Milano San Remo - Who's gonna win it?

Bhima
Bhima Posts: 2,145
edited March 2009 in Pro race
Everyone's saying Armstrong... But I doubt it... :?:

My money's on David Millar, or one of the other Garmin-Slipstream boys. :D
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Who the flippin' heck is saying Armstrong will win MSR?
  • JC.152
    JC.152 Posts: 645
    when is it?
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Next Saturday.
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    afx237vi wrote:
    Who the flippin' heck is saying Armstrong will win MSR?

    Just some muppets down the local bike shop. :lol:
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    JC.152 wrote:
    when is it?

    Saturday - 2:50pm Eurosport
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    A question for the fanboys - when exactly did Lance last win a 1-day race of any substance? Classics or semi-classics only please?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    I'd say one of Boonen, Petacchi or Pozzato
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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Monty Dog wrote:
    A question for the fanboys - when exactly did Lance last win a 1-day race of any substance? Classics or semi-classics only please?

    San Sebastian? 95 or 94?
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  • FJS
    FJS Posts: 4,820
    Well, he did OK in a series of Amstel Gold Races, although never winning it... But now? Milan San Remo? Everyone saying Armstrong? Not on this planet...
  • teagar
    teagar Posts: 2,100
    Lance won a worlds, but this is all beside the point.

    Surely it's got to be between Bennati and Petacchi?
    Note: the above post is an opinion and not fact. It might be a lie.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    teagar wrote:
    Lance won a worlds, but this is all beside the point.

    Surely it's got to be between Bennati and Petacchi?

    Agreed. There don't seem to be many in-form puncheurs you'd fancy to have a go on the Poggio. Cancellara, injured... Pozzato, haven't seen him at all this year... Gilbert, completely inconspicuous so far this season... can't think who else might challenge.
  • dave_1
    dave_1 Posts: 9,512
    Hennie kuiper won at 36 or 37 ...1985...Moser in mid 30s 1984-both won alone in ...Armstrong is capable of it if a move goes from far out...but no way if they hit pogio all together
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKBacb2V ... ata_player
  • finchy
    finchy Posts: 6,686
    afx237vi wrote:
    Agreed. There don't seem to be many in-form puncheurs you'd fancy to have a go on the Poggio. Cancellara, injured... Pozzato, haven't seen him at all this year... Gilbert, completely inconspicuous so far this season... can't think who else might challenge.

    Gilbert was quiet for ages last year, after winning Het Volk. And then up he pops and takes Paris-Tours.

    Now we'll be able to see if Cav's capable of getting over the hills in time.
  • teagar
    teagar Posts: 2,100
    johnfinch wrote:

    Now we'll be able to see if Cav's capable of getting over the hills in time.


    I'd give him a few years to mature at least... San Remo is definitely a classic which demands the strength that only age and experience can give you. 300km is a long way.
    Note: the above post is an opinion and not fact. It might be a lie.
  • finchy
    finchy Posts: 6,686
    teagar wrote:
    I'd give him a few years to mature at least... San Remo is definitely a classic which demands the strength that only age and experience can give you. 300km is a long way.

    I'm not expecting him to win it this year, it will just be good to see how he copes with the climbs.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    The obvious candidate of puncheur is Damiano Cunego, but expect he's looking to peak later in the season. Speaking to guys who have raced M-S-R, the TV coverage doesn't quite show the severity of the Poggio - most amateur riders struggle on 39x25 and these guys blast up on the big ring after 250km of racing and certainly don't see Cav having the strength at this stage in his career to be in with a shout - 300km is a long race.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • sing_for_absolution
    sing_for_absolution Posts: 1,908
    afx237vi wrote:
    teagar wrote:
    Lance won a worlds, but this is all beside the point.

    Surely it's got to be between Bennati and Petacchi?

    Agreed. There don't seem to be many in-form puncheurs you'd fancy to have a go on the Poggio. Cancellara, injured... Pozzato, haven't seen him at all this year... Gilbert, completely inconspicuous so far this season... can't think who else might challenge.

    Gilbert has got some issues relating to recovery, resulting in that Paris-Nice DNF, so I doubt he'll feature.

    Can't start a thread anywhere without mention of the Texan. What an insult to the classics riders. :roll:

    Urr as to who'll win, Haussler or Hushovd must be in with a chance?
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    A certain Texan has tipped Thor to win....
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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Damn it - Davey beat me to it.

    Bhima - I'd get a new bike shop - Lance for MSR ?? He cant win it cos he'd be too busy twittering through the race.

    'Gonna give it a dig on the Cipressa'

    'Just attacking on the Poggio...'

    'Heres me starting my sprint 400m out'
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    I`m Going for 1. Kelly
    2. Saronni
    3. Van Der Poel 8)
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    I've changed my mind - Pozzato to win!
  • teagar
    teagar Posts: 2,100
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id= ... mar20news2


    Looks like Boonen doesn't fancy Cavendish.
    From others, Boonen doesn't expect too much resistance. "Cavendish? I don't think he will still be there when we hit the last two climbs".
    Note: the above post is an opinion and not fact. It might be a lie.
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    Oooh! Fighting talk! :lol:
  • FCE2007
    FCE2007 Posts: 962
    Gerald Ciolek for me.
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  • nick hanson
    nick hanson Posts: 1,655
    Bhima wrote:
    Everyone's saying Armstrong... But I doubt it... :?:

    My money's on David Millar, or one of the other Garmin-Slipstream boys. :D
    Millar's out.......Broken collar bone :(
    so many cols,so little time!
  • micron
    micron Posts: 1,843
    They're dropping like flies - the beginning of this season seems to be particularly injury prone.

    After all the French success in P-N and T-A, maybe a Frenchman will get on the top of the podium - would love to see it, maybe Chavanel, but won't hold my breath :wink:
  • thomasmc
    thomasmc Posts: 814
    Not only my fav Milan San Remo but my fav Sean Kelly win! Coming towards the end of a great career made it all the more special!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jC6vGMEVXU
  • dave_1
    dave_1 Posts: 9,512
    I chose Boonen for PTP as he isn't winning as much as before...mainly due to cavendish and cause he's had some bad headlines...probably more desperate than if he had 10 wins already this season plus rainbow jersey on back...so, I think he will now take San Remo extra seriously as he can't bank on sprint wins
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  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    I'd put a tenner on Davide Rebellin ... He has stated that he wants to win before he retires, and his form is good again at this time of year... Only problem is that he doesnt have a massive sprint, and if it comes down to a group, he will be killed in the. I reckon there is a 50% chance of a bunch sprint, and 50% chance that the decent of the Poggio will provide a few escapers an opportunity.

    If it comes to a sprint, I'd put a fiver on Rebellin's team mate Franceso Ginanni who had two good wins in bunch sprints this year, and if the young guy can handle the long distance and is in a leading group at the end, could do a good job...

    If Basso wins, I will top myself... Im also wondering if Lancey-Pansey will try to escape on on the Cipressa for the laugh, like bettini did last year with Lovkvist
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  • twohits.thesix
    twohits.thesix Posts: 11
    Expect Sylvain Chavanel to be up there if a break goes on or before the Poggio so saying him. Thor Hushovd if it comes to a sprint
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