Tour of Oman

[auscyclefan94]

http://nos.nl/video/220000-gesink-slaat-toe-in-oman.html

This video geo rectricted?

Nope I could watch it. Gesink speaks quite good english. Doesn't have a strong accent when he speaks english and is quite fluent.

 

[Mambo95]

http://nos.nl/video/220000-gesink-slaat-toe-in-oman.html

This video geo rectricted?

No, it's not. NOS are really inconsistent on that matter.

The last bits looked a bit of a struggle.

 

[theyoungest]

No, it's not. NOS are really inconsistent on that matter.

The last bits looked a bit of a struggle.

That last bit was the steepest part I think, judging from the profile.

BTW the commentator mentions Devenyns and EBH trying to follow when Gesink attacks, but I think that's Devenyns and Vande Velde. Can't really blame him of course, those kits are impossible to tell apart.

 

[Anonymous]

highlights
http://nos.nl/artikel/219836-dubbelslag-robert-gesink-in-oman.html

 

[ingsve]

That last bit was the steepest part I think, judging from the profile.

BTW the commentator mentions Devenyns and EBH trying to follow when Gesink attacks, but I think that's Devenyns and Vande Velde. Can't really blame him of course, those kits are impossible to tell apart.

Yep, it was Vandevelde. He mentioned to CN that EBH made a good recovery at the end and flew right past him to the finish.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

That's what Devenyns mentioned as well.

According to the Sky report. Flecha kept pulling for Hagen for a while. And then appearently Hagen went on his own and passed Vandevelde and Devenyns

 

[Captain_Cavman]

That last bit was the steepest part I think, judging from the profile.

BTW the commentator mentions Devenyns and EBH trying to follow when Gesink attacks, but I think that's Devenyns and Vande Velde. Can't really blame him of course, those kits are impossible to tell apart.

The yellow shoes were further back.

 

[Kazistuta]

Am I the only one not missing ACF's signature about TOAK (The Overhyped Alexander Kristoff)???

Been away to Greece for a week and must admit that I'm impressed by the early season form of the Rabo boys, by looking at this weeks results at least.

Now I'd like it if another cycling bank would step up and do something... (Or at least some of my CQ game riders )

 

[Ryaguas]

Thx for the vid!!!

I hope that Gesink can defend the overall! He deserves a win... last year wasnt that good

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Well, apart from his dad dying, which was terrible, last year WAS good. It was his best year actually. 3 wins, several top GC placings, 7th in the World Tour ranking, 11th on the CQ ranking. Only thing not good was the ITT's last year (and here we are again)

 

[theyoungest]

Gesink has never actually won a stage race as a pro, so it's about time

(you could list the Settimana Lombarda as a pro win, but he won it as an espoir)

 

[Ryaguas]

Wow... Vino was melting... that was a pretty gutsy attack from Gesink and that road was quite steep! great victory!!

 

[Winterfold]

Was desperately trying to login earlier to say I thought Gesink would win.

But that's busyness for you.

So what's his TT like?

 

[Ferminal]

No, it's not. NOS are really inconsistent on that matter.

When Gesink wins they want to tell the world!

 

[Winterfold]

I myself: slim to none

With the benefit of hindsight - quite good.

The TT will be interesting for sure

 

[Winterfold]

By all-round I mean being good at everything. Hills, mountains, cobbled classics, sprints and time-trials. I can't really think of anyone else who can do all that. Or well I can think of one guy who might be a better all-rounder but he's currently banned.

I agree maltiv to me he is that kind of rider but without the doping. Allegations.

Last year was an injury write-off for EBH I would love to see the lad fully competitive this year.

 

[Ferminal]

SBS video

http://player.sbs.com.au/cycling#/c...ights/playlist/Gesink-bolts-to-Oman-tour-lead

 

[Eric8-A]

By all-round I mean being good at everything. Hills, mountains, cobbled classics, sprints and time-trials. I can't really think of anyone else who can do all that. Or well I can think of one guy who might be a better all-rounder but he's currently banned.

George Hincapie?

 

[auscyclefan94]

By all-round I mean being good at everything. Hills, mountains, cobbled classics, sprints and time-trials. I can't really think of anyone else who can do all that. Or well I can think of one guy who might be a better all-rounder but he's currently banned.

Cadel Evans? Strong climber, tt'er, strong classics rider, has a decent kick for a climber and has proved his versatility in the mud or on the cobbles

 

[Ferminal]

George Hincapie?

In 2005 maybe, not 2011...

For reasons we are all too familiar with.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Cadel Evans? Strong climber, tt'er, strong classics rider, has a decent kick for a climber and has proved his versatility in the mud or on the cobbles

If your basing his cobbles on the tour, then I guess schleck is a chance at pr this year. That aside I'm sure he could do well on the cobbles if he tried but he doesn't really. Whereas ebh does try I'n sprints, tts, hills, cobbles and does well on all. He is an exceptional talent. IMO the best all rounder and still young.

 

[auscyclefan94]

If your basing his cobbles on the tour, then I guess schleck is a chance at pr this year. That aside I'm sure he could do well on the cobbles if he tried but he doesn't really. Whereas ebh does try I'n sprints, tts, hills, cobbles and does well on all. He is an exceptional talent. IMO the best all rounder and still young.

Because I said he is good on cobbles doesn't mean he is going to win PR. Way to totally mis understand a post. Why don't you try posting about the post and not basing your opinion on who is posting it?

 

[Ryaguas]

Easy guys... remember what Barrus said...

 

[who dat]

There is no dount EBH is an exceptional talent but to label him the current best allrounder this early in his career might be a bit premature( don't get me wrong he has all the attributes to become exactlly that). Even though he is currently banned I think valverde will come out and prove next year why he is this current generations best allrounder imo.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Because I said he is good on cobbles doesn't mean he is going to win PR. Way to totally mis understand a post. Why don't you try posting about the post and not basing your opinion on who is posting it?

ummm way to overreact you child

Clearly I was only light heartedly jesting with the pr comment, thus I said evans could do well on the cobbles if he tried afterwards. And I was posting my opinion, thus I said EBH is the best all rounder IMO. If you cannot handle somebody replying to a post of yours and not agreeing I suggest you leave the internet/forum.

And I did understand your comment, I was merely suggesting that evans hasn't enough done enough cobbles to justifly he is good on them (again I think he could be, but it isn't something he does. Unlike EBH who does attempt to compete in so many different areas of the sport.)

You made a suggesting about evans, and I merely replied why I disagreed. I didn't post anything personal or off topic, unlike you just did, where instead of mention facts and reasons why I'm wrong you cried like a little girl that I disagreed with you. Time to grow up kiddo.

@Ryaguas although I agree that petty arguments are pointless. There is nothing wrong with a bit of banter and friendly arguments with other posters, it is what makes forum entertaining. I don't come here to agree with everyone and discuss rainbows and what not