Paris-Nice Stage 5:Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise Vernoux-en-Vivarais: 193 km

[Kvinto]

Don't forget Gilbert in 2009 GdL

Gilbert, unlike Andy and Andreas, is a decent sprinter. Don't forget that he won the two men sprint with Boonen several days before 2009 GdL at Paris-Tours.

 

[El Pistolero]

Gilbert, unlike Andy and Andreas, is a decent sprinter. Don't forget that he won the two men sprint with Boonen several days before 2009 GdL at Paris-Tours.

Yeah, and if you look back at the sprint Gilbert had to sprint twice instead of once. And Samu still couldn't overtake him.

 

[nvpacchi]

Gilbert, unlike Andy and Andreas, is a decent sprinter. Don't forget that he won the two men sprint with Boonen several days before 2009 GdL at Paris-Tours.

Very true, just thinking of all the examples of Samu coming in 2nd in meaningful sprints.

 

[jens_attacks]

This is in the Kloden CN article. Anyone know what happened?

"In fact, Klöden had words at the end of stage 4 in Belleville with FDJ's Yoann Offredo."

i don't know what that was about but since last year i can't stand that pompous french pricc.

 

[roundabout]

While Klöden is no Gilbert he can ride a decent sprint on occasion

http://cqranking.com/men/asp/gen/race.asp?raceid=17046 ok, that one was uphill

http://cqranking.com/men/asp/gen/race.asp?raceid=5679 also uphill

http://cqranking.com/men/asp/gen/race.asp?raceid=5069 uphill

http://cqranking.com/men/asp/gen/race.asp?raceid=589

http://cqranking.com/men/asp/gen/race.asp?raceid=587

 

[Kvinto]

From CN report:
"I cannot remember when I won my last race in a sprint," Klöden said. "It is not really my specialty but Jani Brajkovic told me to get on his wheel, that he would lead the sprint for me and I thought I might as well try.
"I never thought I would be able to beat Samuel Sanchez in a sprint. It's great for me since I also get the yellow jersey. It's also great for the team. I am so happy."

 

[Christian]

This is in the Kloden CN article. Anyone know what happened?

"In fact, Klöden had words at the end of stage 4 in Belleville with FDJ's Yoann Offredo."

Offredo crashed on stage 3, maybe Klöden was involved in that as well?

 

[Michielveedeebee]

Gilbert, unlike Andy and Andreas, is a decent sprinter. Don't forget that he won the two men sprint with Boonen several days before 2009 GdL at Paris-Tours.

Yeah but he had a headstart on Boonen who was stupid enough to get in Bozic' wheel

 

[hrotha]

This is in the Kloden CN article. Anyone know what happened?

"In fact, Klöden had words at the end of stage 4 in Belleville with FDJ's Yoann Offredo."

Maybe it's because Offredo speaks out about you-know-what?

 

[Kvinto]

Yeah but he had a headstart on Boonen who was stupid enough to get in Bozic' wheel

ohhh, how could I forget Borut Anyway it was so funny

 

[search]

Maybe it's because Offredo speaks out about you-know-what?

nah, in regards of that he usually reacts with silence

at least he didn't speak to german media for years

 

[will10]

Yeah but he had a headstart on Boonen who was stupid enough to get in Bozic' wheel

Yeah, Bozic is a right slowcoach...

 

[Polish]

Final 5km ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nXkEVPUO6s

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Yeah but he had a headstart on Boonen who was stupid enough to get in Bozic' wheel

But still, a decent sprinter.
Can finnish 5th-15th in a (slightly uphill) GT sprint I think.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

Yeah, Bozic is a right slowcoach...

No he's not but he was completely cramped up at the moment, as a sprinter Boonen should notice things like that ...

 

[Michielveedeebee]

But still, a decent sprinter.
Can finnish 8th-15th in a (slightly uphill) GT sprint I think.

actually win one He won in Toledo vs Farrar in last years Vuelta I know that Phille is pretty fast but he's nowhere as fast as the top sprinters

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

If he really focused on his sprinting, I believe he could have become a very good second tier sprinter.

 

[mombus]

What happened to Frank and Kreuziger??? Sorry F'ing effort

 

[Winterfold]

Sanchez looked utterly fecked at the end of that - if he fluffed his change not sure it made any difference - but in any case if he fluffed his change then - loser!!!

 

[The Hitch]

I don't think it was Richie.


1. He certainly weighs more than 58kg. More like 64kg
2. He did that Mount Wellington ride when he was 23 after two years of road racing. IF you want to compare to Evans who had the original record, he did it when he was 22 and it was one of his first races. If Evans and Porte raced up there now I am pretty sure we all know who would win and it ain't Richie.
3. Someone like Bauke Mollema (I am being serious here) who you would call a climber, climbed better than him at the giro this year who is younger and has big potential as a climber. Porte hasn't proven himself as a climber, only as a time trialler. I guess we will see how he goes in the upcoming stages.

Totaly agree with you ACF on all points. Contrary to popular opinion you have proved yourself to be totaly unbiased and that was some good analysis right there.

 

[Winterfold]

So did Martin drop Wiggins/Rogers at the top of that last climb or was it more that he raced smarter and they missed the break?

 

[Jamsque]

So did Martin drop Wiggins/Rogers at the top of that last climb or was it more that he raced smarter and they missed the break?

A move formed in the last few KM of the climb by people attacking in ones and twos and none of the Sky trio in the leading group managed to get in it. Martin was very astute to see the move was a good one and rode well to bridge on his own.

 

[The Hitch]

Just finished watching the stage. Probably worth waiting for.

anyone else had memories of grand bornard 2004 when they saw Samu coming up on him?

Its a shame Samu didnt win, but as his biggest fan here, it probably would have been better for him to get the win when im here.

What was that about Frank Schleck winning if he wanted to

Porte too for that matter.

And while i admire Tony Martin, he won Eneco on 2 man break + tt and Algarve on a tt. Dont like seeing the same thing now at Paris Nice

Still i think this proves that even after letting go of world class riders 2 years in a row, htc are still streets ahead of others.

 

[gregrowlerson]

I am so happy...

I have no words to tell, what I am feeling...


thank you jani...

The feeling is mutual.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Totaly agree with you ACF on all points. Contrary to popular opinion you have proved yourself to be totaly unbiased and that was some good analysis right there.

It is nice when someone pays a compliment just to be friendly and courteous.