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Edvald Boasson Hagen | Last Chance
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 14:54
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So with the release of PCM14 on the day of my last exam, I thought it was a great time to have a crack at a story myself with my favourite rider.
Game: PCM13
Database: PCMDaily Spring Update V1
Difficulty: Hard
Evolution of Attributes: 0.3
Edvald Boasson Hagen | Last Chance
For those who don't know me, I'm Edvald Boasson Hagen, formally of Team Maxbo Bianchi and Team High Road but now of Team Sky. They call me Eddy Boss or EBH for short, what ever I don't mind they all sound pretty trendy. I'm seen as one of the best all-rounders in the pro peloton with my ability to time-trial, win bunch sprints and climb.
Before I joined Team Sky, I signed my first pro contract with Team High Road (HTC) and in the two years there I managed a Tour of Britain win, an Eneco Tour win, Gent-Wevelgem and a stage of the Giro d'Italia. I was seen as the next big thing.
After joining Team Sky in 2010 I had massive expectations on my shoulders. Since I have delivered a Vattenfall Cyclassics, GP Ouest-France, another Eneco Tour but most notably and the biggest highlight of my career two stages wins of the 2011 Tour de France.
However since then it hasn't been the same story, I have won the Glava Tour of Norway twice and both road race and time trial national championships but that it nothing compared to what I can do, what I have achieved before. People say I have stagnated, some say I have under-preformed, David Brailsford says I'm not delivering my pay grade. I've worked tiredlessly for Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins but this doesn't seem to be enough, it has been made clear by the top of Sky.
This is my last chance. I perform this year or I'm out...
Edited by nacho63 on 20-06-2014 23:31
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 14:55
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Introduction Two - The Meeting
December 2013
I had a disappointing 2012 by the high standards set for myself by me and Team Sky. I was under pressure and had a disastrous 2013. Dave explained to me that 2 road stage victories just isn't good enough, not that I needed to be told. I had injuries and illnesses but that doesn't justify anything. He organised a meeting at my home of Lillehammer to discuss 2014.
I the message was fairly simple, I might do better to earn my money or my contract will be not be renewed. He also mentioned I'm the 3rd highest earner at the team and ensured that no other team would pay the same wages i'm getting.
For the 2014 Brailsford is putting his faith in me still. He is willing to keep me as a protected rider and in some cases I will be leader. My provisional schedule are the classics and then a return to the Giro followed by a mid season break and the autumn classic and world championships. I will not be riding the Tour de France, the team are in all for Chris Froome, not questions asked.
I have my chance once again so there cannot be any excuses.
Leaders
Spoiler
Chris Froome
Target: Tour de France
Bradley Wiggins
Target: Tour of California, Tour of Britain
Richie Porte
Target: Tour de France
Protected riders
Edvald Boasson hagen
Edited by nacho63 on 18-06-2014 18:41
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 14:55
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2014 Wins
2014 - Notable results
Edited by nacho63 on 18-06-2014 18:42
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 14:55
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January
 Tour Down Under
Role: Leader
February
 Tour of Oman
Role: Free role/Domestique
March
 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Role: Co-leader
Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne
Role: Co-leader
 Milano San-Remo
Role: Leader
E3 Harelbeke
Role: Co-leader
Gent-Wevelgem
Role: Co-leader
Ronde van Vlaanderen
Role: Leader
April
 Paris-Roubaix
Role: Free role/Domestique
 Amstel Gold Race
Role: Free role/Domestique
May
Giro d'italia
Role: Protected rider
June
 Tour de Suisse
Role: Domestique/Free role
 Norwegian National Championships
Role: Leader
July
Tour de Wallonie
Role: Leader
August
 Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian
Role: Free role/Domestique
Eneco Tour
Role: Leader
 Vattenfall Cyclassics
Role: Leader
GP Ouest France - Plouay
Role: Leader
September
 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec & Montreal
Role: Free role
 World Championships
October
Il Lombardia
Race days: 72
Edited by nacho63 on 20-06-2014 23:30
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 18-06-2014 14:56
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Tour de France Champion
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Good luck here  |
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| maxime86 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 15:00
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sounds promicing! |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 18-06-2014 15:02
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Grand Tour Champion
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A good intro here
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| Roextro |
Posted on 18-06-2014 15:03
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Good luck with this story, Go Eddie! |
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| Matthew21rp |
Posted on 18-06-2014 15:17
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Domestique
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Good luck with this story
Go Eddy the boss!!!!!! |
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 17:05
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@all Thanks guys! |
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| Martial1 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 17:14
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Good luck Nacho! |
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| MARSUPILAMI |
Posted on 18-06-2014 17:17
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Gooooood Luuuuuck
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 18-06-2014 18:25
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Grand Tour Champion
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good luck
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 18-06-2014 18:27
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Good luck!
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 18:59
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@all cheers guys
Team Sky meet in Mallorca for our pre-season training camp as normal, and it was also as painful as normal but it'll all be worth it. Most importantly it was chance to see what the guys I getting up too. Chris firmly has his sights on the Tour while Porte may be leading the Giro which could hamper my chances at the race but I'm sure I'll have a free role if not defending the jersey. G and Stannard are both aimming for the classics like me, we are all a similar level so it will be interesting to see what happens but I'm determined to stamp down my authority if my legs can do the talking.
Most importantly it was a chance to finalise my assuming I stay fit and healthy. I will be riding all the cobble races and Milano-San Remo. I have decided to skip Liege-Bastogne-Liege and La Fleche as it will be too demanding on my fitness that I'll save for end of the season.
Myself and Brailsford have decided upon a few objects for the season.
A stage win in the Giro
Podium in one day classic
Top 5 GC Eneco Tour
5 victories in stage races
Edited by nacho63 on 18-06-2014 19:06
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| whitejersey |
Posted on 18-06-2014 19:13
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Classics Specialist
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Good luck with this! A very promising start!
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| Wumble |
Posted on 18-06-2014 19:13
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Looks promising, hoping for Edvald to reach his goals!
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 18-06-2014 23:02
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Tour de France Champion
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Lets hope Eddy Bos has a successful season |
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| JoeArmstrong13 |
Posted on 10-07-2014 15:57
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I can't wait to read this! Finally a Eddy the Boss Story!
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 10-07-2014 16:38
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Trying to prepare a db that will allow me to enjoy the gameplay for the longterm |
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