PCM.daily banner
04-12-2024 05:13
PCM.daily
Users Online
· Guests Online: 41

· Members Online: 0

· Total Members: 161,903
· Newest Member: onepagehoro
View Thread
PCM.daily » PCM Stories & Story Games » PCM 13: Stories
 Print Thread
Daniel Martin - Irish Pride
baseballlover312
i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02516/Dan_Martin_2516727b.jpg


Game: Pro Cycling Manager 2013
Database: PCM Daily 2014 DB V1 (Slightly Modified)
Difficulty: Hard
Evolution of Attributes: 0.3


I assume if you took the time to look into my blog you already know me, but if you don't, let me formally introduce myself. I'm Daniel Martin. I'm 27 years old, Irish, and a cyclist for Team Garmin - Sharp. And this is my new blog. Now I have actually done this in the past sometimes on my very own website, but I feel it is time to reach out to the heart of the cycling community! From now on any time something big happens with me, or I race, or I just want to discuss something with the fans, you can see it here!

imageshack.com/a/img842/4889/r4dm.png


As of now, this is where I am told I am skill wise. I didn't make this. In fact it was given to me by a bunch of weird French guys during what they called "Their break" last year on the final days of the Tour. They said to contact them in August or September too if I wanted it re-done because their break lasted all that time. How weird?

Anyway, I'm not really sure what it means. They said it goes from 50 to 85, which doesn't really make such sense to me. Hopefully some of you guys will be able to tell me if you think it's accurate or not.

Since it's only New Year's day, that's all I have for now, but stay tuned because within the next few days I'll be getting my objectives and early season schedule from Jonathan Vaughters. See you then!
Edited by baseballlover312 on 21-02-2014 21:55
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2016/avatar.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/forumthread.png
i.imgur.com/VCXYUyF.png
i.imgur.com/4osUjkI.png
 
Ad Bot
Posted on 04-12-2024 05:13
Bot Agent

Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09

IP: None  
baseballlover312
My 2014 Palmarès


Santos Tour Down Under Stage 14th
Santos Tour Down Under Stage 34th
Santos Tour Down Under Stage 45th
Santos Tour Down Under Stage 51st
Santos Tour Down Under GC1st
Vuelta a la Region de MurciaRace1st
Tirreno - AdriaticoStage 33rd
Tirreno - AdriaticoStage 42nd
Tirreno - AdriaticoStage 53rd
Tirreno - AdriaticoGC3rd
Volta a CatalunyaStage 31st
Volta a CatalunyaGC1st
Amstel Gold RaceRace2nd
La Fleche WallonneRace2nd
Liege - Bastogne - LiegeRace1st
Tour de RomandieStage 15th
Tour de RomandieGC8th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 510th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 63rd
Giro d'ItaliaStage 75th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 83rd
Giro d'ItaliaStage 94th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 106th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 112nd
Giro d'ItaliaStage 1410th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 151st
Giro d'ItaliaStage 164th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 171st
Giro d'ItaliaStage 184th
Giro d'ItaliaStage 191st
Giro d'ItaliaStage 202nd
Giro d'ItaliaStage 219th
Giro d'ItaliaGC3rd
Giro d'ItaliaPoints2nd
Giro d'ItaliaKOM4th


*Only placings in the top 5 are listed here unless they are in a GT or season goal, in which case top 10 is listed.
Edited by baseballlover312 on 23-07-2014 04:28
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2016/avatar.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/forumthread.png
i.imgur.com/VCXYUyF.png
i.imgur.com/4osUjkI.png
 
baseballlover312
The Team: Garmin - Sharp


GC leaders


Besides me, we have quite the squad here at Garmin.


sportbc.com/files/Ryder-Hesjedal1.jpg


Ryder Hesjedal is the only GT winner on our team. After the 2012 Giro he has had some setbacks, but I still think he can win another GT. I don't know his race schedule this year but I'll be sure to ask him during our training camp this week.

i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2012/more/10/11/Lance-Armstrong-former-teammates.ap/Tom-Danielson-1.jpg


Danielson will be the leader for the smaller races I reckon. He still has quite a lot left in him after winning several stage races last year.

upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/A_Talansky.jpg/250px-A_Talansky.jpg


Talansky Is the up and comer on our team. he's risen through the ranks hear, and this year he gets a full on leader role for the first time. And without a doubt he still has even more potential to come.

Sprinters


frotein.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/tyler_reuters_1937888c.jpg


Tyler Farrar may not be the sprinter he used to be according to the experts, but it's about time he had a resurgence for our team. And I believe he will.

upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Steele_Von_Hoff_-_Tour_de_l%27Ain_2013.JPG/250px-Steele_Von_Hoff_-_Tour_de_l%27Ain_2013.JPG


Steele Von Hoff is also a pretty good sprinter. In the smaller races he places almost every time for us.

e2.365dm.com/12/05/660x350/Raymond-Kreder_2766519.jpg


Raymond Kreder is a great young kid. An upcoming talent in cycling, and he already has some pop.

Classics and Time Trials


pedalmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/pedal/4d6965c96f38bLangeveld%20CORVOS_00016780-037.jpg


A new add-on to our team this year, and already Sebastian Langeveld has solidified himself as a leader for the cobbled classics. Not only that, but he is also a good time trialist.

cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2013/05/29/1/pic351239268_670.jpg


Even at only 23 years old, Rohan Dennis is one of the best time trialists in the sport. And he can only get better from here. He is also a decent climber, which helps him in TT heavy stage races.

cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2013/04/04/1/000_par6200376_220.jpg


Vansummeren was the first Garmin rider to win a monument, and is still the only one besides me to do it. Although he hasn't shown much since, he will be key in a successful spring this season.

images0.tcdn.nl/telesport/article21243326.ece/BINARY/q/slagter.jpg


Another addition to our team this year, last year's Tour Down Under winner has joined Garmin. He is a key puncher for my Ardennes campaign.

The Whole Squad


With help from some buddies, using the scale those random Frenchies gave me, I have mapped out where we have concluded everybody on the team is in skill level for as many disciplines as we could think of. Don't forget all the amazing domestiques and youth riders we have that help the team in so many ways!

imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/838/l6g2.png


That's it! The next blog I make will likely be for my first race, the Tour Down Under!
Edited by baseballlover312 on 22-02-2014 16:41
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2016/avatar.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/forumthread.png
i.imgur.com/VCXYUyF.png
i.imgur.com/4osUjkI.png
 
Dippofix
Good. luck, i've been waiting for this! Smile
 
the_hoyle
I'm guessing that I can post... Good luck with this Smile
.: Manager of :.
i.imgur.com/FNKAFFk.png
.: My Awards :.
pcmdaily.com/images/awards/2014/graphic.png
pcmdaily.com/images/awards/2015/graphic.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2016/graphicartist.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2017/artist.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/graphic%20artist.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/graphicartist1.png
i.imgur.com/8u03OA4.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2017/jersey.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/jersey%20designer.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/jerseydesigner1.png
i.imgur.com/8u03OA4.png
pcmdaily.com/images/awards/2014/avatar.png
 
Faillu
Good luck from me too. Smile
I would like to hear more from Dan Martin. Smile
 
TheManxMissile
Now we just wait for the Kelderman story from Jesl Pfft

Absolutely all the best of luck!
i.imgur.com/UmX5YX1.jpgi.imgur.com/iRneKpI.jpgi.imgur.com/fljmGSP.jpgi.imgur.com/qV5ItIc.jpgimgur.com/dr2BAI6.jpgimgur.com/KlJUqDx.jpg[/img[img]]https://imgur.com/yUygrQ.jpgi.imgur.com/C1rG9BW.jpgi.imgur.com/sEDS7gr.jpg
 
Jesleyh
Looks good.

Hopefully some of you guys will be able to tell me if you think it's accurate or not.

His MO stat is not accurate Pfft

@TMM
Working on it.
Edited by Jesleyh on 21-02-2014 21:54
i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u660/jesleyh/Junk/0ca5fb14-ed59-44b1-8eb0-596097ba5c01_zps8e97f370.jpg

Feyenoord(football) and Kelderman fanboy


PCMdaily Awards: 12x nomination, 9x runner-up, 0x win.
 
MrUfo87
Good luck! Wink
 
SSJ2Luigi
are that the real stats of Martin in the 14 db?
 
Jesleyh
Nope, but he said the stats were slightly modified Wink

Oh, and I forgot, good luck!
i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u660/jesleyh/Junk/0ca5fb14-ed59-44b1-8eb0-596097ba5c01_zps8e97f370.jpg

Feyenoord(football) and Kelderman fanboy


PCMdaily Awards: 12x nomination, 9x runner-up, 0x win.
 
Jakstar22
Good BBL. You have to beat an amazing old story of Dan but I think you can easily do it. Let's go BBL
 
baseballlover312
@Dippofix Hope you enjoy!

@the_hoyle Yes you can. Thanks!

@Faillu Thanks again! That's good to hear.

@TheManxMissile You hear that Jesleyh? I'm waiting!

@Jesleyh Well I'm leaving it like that because he was past that on the potential he has in the DB anyway so it wouldn't heard to speed it up a bit, him being 27 and all. Also I got to credit you with the story name. Smile

@MrUfo87 Thanks!

@SSJ2Luigi Nope slightly modified although like I said I changed no potentials.

@Jesleyh Again Yup and thanks!

@Jakstar22 Hopefully I can, although I can't beat Ryder Hesjedal. luckily, he's in this story too! Smile

@All Thank you so much! It's been about 10 minutes and the thread is already crowded. Did not expect this much support! Hope I don't disappoint!

Edited by baseballlover312 on 21-02-2014 22:04
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2016/avatar.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/forumthread.png
i.imgur.com/VCXYUyF.png
i.imgur.com/4osUjkI.png
 
VoetsT
Good luck with this story Smile
 
547984
Yay, it's here! Just don't kill him, that's my only requirement. It's getting old these days Wink
baseballlover312, 06-03-14 : "Nuke Moscow...Don't worry Russia, we've got plenty of love to go around your cities"
Sarah Palin, 08-03-14 (CPAC, on Russian aggression) : "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke"

i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/547984/truth-vi.png

Big thanks to jdog for making this AMAZING userbar!
 
steve smink
Yes Thought you forgot about him, good luck Banana
 
baseballlover312
Schedule and Objectives for 2014


First things first, me and Jonathan Vaughters were able to put together my major objectives for the year. I'm really liking them.

imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/534/6j3x.png


My first major effort this year is Catalunya, which I could be happier to do. After winning last year, it will be exciting to try to defend my title there against the big names!

Next I'll be taking on the spring classics. Liege is going to be the biggest one of course, but I also want to try to see if I can piece together a really great week in general with Amstel and Fleche. Let's not go crazy though, I'm not going for the triple.

Next is the Giro, where we will be going through Ireland. I don't know what my ambitions are for this yet, but I know we have to make an impact! That could be stages, but we will have to talk with the team about whether I am ready to go for GC at a grand tour.

My next and last objective is Lombardia. Thinks was the first major classic I ever really placed at, and it's always fun to just make a big dig at the end of the year for it with whatever energy you have left from the season. Since I have a long hiatus from my last major objective, I hope to be in better form than the fatigued riders.

All in all I like my opportunities this year. I don't fault the lack of objectives in the middle of the year, as that doesn't mean I won't be riding races then. They just aren't my targets.

Some of the trainers have put together a little chart to look at where my potential fitness curves will be with minimal fatigue.

imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/22/83ga.png


They also have me a tentative schedule for my first half of the season, from now through the Giro. Here's how it looks.
Santos Tour Down UnderUWT1/22/2014
Vuelta a la Region de Murcia1.12/23/2014
Tirreno - AdriaticoUWT3/6/2014
Volta Ciclista a CatalunyaUWT3/18/2014
De Brabantse Pijl1.HC4/10/2014
Amstel Gold RaceUWT4/14/2014
La Fleche WallonneUWT4/17/2014
Liege - Bastogne - LiegeUWT4/21/2014
Tour de RomandieUWT4/23/2014
Giro d'ItaliaUWT5/4/2014


So that's it for this report. Soon I'll be giving a little presentation as to the team, and then it's off to Australia. I don't have major aspirations or form there. But this early in the season, who does? See you there!

-Dan Martin
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2016/avatar.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/forumthread.png
i.imgur.com/VCXYUyF.png
i.imgur.com/4osUjkI.png
 
547984
Is his potential as bad as it is in Guiness?
baseballlover312, 06-03-14 : "Nuke Moscow...Don't worry Russia, we've got plenty of love to go around your cities"
Sarah Palin, 08-03-14 (CPAC, on Russian aggression) : "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke"

i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/547984/truth-vi.png

Big thanks to jdog for making this AMAZING userbar!
 
baseballlover312
Better.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2016/avatar.png
pcmdaily.com/files/Awards2019/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/funniest.png
pcmdaily.com/images/mg/Awards2020/forumthread.png
i.imgur.com/VCXYUyF.png
i.imgur.com/4osUjkI.png
 
VoetsT
Seems like a interesting schedule and a busy first half of the season Smile
 
Jump to Forum:
Login
Username

Password



Not a member yet?
Click here to register.

Forgotten your password?
Request a new one here.
Latest content
Screenshots
Breschel wins E3 Prijs Vlaanderen
Breschel wins E3 Prijs Vlaanderen
PCM 07: General Screenshots
Fantasy Betting
Current bets:
No bets available.
Best gamblers:
bullet fighti... 18,576 PCM$
bullet df_Trek 17,574 PCM$
bullet Marcovdw 15,545 PCM$
bullet jseadog1 13,552 PCM$
bullet baseba... 10,439 PCM$

bullet Main Fantasy Betting page
bullet Rankings: Top 100
ManGame Betting
Current bets:
No bets available.
Best gamblers:
bullet Ollfardh 21,890 PCM$
bullet df_Trek 15,720 PCM$
bullet Marcovdw 15,000 PCM$
bullet jseadog1 13,500 PCM$
bullet baseball... 7,332 PCM$

bullet Main MG Betting page
bullet Get weekly MG PCM$
bullet Rankings: Top 100
Render time: 0.41 seconds