The 2013 CQ Ranking Manager Game Speculation/name-dropping

[LaFlorecita]

Don't pick him !

 

[LaFlorecita]

(curse of the rainbow jersey)

 

[Froome19]

I am undecided, but when weighing it up to me it seems like he will do a repeat of his 2011 season and if he does not.. well he is still bound to at least equal his points..

He is very likely going to be the Boonen of next year..

 

[LaFlorecita]

I don't think so. (repeat of 2011 season and Boonen of next year)

 

[Afrank]

I am undecided, but when weighing it up to me it seems like he will do a repeat of his 2011 season and if he does not.. well he is still bound to at least equal his points..

He is very likely going to be the Boonen of next year..

This year he entered the season on a new team, after a season where he dominated everything (probably felt some fatigue after 2011), A virus was sweeping through the BMC team (Evans, Hushovd effected, can't remember if Gilbert was or wasn't), and his priorities were focused more towards the later part of the season.
I don't think he will have those problems in 2013, plus he finally has the rainbow jersey that he has been after for so long, so he will want to do it proud and will get in good form for the Ardennes and others races. He won't be as dominating as 2011 but he will still be very good I think.

 

[LaFlorecita]

This year he entered the season on a new team, after a season where he dominated everything (probably felt some fatigue after 2011), A virus was sweeping through the BMC team (Evans, Hushovd effected, can't remember if Gilbert was or wasn't), and his priorities were focused more towards the later part of the season.
I don't think he will have those problems in 2013, plus he finally has the rainbow jersey that he has been after for so long, so he will want to do it proud and will get in good form for the Ardennes and others races before it. He won't be as dominating as 2011 but he will still be very good I think.

I think he will score 2000 points max so Alberto is a better pick.

 

[Afrank]

I think he will score 2000 points max so Alberto is a better pick.

Personally at this point I see Gilbert as the more likely of the two to score a lot of points. Plus Contador is around 200 points more, and when your trying to fill up your roster with 33 riders every point counts. I could see Gilbert scoring anywhere between 2000 to 2500 points. Maybe if Contador was known to be riding more than one GT I would say he could score more but at this point it's not even known if his team will get a licence.

And I just can't see Contador doing this

My prediction for 2013 Alberto to win this and I win cq game

Tour + 3 stage win 840
Giro + 3 stage win 710
Vuelta + 1 stage win 570
Lombardia 275
LBL 275
FW 220
Milano Torino 140
Giro dell Emilia 140
Worlds 400
Tirreno + 2 stage win 320
Pais Vasco + 1 stage win 280
Dauphiné + 2 stage win 320
San Luis + 3 stage win 170

And that is just wins

 

[LaFlorecita]

You have to believe

 

[shalgo]

Plus Contador is around 200 points more

Contador actually costs 2272 according to Hugo's post in the main game thread, so he costs almost 1200 more.

 

[Afrank]

You have to believe

Oh, I believe, I believe he will win

MSR
GW
Sheldeprijs
RVV
PR
Brabantse Pijl
AGR
FW
LBL
Ronde van Belgie
Ster ZLM Tour
Belgian national TT and RR
San Sebastian
Eneco Tour
GP de Quebec
GP de Montreal
GP de Wallonie
Paris Tours
Il Lombardia
Gran Piemonte
World road race championships
at least 15-20 stages in stage races
4 in the Giro
5 in the Vuelta

wait...you meant believe in Contador
Ok, Contador can win all the stage races (all 3 GT's, PN, Pais Vasco, San Luis, Dauphine etc.), But the one days will all be won by Phil .

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador actually costs 2272 according to Hugo's post in the main game thread, so he costs almost 1200 more.

Yea I thought he meant 2000 more which doesnt make sense anyway

 

[Afrank]

Contador actually costs 2272 according to Hugo's post in the main game thread, so he costs almost 1200 more.

Was going off his value this year, forgot about Hugo's post. In that case I wish LaFlo good luck in finding 32 more good riders that can get a lot of points .

 

[LaFlorecita]

Thank you Afrank but don't worry about me the winning team I have

 

[gustienordic]

No he is not in maybe if I need one more 0 pointer

Bobridge?

 

[gustienordic]

My estimate for my team this year: 17600 for my actual team, 15400 for my for fun team. These estimates hopefully aren't too off!!

 

[vladimir]

Bobridge?

Damn, I thought I had my team ready last night, but I think I should consider Bobridge

 

[Ruudz0r]

Got a team ready at 7495 points! Had to make a few adjustments as my original team came up at a around 8500 points.

Not super happy about my team though but i dont think i ll have the time this year to really optimize my team this year.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Bobridge?

Already in my team but thank you anyway and btw I don't need anymore help my team is done

 

[TeoSheva]

For Mattia Gavazzi is valid the score of 2009, isn't it?

 

[Hugo Koblet]

For Mattia Gavazzi is valid the score of 2009, isn't it?

Yup, you're right. Thanks for asking. I will change his score in the Excel file.

 

[cineteq]

Damn, I thought I had my team ready last night, but I think I should consider Bobridge

I had Bobridge and Lloyd last year. Needless to say how dreadful it was...

 

[greenedge]

But Bobridge did the Olympics and a track programme last year.

What does everyone think about Klodi? In my view he seems as if he could go way better than this years performance but he might be too old (less of a doubt) or could be banned. Is the risk worth it?

 

[Wigwan]

I am wondering about Brambilla Gianluca that is, I believe he could do good in il Giro but is he gonna get many opportunities in OPQS

Brambilla is one of the few climber on the team. I think he'll be the leader in the Giro and have a free role in the classics.


What about Guillaume Boivin? He comes off a great season and he is now in the WT. I need a french canadian and I don't know which one I should take. Boivin, Boily or Houle?

 

[Wigwan]

But Bobridge did the Olympics and a track programme last year.

What does everyone think about Klodi? In my view he seems as if he could go way better than this years performance but he might be too old (less of a doubt) or could be banned. Is the risk worth it?

I would take it if he were on an other team, but since he is riding for Radioschleck, he won't have a lot of opportunity to ride for himself (maybe Paris-Nice and Pays Vasco)

And what's the cost of Pellizotti?

 

[AntonioRossi]

euskaltel's leaders anton or nieve? Or neither So much potential for both yet for me there is not enough assurance that they can perform well