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i've finally figured out why renshaw was left out. somebody musta overheard him saying that he was worried about being a ranga in an orange kit next season so he was gonna do all he could to get a different coloured jersey for the year.
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We can debate all we want over why Renshaw was excluded, but let's face it--from a purely sporting perspective, it's a ridiculously stupid decision. As someone else said, we're looking at a world's course largely expected to produce some form of a bunch sprint. Australia had the option to select the best lead out man in the world (and most consistent), and they leave him out. Could his personal aspirations upset team chemistry? Maybe, but he sure would be a major asset in the sprint, certainly more so than the likes of Haussler and debatably CJ as well.
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I'm sure I'll just echo something that was already said, but they may have made the right decision here. Judging from the team, they are preparing for a few different types of finishes. When you think about it, it might be an odd decision to leave Renshaw out, but also the one that makes the most sense. They have guys that can win a field sprint and guys that can win a smaller group sprint. I honestly think Gossy can win without a leadout. If it gets just a little hectic at the end (which it will being the WC), Gossy can take it. No way is this going to be a TdF type field sprint with a lead out train from several kms out.
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royalpig180 said:
From a sporting perspective? From a sporting perspective, Renshaw has no result in any classics (a 2nd at Vattenfall in '08). The last climb is not to underestimated either, I don't think there will be any leadouts up it, even if it is a bunch sprint - more like TDF Stage 5 and Stage 2 of the Vuelta. In terms of classic finishes it's almost perfect for Gilbert, although it may not be steep enough (5%). Looking at the previous sprinters WC, the bunches are 30-50 riders, hardly the big bunch people are expecting. Someone in the actual WC thread posted a great link with a thorough analysis of the route, go look at it.
It will likely come down to a sprint and all the favourites for a normal sprint are still the favourites here and having team-mates will help at the end but its not going to be a normal pan-flat sprint. Renshaw wasn't included, it's a tough call but I can see the reasoning for it. I think people here are connecting dots when there are none to connect.
Don't get me wrong, I think he should be there but the selectors have gone with a strategy and lets just hope it pays off. Too much of an out of form, unproven this year Haussler for my tastes as well.
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swuzzlebubble said:
I agree with that totally. I thought Renshaw's tweet had some sarcasm in it.
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Renshaw speaks to Anthony Tan
http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/news/32799/Different-approach-cited-for-Renshaw-omission
“[I was] obviously, very surprised – and very upset,” Renshaw said.
“[White] said they were going to the world championships with a different approach, not necessarily a sprint approach. And they’re not quite sure how Matt Goss is going, so… they might be going with different objectives.”
Asked if he felt it also had something to do with primarily being a lead-out man at Grand Tours, rather than one-day races, which tend to be longer, Renshaw replied: “The other reason they gave me is that they don’t trust me over that distance.
“Which, for a start, unless they take me to a world championships, how am I ever going to race over that distance? They keep not picking me, so… it’s obvious I’ll never get to prove myself in that situation
http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/news/32799/Different-approach-cited-for-Renshaw-omission
“[I was] obviously, very surprised – and very upset,” Renshaw said.
“[White] said they were going to the world championships with a different approach, not necessarily a sprint approach. And they’re not quite sure how Matt Goss is going, so… they might be going with different objectives.”
Asked if he felt it also had something to do with primarily being a lead-out man at Grand Tours, rather than one-day races, which tend to be longer, Renshaw replied: “The other reason they gave me is that they don’t trust me over that distance.
“Which, for a start, unless they take me to a world championships, how am I ever going to race over that distance? They keep not picking me, so… it’s obvious I’ll never get to prove myself in that situation
I think Cav has actually won Scheldeprijs 3 times but I didn't refer to it as I don't think its really a major classic that the "big guns" sufficiently care about to rip the field apart. It's also quite a bit shorter isn't it (+/- 200km)? I mentioned MSR 2009 in my original post. Anyway, straying off topic....Tuarts said:
From Matt White's quotes, it sounds like the Aussies are going to be with the Belgians to try to make it really tough. Keep an eye on Nuyens (and possibly even GvA) while everyone else watches Gilbert.
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The reason he wasnt selected is because they couldnt contact him. He is currently on holiday in Britain at the moment along with quite a few other pro tour riders 
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This stuff with the distance being too much is disrespectful and wrong. I was randomly looking through the QC site and it showed he managed a reasonable ride in 2008 Paris-Tours @ 250 K coming 4 seconds down on Gilbert in a group of sprinters. Maybe that's pan flat but it showed he had some legs and plus he's better now than then.
As a Brit i should find it funny but I feel sad for Renshaw because its clearly a selection blunder.
As a Brit i should find it funny but I feel sad for Renshaw because its clearly a selection blunder.
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sublimit said:
Where is shown he is a stronger rider now ?
in anything with over 230 km with a 500 m @ 4 % uphill drag or close to it
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just some guy said:
His exploits early this year at Qatar and Tirreno where he rode well plus the usual leadouts for Cav.
Just because he doesn't do many 260 k races doesn'nt mean he cant ride them.
He looks in good form at the TOB so he would of been OK but anyway I dont select the Australian team.
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