47th Amstel Gold Race (The maze) - Sunday April 15, 2012

[Fetisoff]

We can officially crown him best rider of short steep hills of all time

I'll photoshop a crown instead of "Russia" toque onto Purito's head in my avatar then

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

And this mysterious someone will be Thomas Dekker

10charsbull****

 

[Kvinto]

Yeah, pure mystery

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

I really hope the big names have taken proper note of the change in the route. It would suck if some second rate rider takes the win because he read his roadbook.

It would be great if all the big guys start racing a mountain earlier though.

 

[DominicDecoco]

In spite of a way too hard finish, Matti will moonwalk over the finish with about 2-3 minutes in front of the next best.

Mark my words.

 

[King Of The Wolds]

***** - Gerrans, Rodriguez
**** - Sagan, Valverde
*** - Voeckler
** - Evans, Schlecks
* - Nordhaug, Gilbert, Freire, Vanendert, Martin

Can't see past those top 4, really.

 

[Zoncolan]

***** - Gerrans, Rodriguez
**** - Sagan, Valverde
*** - Voeckler
** - Evans, Schlecks
* - Nordhaug, Gilbert, Freire, Vanendert, Martin

Can't see past those top 4, really.

Pretty much the way I see it too.
Is Visconti riding? He could surprise here

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

if you add nordhaug at least add henao as well

 

[King Of The Wolds]

if you add nordhaug at least add henao as well

It's more fun to leave him out and then wait for Ryo

 

[King Of The Wolds]

Pretty much the way I see it too.
Is Visconti riding? He could surprise here

According to Steephill, yes. Top 10 maybe, but not a serious threat to the big boys, in my eyes.

 

[will10]

Visconti will show precisely nought. These are not his roads

 

[Peccio89]

In the first year after leaving Rabobank, Freire will finally win it over Mollema

 

[theyoungest]

In the first year after leaving Rabobank, Freire will finally win it over Mollema

He'll be very motivated, that's for sure. But no, the Cauberg is not his climb.

 

[hfer07]

I don't quite see Sagan doing a thing on this race- meanwhile Voeckler has just opened new possibilities.. but TBH - I'm looking forward to see how DON ALEJANDRO VALVERDE is coming in shape for the Ardennes....

 

[Havetts]

All going to be beaten by Paul Martens..

lol ;D

 

[Kwibus]

If that ever happens, I'll go ACF on the entire forum

If I was going to make a bet this week then I would put it on Purito winning AGR and FW.
You are free to go ACF on this forum. Purito deserves it imo. He's getting closer and closer to winning these races.

 

[Kwibus]

Someone will get away on the Keutenberg and solo to victory.

Hope so! Best scenario afterall.
A bunch sprint up the Cauberg certainly isn't the most entertaining ending like it was in 2010.
Last year it was good with a reduced group of 11, allthough with a clear and unbeatable rider in that same group which ofcourse allready kinda spoiled the tension.

 

[Kwibus]

***** - Gerrans, Rodriguez
**** - Sagan, Valverde
*** - Voeckler
** - Evans, Schlecks
* - Nordhaug, Gilbert, Freire, Vanendert, Martin

Can't see past those top 4, really.

I think the top5 is a very good top5.
Anyone else from that top5 winning would allready be a little surprise.
Also Gilbert, because if he wins it is surprising that he all of the sudden wins.

 

[The Hitch]

Valverde is the wildcard. Its possible he can do it.

If that ever happens, I'll go ACF on the entire forum

Count me in. Would be frustrating if he doesnt win one considering he was 2nd last year only to gilbert who was out of this world.

 

[Tornadin]

***** - Gerrans, Rodriguez
**** - Sagan, Valverde
*** - Voeckler
** - Evans, Schlecks
* - Nordhaug, Gilbert, Freire, Vanendert, Martin

Can't see past those top 4, really.

What about Cunego?

 

[Fetisoff]

Count me in. Would be frustrating if he doesnt win one considering he was 2nd last year only to gilbert who was out of this world.

Yep. I think this IS the year for him to win one.
If he doesn't, well, I wouldn't go as far as saying he never will, but......

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Purito does look in awfully good shape, and I'm expecting Gerrans to be there or there abouts too. Outsiders? Someone from Rabo or Sky? Wish Sky had sent Henao, Nordhaug and Uran

henao is riding

 

[Gloin22]

henao is riding

Uran isn't though.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

It's more fun to leave him out and then wait for Ryo

troll was obvious

 

[El Pistolero]

Hope so! Best scenario afterall.
A bunch sprint up the Cauberg certainly isn't the most entertaining ending like it was in 2010.
Last year it was good with a reduced group of 11, allthough with a clear and unbeatable rider in that same group which ofcourse allready kinda spoiled the tension.

2010 was more interesting than last year?