Recent content by bminchow

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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    This was his chance. Hate to see a nice long shot really blow it.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Ugh. What is up here?
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Opening weekend doesn't look so great for me: Omloop: Hagenes Hobbs (not looking as fast as i'd hoped) LaPorte (if not for Brennan) Pithie (pleae please please make me look good) Withen Philipsen (why not?) Zingle (if not for Brennan) KBK: Hobbs (not looking as fast as i'd hoped) LaPorte...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Well for the first time, I finally gained in the weekly rankings. So i can make a few comments. It is about time! I knew my team was not great (after seeing what some of y'all came up with) but i knew it couldn't be that bad. I think it is my investment in Bora (Vlasov and Martinez) that helped...
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    2026 Women's CQ Manager game

    Okay. Maybe a short summary of my team a la the Men's game (which i haven't done yet). I had five iterations of my team until i finally submitted the one. I was going to submit my 4th iteration, but of course i freaked out at the last second and bumped two riders. My apologies to: Evita Muzic -...
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    2026 Women's CQ Manager game

    I was wondering about that. Now I am going to research her :)
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    TDU Starters: Only four, which is an all time low for me. Just as at seems more CQ points are becoming available down under. Pithie - he HAS to be better than last year, right? Haven't checked the route yet but it can't be all for Danny. Van Eetvelt - Top 5 GC potential Hagenes - Top 10 GC...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Wait. you obviously think you're making the right assessment? That is def NOT me. I am always second guessing myself. Then panic picking and changing at the last minute. That's how i end up with Nys, Pithie and Baudin last year. And I'm already regretting Del Grosso this year (and possibly...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Yes, only 5, but a great 5 to have I would say. Even Kron could do quite well here.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Oy, but it is great for getting a start on the green jersey. I did this for a couple of years because i liked seeing my name on one of the leader boards. Gave it up this year.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    I actually like spending time going the PCS schedule. Some thing to do if that's race is a little slow to develop.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Top 5's all year long!
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    I was off and on with him. But wanted a MAP rider and thought he may do well if motivation is there. So, happy I have him.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Nice. Well done for first time and only 2 hours. Not just random but you had reasons :)