The 2013 CQ Ranking Manager Game

[Netserk]

Well, he was only millimeters away from a medal in 2011.

And how much will that help him on this year's route? He knew he had to attack to have a chance to take the stripes, but he didn't.

 

[shalgo]

And how much will that help him on this year's route? He knew he had to attack to have a chance to take the stripes, but he didn't.

I agree, it was a completely different course. My point was just that he has featured in more than one WC RR--in fact, he was prominent in two out of the last three in which he raced.

 

[asdfgh101]

Yes, true. I shouldn't treat that as the poor younger sibling. I'm very stoked to see Grmay show up on the scoresheet (and personally, 'cause I like him).

What lead you to belive that Grmay was due for a breakout?

 

[skidmark]

What lead you to belive that Grmay was due for a breakout?

Honestly, the first time I took note of Grmay's name was when I read through the teams for this main game and saw him on Dim's team - I had 2 days left to put together my youth team, he had a really interesting name, I'm interested in Eritrean cycling (generally, not that I follow it with an eagle eye) so I read a few things about him (like this article) and thought he seemed like a talent, was on a team that could give him opportunities that were big enough to get some points but small enough that he could get high placings, and decided to take a chance. Wish I had seen him before the main game closed.

 

[mc_mountain]

(Grmay is Ethiopian)

Not sure what to make of Evans doing Giro Tour double, could be good that he's doing 2 GTs, but somehow feel he'd be better off doing Tour Vuelta and perhaps having a dart at WC and Lombardia. Giro Tour also limits the number of weeklong WT races he'll do. Anyway I've already lost hope that he will be scoring 1500+ this year, so from this point on would be content with 1000-1250.

Hopefully he'll look a bit better for Trentino.

 

[Ferminal]

I don't think it matters what his program is. If he can get back to being close to 2011 he will still be able to get a par score, but if not he will be a dismal failure.

 

[skidmark]

(Grmay is Ethiopian)

Yeah, brain cramp. I knew that, I actually was out for riding my bike last night and the random thought popped into my head 'wait, did I write Eritrean'? Yeesh. Guess I'm ruining any 'I pay attention to developing cyclists' cred I might have...

Anyway, so today Rebellin does what he does for me, picking up 36 points in a minor race. The guy always goes for it - I know lots of people don't love his style (following wheels) or his 'style' (tax evasion and clinic biz), but man, he's just one of my favourite riders. I mean, almost 42 (TWICE the age of Grmay), slogging it out with low-level teams, racing for minor placings in races that no one cares about - that just shows a passion for bike racing.

 

[vladimir]

Three guys in top 10 in GP Big Mig today
Good to see Igor and Roman showing form ahead of the Ardennes Classics!
Actually scored 101 points today, but don't expect much from tomorrow, so will probably not have a great week

 

[will10]

I'm beginning to get very worried about missing Rebellin.

 

[EvansIsTheBest]

Honestly, the first time I took note of Grmay's name was when I read through the teams for this main game and saw him on Dim's team - I had 2 days left to put together my youth team, he had a really interesting name, I'm interested in Eritrean cycling (generally, not that I follow it with an eagle eye) so I read a few things about him (like this article) and thought he seemed like a talent, was on a team that could give him opportunities that were big enough to get some points but small enough that he could get high placings, and decided to take a chance. Wish I had seen him before the main game closed.

I wonder what he will be able to achieve on the european scene as so far he scored in rather warm environments (Taiwan, Malaysia, Gabon) and has yet to race against the world's best. After all, Berhane and Teklehaimanot who had better results in african races have struggled to make the transition. It'd be great for the sport if an african rider could go toe to toe with world class cyclists but whether it will be Grmay, Merhawi or a guy that we have yet to hear about remains to be seen. He is a great pick nonetheless and MTN really is on a roll this year.

 

[King Of The Wolds]

Colbrelli now in profit. Proving to be a good pick.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Horrible week 48 points from bling and that's it, maybe some points in RVV but no one in top 22

 

[jaylew]

Finally, a Matthews sighting! Didn't expect much from RVV and didn't get much.

 

[HelgeBlendet]

460 points from the top22 in Vlaanderen + 9 guys that might or might have not scored points. I love cobbles.

 

[the asian]

Horrendous Ronde. None in the Top 22, though I think Pippo and Thomas finished 23rd and 24th respectively.

Will probably drop about 20 places this week.

 

[al_pacino]

consolation #1 Coquard keeps up with the decent results.

 

[the asian]

consolation #1 Coquard keeps up with the decent results.

Yep. 48 points from Val d'Ille

 

[The Hitch]

Horrendous Ronde. None in the Top 22, though I think Pippo and Thomas finished 23rd and 24th respectively.

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Dream on

41. THOMAS Geraint SKY 02'49"
44. POZZATO Filippo LAM 04'56"

Same for me unfortunately

Where is Will 10's quote from last month about how screwed people who didn't pick Pozzato are

 

[the asian]

Dream on

41. THOMAS Geraint SKY 02'49"
44. POZZATO Filippo LAM 04'56"

Same for me unfortunately

Where is Will 10's quote from last month about how screwed people who didn't pick Pozzato are

Ah, Eurosport showed Pippo finishing with who seemed to be a SKY guy( actually a Blanco rider) after the bunch for 4th, and i assumed they finished 23rd and 24th.

Pippo faring way below expectations especially after his impressive showing in the Italian races.

BTW you have Cancellara. I'm worried that he's going to be this years' Boonen.

 

[The Hitch]

Ah, Eurosport showed Pippo finishing with who seemed to be a SKY guy( actually a Blanco rider) after the bunch for 4th, and i assumed they finished 23rd and 24th.

Pippo faring way below expectations especially after his impressive showing in the Italian races.

BTW you have Cancellara. I'm worried that he's going to be this years' Boonen.

Canc is a little bit behind where Boonen was at this time last season. Though if he stays crash free he might get some chances to correct that later on.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Well, I managed to earn something like 200 points today, though half of that not even from de ronde. Pozzato sucked, Vanmarcke, Nuyens sick, how am I going to earn points on the cobbbles like this?

Only Langeveld showing he's a good cobbler.

The rest of the week I barely earned anything, time to go down a few spots again.....

 

[skidmark]

Dear god. Nothing like watching a race and having them scroll through 20 chasers and having none of your team there, or up the road. Story of the season - 5 guys were in the peloton when it was 35-40 riders, and they're all out of the top 24. Breschel, Thomas, Pippo, Cattaneo all there and then not. Meanwhile, sure Matthews picks up 48 points in Spain, but loses to Francesco Lasca? Oh well, at least he beat international sprinting legend Ken Hanson in 3rd.

 

[will10]

Dream on

41. THOMAS Geraint SKY 02'49"
44. POZZATO Filippo LAM 04'56"

Same for me unfortunately

Where is Will 10's quote from last month about how screwed people who didn't pick Pozzato are

This one?

http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showpost.php?p=1143243&postcount=1095

 

[EvansIsTheBest]

Dear god. Nothing like watching a race and having them scroll through 20 chasers and having none of your team there, or up the road. Story of the season - 5 guys were in the peloton when it was 35-40 riders, and they're all out of the top 24. Breschel, Thomas, Pippo, Cattaneo all there and then not. Meanwhile, sure Matthews picks up 48 points in Spain, but loses to Francesco Lasca? Oh well, at least he beat international sprinting legend Ken Hanson in 3rd.

If it's any consolation, I'll keep you company at the bottom of the rankings. Unfortunately since he is one of my favorite riders, a certain Belgian just secured himself a spot in my 2014 team...

 

[greenedge]

Yeah i am putting in that same rider too.

I earned some points from RVV and with Coquard but 6 of my riders did not finish the race. Hopefully i do not move down too much.