Andreas Kloden's Final Bid For Another Coveted Top 10 Tour Finish, 'Official' Thread

[gregrowlerson]

The jinx continues...

But what a great ride!!! Very strong on the final climb, and it looks like he's been working on his descending skills since 2009 ;-)

2nd place Klodi, but that felt like a victory. Chapeau indeedy.

 

[pastronef]

Second again

yep, he was second in le Grand Bornand in 2004 too

 

[webvan]

Techically yes, officially not.

Yes, a much better descent than in 2009 when he lost bags of time, wasn't the same exact descent though (Col de la Colombière)

 

[gregrowlerson]

Yay! The forum is back!!

Anyone know if Klodi is going to have a crack at the Vuelta? Basso reckons he can podium and his beard is almost as long as Andreas'...

 

[Netserk]

I think (not sure) Klöden will ride Colorado, so no Vuelta.

 

[Afrank]

your right, he will ride Colorado.

A team official confirmed that Voigt, Schleck, Andreas Klöden, and Tiago Machado will ride the third-annual race through Colorado, but the rest of the roster had yet to be determined.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/08/news/shack-to-bring-voigt-schleck-to-colorado-race_298000

 

[Race Radio]

Looks like Klodi will have to look for another team, Trek will not sign him for next season

 

[Afrank]

Just retire already!

 

[Gloin22]

He could score some good results for IAM DDD

 

[webvan]

Serves him right for racing like a journeyman since 2010 in spite of his obvious talent. Really shameful for a former TDF contender.

 

[search]

not many old friends left in today's peloton. Let's hope Vino will sign him

 

[markene2]

not many old friends left in today's peloton. Let's hope Vino will sign him

You know, i think thats likely He would be good domestique. Pluss they are old friends

 

[ElChingon]

Yeay! Yet another nail to the coffin of this thread!

 

[Ferminal]

What? He's about to achieve his first GT top10 since 2009!

 

[darwin553]

As I said before the TdF, his day is done. Time for him to hang up the helmet.

 

[darwin553]

not many old friends left in today's peloton. Let's hope Vino will sign him

I thought he was more Ulrich's friend. Certainly seemed that way in the tour when the three of them were riding for T-mobile and Kloden was there to help Ulrich and not Vino.

 

[darwin553]

He would be good domestique.

Well that's all he can be these days.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

You know, i think thats likely He would be good domestique. Pluss they are old friends

These type of guys make some of the worst domestiques imo. Rarely committed to dig deep for others and sacrifice own chances etc.

The likes of Monfort and Tiralongo are much more effective support riders.

 

[karlboss]

These type of guys make some of the worst domestiques imo. Rarely committed to dig deep for others and sacrifice own chances etc.

The likes of Monfort and Tiralongo are much more effective support riders.

Seriously? the guy is criticized for never being able to lead for himself, his best races he has been a domestique for Ullrich, Armstrong and Contador. However who would he have sacrificed himself for in the past few years? Monfort, Zubeldia, Horner? The biggest question in his ability to domestique effectively is his age and form. Certainly not will.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Seriously? the guy is criticized for never being able to lead for himself, his best races he has been a domestique for Ullrich, Armstrong and Contador. However who would he have sacrificed himself for in the past few years? Monfort, Zubeldia, Horner? The biggest question in his ability to domestique effectively is his age and form. Certainly not will.

Nah, not effective. Can't set a high pace for attacks for a potential leader, seems too fragile etc.

Much better support riders around. Probably cheaper too. Kloeden is done and not just because of age.

 

[jens_attacks]

klodi will win colorado. you've heard it here first

 

[Ferminal]

The team who really should be signing him is Cannondale, but he would probably rather retire than work for a minimum wage.

 

[gregrowlerson]

Serves him right for racing like a journeyman since 2010 in spite of his obvious talent. Really shameful for a former TDF contender.

Most riders naturally become journeyman when they get to 35, 36, 37, 38 years of age.

They don't have the option to choose to be a contender.

I'd be more harsh on those years when Klodi was 26, 27, 28 & 30.

 

[gregrowlerson]

Yeay! Yet another nail to the coffin of this thread!

I'd doubt that this thread will die in the foreseeable future. What about when the clinic confessions come out of the closet?

He may just win Colorado yet! At least Froome and Porte are already out of the running

But no matter what he should retire at seasons end.

 

[Netserk]

Usually he's good in contract years, so perhaps his poor showing is a sign that he'll retire?