Fränk has already won the AGR, so it would be silly to say he doesn't have any chance. Andy was really active last year as well, but neither of them are really big favourites.
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really depends how it is raced.
If teams wanted to mix it up a bit on the cobbles vs spartacus, they ought to mix it up here also. Leaving for a sprint finish is gonna have 1 outcome; Gilbert.
Let us hope they make it really tough, and someone can make an attack stick.
If teams wanted to mix it up a bit on the cobbles vs spartacus, they ought to mix it up here also. Leaving for a sprint finish is gonna have 1 outcome; Gilbert.
Let us hope they make it really tough, and someone can make an attack stick.
dlwssonic said:
Not really actually, since AGR has the Cauberg finish:
2003: solo
2004: two men sprint
2005: bunch sprint
2006: solo
2007: solo
2008: sprint with a small group (8 guys)
2009: three men sprint
2010: small bunch sprint (20)
Lot's of different scenario's possible.
Fleche has had a bunch sprint in the last 7 years, but the years before that almost never. I don't know what changed, but it wasn't always a long 'wait for the Mur de Huy' reace.
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Timmy-loves-Rabo said:
Last year Gilbert chased down attacks from Andy Schleck, Frank Schleck, Ivanov and Cunego and made attacks him self... It was a pretty aggressive race, but Gilbert was way above everyone in that race.
They can make it as aggressive as they want, but if Gilbert has his form from last year then there's not much they can do about it.
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El Pistolero said:
i remember, but he is no superman, enough attacks, a field really pushed to the limit, could make things interesting.
Like I said, Gilbert will win if it comes to a uphill sprint, but the teams should prevent this at all costs.
Spartacus has form like last year, and he was more convincing on that terrain then gilbert on this. Look what happened. Sure these races are different, but nothing is set in stone, aggressive riding will make it hard, and harder to control irregardless of his form.
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Timmy-loves-Rabo said:
Gilbert is pretty good in getting back to back wins in classics
And I don't think Spartacus had the same form as last year even though he was still way above everyone else. But they're different races and totally different cyclists, so can't really be compared anyway.
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El Pistolero said:Gilbert is pretty good in getting back to back wins in classics
it would surprise me very little if he did. AGR is probably most suited to his ability. Nor would I mind, even your manlove can't make me dislike gilbert.
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I actually hope Cancellara will win. Feel sorry for the guy. Definitely would save his spring season somewhat.
Other cyclists except Gilbert can go to hell
But yeah, Lombardia and AGR are the races most suited to his ability.
Other cyclists except Gilbert can go to hell
But yeah, Lombardia and AGR are the races most suited to his ability.
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Did someone mention already that Gilbert is pretty good at getting back to back wins in classics?
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Wanna do a bet?El Pistolero said:I actually hope Cancellara will win. Feel sorry for the guy. Definitely would save his spring season somewhat.
Other cyclists except Gilbert can go to hell
But yeah, Lombardia and AGR are the races most suited to his ability.
If a Rabobank guy wins you take a Rabo-avatar?
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I forgot about Cunego. I think he can do well in the Fleche but I still like Evans or Rodriguez for the win.
boomcie said:How about this one?
It would be very appropriate if the win is for one of those bloody Spaniards
Davide Appollonio, Kurt-Asle Arvesen, Kjell Carlström, Steve Cummings, Simon Gerrans, Mathew Hayman, Christian Knees, Lars-Petter Nordhaug.
This is Sky's team for Amstel and it looks extremely weak. Initially, they were planning to ride for EBH here (who had this race as one of his main goals) but now with him out and Uran not riding they seemingly have no one who can get into the top 10. Gerrans is nowhere near his 2009 form, at least judging by his Pais Vasco performance. Nordhaug will probably end up as their best placed rider, perhaps he could come inside the top 20 (which would be fantastic for him)...
This is Sky's team for Amstel and it looks extremely weak. Initially, they were planning to ride for EBH here (who had this race as one of his main goals) but now with him out and Uran not riding they seemingly have no one who can get into the top 10. Gerrans is nowhere near his 2009 form, at least judging by his Pais Vasco performance. Nordhaug will probably end up as their best placed rider, perhaps he could come inside the top 20 (which would be fantastic for him)...
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