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The 2010 Cycling Thread!
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Re: The 2010 Cycling Thread!
I don't know. I think the only way Schleck can win is if Contador has a major meltdown. If Contador is forced to respect Sanchez and Menchov it could lead to a mistake. As it is, I don't think Schleck is a strong as he thinks he is. Hope I'm wrong though.
I don't know. I think the only way Schleck can win is if Contador has a major meltdown. If Contador is forced to respect Sanchez and Menchov it could lead to a mistake. As it is, I don't think Schleck is a strong as he thinks he is. Hope I'm wrong though.
Re: The 2010 Cycling Thread!
I see Menchov beating Schleck by 1:30 and Sanchez beating him by about a minute in the final TT. Right know they sit 2:31 and 2:44 back so if one or the other sneaks away for a minute plus in the next three stages Schleck could fall a place or two. I suspect Contador will put time on both these guys in the final TT so it isn't as bad for him. Now if Schleck's position is I want to win and if I don't win I don't care whether I finish 2,3,4 or 5th then I guess he can do what he wants.
I see Menchov beating Schleck by 1:30 and Sanchez beating him by about a minute in the final TT. Right know they sit 2:31 and 2:44 back so if one or the other sneaks away for a minute plus in the next three stages Schleck could fall a place or two. I suspect Contador will put time on both these guys in the final TT so it isn't as bad for him. Now if Schleck's position is I want to win and if I don't win I don't care whether I finish 2,3,4 or 5th then I guess he can do what he wants.
rufus
rock and roller
Re: The 2010 Cycling Thread!
I think the damage was only something like 8 seconds, so not really a huge time gain.
However, because I have both Menchov and Sanchez on my team, I'd like to see them do exactly what you say, sneak another minute or so out of Schleck on these mountain stages, and then crush him in the time trial to take second and third.
I think the damage was only something like 8 seconds, so not really a huge time gain.
However, because I have both Menchov and Sanchez on my team, I'd like to see them do exactly what you say, sneak another minute or so out of Schleck on these mountain stages, and then crush him in the time trial to take second and third.
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I'm just hoping for my fantasy team Menchov and Gesink find their way down that mountain.
I'm just hoping for my fantasy team Menchov and Gesink find their way down that mountain.
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I'm neither a Lance-hater or Lance-lover, but LeMond increasingly seems to be going off the deep end. He really is nuts now.
I was thinking that as well when I saw the stage profile for tomorrow.
Perfect opportunity for him to sneak away from a small group of GC favorites for the stage.
Find their way down the mountain...while staying on the road, that is.
We don't want them to pull a Frank Schleck. What is it with those Schleck bros? They can climb like the wind, but can't descend worth a darn.
I'm neither a Lance-hater or Lance-lover, but LeMond increasingly seems to be going off the deep end. He really is nuts now.
I was thinking that as well when I saw the stage profile for tomorrow.
Perfect opportunity for him to sneak away from a small group of GC favorites for the stage.
Find their way down the mountain...while staying on the road, that is.
We don't want them to pull a Frank Schleck. What is it with those Schleck bros? They can climb like the wind, but can't descend worth a darn.
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That's why I don't see why Andy Schleck was hopeful about today's stage. Even if he gets a gap on everyone, they are going to pull a bunch back on the way down.
Find their way down the mountain...while staying on the road, that is.
We don't want them to pull a Frank Schleck. What is it with those Schleck bros? They can climb like the wind, but can't descend worth a darn.
That's why I don't see why Andy Schleck was hopeful about today's stage. Even if he gets a gap on everyone, they are going to pull a bunch back on the way down.
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I was confused by that as well.
The climb is long, but only steep in a couple sections. From everything I have read, the descent leading into the finish is technical, which doesn't suit Schleck...better for Contador, Vino, Sanchez.
We'll see. The final climb is coming up shortly!
I was confused by that as well.
The climb is long, but only steep in a couple sections. From everything I have read, the descent leading into the finish is technical, which doesn't suit Schleck...better for Contador, Vino, Sanchez.
We'll see. The final climb is coming up shortly!
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Is Contador seriously attacking when Schleck dropped his chain?
That's not very cool.
So much for Schleck gaining time today like he said he wanted to do.
Now he just burned a ton of energy trying to bridge up to the Contador group again.
Is Contador seriously attacking when Schleck dropped his chain?
That's not very cool.
So much for Schleck gaining time today like he said he wanted to do.
Now he just burned a ton of energy trying to bridge up to the Contador group again.
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Voeckler wins! Great win for him, he kept that gap nicely up the climb.
Contador looks like he will take over yellow, as his group struggles to stay with Sanchez on the descent.
What a weak way to take over the race lead.
Contador in yellow.
Weak.
Voeckler wins! Great win for him, he kept that gap nicely up the climb.
Contador looks like he will take over yellow, as his group struggles to stay with Sanchez on the descent.
What a weak way to take over the race lead.
Contador in yellow.
Weak.
ericredaxe
Veteran
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Hey he attacked his own teammate last year...
Bummer of a day.
Hope Schleck can come up big in the next couple of days.
Hey he attacked his own teammate last year...
Bummer of a day.
Hope Schleck can come up big in the next couple of days.
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Totally agree. Say what you want about Armstrong's off-course words, actions, antics, and decisions, he never would have done that to the yellow jersey holder on the road.
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Agree, what's the cycling equivalent of a fastball behind the head?
Agree, what's the cycling equivalent of a fastball behind the head?
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I don't think Menchov/Sanchez are at as much fault as Contador. Contador attacked right when the chain dropped, while Menchov and Sanchez had to go around Schleck just to keep up with Contador. I think if Contador would have sat up, those two would have as well.
I don't think Menchov/Sanchez are at as much fault as Contador. Contador attacked right when the chain dropped, while Menchov and Sanchez had to go around Schleck just to keep up with Contador. I think if Contador would have sat up, those two would have as well.
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I agree. Once Contador went those two had to follow. Plus it is a bigger deal for Contador to attack because he was so close to Andy on the overall time.
I agree. Once Contador went those two had to follow. Plus it is a bigger deal for Contador to attack because he was so close to Andy on the overall time.