Best u23 riders in 2012

[FF'Wilco]

So who's gonna dominate the u23 scene next year ?
Who already show some potential to win Giro Bio, Avenir or some other prestigious u23 races next year ?
Who may surprise us ?
Who will take Wilco's place as biggest Dutch hope ?
Which juniors will already shine in u23 in their first year ? Or maybe none of them can ?

Let's discuss

P.S. i have excluded riders who already have pro contract for 2013 (like Aru or Cattaneo) from the poll.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

it is times like these i understand that i know nothing about u23 cycling, so gona go for the coolest name

 

[theyoungest]

The current highest ranked rider on CQranking who will be U23 next year isn't even in the poll: Yoeri Havik.

As for the "next Dutch hope": don't know, maybe Daan Olivier in the climbs, or Ivar Slik in the time trial.

 

[Christian]

It'll be interesting to see wht Bob Jungels will be able to do with this new continental team (and who else will be on it). It will definitely be a significant step up since so far he could only ride with the national team. Therefore he often didn't have good support and couldn't take part in Tour de l'Avenir for example.

One of his main goals will be Flèche du Sud, he should be able to win it or at least podium.

 

[maltiv]

Filip Eidsheim of course. He was one of the fastest guys in u23 worlds last year (he started his sprint from around 30th position and ended as 12th), and more importantly, he lives just a couple of kilometers away from me

 

[Richeypen]

it is times like these i understand that i know nothing about u23 cycling, so gona go for the coolest name

This.


Hence I voted for BONGIORNO

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

colombians will dominate tour avenir again. giro bio only if goddamn federation get it's act straight and send in a team as in 2009 and 2010 when they won.

however I don't know yet who will be send to either of them since cep are gone for avenir

 

[MADRAZO]

Voted Bongioro, but maybe a bit with the heart after his very dissapointing season this year. But he has the talent needed.

But then I agree with Ryo that the Columbians should also be quite dominating and hopefully they will get to ride all the big stageraces.

Of the non-mentioned I think Cristian Rossi will win the italian u23-rankings and do very well.

 

[will10]

Jungels to finally get some results!

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Daan Olivier looks like the best climber from teh young dutch guys, probably a bit young still (2013). Marc Goos will likely perform best next year tho (different rider obviously).

IS aru riding for Colnago?? From the start of the season of joing as a stagiere in august?

 

[Ferminal]

Goos & Jungels.

 

[theyoungest]

Marc Goos will likely perform best next year tho (different rider obviously).

He's had a bit of a setback though... broke his hip, usually not a good bone to break.

 

[jens_attacks]

bongiorno because sounds cool as a name