gregrowlerson said:I suppose that Kloden will be riding in support of Jurgen Vandenbrook next season...
Does that mean Van den Broeck is going to RS?
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gregrowlerson said:I suppose that Kloden will be riding in support of Jurgen Vandenbrook next season...
Dekker_Tifosi said:Gesink even finished the Tour with similar back problems.
They couldn't even touch his back until the friday before Paris. It was too sensitive.
And then still people laying the smack on him for his non-performance
will10 said:Begs the question, why did he struggle to Paris? Could've done some permanent damage if he isn't careful.
gregrowlerson said:Is Kloden still going to Quick Step? On the official transfers list on this website it has him re-signing with Radioshack???
http://twitter.com/#!/andykloediI'm glad to be a part of Team Radio Shack for another 2 years. I feel very comfortable and hope for many good races in the coming years.
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gregrowlerson said:Apparently Klodi's back and general condition are not strong enough for him to be a contender at the Vuelta - this will be a shame if true. Maybe he can grab the leaders jersey after the TTT as minor consolation?
Anyway, we will know in one weeks time. Perhaps he is just being modest and playing down his chances to release pressure on himself to perform.
gregrowlerson said:1:18
It's all over already :-(
SHAD0W93 said:Maybe it's all part of a plan JB thought up for Kloden to lose time and than get in a break and gain back the time.
Eric8-A said:Lets hope that's the case. He could still gain a good amount of time on other in the TT. If he's in good condition
SHAD0W93 said:Well Kloden you should at least try placing top 50.
hfer07 said:I'm afraid Kloden's powers as a GT riders are beginning to fade-perhaps he should go for a week long stage races where he can get better results- its a pity that such amazing rider is dealing with this kind of misfortune...
webvan said:Climbing legs gone since 2008 pretty much, so no big surprise here I'm afraid.
They'll come back when he's 39, like Horner's didhfer07 said:I'm afraid Kloden's powers as a GT riders are beginning to fade
Aggressive "question"...we'll put it down to a language issue...Anyway I confused 2008 with 2009, last time he climbed with the best was in the 2009 TDF, 2+ years ago and the "loss" of his "climbing legs" had already been discussed here before the 2011 TDF. I'll let you look that up.Cobblestoned said:Do you follow cycling ?
webvan said:Aggressive "question"...we'll put it down to a language issue...Anyway I confused 2008 with 2009, last time he climbed with the best was in the 2009 TDF, 2+ years ago
webvan said:Aggressive "question"...we'll put it down to a language issue...Anyway I confused 2008 with 2009, last time he climbed with the best was in the 2009 TDF, 2+ years ago and the "loss" of his "climbing legs" had already been discussed here before the 2011 TDF. I'll let you look that up.
gregrowlerson said:Top 100 might even be a little ambitious...
Just as well he signed that new 2 year deal before the Vuelta
With his GT career clearly on the slide, perhaps his main focus will be on his defence of his Pais Vasco crown in 2012, plus the occasional victory in a TT.
I am even happier now that he won Pais Vasco this year - makes his last couple of seasons not a total waste.
SHAD0W93 said:I say he should try winning Paris-Nice, Pais Vasco, Tour de Suisse, and a grand tour stage.