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If I were Cassani I would have taken Visconti, considering that Italy won't take the reins of the race even if he rides his own race he could be useful for a late break and he's faster than all the selected.
Probably in the end Pozzovivo will be the best placed.
Probably in the end Pozzovivo will be the best placed.
Armchair Cyclist
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In the RR each rider simply uses his team bike: I would imagine it is usually a contractual obligation. Is it any different in the ITT, and will it be any different when they have national team TTTs?
Gigs_98 said:
In the RR each rider simply uses his team bike: I would imagine it is usually a contractual obligation. Is it any different in the ITT, and will it be any different when they have national team TTTs?
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Nibali saying he is nto leader as not in top form
Aru & Porte out
No Sky leaders
The group of potential winners is decreasing by the day
Looking good are Jungels and Allaphillipe though
And Dan Martin says he up for it
Alexandre B. said:Aru withdraws from RR.
Nirvana will be pleased.
Nibali saying he is nto leader as not in top form
Aru & Porte out
No Sky leaders
The group of potential winners is decreasing by the day
Looking good are Jungels and Allaphillipe though
And Dan Martin says he up for it
- Mar 26, 2015
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I would love it if they brought back the good old 100 km 4 man national team TTs (at the Olympics as well)
It would cut down on the mess you describe significantly
Red Rick said:
I would love it if they brought back the good old 100 km 4 man national team TTs (at the Olympics as well)
It would cut down on the mess you describe significantly
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Aru was able to admit that other riders will be more useful and did the right thing, he deserves respect.
Asgreen, Schachmann and De Plus have ridden 8(?) TTT's between them.
Incredible to see such a young team win.
Incredible to see such a young team win.
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Come on - what is this ***? Matthews is even a better climber than Schultz. And yes, the chances are high that Matthews would have been dropped at some point but together with Sagan and van Avermaet he is probably the best climber of the Sprinters. He even finished Avenir in the top10. Did he *** the coaches daughter or wife?Tim Booth said:
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They should just bring back the old Olympic format for TTT-s. National teams with 4 riders each. Doesn't have to be a 100 km race, around 60 km like today would suffice. Same distance, same format for both, men and women.
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Starting to think it might be a Vanendert situation.
A guy who doesn't get called up because he refuses to work for others.
ppanther92 said:
Starting to think it might be a Vanendert situation.
A guy who doesn't get called up because he refuses to work for others.
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U23 TT is tomorrow, might be just as spectacular as todays TTT as there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming favourite. I'd be surprised if anyone other than Kamna, Bjerg, McNulty and Affini won, but it could be real close between those four. Course isn't *that* tough, but it sure isn't flat.
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Probably too hilly for an 80kg guy like Affini.DNP-Old said:U23 TT is tomorrow, might be just as spectacular as todays TTT as there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming favourite. I'd be surprised if anyone other than Kamna, Bjerg, McNulty and Affini won, but it could be real close between those four. Course isn't *that* tough, but it sure isn't flat.
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He was 5th in the time trial of the Girobio, which was much thougher. It's not his ideal route, but I think he can cope. He'll need a good day to beat those others, but he is the best time trialist of the year after all.Mayomaniac said:Probably too hilly for an 80kg guy like Affini.DNP-Old said:U23 TT is tomorrow, might be just as spectacular as todays TTT as there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming favourite. I'd be surprised if anyone other than Kamna, Bjerg, McNulty and Affini won, but it could be real close between those four. Course isn't *that* tough, but it sure isn't flat.
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These are the strange decisions you see when Bradley McGee is the manager - Heaven help us.
Tim Booth said:
These are the strange decisions you see when Bradley McGee is the manager - Heaven help us.
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Heaven help us finishing 5th in Fleche Wallone this year suggests he'll get up the final climb better than most.
ppanther92 said:
Heaven help us finishing 5th in Fleche Wallone this year suggests he'll get up the final climb better than most.
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Yeah, I just think that the other 3 guys should beat him in a hilly ITT, someone like Kämna is really strong in a hilly ITT.DNP-Old said:He was 5th in the time trial of the Girobio, which was much thougher. It's not his ideal route, but I think he can cope. He'll need a good day to beat those others, but he is the best time trialist of the year after all.Mayomaniac said:Probably too hilly for an 80kg guy like Affini.DNP-Old said:U23 TT is tomorrow, might be just as spectacular as todays TTT as there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming favourite. I'd be surprised if anyone other than Kamna, Bjerg, McNulty and Affini won, but it could be real close between those four. Course isn't *that* tough, but it sure isn't flat.
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Chapeau QS & Canyon (all 6 riders still together at the end too!)! A good way to crown QS's remarkable year.
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For me Bjerg is for sure a overwhelming favourite. I think its hard to see anyone within 30 seconds of him. The only one that has a chance to beat him is Kämna I think, but he would have to be back to his 100% best to have a chance and that seems quite doubtfull so soon, but you never know. I also think Norsgaard and perhaps De Bod will challenge for the other 2 medals.
DNP-Old said:U23 TT is tomorrow, might be just as spectacular as todays TTT as there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming favourite. I'd be surprised if anyone other than Kamna, Bjerg, McNulty and Affini won, but it could be real close between those four. Course isn't *that* tough, but it sure isn't flat.
For me Bjerg is for sure a overwhelming favourite. I think its hard to see anyone within 30 seconds of him. The only one that has a chance to beat him is Kämna I think, but he would have to be back to his 100% best to have a chance and that seems quite doubtfull so soon, but you never know. I also think Norsgaard and perhaps De Bod will challenge for the other 2 medals.
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Who is their protected rider after Porte's withdrawl? Haig? He was good in LBL, but I don't see him in the finale of a WC. In a few years on a climbers course, for sure, but not now. And Matthews got a 4th in LBL the year before. It's madness not to select him.
GuyIncognito said:
Who is their protected rider after Porte's withdrawl? Haig? He was good in LBL, but I don't see him in the finale of a WC. In a few years on a climbers course, for sure, but not now. And Matthews got a 4th in LBL the year before. It's madness not to select him.
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Haig will be the protected rider and can top 10 if he has a good day - Was good in the World's in a support role in 2017 and was excellent in LBL this year when he rode for Kreuziger - It's madness not to select Matthews.
The Hegelian said:
Haig will be the protected rider and can top 10 if he has a good day - Was good in the World's in a support role in 2017 and was excellent in LBL this year when he rode for Kreuziger - It's madness not to select Matthews.
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In the men's TTT nationally I fear it would be between Australia and the UK just like on the track though. If you look at a potential Australian squad it includes Meyer, Durbridge, Hepburn, Dennis, Howson, Porte, both Scotson's, Matthews, Edmondson, Haig and a few others. The UK would have more firepower with Geraint and Froome, but maybe not as deep of a team. The Netherlands and Germany also would have good teams.
Very disappointed by Australia not selecting Matthews, without Richie there is no need to have Schultz as a support rider, Haig might be able to crack the top 15/ maybe Clarke could but I'd like to see Australia attack as much as possible and it sounds like that will not be the role for Schultz (who I am glad is getting a chance to ride this race for future development, just would have prefered if Matthews rode).
Valv.Piti said:
In the men's TTT nationally I fear it would be between Australia and the UK just like on the track though. If you look at a potential Australian squad it includes Meyer, Durbridge, Hepburn, Dennis, Howson, Porte, both Scotson's, Matthews, Edmondson, Haig and a few others. The UK would have more firepower with Geraint and Froome, but maybe not as deep of a team. The Netherlands and Germany also would have good teams.
Very disappointed by Australia not selecting Matthews, without Richie there is no need to have Schultz as a support rider, Haig might be able to crack the top 15/ maybe Clarke could but I'd like to see Australia attack as much as possible and it sounds like that will not be the role for Schultz (who I am glad is getting a chance to ride this race for future development, just would have prefered if Matthews rode).
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