Tour de l'Avenir 2015, August 22 - August 29

[BigMac]

Portugal

César Martingil
Luís Gomes
João Rodrigues
Nuno Bico
Rúben Guerreiro
Rui Carvalho

Interesting to see if Nuno can string a few consistent rides on the mountains or if they'll work for Guerreiro even though he isn't a true climber

They should work for Rui Carvalho, best climber without a doubt.

 

[postmanhat]

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liste des engagés:
http://www.directvelo.com/actualite/45399-tour-de-l-avenir-les-engages.html#.VdGzc5qkePA

Cheers! Interested in how Chris Lawless fares. Can't believe he's only 19. Looks about 10 years older at least

 

[TMP402]

If GB wasn't bringing Hart, I would have thought they'd take Carthy but no. A good decision for him though, since he put in an impressive perfomance in Colorado.

 

[Bushman]

Why isn't Jaime Roson picked for the Spanish squad?

 

[Ruudz0r]

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If GB wasn't bringing Hart, I would have thought they'd take Carthy but no. A good decision for him though, since he put in an impressive perfomance in Colorado.

Benito was originally selected by Spain but he wasnt allowed by Caja s they are riding 3 races at the same time (Limousin, US Pro Challenge and Vuelta), so think same goes for Carthy. They could have taken Daniel Pearson though as a possible GC contender, dont know why they havent taken him unless he has an injury that im not aware of.

EDIT: Might be the same reason why they didnt pick Roson, but cant remember if he was in the first announced Spanish squad.

 

[42x16ss]

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If GB wasn't bringing Hart, I would have thought they'd take Carthy but no. A good decision for him though, since he put in an impressive perfomance in Colorado.

Is Carthy racing the Vuelta? They may feel that is more beneficial to his development.

 

[Wallenquist]

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If GB wasn't bringing Hart, I would have thought they'd take Carthy but no. A good decision for him though, since he put in an impressive perfomance in Colorado.

Is Carthy racing the Vuelta? They may feel that is more beneficial to his development.

Carthy is riding Colorado now.
I am surprised that they didn't pick Scott Davies for example.

EDIT

And I have just realised that they also didn't pick Dan Pearson. So actually top4 GC u23 riders from GB are outside the team, that's pretty strange.

 

[kenk09]

Scott Davies is injured, otherwise I'm sure he'd have gone as leader.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Spain has also finaliezed their roster: Marc Soler (leader), Cristian Rodriguez, Imanol Estevez Julen Amezqueta, Eneko Lizarralde, Fernando Barcelo)

Fernando Barcelo of the Specialized-Fundacion Alberto Contador team

 

[Ruudz0r]

My prologue favourites:

***** Wurtz
**** Kragh Andersen, Scotson
*** Moscon, Kamna, Peters, Bohli
** Gaviria, Schir, Haig, Oomen, Dieteren
* van der Poel, Consonni, van Hooydonck, Eiking

Am I missing anyone?

 

[Bushman]

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My prologue favourites:

***** Wurtz
**** Kragh Andersen, Scotson
*** Moscon, Kamna, Peters, Bohli
** Gaviria, Schir, Haig, Oomen, Dieteren
* van der Poel, Consonni, van Hooydonck, Eiking

Am I missing anyone?

I would actually rate Kragh Andersen and Würtz equally considering it's only 3 k. Maybe also give Van der Poel two stars?

Om expecting a great ride from Gaviria as well, but two stars is probably fine for him.

 

[ciranda]

If it's only three kms are sprinters not more favorites than time trialists?

 

[Ruvu]

If it's only three kms are sprinters not more favorites than time trialists?

That little climb is pretty hard... that doesn't suit the pure sprinters perfectly imo

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Marlen Zmorka should be the top favourite.

 

[Bushman]

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Marlen Zmorka should be the top favourite.

Isn't he better on longer courses?

My pick for the win is Søren Kragh.

 

[DNP-Old]

Start times for tomorrow's prologue.

 

[Ruudz0r]

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Marlen Zmorka should be the top favourite.

Ah he wasnt on the startlist before, bit short for him but he should do good ye

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

gaviria should win the prologue

 

[del1962]

Looking forward to Alex Peters does, shame Scott Davies is not riding though, how long is he out with injury?

 

[Bushman]

Anywhere I can follow this live?

 

[DNP-Old]

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Anywhere I can follow this live?

http://direct.directvelo.com/live-course/2507/tour-de-l-avenir-prologue-coupe-des-nations-espoirs.html

 

[Bushman]

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Anywhere I can follow this live?

http://direct.directvelo.com/live-course/2507/tour-de-l-avenir-prologue-coupe-des-nations-espoirs.html

thanks

 

[Bushman]

Søren Kragh killing it, 4'53. Will be hard to beat

 

[Bushman]

Henao 4'57, 2nd on the stage. Can't see him not winning the overall.

Again I must say I think it is a stupid decision to let WT riders ride this event.

 

[DNP-Old]

Extraordinary ride from Seba.