Up and coming riders

[Bartoli]

I am interested in seeing how Lars Boom can perform this year as he appears to have super talent. As well as seeing if Gesink can continue to improve. I also will keep an eye Andy Schelck, Vincenzo Nibali and Heinrich Haussler.

Not sure about Nibali, wonder if he can make that last step to being one of the topriders, he is allready trying to make that step for the last few years.

 

[*G*K*S*]

2007: 1º in Route Adélie de Vitré, Vitré (FRA)
2007: 33º in Liège - Bastogne - Liège, Ans (BEL)
2007: 1º in Stage 4 Tour de la Région Wallonne, Jemelles (BEL)
2008: 3º in Tour du Finistère (FRA)
2008: 3º in Stage 2 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, La Seu d'Urgell (ESP)
2008: 3º in General Classification Volta Ciclista a Catalunya (ESP)
2008: 34º in Olympic Games, Road, Elite, Juyong Pass, Beijing (CHN)
2009: 1º in GP d'Ouverture, Marseille-Luminy (FRA)
2009: 1º in GP Lugano, Lugano (SUI)
2009: 10º in Stage 1 Paris - Nice, Amilly (FRA)

 

[lookkg386]

Not his 1st year, but I think Heinrich Haussler could elevate his status this year. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he managed a 'podium' (or better!) in one of the classics this year. This guy is 'nails'

and when he comes good we'll claim him as Australian

 

[Lones1]

and when he comes good we'll claim him as Australian

Some of us already do!!

 

[cyclelicious]

Not his 1st year, but I think Heinrich Haussler could elevate his status this year. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he managed a 'podium' (or better!) in one of the classics this year. This guy is 'nails'

Sure looks that way doesn't it. The Barbie of the peloton is on course for a great year.

 

[cyclelicious]

Jonathan Hivert 23 - French rider with Skil Shimano

 

[Tapeworm]

From the land of Oz:-
Cameron Meyer
Travis Meyer
Jack Bobridge
CJ Sutton

 

[lookkg386]

Agree.
Bobridge still concentrating on London but after that will be a good thing.
And still add William Walker to the list. Had health issues at Rabobank but still young.

 

[Angliru]

2007: 1º in Route Adélie de Vitré, Vitré (FRA)
2007: 33º in Liège - Bastogne - Liège, Ans (BEL)
2007: 1º in Stage 4 Tour de la Région Wallonne, Jemelles (BEL)
2008: 3º in Tour du Finistère (FRA)
2008: 3º in Stage 2 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, La Seu d'Urgell (ESP)
2008: 3º in General Classification Volta Ciclista a Catalunya (ESP)
2008: 34º in Olympic Games, Road, Elite, Juyong Pass, Beijing (CHN)
2009: 1º in GP d'Ouverture, Marseille-Luminy (FRA)
2009: 1º in GP Lugano, Lugano (SUI)
2009: 10º in Stage 1 Paris - Nice, Amilly (FRA)

Thanks GKS! He's even more impressive than I thought. Could he be the real thing? We know that the most recent hopeful like Remi DiGregorio and others
were overblown. Pauriol is looking serious. That 3rd overall in Volta Ciclista a Catalunya is a definite sign of potential.

 

[flyor64]

Farrarr's win last week was very impressive. Hope to see him battling up there more...

He's not a neopro this year, but I'd love to see Edvald Boasson Hagen have a great season.

 

[Big Ring]

Dan Martin
Nicholas Roche
Danny Pate
Taylor Phinney

 

[BambinoDoro]

Dario Cataldo
Damiano Caruso

It might take some years, but they have the talent

 

[stefrees]

ben swift, remember the name

 

[Kazistuta]

In Denmark we have high hopes in Alex Rasmussen (for the sprints), Jacob Fuglsang (for the climbs and stage races) and Thomas Vedel Kvist (allround).

Many of the aforementioned names are most likely heading for glory this year or the next one, so I'll only name a couple ones that weren't mentioned yet:

Brice Feillu, Blel Kadri, Arnold Jeanneson and Guillaume Bonnafond from France
Jackson Rodriguez from Venezuela
Diego Milan from Spain
Michele Merlo from Italy

 

[il_fiammingo]

I expect Matti Breschel to get close to a big win this year (the E3 Prijs Vlaanderen of next week should be a great start).

 

[Anonymous]

Peter Kennaugh from the Isle of Man. And, in a couple of years, his little brother, Tim.

Also interested to see how Alex Dowsett gets on with Trek U23's.

 

[Anonymous]

ben swift, remember the name

Two stage wins in the Tdu, and an overall in Picardie last year. Progressing nicely.

Interesting from two years ago to see Lars Boom being highly thought of, hes fullfilling that promise.

Remi Pauriol meanwhile.. not really lived up to the expectation