The 2012 CQ Ranking Manager Game

[sublimit]

Megaupload have been taken down I think by the USA authorities, the other download site is annoying so I gave up on it.

But happy to be top 10 for a week but now downhill all the way..

 

[LaFlorecita]

Megaupload have been taken down I think by the USA authorities, the other download site is annoying so I gave up on it.

But happy to be top 10 for a week but now downhill all the way..

What's so annoying about it? It's not like you have to browse through the entire site. Just click download, I can't see what's annoying about that.

I like that the site is pretty straight forward. That's good for someone who's technically challenged, like me.

 

[sublimit]

What's so annoying about it? It's not like you have to browse through the entire site. Just click download, I can't see what's annoying about that.

I like that the site is pretty straight forward. That's good for someone who's technically challenged, like me.

You have to register, or have to type some random letters into the thing and I'm too lazy.

I liked Mega upload .

 

[LaFlorecita]

You have to register, or have to type some random letters into the thing and I'm too lazy.

I liked Mega upload .

Oh yes the random letters are annoying. I can never figure out what it is and I have to refresh dozens of times to find one I can actually decipher.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Since I never download from these pages, I don't know whether they're good or not. Too bad if megaupload is closed.

Any suggestions as to where I should upload?

 

[will10]

So, i think i need Jack Bauer to win the TDU to catch back up in this game. He's 12 seconds behind. How many points does a GC win in TDU give you anyway?

Look where ingsve was in January and where he finished in October....

 

[skidmark]

Probably. Only 6 people have him............ I don't know what everyone else was thinking.

I love Freire. I really wanted to pick him. But in the end, he cost 522 points, he's unpredictable in terms of reliability, and he's 36. In other words, he's a gamble. But I decided to go with younger gambles in the end, around the same price (Modolo and van Garderen). Looks like he's off to a good start, and I hope he has a good season, but I'm still doubtful that he'll double his score or something. Not that those other guys will either, but we'll see.

 

[theyoungest]

I love Freire. I really wanted to pick him. But in the end, he cost 522 points, he's unpredictable in terms of reliability, and he's 36. In other words, he's a gamble. But I decided to go with younger gambles in the end, around the same price (Modolo and van Garderen). Looks like he's off to a good start, and I hope he has a good season, but I'm still doubtful that he'll double his score or something. Not that those other guys will either, but we'll see.

Hold on. You considered Freire, but decided to pick Modolo instead

 

[Gloin22]

Since I never download from these pages, I don't know whether they're good or not. Too bad if megaupload is closed.

Any suggestions as to where I should upload?

Rapidshare

But tbh Megauplaod is long back under new domain

http://109.236.83.66/

It will take time to get it back again, but it's a fast start

 

[CQmanager]

Since I never download from these pages, I don't know whether they're good or not. Too bad if megaupload is closed.

Any suggestions as to where I should upload?

I can provide web hosting without any BS.
I will set it up over the weekend.

CQmanager

 

[Eric8-A]

So, i think i need Jack Bauer to win the TDU to catch back up in this game. He's 12 seconds behind. How many points does a GC win in TDU give you anyway?

I'm sure he'll at least break even. Might not be at the Tour Down Under, but he'll most likely break even.

 

[Eric8-A]

I love Freire. I really wanted to pick him. But in the end, he cost 522 points, he's unpredictable in terms of reliability, and he's 36. In other words, he's a gamble. But I decided to go with younger gambles in the end, around the same price (Modolo and van Garderen). Looks like he's off to a good start, and I hope he has a good season, but I'm still doubtful that he'll double his score or something. Not that those other guys will either, but we'll see.

I wanted to pick him too. But the thing is that if he's on good form, he can have a stellar year and double his 2011 score. But if it's the other way around, you really can't expect much from him. So I decided not to pick him.

 

[skidmark]

Hold on. You considered Freire, but decided to pick Modolo instead

I know. Shut up.

 

[ingsve]

Looks like after today that Rogers will be into profit already after TDU.

 

[Squire]

Looks like after today that Rogers will be into profit already after TDU.

My first rider in black, then

I hope Gutierrez will get a fair few points as well. Any idea where he finished in the end?

Lulu was disappointing. And Kelderman is obviously saving himself for bigger scalps.

 

[Eric8-A]

Looks like after today that Rogers will be into profit already after TDU.

4th on today's stage, and 4th overall. Pretty good

 

[skidmark]

Hold on. You considered Freire, but decided to pick Modolo instead

Alright, after more thought I'll try to defend my choice (which, admittedly, was made in 20 minutes of deliberation on the last day, so this was the logic that swayed my fancy in the last minutes).

- Freire is 36; Modolo 24 (advantage Modolo)
- Freire is inconsistent and has been plagued by sinus troubles; Modolo has shown no chronic issues (advantage Modolo)
- Modolo will be in tons of small Italian races, and it's not inconceivable he could pick up a few 80-point wins here and there for 1 day races, or 20 points for 2.1 stages; Freire will be in top-level races, but is not the fastest rider in them (tie? Maybe advantage Freire)
- Beyond that, Modolo has shown talent over distance for 2 years, and finally learned how to win last year in the second half of the season. He did nothing at San Remo and the Giro last year. This year he'll be the leader at both now that Belletti is gone; Freire has also done nothing last year, but has reached his peak already in his career (tie? maybe advantage Freire)
- Modolo is the logical choice for leadership at the Olympics, which is somewhat a sprinters' course, but with 5 riders Bennati is not even a consideration; Freire is as well, but also has Valverde and Sanchez (tie)

Basically I justified it on the idea that Freire could maybe hope to emulate his 2010 (11-1200 points) at best, but might just fade into retirement, whereas Modolo can't miss matching his last year and has lots of opportunities to improve. More of a safe choice.

When it comes down to it, Freire is maybe my favourite rider of the last 10 years, but I just made the 'safer' choice in my mind. I didn't choose who I would hope for or who I thought would win in a head-to-head race; I chose who I thought would get more CQ points. We shall see.

 

[Jancouver]

So I did put together quick site that should help all of us to stay in picture. I will post the download link tomorrow.

I will also provide Hugo with admin access so he can manage everything.

Eventually I will add some reporting tools etc

Here is the latest update: http://cqmanager.net

Please let me know what else would be helpful so we can have everything in one place and easy to access ...

 

[just some guy]

Looks like after today that Rogers will be into profit already after TDU.

My 3rd rider into profit.

Although Mitch Docker went off road in training broke a couple of bones but should be back for spring. Comes in 3s who will be next ? Hopefully thats it for my team.

 

[will10]

My 3rd rider into profit.

Although Mitch Docker went off road in training broke a couple of bones but should be back for spring. Comes in 3s who will be next ? Hopefully thats it for my team.

Don't count your chickens before they've finished the crit!

 

[ingsve]

Don't count your chickens before they've finished the crit!

Well, ya they need to finish still but I'd say it's 90% certain at least.

 

[Mellow Velo]

I got a big one with Kohler in my team!

Not any more you don't.........
Should have Magic Mick like the rest of us.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I got a big one with Kohler in my team!

Youll gain 54 points from the Tour Down Under with Kohler's two days in Ochre and 15th overall. It is a shame that he slipped down so far for your CQ team and for our barracking purposes.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Great. Lots of ppl get loads of points, and there comes me, with 10 points.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Please Renshaw, win the final TDU stage