Lesser known race results 2011

[theyoungest]

Would love to see Mike get some payback on the Rabo boys for 2007 by getting the jersey.

Lol, these kids have nothing to do with those Rabo boys.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Kelderman has gone on the attack, with Frederik Wilmann of Joker-Merida in his tracks. They're being chased down by Daniel Holm Foder (Glud en Marstrand), and a little further back by Bjørn Tore Hoem (Plussbank-Cervélo).

Trying to work out where I know Frederik Wilmann's name from.

 

[theyoungest]

Trying to work out where I know Frederik Wilmann's name from.

Ex pro at Skil Shimano, they released him because he didn't fit in the team (or something).

 

[rzombie1988]

Lol, these kids have nothing to do with those Rabo boys.

Yes I know.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Ex pro at Skil Shimano, they released him because he didn't fit in the team (or something).

Ah, bingo. The confusing release story could be it, cos I knew who he was as soon as he was mentioned, which isn't often the case with the Scandinavian continental teams for me, I'm afraid. Keep an eye out for the Norwegians more than the others, though. Too much of their area is flat

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Kelderman's been isolated and 4 Joker-Merida guys trying to break him, but with only 2km left it looks like Wilco is in position to hold on to the jersey.

 

[theyoungest]

Iker Camano wins the stage.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Kelderman's been isolated and 4 Joker-Merida guys trying to break him, but with only 2km left it looks like Wilco is in position to hold on to the jersey.

sounds like wilco is doing an amazing job.

thanks for the updates

 

[Libertine Seguros]

In the end, too much messing about meant the front group were rejoined by some of those they'd left behind on the descent.

Official results:

1 Iker Camaño (Esp) Endura Racing 4.33.57
2 Marcin Białoblocki (Pol) Motorpoint s.t.
3 Angelo Furlan (Ita) Team Christina Watches-Onfone s.t.
4 Ian Bibby (Gbr) Motorpoint s.t.
5 Roy Hegreberg (Nor) Sparebanken Vest-Ridley s.t.
6 Johan Lindgren (Swe) Team Cykelcity.se s.t.
7 Jay McCarthey (Aus) Team Jayco-AIS s.t.
8 Daniel Holm Foder (Den) Glud en Marstrand-LRØ s.t.
9 Nikola Ajstrup (Den) Team Concordia Forsikring-Himmerland s.t.
10 Frode Solberg (Nor) Sparebanken Vest-Ridley s.t.
11 Luke Durbridge (Aus) Team Jayco-AIS s.t.
12 Henning Bommel (Ger) LKT Team Brandenburg s.t.
13 Jonathan McEvoy (Gbr) Motorpoint s.t.
14 Bas Stamsnijder (Ned) Cycling Team De Rijke s.t.
15 Jon Einar Bergsland (Nor) Grenland Sykkelklubb s.t.
16 Alexei Markov (Rus) Russia s.t.
17 Michael Rasmussen (Den) Team Christina Watches-Onfone s.t.
18 Jacob Nielsen (Den) Glud en Marstrand-LRØ s.t.
19 Nick van der Lijke (Ned) Rabobank Continental s.t.
20 Bjørn Tore Hoem (Nor) Plussbank-Cervélo s.t.

 

[ingsve]

Kelderman wins Tour of Norway.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

And Christer Rake wins the final stage.

 

[theyoungest]

Kelderman wins Tour of Norway.

It looks like he has a new fan: the guy who does the ticker

 

[Libertine Seguros]

It looks like he has a new fan: the guy who does the ticker

I take it you're referring to the "Kelderman is pulling the péloton. What a rider!" tweet?

 

[theyoungest]

I take it you're referring to the "Kelderman is pulling the péloton. What a rider!" tweet?

Yes. I don't actually know the guy who does the ticker.

 

[Moondance]

Wilco Kelderman...

Move aside Gesink

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Wilco Kelderman...

Move aside Gesink

can't wait to see what he does in the 1st team next year.
Think he will be somewhat quiet, but he is a hell of a talent.

 

[Ferminal]

Chicken 4th on GC, this is all that matters...

 

[The Sheep]

can't wait to see what he does in the 1st team next year.
Think he will be somewhat quiet, but he is a hell of a talent.

Him and Slagter to the giro next year

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Chicken 4th on GC, this is all that matters...

He got dropped by Kelderman on the final climb today.. lol
(then again everyone got dropped, they returned in the descent)

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Chicken attacked on the main climb yesterday but was pulled back. He really needs them to either use some less populated areas with more climbs (but they need to establish the race first).

If they're intent on staying near urban centres they could do worse than putting a climb up to Holmenkollveien (ca 5,3km @ 5,3%) on a circuit, or a finish to Vinterpark Tryvann on the same route (7,0km @ 5,7%). Not exactly supersteep or superhard, but enough to break things apart and give him a platform to attack. Not to mention that it's just outside Oslo! The biggest problem would be the roads there, since unless they use the back road up (which is less steep) they may face opposition given that the Holmenkollen ski jump is one of Norway's biggest tourist attractions.

 

[theyoungest]

Chicken attacked on the main climb yesterday but was pulled back. He really needs them to either use some less populated areas with more climbs (but they need to establish the race first).

Kelderman is more of a climber than a hilly rider as well, so I don't think it would have made much of a difference.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Chicken attacked on the main climb yesterday but was pulled back. He really needs them to either use some less populated areas with more climbs (but they need to establish the race first).

If they're intent on staying near urban centres they could do worse than putting a climb up to Holmenkollveien (ca 5,3km @ 5,3%) on a circuit, or a finish to Vinterpark Tryvann on the same route (7,0km @ 5,7%). Not exactly supersteep or superhard, but enough to break things apart and give him a platform to attack. Not to mention that it's just outside Oslo! The biggest problem would be the roads there, since unless they use the back road up (which is less steep) they may face opposition given that the Holmenkollen ski jump is one of Norway's biggest tourist attractions.

Chicken hung on for dear life in the stage Kelderman took the jersey, and could never threaten him.
Chicken is nowhere near his old level.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Chicken hung on for dear life in the stage Kelderman took the jersey, and could never threaten him.
Chicken is nowhere near his old level.

Never said that he was. But he was looking to attack to win, and he needs the uphills to do it. Maybe his attacks would fail miserably, Kelderman is strong. But maybe he could have got up to 2nd or 3rd. Maybe not.

The Tour of Norway looks well organised, the field is decent, their ambition is not excessive (they want to become 2.1 for next year or 2013) and realistic, and the scenery is wonderful. Maybe once they've got a decent foundation they can make the race a bit harder.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Quote Kelderman: "Early in this Tour I found out that only Wilmann and Rasmussen could follow uphill. Today I was just riding pace to prevent attacks and suddenly I looked back and nobody was there, not even Rasmussen and Wilmann could follow."

And also "I'm waiting for some real cols. The Tour of Norway is nice but the hills don't go past 500 meters in height. The real mountains are my terrain. I hope to ride the Tour l'Ain"

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

One can see why Rabo were so eager to sign him for the first team .