Publicus said:True. Maybe Tommy V gives it a shot (he's got good form).
You're probably right. With Voeckler showing improvement in his climbing he just may get away with it.
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Publicus said:True. Maybe Tommy V gives it a shot (he's got good form).
Delicato said:Tell us about who will be second and third.
spanky wanderlust said:6% is not steep enough for the mountain goats to get away from the motors. the gaps will be small. there are only a couple of steeper sections where a punchy attacking climber can gap someone like cadel, levi or armstrong.
cadel is on form and can power his way to a decent performance. armstrong should hold his own, he certainly won't lose big time.
berto can do some damage and may win. but i think this stage goes to someone who has a nasty sprint from a small group at the end of a longish climb.
i call samu or lulu.
spanky wanderlust said:6% is not steep enough for the mountain goats to get away from the motors. the gaps will be small. there are only a couple of steeper sections where a punchy attacking climber can gap someone like cadel, levi or armstrong.
cadel is on form and can power his way to a decent performance. armstrong should hold his own, he certainly won't lose big time.
berto can do some damage and may win. but i think this stage goes to someone who has a nasty sprint from a small group at the end of a longish climb.
i call samu or lulu.
auscyclefan94 said:What is Sammy Sanchez's form? I am half inclined to tip him for a close 2nd. The short tt will suit him. I'm not sure how he's climbing.
My undecided podium
1.Contador
2.Sanchez/Evans
3.Sanchez/Evans
Frosty said:
auscyclefan94 said:Have some experts tips of the race:
Phil Liggett
1) Alberto Contador (ESP) Team Astana
2) Cadel Evans (AUS) BMC Racing Team
3) Chris Horner (USA) Team RadioShack
VeloBabe said:Surprised to see Liggett pick Horner. I assume that means LA will be riding support? Personally, I'd like to see Cadel win it.
Btw, anyone know if RS has had any wins yet?
Babe
Publicus said:They picked up a stage win at Algarve. The kid's name escapes me at the moment.
auscyclefan94 said:Roessler...
What about Tiago machado, publicus?![]()
Picking armstrong to podium would be going out on the limb.Mellow Velo said:Liggett: Ever the fangrandad.
Those experts aren't exactly going out on a limb with those picks.
Publicus said:I have no idea. He flashed in the pan at Algarve, tried to animate the race at Paris-Nice with no success, so I have no idea what he's going to do at Criterium International. It will depend on Bruyneel and his tactical interest. Frankly, I would let him fight it out for the stage win if he has the form.
*G*K*S* said:Starlists are your friend.
http://www.cyclingfever.com/editie.html?detp=view&_ap=startlijst&editie_idd=MTk3OTI=
franciep10 said:My prediction at about 5km to go Cadel will try to attack then AC will follow then go by him with Sammy Sanchez, then Sanchez will fade at 3.5km to go then AC proceeds to stomp the field. Cadel finishes about 4th 40 seconds down while lance comes in 34th about two minutes and 30 secs down.
id have to agree - the final mountain’s steepness is not sufficiently selective for berto to max out on his chief weapon - awesome vertical acceleration.spanky wanderlust said:6% is not steep enough for the mountain goats to get away from the motors. the gaps will be small. there are only a couple of steeper sections where a punchy attacking climber can gap someone like cadel, levi or armstrong.
cadel is on form and can power his way to a decent performance. armstrong should hold his own, he certainly won't lose big time.
berto can do some damage and may win. but i think this stage goes to someone who has a nasty sprint from a small group at the end of a longish climb.
i call samu or lulu.
auscyclefan94 said:![]()
Km 175.5 - PORTO-VECCHIO (Col de l'Ospedale) - 14.2 km climb to 6.2 %
Who will win?
“I need more race days,” Armstrong said. ”The stuff we’ve done, it’s been more sporadic. Australia (Tour Down Under) seems like last year and Murcia also seems like a long time ago. I need more race days, this weekend, next weekend in Belgium ….”
Read more: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010...down-criterium-prospects_109507#ixzz0jNSaGeDS