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Sammy already said he will not go to Rio.
Purito is certain, if he shows good form in the Tour. Minguez always picks him, and he seems confident.
So Valverde, Purito, Izagirre, Lulu and maybe Contador (don't know what his role will be).
Moreno is riding *** this year. Even Jesus Herrada or Erviti would be more logical picks.
DFA123 said:StryderHells said:Valv.Piti said:Interesting thought process. If I would wanna win with Valverde, who is the favourite and the most likely Spanish rider to win, I wouldn't pick Rodriguez and probably not Contador either. But if Landa is Landa 2015 Giro, I'd pick him along with Castro + Gorka/Moreno. That would leave Ion and Castro for the ITT and a squad very much centred around Valverde, but I very much doubt that is what will happen.gunara said:Valv.Piti said:Good on him, thats Rio locked up. 3 stage wins - one in a classic, a prologue and an ITT - plus the ITT in Spain. He has won more than he has done in 5-6 years as a pro this year probably.
If I was Minguez, Valverde and Izagirre would be 100%. Then Id pick 1 of Gorka/Castro/Luis Le for 100% domestique duties and 2 of Contador/Landa/Rodriguez.
I'd scrap the last three and give it to any two of the first three or one plus a Dani Moreno
Has Landa shown any aptitude as a one day rider? Surely Rodriguez or Moreno would be a safer bet as back up to Valverde
Don't discount Samu Sanchez either. He was very impressive in the Ardennes this year and is hugely popular with other Spanish riders and within the federation, and also would be happy to work as a loyal domestique. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see him make the cut.
Sammy already said he will not go to Rio.
Purito is certain, if he shows good form in the Tour. Minguez always picks him, and he seems confident.
So Valverde, Purito, Izagirre, Lulu and maybe Contador (don't know what his role will be).
Moreno is riding *** this year. Even Jesus Herrada or Erviti would be more logical picks.