Cadel Evans Discussion Thread

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Contadoraus Schlecks said:
Surely Evans is a better puncheur / sprinter?

But yes, you are correct. Certainly on current form Nibali has the edge
In a truly hilly stage Nibali > Evans.
 
Contadoraus Schlecks said:
Certainly on current form Nibali has the edge

But Evans form looks to be rising as this Giro progresses. Stronger in early stages compared with earlier season. Stronger again in the ITT and stronger again on stage 10. Yes he's still a little behind on stage 10 but lets see what advantage Nibs has in a few days time after a couple of flat "recovery" stages. If Evans keeps clear of bugs I reckon it's game on.
 
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Cookster15 said:
But Evans form looks to be rising as this Giro progresses. Stronger in early stages compared with earlier season. Stronger again in the ITT and stronger again on stage 10. Yes he's still a little behind on stage 10 but lets see what advantage Nibs has in a few days time after a couple of flat "recovery" stages. If Evans keeps clear of bugs I reckon it's game on.

That's a big if, riders of his age easily have one or more bad days during a GT. However, he can make Nibali sweat if he stays healthy and consistent, that's certain.
 
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Definately can win the Giro and would be a worthy champion, I think he can take time out of Nibali on the MTT.
 
May 19, 2011
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SafeBet said:
Although it's true if it comes down to a sprint Cadel has the edge.

Nibali out sprinted Evans in first MTF stage to take the bonus, so right now I am confident in Nibali' sprint ability against Evans in a very hilly stage. And Astana can always play breakaway card, Evans don't have a strong team to do the chasing, so I doubt bonus seconds will come into play.
 
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maxmartin said:
Nibali out sprinted Evans in first MTF stage to take the bonus

I think that proves Nibali has excellent legs and didn't go full gas on the climb.
He's normally very bad in uphill sprints.
 
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SafeBet said:
I think that proves Nibali has excellent legs and didn't go full gas on the climb.
He's normally very bad in uphill sprints.
Totally agree.

In a hilly or flat sprint I'm sure Evans would win.
 
May 28, 2012
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Netserk said:
Did you watch the stage?

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Mistakenly, I thought it was on the dam :eek: The stage I linked did require a substantial uphill sprint effort though.
 
Pentacycle said:
That's a big if, riders of his age easily have one or more bad days during a GT. However, he can make Nibali sweat if he stays healthy and consistent, that's certain.

Well, by all reports Cadel is well and confident leading into today's mountain stage. I think Nibali will be made to suffer badly for this Giro by a gritty and determined Evans. If Nibs is going to prevail he better be prepared to go deep the way Cadel is improving, looking and sounding. Then there is the mind. If Evans can make him hurt today - even if no time is gained or lost, it's got to play on Nibali's mind for the remaining stages.

Cadel's got nothing to loose. Nibali is the favourite and has all the pressure of being an Italian as well.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cycling/evans-sounds-warning-to-race-leader-nibali-20130518-2jstn.html
 
May 15, 2011
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Sad that Cadel lost time today, seems like we will not see a great battle. Boo.

Battle for white could still be exciting though
 
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LaFlorecita said:
Sad that Cadel lost time today, seems like we will not see a great battle. Boo.

Battle for white could still be exciting though

thought you where the short of person who doesnt like close fights between gc riders :p
 
May 15, 2011
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Vino attacks everyone said:
thought you where the short of person who doesnt like close fights between gc riders :p

I don't like it when it involves one rider I like. When it involves two riders I like or two I don't like I at least want an exciting battle.
 
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I've never be able to tell whether Evans is in difficulty or not. He always look likes he is about to pass out every time he is grinding, even today I can't tell.:D
 
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Jelantik said:
I've never be able to tell whether Evans is in difficulty or not. He always look likes he is about to pass out every time he is grinding, even today I can't tell.:D

According to eurosport if he tilts his head, that means he is in difficulty. Not sure that is true or not.
 
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maxmartin said:
According to eurosport if he tilts his head, that means he is in difficulty. Not sure that is true or not.

He does that a lot as well. I don't know. Evans never looks comfortable.:D
 
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It was always gonna happen, he only had looked strong on 1 MTF and their is alot more to come i think he will struggle for a podium still. People were saying hed get stronger bla bla without seeing a col.
 
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LaFlorecita said:
I don't like it when it involves one rider I like. When it involves two riders I like or two I don't like I at least want an exciting battle.

Are you telling me you like Evans or do you dislike Nibali? I hope the former:eek:
 
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Red Rick said:
Are you telling me you like Evans or do you dislike Nibali? I hope the former:eek:

I don't really like Nibali just like I don't really like Evans, but it's not really all that bad. I like them more than Froome for example. I supported Evans during the 2011 tour, he was awesome.
 
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"Cadel Evans (BMC) came to a stop just after the finish line after giving his all to limit his losses to Nibali to 33 seconds. His orange sunglass lenses were steamed up and he had gone so deep that he didn't seem to know where he was."

WOW:eek: