Who will win Amstel Gold Race?

[BigMac]

No profile yet, but route should be the same as last year.
I might forget someone.

Very open race. Who do you think will win?

 

[BigMac]

Team Sky confirmed roster.

BOSWELL Ian
EARLE Nathan
EDMONDSON Joshua
KENNAUGH Peter
KNEES Christian
PATE Danny
SWIFT Ben
THOMAS Geraint

 

[Klubban]

Team Sky confirmed roster.

BOSWELL Ian
EARLE Nathan
EDMONDSON Joshua
KENNAUGH Peter
KNEES Christian
PATE Danny
SWIFT Ben
THOMAS Geraint

Think there will be a change in the roster. I was reported this morning that EBH will take part in the race.

http://www.procycling.no/boasson-hagen-kjorer-amstel-gold-race/

 

[Afrank]

Gonna wait until after Brabantse Pijl to vote. But I expect Valverde to be right up there, definitely a podium. Would like to see Betancur do well also, but his Ardennes are in doubt at the moment.

 

[SafeBet]

Really hope we'll get the new version of Valverde here.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Well, not Betancur (some sort of infection)

Gilbert is a good bet. I know most people will say he's nowhere near his old self, and I know that. But even before his 2011 level the Cauberg seemed to fit him perfectly.
It's the type of climb that's most suitable to Gilbert. So I think he will jump away and win

 

[BigMac]

Well, not Betancur (some sort of infection)

Gilbert is a good bet. I know most people will say he's nowhere near his old self, and I know that. But even before his 2011 level the Cauberg seemed to fit him perfectly.
It's the type of climb that's most suitable to Gilbert. So I think he will jump away and win

The Cauberg is tailor made for Gilbert. Or the other way around.

No one, no one, climbs it like him. It's his kick that makes the difference on a 8% ramp like the Cauberg.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Kwiatkowski!

 

[SKSemtex]

Gilbert looks like the best bet but I will go for Kwiatko this time.

 

[Netserk]

I don't think neither Betancur, Purito nor Martin will feature here (top-20).

Kwiakowski is my favourite. Valverde to podium, but **** it up as usual. Good chance for an attacker.

 

[scholar]

I voted for Gilbert, but I'm by no means certain. I'll be interested to see how Kwiatowski competes on the Cauberg, particularly after the Strade Bianche.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

is that...?
Yes, yes I do belive it is!
It is Bozic crossing the finishing line first, who would have thought that!!! (Kirby talking, so it was Gasparotto, not Bozic)


Gaspa FTW

 

[alspacka]

is that...?
Yes, yes I do belive it is!
It is Bozic crossing the finishing line first, who would have thought that!!! (Kirby talking, so it was Gasparotto, not Bozic)


Gaspa FTW

Funny post and good shout. I'll back Gasparotto or Ulissi, based on pretty much nothing.

edit - also I was sick the other day and watched the entire video in you signature. Great stuff.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Valverde should probably win this, so I voted for him, but maybe he will find a way to be second.

Hoping for an epic solo win by Voeckler's tongue, though.

 

[Jspear]

I'd really like to see Kreuziger win this, but don't no if that's realistic. I definitely think Valverde and Kwiatkowski will be on the podium.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Valverde should probably win this, so I voted for him, but maybe he will find a way to be second.

Hoping for an epic solo win by Voeckler's tongue, though.

**** no. If Voeckler wins in Amstel my day there is ruined with the people from pcmfocus
I'd rather have a Belgian win it even

 

[SafeBet]

Funny post and good shout. I'll back Gasparotto or Ulissi, based on pretty much nothing.

edit - also I was sick the other day and watched the entire video in you signature. Great stuff.

I doubt Ulissi has the endurance (and bike handling) to win here. Even if it's dry.
Fleche is the perfect classic for him right now.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Funny post and good shout. I'll back Gasparotto or Ulissi, based on pretty much nothing.

edit - also I was sick the other day and watched the entire video in you signature. Great stuff.

The Vino/Kash combo of 06 gave me high hopes for the tour 07. It didn't end as it should have, but it was a great time to watch cycling

 

[BigMac]

**** no. If Voeckler wins in Amstel my day there is ruined with the people from pcmfocus
I'd rather have a Belgian win it even

You'll be in Valkenburg? Nice!

Have fun and write something on it after.

 

[The Hitch]

Valverde will be on the podium. Win, I think Kwiatkowski.

 

[BigMac]

BOOOOOO

So much hype 'round Kwiatkowski.

Vote for Costa The Great instead.

 

[Kokoso]

I'd really like to see Kreuziger win this, but don't no if that's realistic. I definitely think Valverde and Kwiatkowski will be on the podium.

Definitely is, because he already won it last year

 

[BigMac]

Definitely is, because he already won it last year

He won it from the break though. But again, he already performed well in AGR in the past.

Yes it's realistic

No he doesn't stand a chance.

 

[VeloHuman]

Decent chance of a small group coming in together; nobody faster than Kwiatkowski in that eventuality, though Valverde comes close. The question is: will Alejandro, Purito, Costa, Ulissi, Martin, Kreuziger, et al be able to drop the decidedly less climb-happy Kwiato to avoid that scenario?

Slagter definitely a contender, too. Taken a huge step forward this year. Will be good to see him in Brabantse Pijl first.

 

[BYOP88]

Not sure who's going to win, but I'm sure Belkin will mess up.