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Who is going to come second behind Froome
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| thechudude |
Posted on 08-07-2013 11:14
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I just wanted to get the thoughts on everyone on who is going to come second after all racing is done in the first week. |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 08-07-2013 11:20
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Wrong place
About the poll: Contador is in bad shape, Valverde cant TT, Quintana cant go downhill, Schleck is obvious, Kreuziger will have to work for Contador, Ten Dam cant tt well, leaving Mollema for 2nd
Edited by Selwink on 08-07-2013 11:22
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| Fresh D |
Posted on 08-07-2013 11:20
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i would say either Valverde or Contador.
Contador is better in TT, so i would go for him.
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| thechudude |
Posted on 08-07-2013 11:28
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Well I can see Contador finding some form in the alps. Valverde and Quintana both look very strong climbing and can gain time over Mollema there. Mollema isn't the greatest time trial as well. |
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 08-07-2013 11:32
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Hey guys, you still didn't notice that this is "PCM13 :Graphics" part of forum, not "Cycling" . Even if it is , i can't see point in making new thread.
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| The Rider |
Posted on 08-07-2013 11:33
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Selwink wrote:
Wrong place
About the poll: Contador is in bad shape, Valverde cant TT, Quintana cant go downhill, Schleck is obvious, Kreuziger will have to work for Contador, Ten Dam cant tt well, leaving Mollema for 2nd
I hope that is your honest opinion and not more Dutch bias...  |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 08-07-2013 11:35
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The Rider wrote:
Selwink wrote:
Wrong place
About the poll: Contador is in bad shape, Valverde cant TT, Quintana cant go downhill, Schleck is obvious, Kreuziger will have to work for Contador, Ten Dam cant tt well, leaving Mollema for 2nd
I hope that is your honest opinion and not more Dutch bias...
If I turned on my bias Westra would win the Tour with 3 hours advantage
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:00
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Mollema is actually quite decent in TT. Not great, but decent. Only Contador is better than him of the guys listed(except Froome ofc), and Valverde is about the same level, especially since the TT involves some climbing.
But, no, Mollema won't get 2nd I think.
I give Valverde a good chance. Alberto only if he gets his form back. Rodriguez hasn't impressed me so far, and Ten Dam won't finish higher than Mollema since he's an helper. Probably same for Quintana.
And Schleck?! Hell no!
Edited by Jesleyh on 08-07-2013 12:01
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:13
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I want to see Schleck on the podium 
I'm serious. I want Andy on the podium next to Froomee and Ten Dam
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| Mwuhi |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:15
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Froome will be second. Duh, his team is not that good and Conta and Valverde will in the end find a way to beat Froome. |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:18
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Mwuhi wrote:
Froome will be second. Duh, his team is not that good and Conta and Valverde will in the end find a way to beat Froome.
By doing what ? Attacking him ? He'll follow them. Sending their lieutenants on the attack ? If they're dangerous for Froome he'll follow them (like Quintana), if not he won't move. |
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| fosforgasXIII |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:28
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Mwuhi wrote:
Froome will be second. Duh, his team is not that good and Conta and Valverde will in the end find a way to beat Froome.
Froome is stronger than Bertie and Valverde in both climbing and TT, and since Valverde already accepted his defeat and is now riding for second place, Froome doesn't need his team anymore. Just look at yesterday's stage. |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:29
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Spoiler Jesleyh wrote:
Mollema is actually quite decent in TT. Not great, but decent. Only Contador is better than him of the guys listed(except Froome ofc), and Valverde is about the same level, especially since the TT involves some climbing.
But, no, Mollema won't get 2nd I think.
I give Valverde a good chance. Alberto only if he gets his form back. Rodriguez hasn't impressed me so far, and Ten Dam won't finish higher than Mollema since he's an helper. Probably same for Quintana.
And Schleck?! Hell no!
Tomorrow is another TT, without climbs in it. Mollema should be able to beat Valverde there
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:31
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What makes you think Mollema is a better timetrialist as Valverde?
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| Selwink |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:35
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Spilak23 wrote:
What makes you think Mollema is a better timetrialist as Valverde?
The Tour de Suisse. Mollema had still got that shape I believe
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| fosforgasXIII |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:36
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Spilak23 wrote:
What makes you think Mollema is a better timetrialist as Valverde?
He's Dutch. Like I was telling myself that VdB would've finished with Valverde on Ax-3-Domaines and would've finally assured his podium place, even though he most likely wouldn't have. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:37
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Selwink wrote:
Spilak23 wrote:
What makes you think Mollema is a better timetrialist as Valverde?
The Tour de Suisse. Mollema had still got that shape I believe
Which had a climb in it...
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:37
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That was a mountain tt, totally different from the upcoming timetrials
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| jph27 |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:45
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Dan Martin. Because the Dutch aren't being unrealistically nationalistic enough |
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 08-07-2013 12:46
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So far I'm the only one who's voted 'other'. Is everyone forgetting Richie Porte?
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