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    Does Gilbert deserve full backing at the Worlds?

    Valdepenas de Jaen wasn't bad although he would have ripped the peloton apart with his 2011 form. Yesterday was good without a doubt, but i haven't seen his trademark 45 second full out attack yet so far this year. Until that happens, I certainly do not consider him a top favourite for the...
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    2013 World Championships Firenze. Who will win?

    Nibali. He'll take some time off after the Giro and build up to the Vuelta / Worlds. Even with his Worlds 2012 form, I think it'll be too hard for Gilbert. Only Gilbert 2011 would have stood a chance.
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    From how many kms to go to the finish will Spartacus attack in Paris-Roubaix?

    As soon as he's isolated, he'll take off. In PR the attack is the best defense. Without Boonen & Ballan and with Pozzato in a crappy shape and Flecha almost ready retirement, there is no way any of the 2nd tier cobblestone specialists (Vanmarcke, Boom, Vansummeren, Stannard, Hayman...
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    2013 97th Ronde van Vlaanderen, 257km, Sunday 31th March

    But LUC was still there. Not sure I spotted him during the Ronde, but certainly during the E3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Zmi-wPTDE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHrEbGwWbL4
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    2013 97th Ronde van Vlaanderen, 257km, Sunday 31th March

    I just wanted to let you know the legend is back... Muur 2010 Paterberg 2013
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    E3 Harelbeke 2013, 209.5km

    Clear sky, lots of sun, 2°... This is gonna be a great race!
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    Dwars door Vlaanderen March 20, 2013

    Haussler out as wel...
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    Dwars door Vlaanderen March 20, 2013

    Disappointing start list for a race that became 1.HC. No Cavendish, Boonen, Pozzato, Cancellara, Gilbert, Goss, Hagen, Degenkolb, Roelandts, Van Avermaet, Langeveld and Boom. :confused:
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    2013 Milan-San Remo, 17 March (298km)

    Terrible circumstances. Are the chances of Gilbert and Roelandts rising?
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    2013 Milan-San Remo, 17 March (298km)

    Looking past the usual suspects, Ponzi is my pick. Consistent over the last weeks, easily survives a hill and fast at the finish. Sounds like a great backup if plan "Nibali" fails.
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    2013 Tour of Oman (11th-16th February), 2.HC

    Bousher Alamrat: 2.2mi @10%avg. He should be able to stay in the front group. http://www.strava.com/segments/climb-of-bousher-alamrat-998559
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    2013 Tour of Oman (11th-16th February), 2.HC

    1.6mi @ 8.3%avg according to http://www.strava.com/segments/al-jissah-climb-full-994454 Certainly not Kittel's cup of tea IMO.
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    Tips to visit Tour of Flandres

    I prefer a spot near the end where the Feelbosstraat crosses the Kwaremont. It's kind of a chicane that rises a little. If they race hard or not, the peloton is always stretched near the end which makes it easier to recognize the riders. You can also see the Paterberg from there (although...
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    Tips to visit Tour of Flandres

    No, there were VIP zones before (on top of the Koppenberg e.g.). It's just that the organizers sold the soul of the Ronde. They had a great format, a great final and they messed it up by forcing a classic to end with 3 local laps. The ronde as it should be...