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

[wheelie1977]

What was surprising about Gallopin in Qatar? Last year was the same, and yes, today's stage suits him.

the surprising was in relation to an earlier poster saying he didn't seem to be in top form. i disagreed with that and I agree with you. I rate him highly for today's stage.

I wonder will SKY test their train on this climb. It's a perfect climb to try. 1.8 at 8% to try and negate any attacks?

 

[Miburo]

the surprising was in relation to an earlier poster saying he didn't seem to be in top form. i disagreed with that and I agree with you. I rate him highly for today's stage.

I wonder will SKY test their train on this climb. It's a perfect climb to try. 1.8 at 8% to try and negate any attacks?

Trolling or stupidity? I hope trolling

 

[wheelie1977]

Contador of course, when was he ever able to resist?

I know he'll go for it if he has the legs.

Isn't it very Poggio and Milan San Remo today! I think if he had the legs, then there may be a big effort but the likes of maybe Sagan or someone in top form should go with him. With the end result as usual. Fabian comes 2nd.

On a seprate not does anyone believe his Fuentes links? This is not a drugs story, just I'd be devastated if he was involved

 

[wheelie1977]

Trolling or stupidity? I hope trolling

must be stupidity then. i don't troll. thanks

 

[LaFlorecita]

Isn't it very Poggio and Milan San Remo today! I think if he had the legs, then there may be a big effort but the likes of maybe Sagan or someone in top form should go with him. With the end result as usual. Fabian comes 2nd.

On a seprate not does anyone believe his Fuentes links? This is not a drugs story, just I'd be devastated if he was involved

check the clinic, this is not the place to discuss it.

 

[Miburo]

Isn't it very Poggio and Milan San Remo today! I think if he had the legs, then there may be a big effort but the likes of maybe Sagan or someone in top form should go with him. With the end result as usual. Fabian comes 2nd.

On a seprate not does anyone believe his Fuentes links? This is not a drugs story, just I'd be devastated if he was involved

The poggio? LOL

This is a hill of 8% and you think it's similar to the poggio?

How much is the poggio? 5% at best?

That's clinic btw.

If you want to get banned you're doing great.

 

[wheelie1977]

yeah, i'm sorry about that. Mea Culpa Padre

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador of course, when was he ever able to resist?

I know he'll go for it if he has the legs.

like 2011 Giro stage 8

 

[Miburo]

On the profile it seems that the climb is a bit longer than 1.8 km, it still goes up but less steep.

And at the complete end there's also a little hill, prob not more than 150 meters orso.

Gilbert or Sagan should win this if they've some decent shape.

like 2011 Giro stage 8

That was pretty epic, i think we'll see it again today but i doubt he'll win.

 

[wheelie1977]

The poggio? LOL

This is a hill of 8% and you think it's similar to the poggio?

How much is the poggio? 5% at best?

That's clinic btw.

If you want to get banned you're doing great.

amazing how folks jump on every word here, almost not worth posting. is there a prize for most sarcastic or best know-it-all in a day?

as a a reference only, and just for the feel of it, the speed will be high, the road is quick and good and there will be attacks close to the top in the hope they can get away on the descent. it reminds me of MSR to which I just drew comparisons to the fast approaching Classic and how some of today's riders, many of them Classic bound, may attempt to showcase.

The Poggio has an average of 5-7% with parts stretching over 11% on the hairpins. Closer to the top it actually coms to 9%.

Have you ever ridden it? It's breathtaking.

 

[Panda Claws]

The poggio? LOL

This is a hill of 8% and you think it's similar to the poggio?

How much is the poggio? 5% at best?

That's clinic btw.

If you want to get banned you're doing great.

Lol there are tons of clinic references here all the time, but hardly anyone gets banned for them.

 

[Ferminal]

I'd say it's more like Montjuic...

 

[TeoSheva]

like 2011 Giro stage 8

but today we miss the "Cat"

 

[LaFlorecita]

but today we miss the "Cat"

Yea a shame now Alberto won't have anyone to chase

 

[LaFlorecita]

On the profile it seems that the climb is a bit longer than 1.8 km, it still goes up but less steep.

And at the complete end there's also a little hill, prob not more than 150 meters orso.

Gilbert or Sagan should win this if they've some decent shape.



That was pretty epic, i think we'll see it again today but i doubt he'll win.

Look at that hill at the end

 

[Red Rick]

Look at that hill at the end

Contador will realize they're going uphill within 10k of the finish, and he'll be like "nothing to do here".

 

[manafana]

yeah clinic references happen its hard to avoid, the evidence speaks for itself anyway.

Today does seem like a san remo finsh, doesnt mean the climb is the same thou.

 

[wheelie1977]

yeah clinic references happen its hard to avoid, the evidence speaks for itself anyway.

Today does seem like a san remo finsh, doesnt mean the climb is the same thou.

thanks Mana, you knew what I meant

 

[Ruudz0r]

Elmiger to attack on the last climb and do pretty well!

 

[Leadbelly]

"Race leaders Traksel (CSS) and Kino****a (JPN) with 4:30 as they roll through the feed zone (83K)."

Bobbie in the break again.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

"Race leaders Traksel (CSS) and Kino****a (JPN) with 4:30 as they roll through the feed zone (83K)."

Bobbie in the break again.

Not a very forum-friendly name!

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

pinnacle they have select choice of riders for each stage were you can bet yes or no.

I can't find cycling on their website

 

[UncleTupelo]

I can't find cycling on their website

I think odds are quoted before the stages start. The market opens & closes on the bookies own timings.

 

[King Boonen]

amazing how folks jump on every word here, almost not worth posting. is there a prize for most sarcastic or best know-it-all in a day?

Welcome to the internet

You'll soon see who to ignore.

 

[Miburo]

Ok so we had the bets and people whining, now to the race.

50 seconds left and that was a few minutes ago so i think the leaders are done.

Up to the 'climb' of 1.8 km