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

[dlwssonic]

Her point was that it was not her but dwlsonic who brought up Contador and in a negative way at that, so its very unfair to blame her for bringing him up when she did not bring him up and had no option but to respond.

?? I didn't even mention contador??

 

[goggalor]

Indeed a good addition to Evans' palmarès, but I can't get over how careful he rode the final. I like a rider who finishes off a race when he has the chance. Being an Evans fan I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and put it down to him not expecting that easy a ride after his recent poor form... But I hope we see a different Cadel in the Ardennes.

 

[goggalor]

Feed cut out...I was hoping for the national anthem!

Sung by Kylie Minogue?

 

[auscyclefan94]

Indeed a good addition to Evans' palmarès, but I can't get over how careful he rode the final. I like a rider who finishes off a race when he has the chance. Being an Evans fan I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and put it down to him not expecting that easy a ride after his recent poor form... But I hope we see a different Cadel in the Ardennes.

I somewhat agree. I think Cadel didn't want to overdo it today so rode within himself because he also wasn't sure how good he was. Personally I think he could of won solo if he really pushed it but that is alright. He has 2 victories to his name already this year.

Ardennes should be fun!

 

[dlwssonic]

But evans might have to be a domestique for GVA or Gilbert.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Sung by Kylie Minogue?

You mean Tina Arena? Tina's version on the Chams ELysees was beautiful. I still get goosebumps watching that vision.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Yeah I really hope Evans doesn't do what contador does and give others stage wins.

?? I didn't even mention contador??

Oh I'm so sorry Hitch and I accused you wrongfully.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Her point was that it was not her but dwlsonic who brought up Contador and in a negative way at that, so its very unfair to blame her for bringing him up when she did not bring him up and had no option but to respond.

Thanks Hitch.

 

[dlwssonic]

That were two total different discussions

 

[will10]

So a quick summary: Florecita only comes out of the walls when Alberto is mentioned, ACF only when Cadel is mentioned, but when both are being discussed in the same thread (along with BMC boy sonic) the forum goes into meltdown?

 

[auscyclefan94]

Come on guys, lets move on. Susan has warned us all to stop bickering.

 

[hatcher]

I think the perception of Evans' strength today probably doesn't match up to the reality of it.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Fedrigo always a nose in front!

Chapaeu!

 

[auscyclefan94]

On another note, it was great to see Amael Moinard ride so well on a climb. He was great and his best ride I have seen him do for BMC.

 

[LaFlorecita]

That were two total different discussions

Not really. I responded to you mentioning Contador and then ACF basically jumped upon me and then Hitch stepped in and then you said that you didn't even mention Contador.

 

[LaFlorecita]

So a quick summary: Florecita only comes out of the walls when Alberto is mentioned, ACF only when Cadel is mentioned, but when both are being discussed in the same thread (along with BMC boy sonic) the forum goes into meltdown?

Fangirl vs Fanboy.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Come on guys, lets move on. Susan has warned us all to stop bickering.

Yeah you're right. Just don't be mean again.

 

[cineteq]

On another note, it was great to see Amael Moinard ride so well on a climb. He was great and his best ride I have seen him do for BMC.

Did he assure his participation in the Tour? I hope so.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Did he assure his participation in the Tour? I hope so.

I am not sure about that but this certainly helps. He rode very strongly in the finale. Guys like Frank, Morabito & Moinard will all be competing for a spot in the team as they are similar riders. Based on potential I would go with Frank but the other two are performing well atm.

 

[jens_attacks]

just like i said after the prologue,cadel had the form.nice from him to choose another race for the palmares instead of defending tirreno,i alwyas like things like these.very surprised though about his domestiques for this stage,very strong especially the last one, i guess it was moinard.

uk postal tactics?epic fail!nordhaug was by far the strongest on the climb after cadel,he could won this but instead he waited for rogers.those tactics made me sad.but nordhaug animal attack worthed.

froome and rolland still getting kms in the legs.at least we saw their faces...

colombia coldeportes,step by step they will be there but not now.absolutely no fuel yet in the tank,very low endurance.

above all,another very good win by the champ cadel.he will be there in july.

 

[therealtimshady]

Can anyone clear up the results. Cn has froome in 3rd but while watching it he didn't the norweigen did even though it was number 31 which was supposed to be froome according to the startlist. Anyone know where froome finished????

 

[hatcher]

Can anyone clear up the results. Cn has froome in 3rd but while watching it he didn't the norweigen did even though it was number 31 which was supposed to be froome according to the startlist. Anyone know where froome finished????

It was Nordhaug.

Froome was miles back down the road.

 

[hoerpi]

They also have Sicard as the best Euskaltel rider, I thought I saw Anton there. Other weird stuff from CN:s report are the rider Sky Procycling from Garmin - Barracuda as DNF and Klöden as 9th in the young rider classification . Maybe Klodi has found Shangri-La?

 

[LaFlorecita]

They also have Sicard as the best Euskaltel rider, I thought I saw Anton there. Other weird stuff from CN:s report are the rider Sky Procycling from Garmin - Barracuda as DNF and Klöden as 9th in the young rider classification . Maybe Klodi has found Shangri-La?

Lol CN really messes up their race reports. Oops can I say that on this forum?

 

[The Hitch]

?? I didn't even mention contador??

Not sure if trolling or just stupid.

Yeah I really hope Evans doesn't do what contador does and give others stage wins.