Very Strong Vuelta Lineup
frenchfighter
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Amongst others:
Sprinters:
Cavendish, Hushovd, Farrar, Bennati, Freire, Haedo and Petacchi
GC:
Sastre, Roche, Arroyo, Luis Leon Sanchez, Anton, Mosquera, Danielson, Kreuziger, Nibali, Lovkvist, Menchov, Rodriguez,
Amongst others:
Sprinters:
Cavendish, Hushovd, Farrar, Bennati, Freire, Haedo and Petacchi
GC:
Sastre, Roche, Arroyo, Luis Leon Sanchez, Anton, Mosquera, Danielson, Kreuziger, Nibali, Lovkvist, Menchov, Rodriguez,
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So a strong line up of sprinters but GC contenders? Not so much.0
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Two former GT winners, numerous top tens in GTs this year and previous, and potential Tour and Giro winners. Oh and I forgot to mention both Schlecks are riding. Pretty strong I would say. Just because the strongest stage racer isn't racing and Basso isn't racing due to having ridden two GTs and Evans from injury, doesn't mean it is not strong.Contador is the Greatest0
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In fairness to Andy FF leaving out the Schlecks makes quite a difference!
Interesting to see how many are going to be riding all three GT's this year.0 -
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Will the Schlecks actually add anything to the race? Last year they both started and abandoned before the race hit a mountain.0
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Rick Chasey wrote:Will probably be better racing than the tour.
The tour has some nice scenery.0 -
Hi, hope you don't mind a question, I've only started following the tours this year,
'Andy Schleck said he would be aiming to help Frank get the win after he crashed out of the tour, so they might do something this year.'
In the TDF, Frank was supporting Andy, are both brothers similar in ability and equally able to win yellow ?2010 Trek 1.2
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sws wrote:Hi, hope you don't mind a question, I've only started following the tours this year,
'Andy Schleck said he would be aiming to help Frank get the win after he crashed out of the tour, so they might do something this year.'
In the TDF, Frank was supporting Andy, are both brothers similar in ability and equally able to win yellow ?
Andy is a better than Frank although Frank is also a top GC rider. See last year's tour
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I think it's a great line up with the Schlecks too, better than expected and even though I always enjoy the Vuelta, I'm looking forward to it this year with a bit more gusto. The route is a b*stard too
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A good route but as ever, the riders make the race. I fear a lot of siesta time though.
Whilst some good sprinters will be there, others will only be racing as a tune up for the Worlds and there aren't that many big GC contenders.0 -
Tom Danielson ?
I thought he has retired.0 -
Tom Danielson ?
I thought he has retired.
+1 a Vuelta favourite ??? you must be joking talk about being overhyped
What of note has he ever done this new armstrong - I must say he talks a good game !!0 -
Gazzetta67 wrote:Tom Danielson ?
I thought he has retired.
+1 a Vuelta favourite ??? you must be joking talk about being overhyped
What of note has he ever done this new armstrong - I must say he talks a good game !!
His time will come, he is still quite young and getting used to the Euro scene.Mañana0 -
He hasn't retired, instead we've just seen the end of the hype associated with him.
That said he was sixth or thereabouts on GC last year when a bout of the runs saw him ejected from the race. An outsider for the race.0 -
HE WILL FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Rick Chasey wrote:Will probably be better racing than the tour.
This is a genuine question. When did you last watch a Tour where you thought the racing was good as I thought this Tour was excellent and the best for a long time. I don't understand why you would still be watching it if you have not seen a good one for years?0 -
No Ricco or Rasmussen. They have missed the August 8th deadline, even though the Cobra is reportedly now a Quick Stepper."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0
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deal wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:Will probably be better racing than the tour.
The tour has some nice scenery.
Can't say the scenery is a big draw to cycling for me.0 -
If the Schlecks turn up to win it then I can see them demolishing everybody in that line up, probably only Menchov and Nibali will be close. I can see Sastre saving himself for a couple of big stage win attempts.
I can't see many of the sprinters finishing the race as it's so hilly and they won't want to kill themselves before the worlds. Even the opening week is not very sprinter friendly! If they go for it Hushovd + Friere must be favourites for the points jersey?
Hopefully we'll get some good racing. The course certainly give plenty of opportunities for attacking riding, lets hope the riders have something left in the tanks!"I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
frenchfighter wrote:Provisional avaiable on: cyclingstartlists.com
Amongst others:
Sprinters:
Cavendish, Hushovd, Farrar, Bennati, Freire, Haedo and Petacchi
GC:
Sastre, Roche, Arroyo, Luis Leon Sanchez, Anton, Mosquera, Danielson, Kreuziger, Nibali, Lovkvist, Menchov, Rodriguez,
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Fantasy Vuelta game is open on road.cc.
Same drill as the Tour but looks better.0 -
pedro118118 wrote:frenchfighter wrote:Provisional avaiable on: cyclingstartlists.com
Amongst others:
Sprinters:
Cavendish, Hushovd, Farrar, Bennati, Freire, Haedo and Petacchi
GC:
Sastre, Roche, Arroyo, Luis Leon Sanchez, Anton, Mosquera, Danielson, Kreuziger, Nibali, Lovkvist, Menchov, Rodriguez,
...you crack me up......
True - hilarious the Danielson fanboys still think he's the next Armstrong.
Still if you add the Sclecks - great line up.
I do like the Vuelta - lots of cheeky mountain top finishes and little digs up to medieval towns - when you don't expect them. A bit like the Giro.
Normally everyone is raced out, except some knarled Spanish pros (and Menchov) and just riding into form for the worlds.
A competitive Vuelta, with the Schlecks really going for it, would be superb.0
