Break Out Rider 2011 Tour

[Clemson Cycling]

Who do you think this guy will be for this year? Wiggins probably got the award in 2009 and Ryder Hesjedal last year.

 

[Moondance]

Kind of hard to say, given we don't now the line-ups yet.

But someone who has been confirmed who I think will impress is Thomas de Gendt. Don't know whether he'll manage to win a stage, but if he doesn't it won't be for lack of trying.

 

[nvpacchi]

Rigoberto Uran after Wigans fails miserably

 

[hrotha]

Tom Danielson.

 

[Moondance]

Tom Danielson.

I think he's skipping the Tour and focusing on denying Bertie the historic treble in the Vuelta.

If anyone can do it, Tommy D can!

 

[Parrulo]

Rui Costa

/bavarianrider mode

i dunno. if some1 break outs at this year's tour i hope it is some1 young rather then a 30 year old finding some climbing legs later in his career

 

[The Hitch]

Sorry to bring sadness to this thread but the big big favourite for this was imo Tondo. A volta winner who had done well at the last 2 gts but because of illness not well enough to raise too many heads. With movi behind him i feel top 10 definately was on, maybe top 5.



Aside from that, Daniel Martin, though i dont know how much of a breakthrough it would be for someone who has already one the big one.

/bavarianrider mode

Busche seems to be on an upward curve that might continue to go for a few months yet. Kind of like Sagan. I thought the TDU performance was impressive. I thought PN was impressive. He kept going. Maybe Busche too.


And as Nick mentioned Uran of course though for those who watch outside July he should be a big name anyway.

 

[Parrulo]

Sorry to bring sadness to this thread but the big big favourite for this was imo Tondo. A volta winner who had done well at the last 2 gts but because of illness not well enough to reaise to many heads. With movi behind him i feel top 10 definately was on, maybe top 5.



Aside from that, Daniel Martin, though i dont know how much of a breakthrough it would be for someone who has already one the big one.

/bavarianrider mode

Busche seems to be on an upward curve that might continue to go for a few months yet. Kind of like Sagan. I thought the TDU performance was impressive. I thought PN was impressive. He kept going. Maybe Busche too.


And as NV mentioned Uran of course though for those who watch outside July he should be a big name anyway.

indeed tondo was going to be up there fighting for the top 10 no doubt maybe even for the top 5

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

D. Martin
Dunno if we consider it a breakthrough, but I think he could do very well here.

 

[Tuarts]

Sorry to bring sadness to this thread but the big big favourite for this was imo Tondo. A volta winner who had done well at the last 2 gts but because of illness not well enough to raise too many heads. With movi behind him i feel top 10 definately was on, maybe top 5.



Aside from that, Daniel Martin, though i dont know how much of a breakthrough it would be for someone who has already one the big one.

/bavarianrider mode

Busche seems to be on an upward curve that might continue to go for a few months yet. Kind of like Sagan. I thought the TDU performance was impressive. I thought PN was impressive. He kept going. Maybe Busche too.


And as Nick mentioned Uran of course though for those who watch outside July he should be a big name anyway.

Yes

Busche won't be a standout because of all those that have to endure P+P will be hearing everytime he's in camera shot how strong he was in the ATOC.

 

[ansimi]

I'm expecting somebody French to have a big breakthrough. I don't know who but French riders and teams have often exceeded my expectations this year.

There are several good young sprinters who might be there in good form. If any of them even gets a single stage against Cav then it would be be a breakthrough.

We already know Dan Martin is a good stage racer but I'd consider it a breakthrough if he can finish a 3-week race strong. I'm not sure he'll even be on the roster though?

I guess a breakthrough can come in lots of forms and there should be chances for many riders to shine. My favourite moments in the Tour are when somebody gets their first big win. Whether it's a fresh name or somebody who's been a domestique for a decade, winning a first stage at the Tour is always a breakthrough.

 

[skidmark]

Jerome Coppel

 

[Eric8-A]

Rigoberto Uran after Wigans fails miserably

HA! Almost like the Lovfkist and Wiggo situation from last years Tour.

 

[Ferminal]

Taaramae I hope. Top20 please.

There will be no surprises in the top10.

 

[kjetilraknerud]

Hoogerland for top 15.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Hoogerland for top 15.

oh.

I don't agree, but I do think Poels could have a good tour if he trains properly.

 

[kjetilraknerud]

I probably don't agree with myself in a couple of hours either, just throwing out a name.

If I had said Hesjedal for top 10 last year or Wiggins the year before, I would probably have been written off - so you never know.

 

[Midnightfright]

In before bavarianrider picks tony martin

Uran could very well do it if he isn't required to be wiggos chauffeur. Coppel could as well , I really hope he does which probably clouds my judgement.

 

[saganftw]

i would say sicard at the start of the season but injuries etc...

so now i dont really know,coppel was good last year in D-L,some young french rider that would be nice

 

[greenedge]

Coppel, Hermans and i agree Hitch Tondo would have been. Brajkovic if he goes well because he has only won one major race. Bole maybe. TGBM is not hyped up at all by CN, we discovered him 1st.

 

[Matty_Tucks]

Kind of hard to say, given we don't now the line-ups yet.

But someone who has been confirmed who I think will impress is Thomas de Gendt. Don't know whether he'll manage to win a stage, but if he doesn't it won't be for lack of trying.

I like the way he rides. Rigoberto Uran or maybe even Geraint Thomas. I think Gesink might even hit the podium if he's lucky...

 

[Michielveedeebee]

Hopefully Uran it's time for him to take the next step, De Gendt will attack again

 

[theyoungest]

Chris Horner.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

I probably don't agree with myself in a couple of hours either, just throwing out a name.

If I had said Hesjedal for top 10 last year or Wiggins the year before, I would probably have been written off - so you never know.

Even given the talent, Hoogie is too dumb to ride a good placing

Chris Horner.

not sure he is ready yet. Another year or two and their wont be any stopping him.

I really don't want this guy to get near the podium in all honesty.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Coppel, Hermans and i agree Hitch Tondo would have been. Brajkovic if he goes well because he has only won one major race. Bole maybe. TGBM is not hyped up at all by CN, we discovered him 1st.

Mollema will be probably be a servant in July. Which is fine for this year, but eventually he may be sick of not leading the races he wants to.
I'd love to see him leave rabo and ride for vasc. or something