Tour of Oman

[Dekker_Tifosi]

So? Last year, Tour de Med was Gesinks first race, and he was 3rd or 4th on the Mont Faron (escaper won, Valverde 2nd in front of Gesink, same time)
Years before that, California was usually his first race, and I can remember him winning a stage there and doing well as a neo pro in his first ever 'mountainous' stage there..
At any rate. It would be uncommon if Gesink would suck there.

For Rodriguez, almost the same goes. He didn't have brilliant days in Mallorca, but, other than that he usually goes well in any mountain stage

 

[auscyclefan94]

So? Last year, Tour de Med was Gesinks first race, and he was 3rd or 4th on the Mont Faron (escaper won, Valverde 2nd in front of Gesink, same time)
Years before that, California was usually his first race, and I can remember him winning a stage there and doing well as a neo pro in his first ever 'mountainous' stage there..
At any rate. It would be uncommon if Gesink would suck there.

For Rodriguez, almost the same goes. He didn't have brilliant days in Mallorca, but, other than that he usually goes well in any mountain stage

Uncommon is still not likely but still possible.

 

[theyoungest]

Uncommon is still not likely but still possible.

The oracle hath spoken.

 

[Sasquatch]

And if this race is too early in the season to climb then Paris Nice is and Paris Nice has had guys like Contador and Sanchez go well. It's only a two week turnaround so there is virtually no difference regarding climbing this early in the season.

So it's not uncommon if Gesink and Rodriguez dominate because as stated above, they are solid riders all year round.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Well, if you start discussing like that, yeah, there is also a possibility that Evans wins the Tour, a possibility that pigs might learn how to fly, and a possibility that Chewbacca really excists and is coming to visit us this year

Everything is possible

 

[auscyclefan94]

Well, if you start discussing like that, yeah, there is also a possibility that Evans wins the Tour, a possibility that pigs might learn how to fly, and a possibility that Chewbacca really excists and is coming to visit us this year

Everything is possible

Now you're just being stupid. I won't lower myself to your level.

I never said that it wouldn't happen but having mountains in stage races is earlier than it has been in the past.

I make a simple comment and people are all over me like a rash!

 

[roundabout]

That's just the thing, riders like Gesink and Rodriguez almost never have 'bad form'. Make a study of Rodriguez and Gesink results and they exceptionally consistent throughout the season. Kind-a like your friend Cadel, who's also an all-season rider.

Nothing like Andy -let me get as many outside-top-100-places as I can- Schleck

Rodriguez was crap in Mallorca. Why not make a bet that he won't win the MTF in Oman?

2 weeks avatar of winner's choice for the loser.

 

[Sasquatch]

Well, if you start discussing like that, yeah, there is also a possibility that Evans wins the Tour, a possibility that pigs might learn how to fly, and a possibility that Chewbacca really excists and is coming to visit us this year

Everything is possible

And you missed that it would be a possibility that bigfoots exist then.

 

[Sasquatch]

Rodriguez was crap in Mallorca. Why not make a bet that he won't win the MTF in Oman?

2 weeks avatar of winner's choice for the loser.

I'm up for that.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Now you're just being stupid. I won't lower myself to your level.

I never said that it wouldn't happen but having mountains in stage races is earlier than it has been in the past.

I make a simple comment and people are all over me like a rash!

and yet willunga, YES THE MIGHTY WILLUNGA last year was potentially enough for cadel to win the tdu ey

anywho, even if gesink wins green mountain by 19 minutes I'm certain he'll find a way to lose the lead

 

[theyoungest]

The finish line, 15 minutes from the finish:

 

[auscyclefan94]

and yet willunga, YES THE MIGHTY WILLUNGA last year was potentially enough for cadel to win the tdu ey

anywho, even if gesink wins green mountain by 19 minutes I'm certain he'll find a way to lose the lead

Col du Wilunga doesn't compare to Green Mountain

Anyway, any updates on the tour of oman?

 

[euanli]

Yep none of the big name sprinters have made it over the mountain. Looks like its Haussler vs EBH vs Bennati for the sprint.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Yep none of the big name sprinters have made it over the mountain. Looks like its Haussler vs EBH vs Bennati for the sprint.

no bos, cav, chicchi?
surely boonen could make it over?

 

[auscyclefan94]

no bos, cav, chicchi?
surely boonen could make it over?

I'm getting very mixed messages on what is going on! We should know something in 20 mins.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

lol at the twitter.

The finish line, we are waiting for cyclists at #TourOfOman to arrive. We expect in 15 mins http://twitpic.com/40due2

posted roughly 15 minutes ago.

Two groups on the approach. They are about 20 kms out from the finish line on day 2 of #TourOfOman

posted now.

they certainly have confidence of massive speeds from the peleton.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Rodriguez was crap in Mallorca. Why not make a bet that he won't win the MTF in Oman?

2 weeks avatar of winner's choice for the loser.

I never talked about winning.

I was discussing doing well / not sucking. Lets say, I'd be suprised if both of them don't finish top 10 in the MTF stage

 

[auscyclefan94]

I am totally confused on what is happening! That is what happens when you have a race in Oman or Qatar!

 

[euanli]

Only ten minutes to wait now

 

[auscyclefan94]

Come on Haussler!

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

If the pure sprinters are gone then it's Haussler or Hagen

 

[auscyclefan94]

I hate having to watch a twitter page to update and when it does you get a comment about traditional dancers!

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

If the pure sprinters are gone then it's Haussler or Hagen

that wouldn't be uncommon.

 

[Sasquatch]

If the pure sprinters are gone then it's Haussler or Hagen

Bennati is there.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Should be in less than a minute!