Italian Autumn Races 2017

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Jun 6, 2017
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classicomano said:
Rollthedice said:
San Luca, 2009. Who would've thought that the young Kenyan in red zigzagging behind Gerrans would become five time Grand Tour winner?
Who would've thought that this exciting talented attacking rider would turn into the Australian Leipheimer.

Australian Leipheimer won two Monuments, WC silver medal and some pretty big races. Exciting talented rider in that picture was nowhere near that.
 
Jun 24, 2017
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Rosa is always good in the Italian fall races. And Thibaut likes to ride in this part of the world. I'd say one of will make the podium.
 
Oct 12, 2013
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May 9, 2010
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DNP-Old said:
Laplaz said:
So tomorrow it will be Uran vs. Nibali vs. Chaves vs. Moscon?
Bernal is in extremely good shape, I wouldn't rule him out.
The startlist is very good this year after a few years with very lackluster lineups (last year was ok as well, but still much better this year).

I'd point to Nibali as the favorite even though San Luca doesn't suit him. But yeah, the names mentioned should be in contention, and I'd also point towards Yates, Henao, Pozzovivo and Pinot. Martin could be an outsider as well.
 
Nov 7, 2010
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I love this race; well, at least the last 40km. I always think of the Madonna di San Luca as like a deluxe version of Mur de Huy, but doing it four times in a row gives the edge to pure climbers over the puncheurs.

I think Pinot will go very well - he must have been targetting this week since he quit the Tour, and the Lombardia course looks great for him as well.
 
Apr 17, 2013
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GenericBoonenFan said:
DNP-Old said:
Laplaz said:
So tomorrow it will be Uran vs. Nibali vs. Chaves vs. Moscon?
Bernal is in extremely good shape, I wouldn't rule him out.

What could guys like Ulissi and Bakelants do?
If it's not won by one of the strong climber types, then Bakelants is a good bet. He looked like he's in great form. First top 5 in Canada and then a very good showing in Wallonie earlier this month, although he came up short against the collective the strength of the Lotto team.

Ulissi is apparently the 2nd most chosen rider in the PCS game for Giro dell'Emilia, so it looks like the expectations are high for him as well.
 
Feb 23, 2014
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Cance > TheRest said:
GenericBoonenFan said:
DNP-Old said:
Laplaz said:
So tomorrow it will be Uran vs. Nibali vs. Chaves vs. Moscon?
Bernal is in extremely good shape, I wouldn't rule him out.

What could guys like Ulissi and Bakelants do?
If it's not won by one of the strong climber types, then Bakelants is a good bet. He looked like he's in great form. First top 5 in Canada and then a very good showing in Wallonie earlier this month, although he came up short against the collective the strength of the Lotto team.

Ulissi is apparently the 2nd most chosen rider in the PCS game for Giro dell'Emilia, so it looks like the expectations are high for him as well.

IMO they’re just safe top 10 picks. I can’t really see them podiuming this year.
 
May 13, 2015
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Is Dylan Teuns there? Very good course for him.

And what about Michael Woods?

The course doesn't suit Nibali at all. He needs to attack on the downhill section.
 
May 5, 2010
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So, apparently the riders who abandon Emilia tend to meet up at a cafe near the San Luca climb. :lol:
 
Aug 4, 2010
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DFA123 said:
I love this race; well, at least the last 40km. I always think of the Madonna di San Luca as like a deluxe version of Mur de Huy, but doing it four times in a row gives the edge to pure climbers over the puncheurs.

This. It is the race Fleche Wallone never was. Or not in recent times anyways.