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Timmy-loves-Rabo said:either a typo, or a very strong statement there.
Credive said:I would put my money on Flecha or Henderson if he is starting. However Bennati looks strong as well.
Is there any sources that have confirmed Henderson?
Francois the Postman said:Did they put the finish line a lot closer to the bottom of the slope this year? I'm tempted to go with Cancellara if that's the case. Bennati if I had to put money on it though.
Wallace said:And there's always Ballan--BMC needs a win and Hincapie has a good record of guiding team mates to the win here.
sandman said:Dream scenario:
Ballan, Pazzato, Boonen and Cancellara attack on the Poggio, then settle it between each other at the end!
Francois the Postman said:Did they put the finish line a lot closer to the bottom of the slope this year? I'm tempted to go with Cancellara if that's the case. Bennati if I had to put money on it though.
sandman said:How is BMC looking?
I think they would have a great line up for this w Ballan, Hincapie, Burghardt and Kroon if they had the fitness
I know Hincapie is doing well but not sure bout the rest of the guys?
BeachBum said:Uh, I think he only guided ONE teammate to a win here. Still, I guess guiding A winner is better than guiding NO winners.
It will be interesting to see what BMC can do. Ballan and Hincapie have the chance to pull off the same sort of tag team tactics that Boonen has done with Pippo (at M-SR) and Devolder (at RVV and P-R). One attacks, and the other can sit back and watch what happens.
auscyclefan94 said:Yes, but hincapie or ballan don't have the kick to wait for a sprint to beat guys like boonen. They have to attack and if they get caught, counter over the top.
I'm very surprised that Team Sky are riding for boasson hagen in MSR. even though a great talent he seems a bit young to win or do well there with his age and the length and toughness of the course.
What do you guys think?
auscyclefan94 said:I'm very surprised that Team Sky are riding for boasson hagen in MSR. even though a great talent he seems a bit young to win or do well there with his age and the length and toughness of the course.
What do you guys think?
auscyclefan94 said:Yes, but hincapie or ballan don't have the kick to wait for a sprint to beat guys like boonen. They have to attack and if they get caught, counter over the top.
I'm very surprised that Team Sky are riding for boasson hagen in MSR. even though a great talent he seems a bit young to win or do well there with his age and the length and toughness of the course.
What do you guys think?
Supporters might underestimate him, i don't think other riders will make te same mistake (like some did last year)Sasquatch said:I'm thinking of doing a full 360 and go with Cavendish. He's got what he wanted with the supporters, to underestimate him. Will other teams underestimate him?
issoisso said:Italian classics warning for the general public:
IT'S ON SATURDAY
Hopefully that'll avoid the usual trillion people posting "Waaaaaah I missed it. Thought it was on Sunday" that happens twice every year after San Remo and Lombardia![]()