- Feb 23, 2014
- 8,827
- 254
- 17,880
Re: A
Matthews is in between because he can wait for the sprint or go with the attackers. He is very versatile. He would lose in a straight up sprint with Kristoff (and probably Bouhanni as well.) Like Fabian, I expect him to go with any attackers, because his chances will increase.
pink_jersey said:
Matthews is in between because he can wait for the sprint or go with the attackers. He is very versatile. He would lose in a straight up sprint with Kristoff (and probably Bouhanni as well.) Like Fabian, I expect him to go with any attackers, because his chances will increase.
- May 9, 2014
- 5,230
- 108
- 17,680
Re: A
Matthews is someone that I suspect would not risk a safe podium place for a shot at victory, at least not yet. Hope he proves me wrong though
Jspear said:
Matthews is someone that I suspect would not risk a safe podium place for a shot at victory, at least not yet. Hope he proves me wrong though
- May 3, 2010
- 4,487
- 4,562
- 21,180
I agree that Matthews will want to get rid of Kristoff, and he has the team for that. Cancellara probably has plans to attack, but very late, after the Poggio.
- Feb 23, 2014
- 8,827
- 254
- 17,880
Re: A
I guess, I'm thinking he'll go with the attackers, because the sprint teams are weaker this year. Katusha is missing Paolini, Giant isn't working for a sprint, does Cofidis have a strong team for Nacer in this sort of race? I see a lot of riders that will have to go early for the win. Stybar (he's their main leader), GVA, Nibbes, Sagan will probably go early just because...I'm sure Orica will wait and see how things go. He might have to go with the attackers even if it's just to podium.
PremierAndrew said:
I guess, I'm thinking he'll go with the attackers, because the sprint teams are weaker this year. Katusha is missing Paolini, Giant isn't working for a sprint, does Cofidis have a strong team for Nacer in this sort of race? I see a lot of riders that will have to go early for the win. Stybar (he's their main leader), GVA, Nibbes, Sagan will probably go early just because...I'm sure Orica will wait and see how things go. He might have to go with the attackers even if it's just to podium.
- Oct 26, 2010
- 5,647
- 261
- 17,880
I'm not the greatest fan of San Remo specially when people consider it the sprinters classics. But there is an undeniable beauty associated with this race that starts so quietly but you can feel a big wave of tension building up, specially when they start hitting the Capo and then towards the iconic climbs of Cipressa and Poggio. This and the Primavera symbolism, rebirth after the long winter, it all adds up to make up such a special race 
Re:
A Trentin win would be delightful and fully deserved considering the tremendous work he puts in year round.
trevim said:
A Trentin win would be delightful and fully deserved considering the tremendous work he puts in year round.
- May 3, 2010
- 4,487
- 4,562
- 21,180
Re:
I felt disappointed by recent editions, but it still feels exciting when the day is there. I really hope something will happen on the Cipressa this year.trevim said:I'm not the greatest fan of San Remo specially when people consider it the sprinters classics. But there is an undeniable beauty associated with this race that starts so quietly but you can feel a big wave of tension building up, specially when they start hitting the Capo and then towards the iconic climbs of Cipressa and Poggio. This and the Primavera symbolism, rebirth after the long winter, it all adds up to make up such a special race
- Feb 23, 2014
- 8,827
- 254
- 17,880
Re:
Right now we need rain and 30 mph winds.
trevim said:I'm not the greatest fan of San Remo specially when people consider it the sprinters classics. But there is an undeniable beauty associated with this race that starts so quietly but you can feel a big wave of tension building up, specially when they start hitting the Capo and then towards the iconic climbs of Cipressa and Poggio. This and the Primavera symbolism, rebirth after the long winter, it all adds up to make up such a special race
Right now we need rain and 30 mph winds.
- Jun 27, 2013
- 5,217
- 9
- 17,495
Why are you guys listing Valverde? He never does anything here.
Think Lobato, he can do something (and has before)
Think Lobato, he can do something (and has before)
rick james
BANNED
- Sep 2, 2014
- 7,677
- 110
- 12,680
- Jun 15, 2015
- 908
- 180
- 10,180
rick james
BANNED
- Sep 2, 2014
- 7,677
- 110
- 12,680
- Feb 18, 2015
- 13,820
- 9,809
- 28,180
Re:
For me the big wave of tension building up feels more like big boredom building up because the climbs just don't want to start. I haven't seen this race that often but in the years in which I did I really didnt like it and actually just watched it because its known as an important race and everyone will still talk about it in the coming months.trevim said:I'm not the greatest fan of San Remo specially when people consider it the sprinters classics. But there is an undeniable beauty associated with this race that starts so quietly but you can feel a big wave of tension building up, specially when they start hitting the Capo and then towards the iconic climbs of Cipressa and Poggio. This and the Primavera symbolism, rebirth after the long winter, it all adds up to make up such a special race
- Oct 26, 2010
- 5,647
- 261
- 17,880
Re: Re:
I look at San Remo as an historical race that provided some of the most beautiful exploits to some of the biggest champions of the past like Coppi, Fignon, Merckx or Kelly. The teams know it and ride accordingly, no one wants to look bad today. It's just not the same as riding 300km somewhere else, at least for me.Gigs_98 said:For me the big wave of tension building up feels more like big boredom building up because the climbs just don't want to start. I haven't seen this race that often but in the years in which I did I really didnt like it and actually just watched it because its known as an important race and everyone will still talk about it in the coming months.trevim said:I'm not the greatest fan of San Remo specially when people consider it the sprinters classics. But there is an undeniable beauty associated with this race that starts so quietly but you can feel a big wave of tension building up, specially when they start hitting the Capo and then towards the iconic climbs of Cipressa and Poggio. This and the Primavera symbolism, rebirth after the long winter, it all adds up to make up such a special race
- Sep 17, 2012
- 1,153
- 503
- 12,080
- Jun 17, 2010
- 5,139
- 237
- 17,880
Hope the auto insurance of those owners covers their smashed cars. Good thing no one was killed.
Makes sense what Nibs said about it being suicidal to attack on the Cipressa. Its a different history for the Poggio.
Makes sense what Nibs said about it being suicidal to attack on the Cipressa. Its a different history for the Poggio.
TRENDING THREADS
-
World Championship 2025: Men’s RR, September 28- Started by Berniece
- Replies: 2K
-
Teams & Riders The Remco Evenepoel is the next Eddy Merckx thread- Started by DNP-Old
- Replies: 35K
-
Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread- Started by Lequack
- Replies: 41K
-
Il Lombardia 2025, monument, October 11- Started by Krzysztof_O
- Replies: 792
-
European Championship 2025: Men’s RR, October 5- Started by Berniece
- Replies: 854
-
Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread- Started by RedheadDane
- Replies: 13K
-
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram