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Looks like a tough stage in tough weather with a tough finish which is ideal for a tough rider!
Who will win?
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taiwan said:CN forum going prediction bonkers!
Gesink or Pellizotti or Evans, I guess.
stefrees said:its good i think, but we should be able to see who voted for who, create an ongoing competition (i know i know its done very well in other places)
stefrees said:its good i think, but we should be able to see who voted for who, create an ongoing competition (i know i know its done very well in other places)
auscyclefan94 said:You can! Click on the numbers on the poll results!
Mellow Velo said:Be this the official stage thread?
Anyhow, looks a bit like last year, when the Eyetalians ganged up on poor Mr Freiburg.
Expect those green boys and a few others to stir up trouble, but the main climbs are a mighty long way from the finish.
blaxland said:Krueziger/nibali one of these two riders..........followed by evans and kirchen.
Just look at the final kilometers, and realise that EBH is going to struggle. I don't even think Sky expects him to finish at the front, as Löfkvist is their main man for this one. I mean, hello, a 19 % incline?!hektoren said:Almost a personal affront, this, not putting Hagens name up there, just because a modicum of climbing is involved. Well, your loss. EBH FTW.
EBH can actually climb short steep hills really well, but definitely not after a 240 km hard stage. He'll probably lose minimum 30 seconds. He might surprise, though.theyoungest said:Just look at the final kilometers, and realise that EBH is going to struggle. I don't even think Sky expects him to finish at the front, as Löfkvist is their main man for this one. I mean, hello, a 19 % incline?!
Gesink it is, for me. And not just because of national bias![]()
theyoungest said:Just look at the final kilometers, and realise that EBH is going to struggle. I don't even think Sky expects him to finish at the front, as Löfkvist is their main man for this one. I mean, hello, a 19 % incline?!
Gesink it is, for me. And not just because of national bias![]()
Timmy-loves-Rabo said:+ 1
maltiv: I bet he loses a lot more then 30 secs.
Gesink, Evans, Nibali, Pelli, or one of the other Italians. Looks like a great finish.
hektoren said:Almost a personal affront, this, not putting Hagens name up there, just because a modicum of climbing is involved. Well, your loss. EBH FTW.
Ferminal said:You're allowed to dream!.. But I don't think he will be able to stick with it, especially over that 15% section.
Pellizotti or Cuddles for me.
This is the live race in Aus tonight (P-N delayed) which I think is a good move![]()
auscyclefan94 said:he will be way off the pace...not sure if garzelli will be up there?
karlboss said:cancellara, just so I'm either awesome or give you guys a good laugh.