Recent content by Karaev1

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    The 2024 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Hayther was always in consideration for me too but just could not fit him in the end. Basically I decided Tarling , Carapaz and Uijtdebroecks will be better picks . I also have second thoughts now but we will see. Also I could've replaced Bagioli with someone cheaper and fit Hayther but I just...
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    The 2024 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Really excited for this year and really happy with my Top 3 picks : Pidcock , Bagioli and Rodriguez! Rodriguez was an obvious pick for me but the other 2 were really hard to decide on. At first I was going with a trio of Ayuso , Rodriguez and one of Jakobsen/Sheffield but changed my mind in the...
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    The 2024 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Is the spreadsheet out? I looked on all pages for it but could not found it...
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    The 2023 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    I got a message from Skidmark that my team is 2 points over the 7500 total. My first thought was to change a lower points rider with another one but in the end I just switched a 700 points one with a 900 points one and done a lot of other changes to make it work. Really curious how this last...
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    The 2023 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    After I somehow missed last year deadline I am coming back! This year have less obvious picks in my opinion. Or maybe I just lost my touch identifying them....
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    The 2021 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Not picking Vansevenant might be the biggest mistake I've done for this season.... He was so cheap and was on my shortlist but somehow I managed to leave him out.
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    The 2020 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Not picking Restrepo is already a big concern for me. For some strange reason I did not considered him but now after I scouted him a little I think he is an amazing pick. Just hope that the other guys I picked in his price range will have good seasons too...
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    The 2020 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    I am really curious about 2 of my picks and if anybody else considered them. First would be Hodeg who in my opinion can be as fast as Bennett and could get 1000 points if he go to the right races. The second one is Riabushenko. He was only picked by 1 more participant which is a big surprise...
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    The 2020 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    After I checked the spreadsheet I realised I only had 32 riders. If I would've knew that Simmons would be part of my team. Just letting you know that if the difference between me and the 1st place will be smaller that Simmons points I will consider myself the true winner...:)
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    The 2020 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    @MADRAZO Hope you are right about Hoelgaard and he will be leadout for my guy Rodenberg! Also can't wait to see the 2017 and 2019 editions winner Fauniera team published!
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    The 2020 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    The point about a very expensive rider is true but the problem appears when that rider gets injured and your chances are gone. I considered both MvdP and Pogacar for the team but decided to go with Remco and Van Aert so I can fit some other riders in the team. I also considered Sagan among the...
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    The 2020 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    EVENEPOEL Remco 952 He may be the god of cycling so I just could not resist picking him. Could be a mistake considering his high price and his very young age but nobody expected him to be this good last season. What if he blows away all expectations again? It will be very fun to watch him at...
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    The 2020 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Can't wait for the reveal! Had a hard time deciding on 33 riders this season. After my second place last year I hope I can at least get a top 10 but it won't be easy!
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    2020 Youth CQ Ranking Game

    I have a question about the rules. What about riders who were trainees for 2 consecutives seasons? Also guys who were trainees 1 or 2 years ago and then returned to continental level?
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    The 2019 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    After today stage I think Fauniera 1st place should be safe! Congratulations mate! It was a fun race against you after the Tour of France! My main objective next season is to beat you!