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

[Fearless Greg Lemond]

My point exactly Wiggins did this too last year and had one hell of a season it should be something other teams should take into consideration and it makes better racing too.

Tactic seems to be working for Katusha wouldn't ya say?

 

[ILovecycling]

Already looking forward to TA...it will be a massive competition.Purito looks perfect and Froomey's south africa training pays off.He will be tough opponent for Alberto in Tour.

 

[wheelie1977]

I think that you are the one getting carried away

hardly carried away. i pointed to the fact that he is directly working with Kerrison now. Everything Kerrison did with Wiggins was to win every event he entered into, To peak for the race itself.

I pointed to his potential from previous races, grand tours etc and it's all there.

Plus there's one thing that everyone forgets, it's the added mileage of a full season behind him. That is bound to stand to him this season.

I fully expect a fantastic Tour de France battle between all of those front 5. and add in Hesjedal - mesmerising the possibilities, the best ever Tour!

 

[airstream]

You support the underdog as a generality, yes? Will you now therefore switch allegiance to Contador?

Anyone know what happened to Pozzovivo?

No, because he will say again about cramps or something and never admit his underdog status even in terms of this race. Honestly all the things related to other subform rather made me not root for anyone too much.

Pozzovivo seemingly paid for too active early moves. Though, it stange. 3k at 13% suits him perfectly.

 

[wheelie1977]

What were the odds?

in the betting section Sam. i put it there.

 

[Housoe]

hardly carried away. i pointed to the fact that he is directly working with Kerrison now. Everything Kerrison did with Wiggins was to win every event he entered into, To peak for the race itself.

I pointed to his potential from previous races, grand tours etc and it's all there.

Plus there's one thing that everyone forgets, it's the added mileage of a full season behind him. That is bound to stand to him this season.

I fully expect a fantastic Tour de France battle between all of those front 5. and add in Hesjedal - mesmerising the possibilities, the best ever Tour!

Maybe even Andy in shape, to give it some extra spice.

 

[del1962]

Gallopin was 31st in the stage (dont know how much behind)

Where are you getting positions from?

 

[wheelie1977]

My memory may be faulty but it seems a huge improvement on his start to last year.

it is. but how long was that virus in his system for?

he was very poor in Tirreno last year.

 

[djlovesyou]

hardly carried away. i pointed to the fact that he is directly working with Kerrison now. Everything Kerrison did with Wiggins was to win every event he entered into, To peak for the race itself.

I pointed to his potential from previous races, grand tours etc and it's all there.

Plus there's one thing that everyone forgets, it's the added mileage of a full season behind him. That is bound to stand to him this season.

I fully expect a fantastic Tour de France battle between all of those front 5. and add in Hesjedal - mesmerising the possibilities, the best ever Tour!

Yes, you're always right. We get it.

 

[Richeypen]

hardly carried away. i pointed to the fact that he is directly working with Kerrison now. Everything Kerrison did with Wiggins was to win every event he entered into, To peak for the race itself.

I pointed to his potential from previous races, grand tours etc and it's all there.

Plus there's one thing that everyone forgets, it's the added mileage of a full season behind him. That is bound to stand to him this season.

I fully expect a fantastic Tour de France battle between all of those front 5. and add in Hesjedal - mesmerising the possibilities, the best ever Tour!

Was merely pointing out the irony in you telling people not to get carried away with froome's win......

 

[HiCadence]

hardly carried away. i pointed to the fact that he is directly working with Kerrison now. Everything Kerrison did with Wiggins was to win every event he entered into, To peak for the race itself.

I pointed to his potential from previous races, grand tours etc and it's all there.

Plus there's one thing that everyone forgets, it's the added mileage of a full season behind him. That is bound to stand to him this season.

I fully expect a fantastic Tour de France battle between all of those front 5. and add in Hesjedal - mesmerising the possibilities, the best ever Tour!

I'm a big Hesjedal fan!

I think we are about to witness the best season in the last couple for cycling in general

 

[Christian]

http://www.teamsky.com/gallery/0,27401,28397_8498158,00.html#photo=24

mars attacks!!

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

Great to see Froomey up there with Purito. i know it's early season but this is promising. When I read that interview a couple weeks ago I knew he would be ready to take on Contador.

Evans' 3rd place is more of a surprise to me.

 

[airstream]

Damn, I'm shocked. We gave a great portion of intrigue and terrific expectations, but some people anyway are depressed!

 

[Ferminal]

I think you're forgetting 2012 where the board experts taught us very clearly that Sky are peaking too soon.

I thought it was "they haven't beaten anyone good"?

 

[Ruudz0r]

No, because he will say again about cramps or something and never admit his underdog status even in terms of this race. Honestly all the things related to other subform rather made me not root for anyone too much.

Pozzovivo seemingly paid for too active early moves. Though, it stange. 3k at 13% suits him perfectly.

Pozzovivo 12th on the stage (unofficial)

Some other (unofficial)
Elissonde 6th
Jeannesson 9th
Bouet 11th
Busche 15th
Soupe 17th
Cancellara 27th

 

[Gubby Allen]

Pleased with that. Finally a day where the overwhelming favourite didn't win and pleased for Rodriguez, trounced everyone on every mountain stage in the Vuelta and only missed with some naivety and an off day on lesser one.

Still a decent price for the Tour if he goes for it.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Where are you getting positions from?

twitter


10 char

 

[Ruudz0r]

1Jrod
2 Froome
3 Evans
4 Contador
5 Nibali
6 Elssonde
7 Tschopp
8 Nocentini
9 Jeannesson
10 Eijssen
11 Bouet
12 Pozzovivo

 

[Forunculo]

Wow, great ride from Froome and Jrod, Big gaps there. Froome winning since february was in doubt for but not anymore


Anyway good result for Evans too and Bertie not very well


Is it the first stage race win for Froome?

 

[wheelie1977]

Yes, you're always right. We get it.

LOL,

You men you're all copping on now?!

Call me Brian Clough "We talk about it for 20 minutes and then we decide I was right' - On dealing with players in general who disagree with him.

 

[del1962]

Photo of top 20 for stage

 

[One Eyed Aussie]

look at that top 5 and we didn't see shiit

it's problems like this uci should solve not medicines prohibition for christ sake

and eurosport only tomorrow oh boy

+1 ....just ridiculous situation

 

[Carols]

Late to the party; slept an extra hour this AM. Would have set the alarm if there was a stream

Wow sounds like an explosive finale!! Can hardly wait to see some vid of it.

Looks like Purito, Froome, Alberto, Nibali and Evans all will have a fine season if this early form is any indicator and we will have some grand battles this season

Froome said in an interview a while back he was coming to win and beat AC and looks as if that is what he will do. Froome is IMO the biggest threat to ACs continued GT dominance.

Just have to Love Purito!!!

 

[Ruudz0r]

Froome feeling at home