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Pricey_sky said:1 anonymous rider (Lopez) doesn't represent the whole team Flo.
peloton said:Any guesses what Tinkov's 'big news' next week is?
Doubt it's a new sponsor, maybe he'll announce Contador is going for the triple![]()
rhubroma said:Nah, I've ridden up both. The side from Leonessa, not Rieti, is harder. Perhaps it is the narrower road and poorer surface that plays a factor. In addition the Rieti side toward the end flattens out nicely, although the last few k are tough again. Whereas the Leonessa side is tough the whole last 10 k.
LaFlorecita said:Lopez says it's what the team think and now Froome is talking about it as well.
Dr. Juice said:Look, the go up until 1675 m. They don't do the whole climb (until 1675 m). Only the last km is flat (2%).
When you look at the profile it's 15 km ...constantly uphill...average over 7%.
I repeat...the other side from Leonessa has only 10 km of climbing....average 7.43 %. If you arrive at the top (1900 m).
I understand that it may seem harder...especially when the roads are narrow...and there are a couple of steep km (9-10 %).
But overall - it's barely a difference , not even 0.5% in average steepness. And the other side is much longer.
18-Valve. (pithy) said:Yeah, it's not just one person. But if they have reason to believe this to be the case then I don't see the problem with them talking about it.
If they're spreading a false rumor, on the other hand, sure, but we don't know that yet. Hard to judge them at this point, IMO.
Pricey_sky said:1 anonymous rider (Lopez) doesn't represent the whole team Flo.
SlimChance said:Is Contador's chances of winning all 3 Grand Tours more or less then 2%?
5 - 10%slimchance said:is contador's chances of winning all 3 grand tours more or less then 2%?
TANK91 said:Zero chance absoloute impossible, maybe if they give him a helicopter lift. He can win the double though
Jspear said:I agree it is unlikely, but remember; in cycling never say never.![]()
TANK91 said:Yep we will need to wait we got told Contador would have no chance to recover to the Vuelta but he did, then he would not win but he did. Tinkov also runs is mouth alot thinking riders are scared of Alberto, thats why Froome rides ever race virtually Contador rides lol. I think he rides the Giro btw but who knows. Will be funny if he does not.
LaFlorecita said:Can Sagan's stage-hunting ambitions coexist with Contador's GC focus?
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/03/news/contador-sagan-link-first-time-tirreno-adriatico_362238
what do you guys think? at first I thought it wouldn't be an issue but now I'm starting to doubt it.
Easy peasy if they are smart about it and don't get too greedy. Sagan isn't Cavendish. He can take care of himself, just remember the 2012 Tour. Green will still be a walkover for him, so he doesn't need his team to reel in breakaways for him.LaFlorecita said:Can Sagan's stage-hunting ambitions coexist with Contador's GC focus?
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/03/news/contador-sagan-link-first-time-tirreno-adriatico_362238
what do you guys think? at first I thought it wouldn't be an issue but now I'm starting to doubt it.
peloton said:Any guesses what Tinkov's 'big news' next week is?
Doubt it's a new sponsor, maybe he'll announce Contador is going for the triple![]()
LaFlorecita said:Can Sagan's stage-hunting ambitions coexist with Contador's GC focus?
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/03/news/contador-sagan-link-first-time-tirreno-adriatico_362238
what do you guys think? at first I thought it wouldn't be an issue but now I'm starting to doubt it.
BlurryVII said:I have a good feeling about Tirreno. Contador looks very lean on the pics I've seen, certainly lost the extra weight from Andalucia. Can't wait.