2013 Tour of Oman (11th-16th February), 2.HC

[HiCadence]

Purito is the cover story in the latest Pro Cycling mag and states that he's been truly inspired by his performance in the 2012 Vuelta vs Contador. He believes he's bridged the gap that existed between them in the mountains.

I remember not long ago when the board experts where screaming Purito will never ever be a potential tour winner I hope he proves alot of people wrong this year.

 

[Ferminal]

Froome and JRod comfortable, Nibbles and Alberto struggling?

Looking at each other, meanwhile Evans comes charging through?

 

[airstream]

Is it known who initiated a decisive attack?

 

[Martin]

BMC team

looks like BMC brought a great and balanced team to this year TOO. yesterday 2 guys in a top 10, today, another 3 in a top 10. they only miss a win

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Is it known who initiated a decisive attack?

well, only two options: Froome or J-Rod. Could be any of them really.

 

[airstream]

well, only two options: Froome or J-Rod. Could be any of them really.

Yeah, very likely. Though gaps are quite distinct considering they were still together from 1 km to go.

 

[peloton]

Looking at each other, meanwhile Evans comes charging through?

Was just thinking where he was when that photo was taken. Will be interesting to see the highlights, surprisingly big gaps in the end

 

[LaFlorecita]

well, only two options: Froome or J-Rod. Could be any of them really.

It was Jrod

 

[The Hitch]

I'm not focussed on riders from kenya, still I predicted more than anyone I know. there's a reason I make a living watching cycling

lol you think he just came up from Kenyan amatuer scene? He is 27 years old and been riding gts for the last 5 years. Right in front of your eyes in all the european races, and you didnt see any talent in him yourself. And after all you are the ultimate cycling talent scouter.

 

[gruppeto993]

what will be in store for tomorrow's stage? I wish cancellara would try something either tomorrow or the day after. Give us an indication of his form

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

lol you think he just came up from Kenyan amatuer scene? He is 27 years old and been riding gts for the last 5 years. Right in front of your eyes in all the european races, and you didnt see any talent in him yourself. And after all you are the ultimate cycling talent scouter.

of course I saw talent in him. but he's not on my radar as much as others were. but I remember he rode very well in the tour of 2008, but I didn't know he was affected by a virus for all those years that hampered him. and coming from kenya it makes sense to be strong coming from altitude and heat.

I can't foresee everything or else I would be some god

 

[The Hitch]

of course I saw talent in him. but he's not on my radar as much as others were. but I remember he rode very well in the tour of 2008, but I didn't know he was affected by a virus for all those years that hampered him. and coming from kenya it makes sense to be strong coming from altitude and heat.

I can't foresee everything or else I would be some god

We are not talking about a talent. We are talking about a guy who is on the verge of becoming the best time trialist and climber of an era.

 

[manafana]

what will be in store for tomorrow's stage? I wish cancellara would try something either tomorrow or the day after. Give us an indication of his form

hasnt looked up to much so far, not sure if he wants to show any of his cards before the classics, better signs will be from the one day races in the build up.

 

[Parrot23]

btw

Alberto Contador ‏@albertocontador
Already back to the hotel from stage 4.Today uphill finish, sensations were not the best,but I'm improving.Thanks @TeamSaxoTinkoff

Always going on about his "sensations"

Thanks for info.

"Sensations". Ha, ha! That's the problem with cycling, compared to running, say. On the first hill, one always knows if one has good cycling legs or not.

Not really gonna change that day. Ouch.

 

[Panda Claws]

lol you think he just came up from Kenyan amatuer scene? He is 27 years old and been riding gts for the last 5 years. Right in front of your eyes in all the european races, and you didnt see any talent in him yourself. And after all you are the ultimate cycling talent scouter.

scorched...

 

[El Pistolero]

Now I know why they call him the alien, and it ain't clinic related lol. Everyone happy except one scary and gloomy looking individual.

 

[Parrot23]

, but I am excited about additional riders stepping up.
Also good to see some of the young French riders snapping at the heels..

Yes, +1, agree.

 

[theyoungest]

We are not talking about a talent. We are talking about a guy who is on the verge of becoming the best time trialist and climber of an era.

The guy went from average climber and average time trialist at best, to superb climber and superb time trialist in... well, in one Vuelta, basically. I don't think anyone saw that coming, not even at Sky.

It's the biggest improvement of any rider since Bradley Wiggins

 

[Dazed and Confused]

what will be in store for tomorrow's stage? I wish cancellara would try something either tomorrow or the day after. Give us an indication of his form

If Cancellara makes the finale tomorrow he will likely be crushed by Sagan.

I hope the GC boys will come out to play instead.

 

[TeoSheva]

GC

1. FROOME Christopher 11 SKY PROCYCLING 16h 35' 05"
2. EVANS Cadel 25 BMC RACING TEAM 16h 35' 29" + 00' 24"
3. CONTADOR Alberto 41 TEAM SAXO-TINKOFF 16h 35' 30" + 00' 25"
4. NIBALI Vincenzo 51 ASTANA PRO TEAM 16h 35' 39" + 00' 34"
5. RODRIGUEZ OLIVER Joaquin 81 KATUSHA TEAM 16h 35' 50" + 00' 45"
6. ELISSONDE KENNY 94 FDJ 16h 35' 54" + 00' 49"
7. NOCENTINI Rinaldo 118 AG2R LA MONDIALE 16h 36' 03" + 00' 58"
8. TSCHOPP Johann 131 IAM CYCLING 16h 36' 03" + 00' 58"
9. BOUET Maxime 114 AG2R LA MONDIALE 16h 36' 20" + 01' 15"
10. JEANNESSON Arnold 96 FDJ 16h 36' 28" + 01' 23"
11. EIJSSEN Yannick 24 BMC RACING TEAM 16h 36' 29" + 01' 24"
12. POZZOVIVO Domenico 111 AG2R LA MONDIALE 16h 36' 30" + 01' 25"
13. VOSS Paul 121 TEAM NETAPP-ENDURA 16h 36' 41" + 01' 36"
14. IMPEY Daryl 105 ORICA GREENEDGE 16h 36' 51" + 01' 46"
15. ELMIGER Martin 133 IAM CYCLING 16h 36' 55" + 01' 50"

 

[LaFlorecita]

We are not talking about a talent. We are talking about a guy who is on the verge of becoming the best time trialist and climber of an era.

See Hitch agrees with me. So you were serious when you said that Alberto's done

GC

1. FROOME Christopher 11 SKY PROCYCLING 16h 35' 05"
2. EVANS Cadel 25 BMC RACING TEAM 16h 35' 29" + 00' 24"
3. CONTADOR Alberto 41 TEAM SAXO-TINKOFF 16h 35' 30" + 00' 25"
4. NIBALI Vincenzo 51 ASTANA PRO TEAM 16h 35' 39" + 00' 34"
5. RODRIGUEZ OLIVER Joaquin 81 KATUSHA TEAM 16h 35' 50" + 00' 45"
6. ELISSONDE KENNY 94 FDJ 16h 35' 54" + 00' 49"
7. NOCENTINI Rinaldo 118 AG2R LA MONDIALE 16h 36' 03" + 00' 58"
8. TSCHOPP Johann 131 IAM CYCLING 16h 36' 03" + 00' 58"
9. BOUET Maxime 114 AG2R LA MONDIALE 16h 36' 20" + 01' 15"
10. JEANNESSON Arnold 96 FDJ 16h 36' 28" + 01' 23"
11. EIJSSEN Yannick 24 BMC RACING TEAM 16h 36' 29" + 01' 24"
12. POZZOVIVO Domenico 111 AG2R LA MONDIALE 16h 36' 30" + 01' 25"
13. VOSS Paul 121 TEAM NETAPP-ENDURA 16h 36' 41" + 01' 36"
14. IMPEY Daryl 105 ORICA GREENEDGE 16h 36' 51" + 01' 46"
15. ELMIGER Martin 133 IAM CYCLING 16h 36' 55" + 01' 50"

Styby dropped out of top 15

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

We are not talking about a talent. We are talking about a guy who is on the verge of becoming the best time trialist and climber of an era.

LOL at that. he's not shoon anywhere to be the best climber, let alone best timetrialist. he's also won 0 gt's and he's 28

 

[Carols]

http://teamsaxotinkoff.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3886

Sounds like Berto blew his powder to early and paid the price; kinda like the Vuelta last year

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://teamsaxotinkoff.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3886

Sounds like Berto blew his powder to early and paid the price; kinda like the Vuelta last year

Pretty stupid

 

[McLovin]

http://teamsaxotinkoff.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3886
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this sound exactly like North Korean propaganda radio. "we made the bomb and the americans are hardly keeping their pants clean". so nice!