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Murcia Stage 4 *spoiler*

stagehopperstagehopper Posts: 1,593
edited March 2010 in Pro race
Stage 4: 22km Individual Time Trial

Top 10 (Provisional):

1 RABON, Frantisek THR 25:10
2 MENCHOV, Denis RAB 25:43 +33
3 WIGGINS, Bradley SKY 25:58 +48
4 KLÖDEN, Andreas RSH 26:02 +52
5 GRETSCH, Patrick THR 26:13 +1:03
6 WESTRA, Lieuwe VAC 26:20 +1:10
7 CLEMENT, Stef RAB 26:27 +1:17
8 ARMSTRONG, Lance RSH 26:28 +1:18
9 JUFRE, Josep AST 26:31 +1:21
10 ZABRISKIE, David GRM 26:33 +1:23

General:

1 RABON, Frantisek THR
2 MENCHOV, Denis RAB +38
3 WIGGINS, Bradley SKY +53
4 KLÖDEN, Andreas RSH +57
5 JUFRE, Josep AST +1:21
6 CLEMENT, Stef RAB +1:22
7 ARMSTRONG, Lance RSH +1:23
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  • frenchfighterfrenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    I said I hoped Rabon would take it and I am glad.

    That he wins a Stage race with a mountain in it though is shameful as it meant no proper GC rider went for it.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • KléberKléber Posts: 6,842
    frenchfighter wrote:
    That he wins a Stage race with a mountain in it though is shamefu
    Shameful? :? :lol: :roll: :lol:

    I bet Rabon really debated within himself whether he should go on the podium, the shame of taking the leaders jersey in an early season stage race, he'll be on a downer now.

    FF, your heroic lone verbal breakaways, attacking the gradient of convention to leave behind the normality of thought... it's entertaining stuff. Even if it's guff :wink: Keep it coming!

    Back on planet earth, well done to Rabon. He's excelled in short distance TTs for some time and I hope he manages to keep progressing, that he doesn't just end up as a wagon in Cavendish's lead out train.
  • frenchfighterfrenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Ok Kleber, would you prefer a Stage race that includes an impressive double climb to be won by a top TT rider or a mountain or GC specialist? I know what I prefer but understand that other people have differing opinions.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • William HWilliam H Posts: 61
    I would expect a race which had 30km between the stage finishes and any mountains to be won by an in form time triallist - and clearly Rabon has brilliant form.
  • KléberKléber Posts: 6,842
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Ok Kleber, would you prefer a Stage race that includes an impressive double climb to be won by a top TT rider or a mountain or GC specialist? I know what I prefer but understand that other people have differing opinions.
    I know what I'd prefer but it's not always possible to get the fairytale ending.
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