Recent content by naffets

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    Tour of Qatar (2.HC) 8/2 - 13/2

    No profiles usually given out for this stage race as its pretty much ride one way in a flat desert and turn and ride another way . Most of the routes are replicated whether one way or other over all stages . Which means at some point there will be cross winds although not looking to strong for...
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    Describe a rider in three words

    Cav world class sprinter nominate Sean Kelly
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    Ponferrada 2014 World Championships, Sep. 21st-28th

    I think it comes down to points earned by said nation over the uci racing calendar to how many riders get sanctioned to ride as a team for their country up to a maximum of 9
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    Tour of Britain 2014 - 07/09 - 14/09 (2.HC)

    great photos of finish! can anyone see any of them getting over that last climb(2k @ 5%) in contention for tomorrows sprint ??
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    Ben Swift Discussion Thread

    cant see swifty getting podium even if hes in shape to get over hilly stages there is a itt(prologue) split last stage which he will lose time on the likes of chavanel,wiggins, kwai, Cummings et al
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    2014 US Pro Challenge, Aug 18th-Aug 24th (2.HC)

    I thought it a bit odd Rapha getting an invite. Is today's stage too lumpy for the sprinters??
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    2014 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 Barbaresco → Barolo 41,9 km ITT

    ouch! malori looks second hand!! I thought he stood a great chance of taking this but after seeing that photo im beginning to think otherwise
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    Stage 10: Modena - Salsomaggiore Terme (173 Km)

    farrar's a bit of a liability
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    2014 Giro D'Italia, stage 8: Foligno - Montecopiolo 179 km

    I fancy arredondo's chances tomorrow as he might be allowed to get up the road. Is he carrying any injuries after coming in over 18minutes down stage before last from the carnage
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    2014 Giro d'Italia, Stage 4: Giovinazzo - Bari (112 Km)

    Agree with kwibus Kittel was out of position yesterday and still managed to get past swifty with a great lead out from ebh. If everybody stays upright giant train Kittel win. Swifty will hopefully get his chance when it gets lumpy.
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    2014 Giro Del Trentino, 22/04 - 25/04, 2.HC

    I see sky are second favourites for this ttt surely only having six riders will hinder their chances.
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    2014 Vuelta al País Vasco, Stage 6: Markina-Xemein → Markina-Xemein, 25.9 km (ITT)

    I agree in Algarve he never looked in trouble but last couple of days hes just been off the pace
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    2014 Vuelta al País Vasco, Stage 6: Markina-Xemein → Markina-Xemein, 25.9 km (ITT)

    no ones really mentioned kwiakowski? he beat a good field in the Algarve itt how do you think he will fair today??
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    2014 Vuelta al País Vasco, stage 5: Eibar > Markina-Xemein 160km

    What's happened to Arroyo? Looked like he had good form coming into this tour. Saving it to get in the breakaway today?