Recent content by jencredible

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    Your dreamteam - GT's

    Does my team actually have to win anything? Purito to contend for the GC and win MTF with his final kick. Moreno as his faithful lieutenant. Contend for mtn stages, backup for GC. Amets as mtn dom and at least one futile breakaway Moncoutie to do his own thing, maybe go on a break on a mtn...
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    Who will win the Vélo d'Or

    You mean Contador coming off a suspension, Valverde who was also targeting the Tour and Froome who killed himself in the Tour. I'd rather Purito won but Wiggo deserves it.
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    Vuelta 2012, Stage 14: Palas de Rei > Puerto de Ancares (149,2 kms)

    Burden is on Contador to attack and Purito bridged it. Why would he attack Contador when he's the better finisher and is in red? It's called tactics. Purito's in better form, Pistol's just not there. Purito on this form can't be easily dropped even on the long climbs. He's the one to beat...
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    Can Rodriguez win the Vuelta?

    Helluva ride today for Purito. Definitely in with a shot. I can see where some would think that Contador would put him in difficulty on the longer climbs later in the Vuelta but he's been stronger than Froome from my perspective (also doesn't have the tour in his legs) has showed good form...
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    Should Sky have waited when Valverde fell?

    Personally, I think there ought to be more appreciation for the patently false denial in this case. Who doesn't love irony?
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    what will be the top 10 in the vuelta

    1) Froome 2) Contador 3) Purito 4) Schleck 5) Gesink 6) Cobo 7) Cunego 8) Nieve 9) Moreno 10) Uran
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    Best and worst teams in 2012 Tour

    Given the number of TT kilometers and the kind of squad they can bring to bear I'd have to say OPQS were pretty damned disappointing.
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    Who will win la Vuelta a España 2012?

    For the record I think Contador will win but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see him suffer for lack of racing form and see someone like Rodriguez take it. Andy is unlikely to be motivated and fit, maybe a stage win but not the overall. Froome might look good in the first week but I...
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    The 2012 CQ Ranking Manager Game

    I have a couple of poles but no slovak. Revised team 33 riders coming in at 7458. I do like my team. Having never done this before, though, I have no idea if it is any good.
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    Bike Teams transfers 2012????

    My apologies.
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    The 2012 CQ Ranking Manager Game

    Thanks for the tip. Didn't play last year, not entirely sure of the best strategy. I'll shift things around a bit.
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    Bike Teams transfers 2012????

    Has anyone signed Cobo, Duarte, Felline or Valls yet? Any idea where they're hinted to go?
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    The 2012 CQ Ranking Manager Game

    27 riders at 7449. Couldn't quite get as close to the max as some of you. I'm pretty happy with my squad. A solid mix of underachievers ready for a rebound and cheap young talent hoping to break out. Can't wait for the season to start! I had a couple of sub-100 guys that I thought could get...
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    The battles we never got to see

    I wish Pantani and Contador were contemporaries. Ditto for Big Mig and Lance II.
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    2012 Predictions

    Let's try this again: Olympic Road: Cav Olympic TT: Panzerwagon World Road: Piti World TT: Spartacus TTT: Sky MSR: Oscarito RvV: Gilbert PR: Spartacus LBL: Gilbert GL: Squalo GW: Sagan AMG: Samu FW: Purito CSS: Gesink PT: Kittel Giro: Basso Tour: El Pistolero (Unless he's suspended in which...