Alexander Kristoff

[SeriousSam]

Now all that's left to do is to extent his climbing ability from Belgian bergs to Alpine ascents, and then he can become the first rider in a long time to win the Champs Elysee sprint in the yellow jersey

In two years maybe?

 

[Netserk]

I doubt he can improve his TT enough to take the yellow in the very first sprint. After Huy he should be far(ish) from it and most likely someone better there will not lose too much on the cobbles.

 

[Pulp]

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I doubt he can improve his TT enough to take the yellow in the very first sprint. After Huy he should be far(ish) from it and most likely someone better there will not lose too much on the cobbles.

I agree its doubtful he`ll get the yellow jersey. I suspect Kristoff feels the same. Clearly he thinks it`s not beyond the realm of possible though.
More significantly:
I think improving his tempo will mostly improve his GC chances in 4-7 days stage races. Not uninteresting for him either I suspect. There are a limited number of interesting 1 day races for him-
However, he has clearly not ever prioritized his TT, but his engine is clearly there, and so it will be interesting to see how fast and how much of an improvement he can achieve by improving his technique. As he
has showed on a couple of occasions this year, he is not really that bad to begin with, and that is with a significant handicap due to bad technique. I thnk the article says the new position reduces air resistance with something like 10% at 50 km/h. The neccecary watt production to keep the speed up was reduced by some 60-70. Significant numbers!
But as is also stated, the new position is also somewhat uncomfortable, so he would also need to actually practice it I guess. Hard to tell wheter he`ll make it a priority.

 

[Netserk]

Isn't it only Qatar and Panne where his TT would matter for his GC hopes? Other than that it really is only about getting in a good position after prologues to hold the leader's jersey for some days in different stage races.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

You are going to put that shite all over the site aren't you?

 

[Erythropoietin]

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You are going to put that shite all over the site aren't you?

I see you have 10 000 posts since signing up. That's an average of 10 posts per day. I have made 4 today. Do you see where I'm going with this? Probably not, as you don't seem like the smartest guy.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Wonder what happened above? ^

Anyway.
Gippingen today, Kristoff again.
17th win of the season.

 

[classicomano]

Kristoff is unstoppable, he will dominate the Tour sprints no doubt. None will come close.

 

[SeriousSam]

With Kittel off form, we need Kristoff really strong or else the unthinkable might happen and Cavendish gets another Champs Elysees win or too many stages.

 

[SeriousSam]

A great photo. Unbridled aggression, barely contained.

 

[Arredondo]

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With Kittel off form, we need Kristoff really strong or else the unthinkable might happen and Cavendish gets another Champs Elysees win or too many stages.

You forgot Greipel

 

[kirbygasm]

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With Kittel off form, we need Kristoff really strong or else the unthinkable might happen and Cavendish gets another Champs Elysees win or too many stages.

You forgot Greipel

Everyone forgot about Greipel, if only I'd put some money on him and not Kristoff

 

[Flamin]

Kristoff aka the monster during off season _O_

 

[Cance > TheRest]

First win of the season ! Just thought I'd bump the thread, now that it's that time of the season again - unless ofcourse UCI suspends Katusha

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

What's the chance for a repeat season? Without Degenkolb the RVV/PR double should be witihn reach. Add to that another MSR now and we got a great season

 

[Cance > TheRest]

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What's the chance for a repeat season? Without Degenkolb the RVV/PR double should be witihn reach. Add to that another MSR now and we got a great season

That is too early to say. Also I think it's a disadvantage for Kristoff to not have an ally in Giant. They're gonna need it when Cancellara attacks

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

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What's the chance for a repeat season? Without Degenkolb the RVV/PR double should be witihn reach. Add to that another MSR now and we got a great season

That is too early to say. Also I think it's a disadvantage for Kristoff to not have an ally in Giant. They're gonna need it when Cancellara attacks

Or when QS, Lotto, Vanmarcke, Langeveld, Boom, Keukeleire, Deveneyns, EBH, Vansummeren etc. attack.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

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What's the chance for a repeat season? Without Degenkolb the RVV/PR double should be witihn reach. Add to that another MSR now and we got a great season

That is too early to say. Also I think it's a disadvantage for Kristoff to not have an ally in Giant. They're gonna need it when Cancellara attacks

Or when QS, Lotto, Vanmarcke, Langeveld, Boom, Keukeleire, Deveneyns, EBH, Vansummeren etc. attack.

These they let ride away

 

[Cance > TheRest]

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What's the chance for a repeat season? Without Degenkolb the RVV/PR double should be witihn reach. Add to that another MSR now and we got a great season

That is too early to say. Also I think it's a disadvantage for Kristoff to not have an ally in Giant. They're gonna need it when Cancellara attacks

Or when QS, Lotto, Vanmarcke, Langeveld, Boom, Keukeleire, Deveneyns, EBH, Vansummeren etc. attack.

LOL

 

[Velolover2]

Paolini back in the fold for the classics?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/katusha-escape-team-suspension-in-the-wake-of-doping-cases/

 

[Arredondo]

I think Katusha is taking it easy concerning Paolini.

No need to to take the piss out of the UCI now.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

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What's the chance for a repeat season? Without Degenkolb the RVV/PR double should be witihn reach. Add to that another MSR now and we got a great season

That is too early to say. Also I think it's a disadvantage for Kristoff to not have an ally in Giant. They're gonna need it when Cancellara attacks

Or when QS, Lotto, Vanmarcke, Langeveld, Boom, Keukeleire, Deveneyns, EBH, Vansummeren etc. attack.

LOL

Keukeleire: 6th Paris-Roubaix last year
Devenyns: 14th and 21 in the Tour of Flandres (+ winning early season helps you the entire season)
EBH: c'mon you doubt him?
Langeveld: 7th and 8th Parix-Roubaix and 5th in the Tour of Flandres

These guys can only attack and perhaps one of them could win, y'all seem to forget Vansummeren won roubaix in 2011.

 

[Cannibal72]

winning early season helps you the entire season

It'd be foolish to underestimate the Malediction de la Marseillaise.

 

[Cance > TheRest]

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What's the chance for a repeat season? Without Degenkolb the RVV/PR double should be witihn reach. Add to that another MSR now and we got a great season

That is too early to say. Also I think it's a disadvantage for Kristoff to not have an ally in Giant. They're gonna need it when Cancellara attacks

Or when QS, Lotto, Vanmarcke, Langeveld, Boom, Keukeleire, Deveneyns, EBH, Vansummeren etc. attack.

LOL

Keukeleire: 6th Paris-Roubaix last year
Devenyns: 14th and 21 in the Tour of Flandres (+ winning early season helps you the entire season)
EBH: c'mon you doubt him?
Langeveld: 7th and 8th Parix-Roubaix and 5th in the Tour of Flandres

These guys can only attack and perhaps one of them could win, y'all seem to forget Vansummeren won roubaix in 2011.

We are in 2016, in case you haven't noticed.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

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What can happen in 2011 can happen in 2016