2012 Post Danmark Rundt (2.HC) 22nd - 26th August

[maltiv]

Maybe Julich have improved Nordhaugs TT legs?

He certainly has improved slightly, which he showed in ITTs in Criterium International (25th) and Pais Vasco (15th), but no miracle this time!

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

GC Top 10 + some good TT'ers

1. Lars Petter Nordhaug 14:50.19
2. André Greipel +0.03
3. Wilco Keldermann +0.04
4. Ramunas Navardauskas +0.06
5. Alexander Kristoff +0.07
6. Stefan Schumacher +0.10
7. Nicola Boem +0.10
8. Rasmus Guldhammer +0.10
9. David Veilleux +0.10
10. Jelle Vanendert +0.10
13. Manuele Boaro + 0.13
16. Lieuwe Westra + 0.21
19. Lars Bak +0.23
20. Michael Rogers +0.23
22. Gustav Larsson +0.23

Full GC

 

[theyoungest]

It would be cool if Greipel did a reasonable TT, that way he could even win the overall with the remaining bonus seconds. The rest is basically a crapshoot between more or less equal time trialists.

 

[maltiv]

It would be cool if Greipel did a reasonable TT, that way he could even win the overall with the remaining bonus seconds. The rest is basically a crapshoot between more or less equal time trialists.

If he hadn't wasted his energy by attacking 3 times today he'd probably still be in the GC lead too. But normally Kelderman should put at least 30 seconds on him in the ITT and he can't get much more than 20 bonus seconds.

 

[djlovesyou]

I appreciate he's from Rabobank, so by default he has to be the favourite to win this race, but do you think Kelderman will be able to beat Navardauskas in a TT?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I appreciate he's from Rabobank, so by default he has to be the favourite to win this race, but do you think Kelderman will be able to beat Navardauskas in a TT?

That was my question as well.

If Kelderman does a ITT like in the Dauphine, there can be no question. He'll win.
But a mere 2 weeks later in the Dutch ITT Champs he was only 6th or something.
So he is not super consistent yet. And this ITT is shorter as well.

 

[theyoungest]

That was my question as well.

If Kelderman does a ITT like in the Dauphine, there can be no question. He'll win.
But a mere 2 weeks later in the Dutch ITT Champs he was only 6th or something.
So he is not super consistent yet. And this ITT is shorter as well.

Navardauskas isn't consistent at all either. But there's also Schumacher, Boaro, Westra, Rogers... that's why I said, it's a crapshoot.

 

[Kwibus]

Navardauskas isn't consistent at all either. But there's also Schumacher, Boaro, Westra, Rogers... that's why I said, it's a crapshoot.

Yeh it's still wide open really.

 

[killswitch]

You can bet on Westra finishing second overall again.

 

[Cimber]

Got a feeling Boaro just might destroy it tomorrow. But surprising how many contenders are still in reach for the win after this stage which usually gives larger gaps.

Btw love how Boonen rode himself all out and just blew up

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Stage 3 highlights - http://www.dr.dk/TV/se/post-danmark/post-danmark-3#!/

 

[CasperVg]

ITT starting now. I have no idea about Nordhaug's ITT abilities, can he hold on to the lead?

 

[maltiv]

ITT starting now. I have no idea about Nordhaug's ITT abilities, can he hold on to the lead?

The road stage is starting now, the ITT is this afternoon.

Nordhaug is decent in ITT's, but not good enough to hold on. This year he's been 25th in the Criterium International ITT, 15th in Pais Vasco (hilly) and 3rd in Norwegian championships ITT (actually would've beaten EBH if he didn't puncture). But yet all he can hope for here is to remain in the top 5 overall, and just that is quite unrealistic really.

 

[maltiv]

Alexander Kristoff wins!

Wonder what happened, can't see him beating the likes of Cav and Greipel in a normal sprint. Anyway, it's been a great race for Norway this

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

1. Alexander KRISTOFF NOR KAT
2. Andrew FENN GBR OPQ
3. Theo BOS NED RAB
4. Mark CAVENDISH GBR SKY

 

[roundabout]

http://www.postdanmarkrundt.dk/images/elementer/20120825-1116-21.jpg

 

[hrotha]

http://www.postdanmarkrundt.dk/images/elementer/20120825-1116-21.jpg

Can't wait to read the reports. We might have some fresh anti-Cav fodder to flood the forum with!

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

http://www.postdanmarkrundt.dk/images/elementer/20120825-1116-21.jpg

Lol. Flat stages would be much less interesting without Cav.

 

[roundabout]

TT timing

http://vps368.vpswin.dk/live_enkeltstart_total.html

First rider should already be off, I think

 

[theyoungest]

TT timing

http://vps368.vpswin.dk/live_enkeltstart_total.html

First rider should already be off, I think

Yes. Best intermediate time so far by Se Alle Mellemtider

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Thomas fastest so far.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Westra suddenly smashes the best split time

Bedste mellemtid
Plac. Rytter Tid
1 [68] Lieuwe Westra 08'56"
2 [76] *Anton Vorobyev 09'01"
3 [73] Maxim Belkov 09'06"
4 [6] Michael Rogers 09'10"
5 [24] Rick Flens 09'11"
6 [62] Gustav Larsson 09'12"
7 [18] Mads Christensen 09'12"
8 [7] Geraint Thomas 09'12"

edit: Boaro concedes 6 seconds to Westra halfway

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Wow, Westra miles faster.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

You should change your name to Westra too fast for Geraint

1 [68] Lieuwe Westra 16'36"
2 [7] Geraint Thomas 16'55"

edit: Boaro now 3rd with 16'58
Now awaiting Kelderman and co

 

[theyoungest]

Wow, Westra. I think we have a winner.