2012 Criterium International, 2.HC, 24th - 25th of March

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

I can see Evans winning this now. So might be 3 victories soon

lol get real. Evans will get dropped like a wounded animal tomorrow.

 

[dlwssonic]

lol get real. Evans will get dropped like a wounded animal tomorrow.

lol he wont, not because his form is great but his competitors aren't that strong.
And you cant use the TA MTF as an example, he was not even with the final group when they started the climb because of the crash.

 

[Gloin22]

lol get real. Evans will get dropped like a wounded animal tomorrow.

Really ? He just won a TT, he can't be that bad? I dont think he'll win, but i see him in Top 5.

 

[maltiv]

lol he wont, not because his form is great but his competitors aren't that strong.
And you cant use the TA MTF as an example, he was not even with the final group when they started the climb.

Can't wait to see Evans grimacing and suffering like crazy while trying to follow Nordhaug tomorrow. It won't be pretty!

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

Really ? He just won a TT, he can't be that bad? I dont think he'll win, but i see him in Top 5.

I was exaggerating of course. The field is pretty damn weak so a good GC result is almost a given. Still, I don't think a win is likely. There's some good climbers within striking distance.

 

[jens_attacks]

evans is good but sky will kill him tomorrow.i wonder if they will go with mick rogers,he also lost a bit of weight and has huge engine.if not froomy and nordhaug is enough to smoke ospedale.

 

[Gloin22]

I wonder at what point Sky Mountain squad became better than their sprinters one...

It's a rhetorical questions btw, last year when Cummings won in Algarve it was surprise that Sky won a MTF, now it's becoming usual for Sky to win stage races with MTF

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

really looking forward to seeing froome in a climb

 

[gustienordic]

evans is good but sky will kill him tomorrow.i wonder if they will go with mick rogers,he also lost a bit of weight and has huge engine.if not froomy and nordhaug is enough to smoke ospedale.

Go Nordhaug!!! and mick of course! good to see he's finally getting back into shape!

 

[bogard]

Lövfkvist FTW!

He said he felt in good shape at TA but unfortunately got sick...

However there are a whole lot of Sky riders in with a shot for top GC placings so the result will be probably decided by who they will be supporting.

 

[dlwssonic]

Wow can't believe you guys have so much confidence in sky. Not sure about rogers and froome but nordhaug and riblon will challenge a grimacing evans

 

[theyoungest]

Evans vs. the UK Postal train. Will be good to have an all Sky podium.

Unless Fränk Schleck spoils it of course.

 

[dlwssonic]

Evans and BMC seem very motivated to keep the race lead, they will try hard thats for sure tomorrow. Is there live coverage tomorrow?

 

[Mellow Velo]

Evans and BMC seem very motivated to keep the race lead, they will try hard thats for sure tomorrow. Is there live coverage tomorrow?

Yes and congratulations with the win!
http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?&part=sports&discipline=cycling&archive=no&allowedDays=1

 

[The Hitch]

Thanks a lot for posting the wrong dates ACF making me think the race was 25th to 26th and causing me to miss the race.

In case you dont realize, this race takes place in France not Australia so the first 2 stages took place on the 24th and not the 25th

 

[LaFlorecita]

Thanks a lot for posting the wrong dates ACF making me think the race was 25th to 26th and causing me to miss the race.

In case you dont realize, this race takes place in France not Australia so the first 2 stages took place on the 24th and not the 25th

Aww.. but you didn't miss a lot because there weren't even updates.

 

[Duartista]

There was nothing to miss really - no live coverage at all, not even a ticker.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Thanks a lot for posting the wrong dates ACF making me think the race was 25th to 26th and causing me to miss the race.

In case you dont realize, this race takes place in France not Australia so the first 2 stages took place on the 24th and not the 25th

1. You thought it was Sunday Monday because of a thread title?
2. You missed nothing apart from waiting slightly longer to hear the result - there was 0 (nada) coverage.
3. Completely agree, ACF needs to realise (s)he comes from a timezone backwater and talk like a member of the civilised hemispheres.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Thanks a lot for posting the wrong dates ACF making me think the race was 25th to 26th and causing me to miss the race.

In case you dont realize, this race takes place in France not Australia so the first 2 stages took place on the 24th and not the 25th

It was changed almost straight away so I think it is your mistake for not checking the actual source. I take no blame.

Wow can't believe you guys have so much confidence in sky. Not sure about rogers and froome but nordhaug and riblon will challenge a grimacing evans

It will be funny to see them fall flat on their faces.

lol get real. Evans will get dropped like a wounded animal tomorrow.

Maybe not like a wounded animal but I don't think he will be really competitive. I am just happy he got his 1st win for the year.

 

[The Hitch]

It was changed almost straight away so I think it is your mistake for not checking the actual source. I take no blame.

First of all what was changed?

Second of all i get my info from the forum. I see a thread say Criterium - 25th, I look at my watch and see 24th i therefore think, oh thats tomorrow then.

You should not expect people to make allowances for the fact that you started a thread and think to themselves "oh hang on a second, ACF started the thread so lets see what other websites are saying"

 

[stefank]

3. Completely agree, ACF needs to realise (s)he comes from a timezone backwater and talk like a member of the civilised hemispheres.

Backwater? When it comes to time, we are close (apart fom a few small Pacific nations like New Zealand) to being world leaders!

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

I agree it's great to see him get a win. Much appreciation for true champions that race the full calendar, or at least try to compete in much of it.

 

[palmerq]

I have changed the title, easy mistake to make, timezones confuse me too, it's probably best to keep the dates correct for the country they are in...

Anyway looks like the interesting stage is tomorrow..

 

[The Hitch]

I agree it's great to see him get a win. Much appreciation for true champions that race the full calendar, or at least try to compete in much of it.

Check out the guy who won the Catalunya stage

 

[auscyclefan94]

First of all what was changed?

Second of all i get my info from the forum. I see a thread say Criterium - 25th, I look at my watch and see 24th i therefore think, oh thats tomorrow then.

You should not expect people to make allowances for the fact that you started a thread and think to themselves "oh hang on a second, ACF started the thread so lets see what other websites are saying"

Yes I made a mistake on the dates but that does not change the fact that you should have looked somewhere else to confirm the dates and check faulty ACF! I didn't see anyone else comment on it before today.