2011 Tour of Switzerland

[Christian]

Malbun brings back some good memories.

(2007)

 

[Mellow Velo]

Ouch.
No hiding place for those bulky trialists, this year.
It is in the Eurosport published schedule, just needs confirmation.

 

[Ryaguas]

I think that FS can't repeat TdS win this year... I want to see the startlist for this race =D

 

[Moondance]

Pretty tough... They've clearly decided to take the fight to the Dauphine in terms of difficulty. Should provide some excellent viewing.

 

[blaxland]

Any news on the start list?If Gesink rides he should dominate this tough tour.

 

[Moondance]

Any news on the start list?If Gesink rides he should dominate this tough tour.

Isn't it a bit soon to expect a start list?

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Any news on the start list?If Gesink rides he should dominate this tough tour.

Meh gesink surely will try to peak a little later. He might win a stage... But dominate, Na. He won't even win .

 

[AngusW]

I guess they don't want another Cance victory.

Or maybe they don't want Lance Armstrong on the podium again...

 

[blaxland]

Isn't it a bit soon to expect a start list?

Yeah but im having withdrawals......

 

[auscyclefan94]

Isn't it a bit soon to expect a start list?

Which is why Blaxland said "If gesink rides...".

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Which is why Blaxland said "If gesink rides...".

he also said;

"Any news on the start list?"

 

[craig1985]

Provisional startlist

Stage 1:

Lugano - Lugano - 7.3 km

Stage 2:

Airolo - Crans-Montana - 147.8km

Stage 3:

Brig-Glis - Grindelwald - 107.6km

 

[craig1985]

Stage 4:
Grindelwald - Huttwil - 198.4km

Stage 5:
Huttwil - Tobel-Tägerschen - 204.2km

Stage 6:
Tobel-Tägerschen - Triesenberg / Malbun - 157.7km

Stage 7:
Vaduz - Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis (AUT) - 222.8km

 

[craig1985]

Stage 8:
Tübach - Schaffhausen - 167.3km

Stage 9:
Schaffhausen - Schaffhausen - 32.1km

This race ventures into Liechtenstein and Austria.

 

[auscyclefan94]

There are only two teams which have gc contenders for tour in it which is Radioshack and LayOPard trek. Definetly not as strong as last year regarding the field but is on a much harder parcours which could open things up for a lot of riders. I expect Horner to take this.

TdS is also a lot harder this year. It will take a lot out of some riders with the course being so hard and being closer to the tour.

 

[craig1985]

It also suits Fränk Schleck who has to be in with a strong chance IMO.

 

[dlwssonic]

frank schleck for the win again. enough mountains for it. dont see a lot of other contenders

 

[theyoungest]

There are only two teams which have gc contenders for tour in it which is Radioshack and LayOPard trek. Definetly not as strong as last year regarding the field but is on a much harder parcours which could open things up for a lot of riders. I expect Horner to take this.

TdS is also a lot harder this year. It will take a lot out of some riders with the course being so hard and being closer to the tour.

Rabo are bringing TGBM and their (not so) secret weapon Steven Kruijswijk. If the latter regards this as the sixth week of the Giro, who knows what he can do?

 

[craig1985]

Bauke Mollema FTW and the rest should go home

 

[auscyclefan94]

Bauke Mollema FTW and the rest should go home

Will we see more of this??

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

There are only two teams which have gc contenders for tour in it which is Radioshack and LayOPard trek. Definetly not as strong as last year regarding the field but is on a much harder parcours which could open things up for a lot of riders. I expect Horner to take this.

TdS is also a lot harder this year. It will take a lot out of some riders with the course being so hard and being closer to the tour.

TGBM is here. Doh!

 

[craig1985]

That is what will happen on every stage.

 

[dlwssonic]

yea great GVA will be riding, still waiting for his first win. I hope andy gets something from this race.

 

[dlwssonic]

WOW look at the strength of the team leopard is sending in. That must be their A team and the one their using for the tour. But I will prefer zaugg or poosthuma to replace ogrady.

 

[kjetilraknerud]

Cancellara for the first stage of course, Monfort, Velits, TJ and Gustav Larsson should be up there.

Frank will be strong on the uphill finishes, Andy will be terrible. Hesjedal for a top 5 overall, and Cunego could show some strength as well.

I hope Hushovd and Haussler show some glimpse of form on stage 4 and 5. Bad seasons for them so far. Will be interesting to see what Breschel can do after his injury troubles. Boonen might have something to say as well. Sagan is there however...

Stage 8 should be for Cavendish.