2012 Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec/Montreal

[Netserk]

 

[kanari]

Sagan still impressed a lot, he will be in super shape for the Worlds.

Yes looked very strong, just left it a little bit too late today.

 

[Afrank]

Good win by Gerrans, was hoping GVA or Costa but they still have Montreal.
Also Sagan showing some pretty good form, can't wait for worlds .

 

[El Pistolero]

Sagan still impressed a lot, he will be in super shape for the Worlds.

I wouldn't call losing to a bunch of B class classic riders super shape.

 

[theyoungest]

Great 5th place by Slagter. Discovering his punching abilities

He's a puncheur, but Rabo never use him as such. It's strange, everyone who can climb must and should be a GC rider, which he clearly isn't.

 

[the asian]

Good to see Ulissi is 6th. Surprised to see Ciolek in the top 10 though.

 

[Netserk]

I wouldn't call losing to a bunch of B class classic riders super shape.

He also seemed to use energy at times where it was just a waste, and ofc no team to chase hard for him

 

[burning]

Good to see Ulissi is 6th. Surprised to see Ciolek in the top 10 though.

He was 9th last year too iirc

Edit: Yeah he was, he is really consistent

 

[the asian]

Sagan still impressed a lot, he will be in super shape for the Worlds.

It will be difficult for him with strong Belgian and Spanish teams.

 

[El Pistolero]

He also seemed to use energy at times where it was just a waste, and ofc no team to chase hard for him

Which will be even worse at the Worlds.

 

[shalgo]

Good to see Ulissi is 6th. Surprised to see Ciolek in the top 10 though.

Ciolek was ninth here last year--he looked surprisingly strong chasing on the hills.

 

[2 Square Wheels]

Great win for Gerrens and Greenedge, thought Sagan was going to catch them but he's another who looks in good shape heading towards the worlds

 

[hrotha]

He's a puncheur, but Rabo never use him as such. It's strange, everyone who can climb must and should be a GC rider, which he clearly isn't.

To be fair, before this year we still had to see clearly what kind of rider he could be in the pro ranks, and it's not like they've made him race for the GC since the Giro. With any luck he'll have learned what his focus should be by now.

Incidentally, I think Landa is a lot like him, but Euskaltel will probably try to use him mostly as a climber anyway.

 

[Netserk]

Quite decent last round, though last year was better IMO

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

He's a puncheur, but Rabo never use him as such. It's strange, everyone who can climb must and should be a GC rider, which he clearly isn't.

Breukink fired. They will get it right now maybe?

 

[Pulpstar]

Seems like Sagan had no team-mates around him, he burnt himself just reaching Gerrans and GVA, as noone wanted to help such a dangerous sprinter.

 

[the asian]

He was 9th last year too iirc

Edit: Yeah he was, he is really consistent

Ciolek was ninth here last year--he looked surprisingly strong chasing on the hills.

That must be why he isn't contesting bunch sprints anymore. Must have lost some speed.
But good if he can reinvent himself as a classics rider.

 

[Falken]

I wouldn't call losing to a bunch of B class classic riders super shape.

I didn't say he was in super shape now. He tried to catch Gerrans and GVA, left it too late and burnt all his energy. If he would have stayed cool he probably would have taken 3rd place. Considering he quit GP Quest Plouay, this was a huge step forward to getting back in shape.

 

[Netserk]

I must say I really enjoy this 3-part hill

 

[the asian]

Did Moser ride?

 

[Falken]

It will be difficult for him with strong Belgian and Spanish teams.

Sure, but he is quiet used to having few teammates around him, and handles it damn well.

 

[El Pistolero]

I didn't say he was in super shape now. He tried to catch Gerrans and GVA, left it too late and burnt all his energy. If he would have stayed cool he probably would have taken 3rd place. Considering he quit GP Quest Plouay, this was a huge step forward to getting back in shape.

The WC is right at the doorstep.

 

[Kvinto]

Hmmm, GVA started his sprint like 150m to the line... That's not bad timing, Gerrans was clearly stronger...

 

[killswitch]

Good race again this year. GVA looks really f-ckd off on the podium.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Gerrans doesn't get enough credit on this forum.