The 2012 CQ Ranking Manager Game

[Tuarts]

lol those of us who took Betancur and Di Luca now know what you Offredo chaps feel.

Not really, we have a rider who's not going to score points at all. You have a rider(s) that's just going to miss out one (important) race.

 

[Tuarts]

What do you mean?

On a darker note, quite a few teams probably feel that they actually start the season with 295 minus points as Yoann Offredo has missed three tests and therefore risk suspension. This would, for instance, affect last years 8th place finisher, Luke Schmid.

Don't worry, I think I missed reading the part where you said "feel" like. Don't mind me.

 

[Eric8-A]

Without Acqua e Sapone getting an invite to the Giro, I'm just now hoping Di Luca to break even.

 

[skidmark]

Without Acqua e Sapone getting an invite to the Giro, I'm just now hoping Di Luca to break even.

Well, that shouldn't be hard. Last year he got 30 points from the Giro, 15 for finishing and 15 for a 4th place stage finish. His other 202 he got from random races. He should be able to do that this year, and quite a bit more seeing as a) he will be involved with tons more .1 Italian races than last year, which IMHO he can do a lot better in than a Giro stage/overall at this point, and b) the smaller races (or even larger ones like T-A) will now be more his focal point. Not to mention c), if Garzelli retires, Di Luca will have more responsibility for leadership. Honestly, unless the team goes belly up and he's left without a ride, I think this is the best thing that could've happened to his season, CQ wise.

 

[Eric8-A]

Well, that shouldn't be hard. Last year he got 30 points from the Giro, 15 for finishing and 15 for a 4th place stage finish. His other 202 he got from random races. He should be able to do that this year, and quite a bit more seeing as a) he will be involved with tons more .1 Italian races than last year, which IMHO he can do a lot better in than a Giro stage/overall at this point, and b) the smaller races (or even larger ones like T-A) will now be more his focal point. Not to mention c), if Garzelli retires, Di Luca will have more responsibility for leadership. Honestly, unless the team goes belly up and he's left without a ride, I think this is the best thing that could've happened to his season, CQ wise.

That's consoling

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Without Acqua e Sapone getting an invite to the Giro, I'm just now hoping Di Luca to break even.

if he was gonna score big at the giro, surely he can do so in the many italian races. If anything I think this could be better for his score. I don't believe he was a threat for giro.

Same goes for Betancur, this guy can still clean up. He is no gc guy imo. And it is speculation if he could have actually won some stages, no doubt he'd have less freedom now.

 

[AntonioRossi]

Garzelli? Who's that?

Sorry brother, you are the only one having him on a team ...

so that was my unique pick?
kinda laughing at myself right now, but alright, I had faith that he would improve his score .. as long as he does not retire

 

[Jancouver]

Hugo, if A&S decides to pull "Geox" on us are we allowed to replace our riders the same way we were allowed last year when Pegasus pulled out?

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Hugo, if A&S decides to pull "Geox" on us are we allowed to replace our riders the same way we were allowed last year when Pegasus pulled out?

Pegasus pulled prior to racing no? Anyway I doubt A+S will pull out.

 

[ingsve]

Pegasus pulled prior to racing no? Anyway I doubt A+S will pull out.

Ya, they pulled out in the beginning of December if I remember correctly. If A&S should pull out it's not going to be clear anytime soon I would think so it would be way too far into the season at any rate.

 

[The Hitch]

I wouldnt change my riders anyway since I clearly have far more faith in Betancur than everyone else who picked him.

I dont see why Im doing this cos its against my interest

But anyway. Posted on 28th of December, about 3 weeks after original deadline and 3 days before 2nd one.

I've added all teams who have been submitted and made all changes from those with Pegasus riders.
.

 

[Kazistuta]

+ 1 to those arguing that a giro exclusion of A&S won't hurt Di Lucas chances CQ wise - nerv thought he would be a factor in anything else than else than the massive Italian 1.1-1.HC calendar.

The only bad thing is indeed if A&S folds and he can't find another (Italian) ride.

 

[Jancouver]

+ 1 to those arguing that a giro exclusion of A&S won't hurt Di Lucas chances CQ wise - nerv thought he would be a factor in anything else than else than the massive Italian 1.1-1.HC calendar.

The only bad thing is indeed if A&S folds and he can't find another (Italian) ride.

Wont happen. There is always Miche where he can join all the other dopers

 

[greenedge]

I'm glad that i chose only a few riders from PC teams ( because of this exact reason ). I just skirted on picking Di Luca. I did however think Coldportes would be invited so i chose Chavez. I was quite certain however that Pozzato would guarantee Farnesse an invite.
People who chose Konig and Modolo are in for good profits.

I regret not picking some Androni riders; Monsalve and Ferrari.

 

[Eric8-A]

Ferrari was on my longlist. Both Roberto and Fabricio

 

[greenedge]

I hope thats not Durbridges first and last ITT of the year - With the track focus and all.

Still, it figures Greenedge will want to showcase him in the Aussie champs jersey in a few races on the road. Hopefully.

He is doing Qatar ( expect him to own the prologue there )

I was just considering Roberto, hopefully he can be lucky ( he is like Oscar in the sense he has no leadout )

 

[greenedge]

Update 1: just some guy takes the first trick!

Position. Team name - Points

1. just some guy - 219
2. Spider1964 - 188
3. the asian - 150
4. trotters aotearoa - 126
5. CQmanager - 115
5. Ferminal - 115
5. AntonioRossi - 115
5. shalgo - 115
5. HelgeBlendet - 115
5. Armchair cyclist - 115
5. cineteq - 115
5. auto de fé - 115

I am on 128 ( Porte 68- Lloyd 60 )

 

[Eric8-A]

I was just considering Roberto, hopefully he can be lucky ( he is like Oscar in the sense he has no leadout )

I chose not to add him given the fact that I only expected him to break even, or just be short of his 2011 score. I didn't see him improving his 2011 significantly.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

I am on 128 ( Porte 68- Lloyd 60 )

Since the update is from before the ITT, no you're not

 

[taiwan]

Damn I kept forgetting 1T4I were Pro Conti when I was picking my team. Degenkolb is not the buy I thought he was. Pretty stupid mistake, I'll admit.

 

[Kvinto]

Damn I kept forgetting 1T4I were Pro Conti when I was picking my team. Degenkolb is not the buy I thought he was. Pretty stupid mistake, I'll admit.

i had Degenkolb in my team till the moment when Rui Costa became cheap I still think he can improve, though a pro-conti status of his team is indeed an obstacle. But i expect him to have a good season, he is more versatile rider than Kittel and i hope (just hope) he can make a 'Boonen 2002' in PR next year, because after PR 2011 i became a fan of this guy

 

[auscyclefan94]

I haven't posted my team yet so here it is.

VELITS Peter 205
MENCHOV Denis 691
LLOYD Matthew 0
BOONEN Tom 502
BRESCHEL Matti 98
ROGERS Michael 137
GASPAROTTO Enrico 194
WYSS Danilo 63
BURGHARDT Marcus 85
IGLINSKIY Maxim 82
SANCHEZ GIL Luis Leon 439
RENSHAW Mark 286
SZMYD Sylwester 111
DUARTE AREVALO Fabio Andres 286
VELITS Martin 71
OSS Daniel 277
MEYER Travis 47
RABON Frantisek 35
KEUKELEIRE Jens 178
CARRARA Matteo 185
DEVOLDER Stijn 145
LARSSON Gustav Erik 206
CANTWELL Jonathan 27
MAJKA Rafal 57
ZABRISKIE David 166
POZZATO Filippo 301
HAUSSLER Heinrich 496
BASSO Ivan 917
FRANK Mathias 234
SILIN Egor 134
KREUZIGER Roman 528
VANENDERT Dennis 8
HENDERSON Gregory 306

A few risks which could backfire but I am happy with my team. tbh, I thought my team was more unique than it seems to be.

 

[The Hitch]

Ferrari was on my longlist. Both Roberto and Fabricio

Michelle was on mine. In a behind the scenes capacity.

 

[will10]

/snip

you seem to have toned it down from "this is the winning team"

 

[Popchu]

I'm still lucky - no Offredo and Aqua e Sapone-riders - and I hope luck will stay on my side in my first CQ Manager Game.

Oh, excuse for my English. It isn't my native tongue so don't shoot me if I'm using wrong words.