Milano - Sanremo: March 23rd, 2019

[tobydawq]

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Think it's a big assumption Sagan can be one of the best on the Poggio in his current form.

I have a gut feeling that his form is much better than what most people think. Perhaps not good enough to launch an attack like two years ago, but enough to be able to follow.

 

[Red Rick]

Re: Re:

Think it's a big assumption Sagan can be one of the best on the Poggio in his current form.

I have a gut feeling that his form is much better than what most people think. Perhaps not good enough to launch an attack like two years ago, but enough to be able to follow.

With how Bennet's been sprinting it should absolutely be the idea for the team.

 

[the delgados]

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Anyone have a good live stream? Thx!

EDIT: Found one, never mind.

I just logged on to ask the same question.
Advice would be much appreciated

 

[spalco]

Re: Re:

I have a gut feeling that his form is much better than what most people think. Perhaps not good enough to launch an attack like two years ago, but enough to be able to follow.

I agree, he's sandbagging. Might even work considering he has a legitimate threat with Bennet in his team to back him up (should the opportunity arise).

Maybe he's learning, something Cancellara never managed to do.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

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Anyone have a good live stream? Thx!

EDIT: Found one, never mind.

I just logged on to ask the same question.
Advice would be much appreciated

https://ok.ru/live/1740216671953
works for now
then try http://tiz-cycling.racing/live-stream

 

[masking_agent]

interesting to see that many teams still not using disc brakes. I guess the pros really prefer the weight savings

 

[the delgados]

@TourOfSardinia.
Thanks very much.

 

[Velolover2]

I'm amazed by Declercq. He has been almost alone at the front of the peloton since the tv transmission started.

 

[Velolover2]

Now the Lotto train takes over.

 

[sir fly]

There's a guest cyclist in ES studio here.
Talked about training, riding in the group, brought up his thoughts about today's favourites.
Pretty similar to our opinions.

 

[hammerthaim]

Sagan can (99% sure he has been) sandbag all he wants but it's not like he will be given any room on the poggio. We're not playing for sheep stations, after all.

 

[Salvarani]

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I think giving Alaphilippe 5 stars is reasonable (in the same way Sagan used to get them over the past years). Great shape, great on the climbs, great decender, great sprint. Whether he'll win or not, is a different story of course, bu he is the one with the least questionmarks above his head.

I mean, Bennett has never even come close to making the finale, let alone winning the race, and Sagan has not done so in good form, how is he supposed to be the favorite off-shape?! Personally I can't think of anyone I'd rate higher than Alaphilippe.

The most probable scenario is a sprint. Alaphilippe would be lucky to be top 8 in a sprint. Ergo, he can't be the biggest favourite in my mind.

I think they put him as a 5-star because every imagined scenario. Ala probably at least is in contention for the win. And tbf he did beat Viviani, Sagan and Gaviria in a sprint. And is in great shape.

But yeah, if it is a bunch sprint and all the best sprinters are there. The chance is small that he will win.

I just see Sagan beating Alaphilippe in every scenario. Especially because Alaphilippe probably won't play the Viviani card if they are away after the Poggio like he played the Gaviria card two years ago.

I like Sagan, so I hope you are right. It is a question mark behind if he is in form though, or if he just been gearing up to peak for his targets in all these races coming up. Hoping for the latter.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Ewan vs Viviani vs Bennett for me.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

I feel like Bora's best chance would be if Sagan did nothing until the sprint. Bennett has an awful lot to prove in a race like this

 

[sir fly]

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Ewan vs Viviani vs Bennett for me.

No fortune on Poggio, you're saying?

 

[Rollthedice]

Speed increasing, "crescendo", the long opera is approaching the last acts.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

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I think giving Alaphilippe 5 stars is reasonable (in the same way Sagan used to get them over the past years). Great shape, great on the climbs, great decender, great sprint. Whether he'll win or not, is a different story of course, bu he is the one with the least questionmarks above his head.

I mean, Bennett has never even come close to making the finale, let alone winning the race, and Sagan has not done so in good form, how is he supposed to be the favorite off-shape?! Personally I can't think of anyone I'd rate higher than Alaphilippe.

The most probable scenario is a sprint. Alaphilippe would be lucky to be top 8 in a sprint. Ergo, he can't be the biggest favourite in my mind.

This logic is a bit flawed. Yes the most likely scenario is a sprint and Alaphilippe of course won't win in that scenario, but that doesn't mean that he can't be the biggest favorite.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Another question - what do UAE do with Kristoff and Gaviria if they are both there at the end ? On paper, Kristoff deserves at least equal status here.
Could they let them both do their own sprint ?

 

[sir fly]

Smokescreen... Attack!

 

[hammerthaim]

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This logic is a bit flawed. Yes the most likely scenario is a sprint and Alaphilippe of course won't win in that scenario, but that doesn't mean that he can't be the biggest favorite.

Triple negatives make it hard to understand what you're saying here mate.

 

[Velolover2]

The smog from the fireworks look like a forest fire.

 

[benzwire]

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Smokescreen... Attack!

I thought they banned those flares at races, or was that ASO/Tour de France?

 

[Robert5091]

There went the christmas tree.

 

[Red Rick]

THE RACE IS LIGHTING UP

Whoops, no it's just the roadside.

 

[sir fly]

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This logic is a bit flawed. Yes the most likely scenario is a sprint and Alaphilippe of course won't win in that scenario, but that doesn't mean that he can't be the biggest favorite.

Triple negatives make it hard to understand what you're saying here mate.

Put it in the bracket, helps.

Meanwhile, on the road - where there's the smoke, there's the fire.