-2013 20:48
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Leaders:
Joaquim "Purito" Rodriguez:
Giro d'Italia, La Vuelta and LBL.
We feel this is the right decision on Purito's schedule, after last year were he was arguably the strongest rider in the Giro and Vuelta, we aim to go one better and win a GT. The TDF was a big decision for us but we just feel tht the Giro gives him perfect preparation for his home GT.
Daniel Moreno:
F-W, TDF and La Vuelta
Long time loyal Domestique to his good friend Rodriguez, Moreno will have his own share of leadership this year. He will lead the Tdf and ride La Vuelta in support of Rodriguez.
Simon Spilak:
P-N, TDF and La Vuelta
Will aim for Paris Nice, will co lead the TDF were he will aim for the KOTM jersey and ride the Vuelta with Moreno in support Rodriguez. He will always have free roles though as he is a good climber and can Time trial very well.
Alexander Kristoff:
RVV, PR, TDF and Eneco.
The man can do a bit of everything will lead us in the Cobbled Classics and will ride the TDF. Maybe he can surprise and win the Green jersey by attacking on the difficult stages, its a long shot though as he will mainly support Spilak and Moreno.
The rest of the team
Sponsor Goals:
Spoiler Guys I wont be doing many reports during Febuary as that is the worst part for me in a story I will tell results though etc is that ok. It would be better if I could do Tour D Under the do a few of the Cobbled races then get to Paris Nice etc. |
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 01-07-2013 20:50
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Schedules look good. Good luck! 
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PCMdaily Awards: 12x nomination, 9x runner-up, 0x win.
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| atlanta |
Posted on 01-07-2013 20:54
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Jesleyh wrote:
Schedules look good. Good luck!
Thanks mate all day and night I been trying to find out which team to be lol, the amount of times ive changed my mind was loads. I just thought with Katusha I can do quite abit with it, their will be a fair few changes end of season that's for sure. |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 01-07-2013 20:54
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Good luck. I don't mind about just posting the february results
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| atlanta |
Posted on 01-07-2013 20:58
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Selwink wrote:
Good luck. I don't mind about just posting the february results
Yes I don't like febuary really it just takes away enjoyment for me, I will do Omloop though and K-B-K. And thanks |
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| baia |
Posted on 01-07-2013 21:29
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Good luck.
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| atlanta |
Posted on 01-07-2013 23:37
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Cheers guys. |
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| atlanta |
Posted on 01-07-2013 23:55
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Wow look at those Colombians.
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| atlanta |
Posted on 02-07-2013 01:50
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Santos Tour Down Under - stage 1
Our team: We have Spilak as leader and Trofimov will have a free role. Is the first race of the year so we may not have the form but Spilak should be the Faavourite for GC along with Moreno Moser and L.P.Nordhaug.
Stage 1 route: A relatively flat stage today, keeping Spilak out of trouble is the aim for today.
Favourites: Not the best sprinters field in Australia.
A.Blythe L.Mezgec J.Cantwell C.Sutton A.Kruopis
Ignatenko will be the KOTM leader after todays stage he takes the points uncontested.
75 kms to go and Astana have been on the front bringing any breakaway attempts back, Van Keirsbulck has tried his luck to no avail.
No one sprinted for the first Intermediate, Bobridge, Chernitsky and Ignatenko the top 3.
Tjallingi takes the second Intermediate sprint. Belkin really have been showing their colours today.
Wow this really is weird it says the Peleton don't want to chase, yet no one is out in front lol.
Yet again uncontested by the sprinters, Ponzi takes the 6 points their is 18 kms to go.
Hushovd is stringing it out for BMC.
Feilu wins for Vaconsolei.
Top 10:
GC:
A quiet stage for the team we got through the first day fine, and Ignatenko will be in the KOTM jersey tomorrow which will be nice. |
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 02-07-2013 01:53
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I like your reporting style: quick and straight to the point, which makes it easy to read and prevents it from getting boring
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| atlanta |
Posted on 02-07-2013 02:08
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fcancellara wrote:
I like your reporting style: quick and straight to the point, which makes it easy to read and prevents it from getting boring
Thanks dude, I will play the rest tomorrow as it is 2.AM here. Thanks for following. |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 02-07-2013 03:15
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Been a while since i've seen a Katusha story, Good Luck  |
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 02-07-2013 03:27
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Looking forward to this. Hope it goes well. |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 02-07-2013 08:33
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Not a bad start Next stages can harm Spilak more though
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| krisa |
Posted on 02-07-2013 08:41
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Good luck
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| MrUfo87 |
Posted on 02-07-2013 12:33
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One of my favourite teams. Good luck!
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 02-07-2013 14:04
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Best of luck with this great team |
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| atlanta |
Posted on 03-07-2013 02:04
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Thanks guys and yes I like Katusha a lot, we will be going even more Foreign though although we will look for some good Rus riders. I will be doing stage 2 now |
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| atlanta |
Posted on 03-07-2013 04:44
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Santos Tour Down Under - Stage 2
Todays Route: Should be the first chance to see the GC men in action, its not a particularly difficult stage but should see a few gaps.
The Favourites:
S.Spilak M.Moser D.Cataldo L.P.Nordhaug M.Monfort
Rast, Quinziato and Van Keirsbulck tried breaking away early on but were bought back by Feillu's Vaconsolei team.
50 kms to go and Voigt on the attack with Meyer, Pietropolli and Pate.
Boeckmans is stringing it out the gap is 1'38" with 30 kms to go.
We start the climb and Spilak is being protected by Chernetskiy, Trofimov is struggling to move up the bunch 38 seconds the gap to group Voigt. Cam Meyer fell so just 3 infront now.
Spilak attacks as we reach the top of the climb, Clark and Nordhaug respond. I took a screen but its not saved guys.
These our the guys who will be fighting for victory, 1'08" back to the chasers.
1 km to go Spilak looks good.
Yes SPILAK.
Top 10: Trofimov 13th
GC:
A great win by Simon today he was really strong, now we have to defend the Ochre jersey.
That was a nightmare, I have written it aswell as possible guys I had most of the screens up and pressed back and I lost all the writing so had to redo it. |
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