Good to see gesink fighting with the best, i think he can finish the race between 7-8 spot in gc, it will be hard for him to win a stage but no impossible.
hfer07 said:I'm actually glad to see him "trying", well knowing of his recent heart issue. I must confess that at some point I wanted him to win the stage, but noticed he attacked too soon & was gasping for air before he got caught...
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No one cares about 13th, but if he's just racing the Vuelta to get stronger (which I think he is) there's no point in letting go when the going gets tough. As long as he doesn't destroy himself.Maaaaaaaarten said:And on another note, Kelderman says 12th/13th is his place in this race and he sounds like he's gonna settle with that. Please Wilco quit the race so you don't get overraced or forget the GC and target stage wins. Who cares about 13th?!![]()
Navarro and Martin don't seem stronger. I'd be surprised if either of them finishes ahead of him on GC.Dekker_Tifosi said:Very promising.
All ahead of him in the GC are stronger though except for Anacona. But Martin and Navarro seem (slightly) stronger too. Could finish anywhere between 8th and 10th. But I hope he keeps attacking when he can. It'll give him more morale and belief
theyoungest said:No one cares about 13th, but if he's just racing the Vuelta to get stronger (which I think he is) there's no point in letting go when the going gets tough. As long as he doesn't destroy himself.
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It was Kelderman's idea all along to ride two GTs this year. His aim for this race was to finish in the top-15, he's still firmly in there.Dazed and Confused said:This idea belongs to the past imo.
A rider doesn't get stronger by wheelsucking for hours and then getting dropped on all MTFs in the 2nd GT of the year. Could even hurt morale.
Instead get stronger and better by selecting a couple of stages, go in a break, drive hard in the wind and learn from being part of a finale involving a small group.
Makes the race more entertaining to watch too. Good for the sponsor as well.
Maxime Monforthrotha said:Who the hell targets a top 15 at the Vuelta of all races.![]()
hrotha said:Who the hell targets a top 15 at the Vuelta of all races.![]()
hrotha said:Who the hell targets a top 15 at the Vuelta of all races.![]()
Gaining experience at following wheels? No one needs more of that, particularly not someone who already has that kind of result elsewhere.l.Harm said:Gaining experience
Send him an emailhrotha said:Gaining experience at following wheels? No one needs more of that, particularly not someone who already has that kind of result elsewhere.
Why isn't he gaining experience in the arts of breakaways and long range attacks instead? That would be a lot more valuable. Actual tactical experience.
hrotha said:But Kelderman has already been 7th and 17th at the Giro. What value could possibly a 15th at the Vuelta have for someone like him?