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Clásica San Sebastián 2010 - 31 July

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Looks like a good stage for Phillipe Gilbert. That guy can descend like crazy(at least the descend I've seen him do once with Cuddles, they were going crazy fast)

And how is it not a very exciting write up? Guys like Contador, Schleck, Gilbert, Menchov, etc

edit: you were probably being sarcastic.
 
Jul 24, 2010
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theyoungest said:
Well, you gotta agree that the write up isn't very exciting. The race itself probably will be, certainly with the Jaizkibel twice in it.

Uh, every climb classic specialist will be present?!
 
Bala Verde said:
Hesjedal anyone? Or has he given too much in the TdF?
He seemed to be getting stronger and stronger.

For example, compare his first few mountainstages compared to the last ones.
He improved from barely top 15 climber top 5 climber.
I already joked that if they went on for 2 more weeks he'd probably leave Contador and Andy behind.

So if he takes his rest the coming days I think he will be very strong on saturday
 
From my experience, any resemblance between the provisional rider list and the list of actual participants of this race is a mere coincidence.

I expect Barredo, Kreuziger, Joaquim Rodríguez, Kolobnev and Cunego to do well.
 
Mar 10, 2009
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VeloGirl said:
I might have spoke too soon. They look to be pretty much the same.

Wouldn't mind to see Sastre take it - only because I appreciated him speaking up and calling the peloton spoiled brats. That made me smile

The start list I found is kept by diario vasco, so i am guessing they are well in formed? On the other hand they listed Uran, and the latest I heard was that he crashed out with a shoulder/collarbone fraction.

Anyway, we seem to have found agreement on the likely winner, so i'll be closing the thread already :D
 
Bala Verde said:
The start list I found is kept by diario vasco, so i am guessing they are well in formed? On the other hand they listed Uran, and the latest I heard was that he crashed out with a shoulder/collarbone fraction.

Anyway, we seem to have found agreement on the likely winner, so i'll be closing the thread already :D
Now I don't pretend to know Hesjedal that intimately, but how fast is he? Because I don't see him outsprinting any of the other favourites who should make it to the top of Jaizkibel on the front.
 
hrotha said:
Now I don't pretend to know Hesjedal that intimately, but how fast is he? Because I don't see him outsprinting any of the other favourites who should make it to the top of Jaizkibel on the front.
Amstel Gold should give some indication of his explosiveness... although this is a flat finish.
 
Sep 21, 2009
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Jaizkibel is the highest climb in the profile (Cat 1). The other climb in the final loop is Arkale (Cat 2).

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Weather forecast, with all the uncertainties of 6 days ahead, gives 50% chance of rain.
 
Jul 14, 2009
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Barredo sure looked strong at the tour, but with no stage wins, he'll be motivated to take this. On a side note, is this being shown on Universal Sports/Versus?
 
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Any of the following will take it (and I am never wrong ;))

-Sanchez: missing podium has filled his stomach with anger...

-Chavanel: he has good form

-Hesjedal: good form needs to win something

-Barredo: he has what it takes to break the race (head) open (with a spare wheel)

-Schleck: superb form, why not