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I think he wants, but isn't sure 100%, and Unzue is convincing him not to participate because of his illness, cold weather, and because he wants to have Valverde with as less racing days as possible before the Tour/Vuelta/Worlds combo.
tobydawq said:
I think he wants, but isn't sure 100%, and Unzue is convincing him not to participate because of his illness, cold weather, and because he wants to have Valverde with as less racing days as possible before the Tour/Vuelta/Worlds combo.
But Catalunya is three weeks away - it could really do no harm riding Strade.
And in fact, he was sick this time last year as well. Didn't hold him much back come Catalunya.
And in fact, he was sick this time last year as well. Didn't hold him much back come Catalunya.
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This wouldn't shock me at all. I'm sure they'd love to figure out how to get him to the Worlds and Lombardia with closer to 85 race days instead of 90 plus race days. We all know he wants to race as much as he can which is more than most top riders to start with.
Personally with him being sick I'd rather he not race, esp with the cold and rain and snow which could end up making him sicker.
Blanco said:
This wouldn't shock me at all. I'm sure they'd love to figure out how to get him to the Worlds and Lombardia with closer to 85 race days instead of 90 plus race days. We all know he wants to race as much as he can which is more than most top riders to start with.
Personally with him being sick I'd rather he not race, esp with the cold and rain and snow which could end up making him sicker.
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I understand the mixed feelings on him racing Flanders. I think he could podium there, but it would definitely be dangerous. I think you're right we'd end up not being able to enjoy the race as we'd be worried and nervous the entire time. If we can't retire to Europe (Spain specifically, which is our hope) I am going to spend the entire month of April in Europe eventually so I can go to Flanders, Paris-Roubiax, and the Ardennes.
Valv.Piti said:
I understand the mixed feelings on him racing Flanders. I think he could podium there, but it would definitely be dangerous. I think you're right we'd end up not being able to enjoy the race as we'd be worried and nervous the entire time. If we can't retire to Europe (Spain specifically, which is our hope) I am going to spend the entire month of April in Europe eventually so I can go to Flanders, Paris-Roubiax, and the Ardennes.
Apparently Mr Unzue was a guest on a radio program in Spain (a sports radio show) and said that yes Valverde wants to go to Strade Bianche and that Valverde has expressed interest in the Giro and apparently racing all 3 GTs again this year. Apparently not racing for half a year he thinks can do all 3 GTs again and then still be in good shape to win the Worlds. I'm thinking maybe a few of us need to go talk some sense into him.
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Maybe that's what he wants, but hogwash....If he's serious with himself, he has to know he'll be tired late in the season. He's been doing this for so long...I know he knows his own body. That has to just be a wish, with him realistically knowing it wouldn't be possible.
Koronin said:
Maybe that's what he wants, but hogwash....If he's serious with himself, he has to know he'll be tired late in the season. He's been doing this for so long...I know he knows his own body. That has to just be a wish, with him realistically knowing it wouldn't be possible.
It seems like he will line up i Italy saturday:
http://movistarteam.com/2018-03-01/alineaciones-strade-bianche
http://movistarteam.com/2018-03-01/alineaciones-strade-bianche
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If he just races the Giro stage hunting and the Tour in support and stage hunting he should be better matter in the year then 2016. Though he shouldn't jeopardise the WC.
Jspear said:
If he just races the Giro stage hunting and the Tour in support and stage hunting he should be better matter in the year then 2016. Though he shouldn't jeopardise the WC.
Do he has any good results in bad weather?
If not, I think we have found his Achilles' heel. I don't know what to expect from him in Strade.
If not, I think we have found his Achilles' heel. I don't know what to expect from him in Strade.
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You keep posting this but I just don't see an argument that convinces me that he'll really attack early. I mean when has he ever done that in a big one day race?Blanco said:
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Rebellin ahead of Coppi, it's fun to read if you can't feel pain.
Zoetemelk on 3 is all i have to know about this "ranking".tobydawq said:
Rebellin ahead of Coppi, it's fun to read if you can't feel pain.
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L-B-L 2015 is still one of his if not his most impressive performance/wins in his whole career, so he can definitely ride in bad weather. I don't remember how cold it actually was, but it was extremely wet and not too pleasant.Velolover2 said:
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He can race in it. The two issues he has is he just flat out doesn't like bad weather (although I think many of us would agree with him on that, it's just our jobs don't require us to be out in the weather), and esp drastic changes in temperatures have been known to make him sick.
His Achilles' heel is high altitude esp if the race spends any length of time in high altitude.
Valv.Piti said:
He can race in it. The two issues he has is he just flat out doesn't like bad weather (although I think many of us would agree with him on that, it's just our jobs don't require us to be out in the weather), and esp drastic changes in temperatures have been known to make him sick.
His Achilles' heel is high altitude esp if the race spends any length of time in high altitude.
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Truthfully, in this case I'm hoping the team can talk some sense into him. He needs to be ready for the Worlds this year and racing all 3 isn't the way to do that. Unless of course he intends on just going stage hunting in the Giro and Tour. However, I can't see him being able to race that way. I think the team and maybe some of his friends need to remind him he needs to be ready for this year's Worlds and not jeopardize that.
SHAD0W93 said:
Truthfully, in this case I'm hoping the team can talk some sense into him. He needs to be ready for the Worlds this year and racing all 3 isn't the way to do that. Unless of course he intends on just going stage hunting in the Giro and Tour. However, I can't see him being able to race that way. I think the team and maybe some of his friends need to remind him he needs to be ready for this year's Worlds and not jeopardize that.
Not what I've read. People on twitter are quoting some dodgy sites claiming Betancur will be the only leader for the Giro with Landa+Valverde+Quintana at the Tour.
Can I get your source on the Giro thing, Koronin? Thanks!
Can I get your source on the Giro thing, Koronin? Thanks!
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Mr Unzue did NOT say Valverde was going to the Giro, only that he's telling the team he wants to go.
This is a radio interview (obviously in Spanish).
http://www.cope.es/audios/pamplona/eusebio-unzue-cope-navarra_468517
GuyIncognito said:
Mr Unzue did NOT say Valverde was going to the Giro, only that he's telling the team he wants to go.
This is a radio interview (obviously in Spanish).
http://www.cope.es/audios/pamplona/eusebio-unzue-cope-navarra_468517
As much as I like that he's riding Strade Bianche (and I really like it!), seeing the route of Paris-Nice, and considering his current form, I have a feeling he would win it "with his left leg".
Well apparently Alejandro is having an interesting time getting to Italy for Strade Biance in the first place. Here's a link to his lastest twitter comment with a picture.
https://twitter.com/alejanvalverde/status/969555018427895808
https://twitter.com/alejanvalverde/status/969555018427895808
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