2014 Spring Classics CQ game

[ray200]

Afer some research i would recommend adding Murcia and Camaiore.

http://www.procyclingstats.com/race.php?id=123861

http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/9012441-63rd-G.P.-Camaiore-2013

Thoughts?

Frankly, Camaiore GP is more a criterium on a local circuit than what we call in Belgium a real Spring classic. And the Tour of Murcia is a mountain race, and does no have is place in THIS competition.

 

[ray200]

So for me,

Trophée Bro Leon YES a real French quasi Flemish race.
Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia a very clear NO (out of place here)
G.P. Camaiore NO

 

[karlboss]

Frankly, Camaiore GP is more a criterium on a local circuit than what we call in Belgium a real Spring classic. And the Tour of Murcia is a mountain race, and does no have is place in THIS competition.

A different approach, but fair enough. ON Camaiore...that's a long circuit for a crit, I suppose the world's, Quebec and Montreal are crits too?

 

[manafana]

the more the merrier for me

 

[GP Blanco]

I would say include Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia and G.P. Camaiore and not Tro Bro Leon, because the riders who participate in the Tro Bro are not likely to score some points in the other races whereas the riders who participate in the first two can score points in the other hilly races.

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

because the riders who participate in the Tro Bro are not likely to score some points in the other races

Why is that a bad thing, though? (assuming that is indeed the case)

 

[asdfgh101]

Why is that a bad thing, though? (assuming that is indeed the case)

Unecessary work, plus we have to draw the line somewhere. The idea was .WT, .HC and selected .1 races.

 

[gerundium]

When is the subscription deadline for this? If there is still some time ill whip up a quick team.

 

[asdfgh101]

When is the subscription deadline for this? If there is still some time ill whip up a quick team.

Don't worry, still a few weeks yet.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Voting time over: 3 races added to the schedule: OP duly adjusted.

So the first races are 1 March, making 23:59 GMT on 28 February the deadline. Good luck.

 

[Afrank]

points as at 31 December

So points are that of riders 2013 season, correct? (wanted to make sure).

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

So points are that of riders 2013 season, correct? (wanted to make sure).

Yep.........

 

[mutschi]

So......is Boonen peaking to early or is Cancellara behind? Interesting to see their verbal justifications for were they are. My feeling is that Cancellara is lacking behind - if I remember it right he wasn't top form in the dessert races in the past but he was always in the mix. I certainly can't remember him ever being dropped from first group. Or am I wrong?

 

[EvansIsTheBest]

So......is Boonen peaking to early or is Cancellara behind? Interesting to see their verbal justifications for were they are. My feeling is that Cancellara is lacking behind - if I remember it right he wasn't top form in the dessert races in the past but he was always in the mix. I certainly can't remember him ever being dropped from first group. Or am I wrong?

Boonen isn't peaking too early, his performance in Qatar is pretty much the same as any other year and he always was in top shape for RVV/PR so no need to worry. Cancellara, like Boonen is very experienced and knows how to hit his peak at just the right time, so I'm not really concerned about him. Though he was never stellar in Qatar, he has been subpar this year. My guess is that he won't dig as deep for smaller races before RVV/PR as usual because he will need to have something left in the tank for the hour record.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

8 1/2 days to go to get your teams in.

Only 6 legitimate teams in so far, and that after one team has made budgetary adjustments. One entrant trying to smuggle two teams in, still one over-budget.

Teams to date:
Dazed and Confused
Just Some Guy
Leadbelly
Comodoro
Capt Cavman
and yours truly.

 

[mutschi]

Please remind me: Do I have to have 12 riders or can it be less? Thanks

 

[manafana]

I will look at this , this week

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Please remind me: Do I have to have 12 riders or can it be less? Thanks

If you really can't find anyone cheap enough to fit in your team who is likely to at least get 5 points for finishing E3 Harelbake, then you may as well leave a slot empty.

 

[ray200]

I just sent a team.

 

[oliveira]

I'm in either! First I thought the limit was 3500, but I'm happier with the 3000pips rooster.

 

[karlboss]

Please remind me: Do I have to have 12 riders or can it be less? Thanks

When there are zero point riders, why would you want to?

 

[IlPirata92]

I'm in too, hope I went for a balanced team instead of picking 1 very expensive rider...

 

[ray200]

I'm in too, hope I went for a balanced team instead of picking 1 very expensive rider...

Good luck

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

25 legitimate teams submitted as of midnight Wednesday: 48 hours to go.

AG
Armchair_Cyclist
Blackbandit222
Bomboloni
Capt_Cavman
Comodoro
Dazed_and_Confused
Del1962
HilltopFinisher
Hugo87
IlPirata92
ItalianGigolo
JustSomeGuy
Karaev
Karlboss
Leadbelly
MCMountain
Mutschi
NairoQ
Oliveira
Ray200
RoteLaterne
search
The_Fool_on_the_Hill
Trudgin

128 different riders chosen: 75 unique picks.

Many thanks to Search for Excel wizardry.

In case there are a huge number of last minute entries, could I suggest that if you are a member at Velorooms, please PM me on that site (I have an unlimited inbox there) so as to avoid my 50 message limit here being reached.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

I just sent in my team. Thanks a lot for setting this up!