TDF Stage 14 (2013) ***Spoilers***

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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Greetings, just got in.

    Question: in my cycling magazine, TdF special, it says Rabobank's team was renamed Blanco.
    S'not. It's Belkin.
    So what's that about, please?


    Rabobank pulled their name after doping scandal but honoured their contract so team named Blanco. New sponsor comes along for TdF onwards in the form of Belkin
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,661
    Rabbobank left "becasue of the doping in cycling" (and had nothing to do with their sponsorship of a whole load of other new stuff) but were contracted to sponsor the team for 2013. Therefore the team rode as Blanco until they found a new sponsor in Belkin

    Edit - well i was way too late then....
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  • alan_a
    alan_a Posts: 1,583
    @Lichtblick

    Rabobank wanted to withdraw themselves from the dirtiness of pro cycling and focus on Rugby.

    They were contracted to sponsor the team until the end of this season.

    Team name changed to Blanco.

    Belkin were brought in last month as new title sponsor.

    Hence the name belkin
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  • Lichtblick
    Lichtblick Posts: 1,434
    Slim Boy Fat wrote:
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Greetings, just got in.

    Question: in my cycling magazine, TdF special, it says Rabobank's team was renamed Blanco.
    S'not. It's Belkin.
    So what's that about, please?
    They were called Blanco until they got a new sponsor as Rabobank didn't want their name on the jersey.

    ok, thanks!
    That's the problem with magazines going to press so early: it has a Wiggin/Froome battle as lead story.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,310
    I think we've that question covered now :lol:
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  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Greetings, just got in.

    Question: in my cycling magazine, TdF special, it says Rabobank's team was renamed Blanco.
    S'not. It's Belkin.
    So what's that about, please?

    After Rabo pulled their sponsorship they set up as Blanco whilst seeking a sponsor. Then found one in Belkin
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  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    goonz wrote:
    Didnt realise Millar was in it, I have to go with Millar
    That is what my heart says, heads not so sure though.
  • alan_a
    alan_a Posts: 1,583
    God it must be boring compare dto yestereday if we're all jumping in to answer questions.

    I hate the post preview filter.

    Rick please get rid.
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Cofidis rider on the front of the peleton. He looks bemused and may ask for directions
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  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    TailWindHome wrote:
    I think we've that question covered now :lol:

    Might want to work on your goat-stare.
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  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    TailWindHome wrote:
    I think we've that question covered now :lol:

    While we are in this answering questions mood, could someone please explain what an echelon is?

    Not sure I still quite understand...
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  • Lichtblick
    Lichtblick Posts: 1,434
    Next question (if you want something answered, ask here)

    This Mollema, is he likely to stay at 2nd? I regret to have to say that I've not heard of him before.
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    edited July 2013
    Done to death
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Depends how good the Belkin boys are in the mountains really. They seem pretty tidy but are they capable of nullifying any attacks that are bound to come? Or even attack on their own back?
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  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Next question (if you want something answered, ask here)

    This Mollema, is he likely to stay at 2nd? I regret to have to say that I've not heard of him before.
    Kelly, speaking earlier in commentary, thought it was possible as he seemed to think the third week of a GT wouldn't be too daunting for him. I suppose it'll come down to how activate the race is at the front in the third week.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,661
    Did Jonny and Danny make it over into the front group? #ColourMeImpressed
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  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Next question (if you want something answered, ask here)

    This Mollema, is he likely to stay at 2nd? I regret to have to say that I've not heard of him before.

    Mollema huge talent - Has been touted as a possible GC guy.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,310
    Macaloon wrote:
    TailWindHome wrote:
    I think we've that question covered now :lol:

    Might want to work on your goat-stare.

    I have absolutely no idea what that post means.
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  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    ddraver wrote:
    Did Jonny and Danny make it over into the front group? #ColourMeImpressed
    Jonny has shed Danny and is 1'30 back from the breakaway.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,310
    goonz wrote:
    TailWindHome wrote:
    I think we've that question covered now :lol:

    While we are in this answering questions mood, could someone please explain what an echelon is?

    Not sure I still quite understand...

    On the first post of the echelon thread I posted a couple of links which explain it.
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  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Hoogerland just broke away from the Lampre dude. Going for it solo.
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Johnny deserves to be in the break because his Nat champs kit looks cool
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  • Lichtblick
    Lichtblick Posts: 1,434
    Question: Do the fans still paint huge penises on the road? They used to make me laugh and laugh.
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Wont Jonny be wrecked by the time he catches the break?
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  • alan_a
    alan_a Posts: 1,583
    Someone please have a screen shot of the 2 naked runners almost falling over @ 64.5km to go. PLEASE
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  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    Alan A wrote:
    Someone please have a screen shot of the 2 naked runners almost falling over @ 64.5km to go. PLEASE
    Think they were speedo'd up.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,661
    IF WE COULD SUPPLY FRESH WATER THIS WOULD BE THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR THE NEW TOWN!!!!!!!!


    F**K OFF!! :evil: :evil: :evil:
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  • jerry3571
    jerry3571 Posts: 1,532
    Is Evans really that old?? He got 3rd in the Giro (not bad for him) and has got knackered legs. I think Cav had left his legs in the Dolomites too; he's not old? Kirby has got a thing about this. EEEJIT that he is! :evil:
    I guess Van Garderen is old too?? Duh!
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  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    goonz wrote:
    Wont Jonny be wrecked by the time he catches the break?
    More tired than if he hadn't tried but he'll sit on and conserve energy and if the break make it at least he'll be in with a shot of the win.
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Question: Do the fans still paint huge penises on the road? They used to make me laugh and laugh.

    I believe you may have have the wrong thread. Pr1ck size is discussed more openly in The Clinic.
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