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Panda Claws said:Samuel Sanchez has 4 podium placings in Lombardia
Frank Schleck has 4 podium placings too
Flecha of course deserves it most of all in my opinion (4 podium placings too).
ultimobici said:Multiple podiums in one Monument doesn't cut it for me, especially Frank & Andy in 2011. If anything that should count against them, for managing to give a Monument away!
It is crazy with Boogerd, at least he won Amstel once.Maaaaaaaarten said:It appears that Boogerd has most high finishes in monuments and other classics, without winning a monument.
So several poduims at Roubaix & San Remo never happened?Netserk said:No matter which criteria, Hushovd shouldn't be considered. He have never ridden a monument and been close to the victory. Even if he had the chance to win, he would gladly sell it for a 2nd place. Truly pathetic rider
42x16ss said:Phil Anderson would have to be one of the best without a monument win. 3 podiums at LBL, 2 at RvV and 1 at GdL with a few more top 10's. Not bad...
ultimobici said:Completely overlooked Phil, thanks!
One of the main players in 89's LBL, getting 3rd.
See third sentence. He rides for 2nd place. Mentally he will always be a loser.ultimobici said:So several poduims at Roubaix & San Remo never happened?
Can you name an example of this?Netserk said:See third sentence. He rides for 2nd place. Mentally he will always be a loser.
I may be reading too much into this butspalco said:I don't understand what you're saying. I'm not a fan either, but how you can doubt Hushovd's determination to win puzzles me.
Don't be late Pedro said:I may be reading too much into this but
Thor=Norway
Netserk=Denmark
A bit of a grudge there perhaps?
Netserk said:No matter which criteria, Hushovd shouldn't be considered. He have never ridden a monument and been close to the victory. Even if he had the chance to win, he would gladly sell it for a 2nd place. Truly pathetic rider
And how many Danes do I support I also hate on Matti and Fuglsang.Don't be late Pedro said:I may be reading too much into this but
Thor=Norway
Netserk=Denmark
A bit of a grudge there perhaps?
Why do I like Pippo, Flecha and Sagan then? I hate on Thor for the way he rides.The Hitch said:Netserk= Huge Boonen fan
Hushovd = Boonen opponent in cobbles.
Also
Cancellara = Boonen opponent in cobbles
Hushovd = no help Boonen chase Cancellara down in Roubaix 2010
Netserk said:Why do I like Pippo, Flecha and Sagan then? I hate on Thor for the way he rides.
The Hitch said:Netserk= Huge Boonen fan
Hushovd = Boonen opponent in cobbles.
Also
Cancellara = Boonen opponent in cobbles
Hushovd = no help Boonen chase Cancellara down in Roubaix 2010
rghysens said:Won the world championships twice, but never one of the current "five monuments". He won Paris-Tours, though. In his age it was an important classic too (same level as, let's say rvv).
Netserk said:Why do I like Pippo, Flecha and Sagan then? I hate on Thor for the way he rides.
Kwibus said:Got some advice for you: stop hating.
It's silly.
Cheer for your heroes, don't waste your time and energy on hating. It's hard yes