Tour of Qatar *SPOILERS*

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  • Mccaria
    Mccaria Posts: 869
    http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/lat ... tar-114241

    One of the tallest cycling teams ever !
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Wow, that is pretty tall indeed.
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,391
    Awaits will Cav be leading out Tommeke at Le Tour post...
    :P
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Mccaria wrote:
    http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/andy-fenn-part-omega-pharma-quickstep-team-tour-qatar-114241

    One of the tallest cycling teams ever !


    Now that's what I call a team! I'd be very interested to see what size frames they all use. I'm guessing the biggest guys on 58's on the basis that pros tend to ride smaller. Would they go as low as 56?
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  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,786
    RichN95 wrote:
    inseine wrote:
    A good Qatar doesn't always lead to a great season for Boonen, but lets hope this year is one that does.
    There's a pretty strong correlation though. But he needs more than just a stage win to count as a 'good Qatar' - that just translates to a Wevelgem or similar classic win - not a monument.

    No stage win = classics disaster
    Stage win(s) = lower classic win
    Podium + stage win(s) = monument podiums and/or lower classic win
    GC win + stage win(s) = monument win(s)

    Every year from 2006-2013 follows those rules.

    Whereas 2005 doesn't :wink:
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,155
    inseine wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    inseine wrote:
    A good Qatar doesn't always lead to a great season for Boonen, but lets hope this year is one that does.
    There's a pretty strong correlation though. But he needs more than just a stage win to count as a 'good Qatar' - that just translates to a Wevelgem or similar classic win - not a monument.

    No stage win = classics disaster
    Stage win(s) = lower classic win
    Podium + stage win(s) = monument podiums and/or lower classic win
    GC win + stage win(s) = monument win(s)

    Every year from 2006-2013 follows those rules.

    Whereas 2005 doesn't :wink:
    I know. (Although he was the best of those that missed the race deciding break of seven)
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  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,786
    RichN95 wrote:
    inseine wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    inseine wrote:
    A good Qatar doesn't always lead to a great season for Boonen, but lets hope this year is one that does.
    There's a pretty strong correlation though. But he needs more than just a stage win to count as a 'good Qatar' - that just translates to a Wevelgem or similar classic win - not a monument.

    No stage win = classics disaster
    Stage win(s) = lower classic win
    Podium + stage win(s) = monument podiums and/or lower classic win
    GC win + stage win(s) = monument win(s)

    Every year from 2006-2013 follows those rules.

    Whereas 2005 doesn't :wink:
    I know. (Although he was the best of those that missed the race deciding break of seven)

    Almost, though he did beat Cipo in a sprint (i had to look that up).
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Lots of guys with skinsuits today including Boonen and Gilbert.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,700
    POIDH.
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,155
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    POIDH.
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Bring back the OPQS kit of two years ago!
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    If anyone has a link to any of today's highlights please post, I can't find any :(
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,812
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    If anyone has a link to any of today's highlights please post, I can't find any :(


    The last 5kms but in English....
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    If anyone has a link to any of today's highlights please post, I can't find any :(


    The last 5kms but in English....
    http://www.cyclingfever.com/video.html? ... d=MTE2Mzk=

    Cheers BS :D
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Very cheeky attack by Belkin but always doomed. Chapeau to big Tom there was plenty of daylight between himself and Roleandts at the end.

    Looks like the deeps section rims are earning their corn in this race.
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  • takethehighroad
    takethehighroad Posts: 6,646
    OPQS looked like they absolutely dominated that stage, hardly anyone left at the end, coming in in ones and twos.

    Love it
  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    TakeTheHighRoad wrote:
    OPQS looked like they absolutely dominated that stage, hardly anyone left at the end, coming in in ones and twos.

    Love it

    absolutely. It looked smashed to bits. They look so strong at the moment.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,700
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    TakeTheHighRoad wrote:
    OPQS looked like they absolutely dominated that stage, hardly anyone left at the end, coming in in ones and twos.

    Love it

    absolutely. It looked smashed to bits. They look so strong at the moment.

    It's quite a weak field.

    Lefevre's made it clear this is basically the classics A team.

    You'd expect them to be bossing it.
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  • phil s
    phil s Posts: 1,128
    Blazing Saddles wrote:

    The last 5kms but in English....
    http://www.cyclingfever.com/video.html? ... d=MTE2Mzk=

    Love the Reservoir Dogs at 4'25"... random!
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  • tailwindhome
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  • FJS
    FJS Posts: 4,820
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    TakeTheHighRoad wrote:
    OPQS looked like they absolutely dominated that stage, hardly anyone left at the end, coming in in ones and twos.

    Love it

    absolutely. It looked smashed to bits. They look so strong at the moment.

    It's quite a weak field.

    Lefevre's made it clear this is basically the classics A team.

    You'd expect them to be bossing it.
    Yes, although Lotto came with Greipel and should be OK with crosswinds too.

    Today's TT is a nice new addition; Tersptra and Boonen should both be good over 10 km. Boom's 30 seconds back, too much I think
  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Well you can only race against those that turn up. I also thought that Lotto had brought a decent team. Roleandts has been there or thereabouts for both stages so far. Hopefully some good pics from today's TT
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Cycling weekly suggesting Stannard for a podium in today's TT. I remember he time trialled well over the 10 miler in the ToB last year. thoughts anyone?
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    He came here as leader and I wouldnt be surprised if he jumped on the top step of that podium after the TT although it looks like Tom and Nikki will be firing and are mean TT riders when they want to be.
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Agreed. I do wonder if it had been a TTT how well OPQS could have done today. Their whole team seem in good form I can well imagine they would be untouchable.

    Is it dedicated TT bikes today or are they doing a Dubai?
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,155
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    Is it dedicated TT bikes today or are they doing a Dubai?
    Standard road bikes I would expect.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Riding the gutter:
    20140210116_IMG_0500.jpg
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  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    Anyone know what time the TT kicks off (for UK)? And is there a ticker?

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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    calvjones wrote:
    Anyone know what time the TT kicks off (for UK)? And is there a ticker?

    Welcome to 2014 :)

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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Riding the gutter:
    20140210116_IMG_0500.jpg


    Fantastic picture and great to see the skill and precision of how these guys can ride. The stage 1 break was down to 10 seconds at one point but the crosswinds meant that even elite pro's couldn't bridge the gap without going too far into the red.
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