Marco Pantani said:Not a bad ride by Andy.
Remember he hasn't raced for 6 weeks.
winner anacona hadn't raced in 6 months and look at him yesterday
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Marco Pantani said:Not a bad ride by Andy.
Remember he hasn't raced for 6 weeks.
Dekker_Tifosi said:Indeed. That's what I think too. Much more interesting indeed.
I was just annoyed by people calling his time something it's not.
cineteq said:In the interview, A. Schleck saying he doesn't know why Bruyneel is putting pressure that way [saying that Cancellara is the only sure rider in the Tour]. This is not going to be pretty.
The Hitch said:lol, Samu absolutely sucked.
Is he being a total moron and trying to delay his peak for the lympics?
The Hitch said:lol, Samu absolutely sucked.
Is he being a total moron and trying to delay his peak for the lympics?
Yeah only 6 Olympic medals, 3 of them gold and 7 times a world champion on the track, just minor really, you're right. Then making the full crossover to road just 4 seasons ago. Just second tier really, you've got it spot on. I look forward to your next detailed analysis.DenisMenchov said:Wiggins is same as Andy Murray in tennis. Winning some not so important races/tournaments , considered favorite but never wins the major ones.
wirral said:Yeah only 6 Olympic medals, 3 of them gold and 7 times a world champion on the track, just minor really, you're right. Then making the full crossover to road just 4 seasons ago. Just second tier really, you've got it spot on. I look forward to your next detailed analysis.
will10 said:Samu is traditionally awful at the Dauphine, you should know that.
Moviefan1203 said:Samu said the Worlds are more important to him than the Olympics this year. He said he has podiumed at the Tour, won the Olympics Gold, and now his big goal is to win a World's.
The Hitch said:yeah but not this awful.
will10 said:C'mon Hitch, don't go overanalysing a prologue result like BavarianRider. Prepare yourself for Samu being awful this week and fine for the Tour as usual.
DenisMenchov said:Wiggins is same as Andy Murray in tennis. Winning some not so important races/tournaments , considered favorite but never wins the major ones.
The Hitch said:he lost to frickin off form Andy Schleck in a prologue.
wirral said:Yeah only 6 Olympic medals, 3 of them gold and 7 times a world champion on the track, just minor really, you're right. Then making the full crossover to road just 4 seasons ago. Just second tier really, you've got it spot on. I look forward to your next detailed analysis.
wirral said:Yeah only 6 Olympic medals, 3 of them gold and 7 times a world champion on the track, just minor really, you're right. Then making the full crossover to road just 4 seasons ago. Just second tier really, you've got it spot on. I look forward to your next detailed analysis.
DenisMenchov said:What are YOU talking about, we are in a part of forum that is called Professional road racing, not track cycling???
Why am I trolling if I say something that is true, has he won any GT??? NO.
He did the Giro in 2009 too. I don't see how doing it in 2010 was a bad idea. That stage win and pink jersey was the highlight of his season.vcampbell said:Wait, what?
In 2009 4th (first time with his moutain weight).
2010 he has done the Giro before. It was a bad concept.
2011 he crashed out, and 3rd in Vuelta after a far from perfect preparation.
This year will be the first time he will be a real favorite, so I can't see your point.
simo1733 said:The bit about Andy Murray is wrong as well.He has never gone into a major as favorite.
The Hitch said:He said he podiumed the Tour? Doesn't sound like the Samu who said he could never accept a tour podium that way.
simo1733 said:The bit about Andy Murray is wrong as well.He has never gone into a major as favorite.
Of course it makes sense.Moviefan1203 said:He did indeed, I read the article right here on Cyclingnews. It makes sense, he's in the history books as being on the podium. He earned it.