Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunday?

[jaylew]

Among those who actually have a halfway decent shot of winning, who would you be most happy to see become world champion this year? Anyone you don't particularly want to win?

There are plenty others I'd be happy with but I guess I'd be most thrilled to see GVA, Valverde, Terpstra, or Uran win - all riders I like who have good one day race pedigrees and who haven't worn the rainbow stripes. Also, if any of the above win it's very unlikely it was a big sprint finish which I don't want to see, particularly since that's what we're most likely to get next year. Purito would be good too, but I just don't see it on this course.

I'd really rather not see Degenkolb, Kristoff, Kwia, or Gilbert.

 

[Ruby United]

Valverde? After two years ago, if he wins, I would literally be fuming.

I would like Kwia (because he will probably race fore Sky next year), Purito (though unlikely) Alaphillipe

If it is a sprint finish I would't mind Kristoff tbh

 

[Hugo Koblet]

1. Valverde
2. Sagan
3. GVA

 

[Kwibus]

Allthough I really like Valverde and enjoy his all year round great performances I can not forget what he did to purito 2 years ago. So that's why I rather not see him become WC. Allthough that would perfectly fit in Purito's career.

Anyone who can prevent a bunchsprint is someone who I like to win. preferably someone who neverbecame WC before.

 

[Pantani_lives]

Sagan, Vanmarcke or LL Sanchez.

 

[MartinGT]

Re: Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunda

Gerro

He's had an awful year of luck and injuries. He comes across as a decent bloke too.

 

[Alexandre B.]

It's not a popular pick, but I'm fascinated by Kristoff's strenght. His stamina is insane when he sprints.

I think he's a special rider, and special riders deserve special jerseys.

 

[DBotero]

Re: Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunda

Valverde but his chances are very slim,so Kristoff or Matthews would be great.
Gerrrans would be good too,his luck run out this year.

 

[jens_attacks]

moreno moser
lutsenko
nibali
valverde

 

[RedheadDane]

Breschel, for purely nationalistic reasons.

Also think it could be kinda fun if Guldhammer takes it, for similar reasons and two others:

1: He was a last-minute adition to the team, only becoming a part after Fuglsang declined his spot. Pretty much everyone thought it was ridiculous that he wasn't included at first.

2: He'll be riding a Pro-Conti team and not a WT team next year.

 

[Fernandez]

VALVERDE. He will blow everyone apart at the last lap´s hills. Valverde in rainbow stripes is something of heaven justice.

 

[jsem94]

The rider I want to see in the rainbow?

Nibali.

 

[Pentacycle]

Gallopin, Nibali , Stybar, Alaphil.

 

[LeakyBoat]

Boonen

 

[Dazed and Confused]

GVA please.

 

[WillemS]

Re: Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunda

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I'd really rather not see Degenkolb (...).

I think a lot of people on this board will agree with you, but I actually disagree. I wouldn't mind seeing him wear the rainbow.

His Paris-Roubaix win was impressive, as he certainly didn't steal the win there. He counter-attacked with De Backer, continuing alone to bridge the gap to and neutralizing the attack of Van Avermaet and Lampaert. When those two, understandably, refused to work with him, he didn't sit up and still managed to win the seven man group sprint. He simply was the or at least one of the strongest riders in Roubaix.

That said, there are plenty of other riders who I wouldn't mind winning the jersey.

 

[fauniera]

Re: Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunda

The guy i put money on, please.

Otherwise Sagan or GvA. But i'm afraid it will be Matthews.

 

[Flamin]

Re:

VALVERDE. He will blow everyone apart at the last lap´s hills. Valverde in rainbow stripes is something of heaven justice.

Valverde will be around 30th position as usual going into the hilly section.

 

[gerundium]

Definitely has to be Boonen. To win 10 years after Madrid in the twilight of his career would be greatly satisfying.

 

[LaFlorecita]

PURITO,

Stybar, Sagan

 

[SKSemtex]

Re: Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunda

Sagan,

If the rummors, what happened in TS before the Cali, are true, the guy has much bigger balls and charisma then I ever thought. I am so f..g pround of him.

 

[Arredondo]

Purito. I dreamed about it last night. He will do it.

He and Nibali will fight for the rainbow stripes. And Purito will take it!

 

[pastronef]

Re: Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunda

Vanmarcke
Breschel
Viviani (just because he rides for Sky)
GVA
Nordhaug
Swift
Gallopin
Gerrans
Impey ( )
Van Baarle
Phinney
Kwiato
Navardauskas I would LOVE THAT!

 

[Mr.White]

Re: Re:

VALVERDE. He will blow everyone apart at the last lap´s hills. Valverde in rainbow stripes is something of heaven justice.

Valverde will be around 30th position as usual going into the hilly section.

But he will be the first one at the end of the 3rd hill

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Re: Who would you like to see in the rainbow jersey on Sunda

There are plenty others I'd be happy with but I guess I'd be most thrilled to see GVA, Valverde, Terpstra, or Uran win - all riders I like who have good one day race pedigrees and who haven't worn the rainbow stripes.

I'd really rather not see Degenkolb, Kristoff, Kwia, or Gilbert.

Why would anyone want this????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!