Amstel Gold *SPOILER*
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I didn't want to stir up the nest too much but they've not had a great time, they wanted better. They've had bad luck, Wiggins getting the trots etc.
Perhaps this video explains things:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... 16485741650 -
Its only the first hilly classic. Lets judge them after Liege.
Don't even know why Sky is a talking point here.It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired.0 -
Kléber wrote:I didn't want to stir up the nest too much but they've not had a great time, they wanted better. They've had bad luck, Wiggins getting the trots etc.
Perhaps this video explains things:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... 1648574165
That's awesomeLe Blaireau (1)0 -
Le Blaireau (1)0
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Been mentioning for a while the woeful under performance of Sky in stage races. It's pretty clear there's not much depth to the squad.0
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Sky will be hoping the Lofkvist can perform for them in the next two races. Though he hasn't shown much so far this season0
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I don't really like to comment on Team Sky, just as I do about any team really. What I will say though is about the impressive track record Brailsford has for shocking everyone with the minute attention to detail of his preparation for a stated aim (The Olympics) and the subsequent performance of his riders.
Sky's sole stated aim is to have a British Tour de France winner. Under-performing in Amstel Gold won't matter one jot should they pull off what they clearly believe likely0 -
Seems a bit harsh to critisise Sky when Omega Pharma-Lotto have only won one race so far this year0
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Anyway, it was an outstanding success from Gilbert, he went on the attack several times, solo and with others. Then he was at the front of the group on the final climb of the Cauberg and simply jumped clear. Superb.0
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greasedscotsman wrote:Seems a bit harsh to critisise Sky when Omega Pharma-Lotto have only won one race so far this year
That's one more than a certain team going to both the Giro and the Tour. :oops:"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Blazing Saddles wrote:greasedscotsman wrote:Seems a bit harsh to critisise Sky when Omega Pharma-Lotto have only won one race so far this year
That's one more than a certain team going to both the Giro and the Tour. :oops:
How can it be they have more CQ Rankings points than those dodgy Eye-Talian teams you favour?Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
Don't forget the poor old Rabobank team who continue to quietly disappoint their fans on a weekly basis.
One thought on this though...It's not fair to dangle the carrot of GT participation infront of the little teams as it makes them try much harder than the 'regulars' and gives an odd flavour to these early race results...Half man, Half bike0 -
Ridgerider wrote:Don't forget the poor old Rabobank team who continue to quietly disappoint their fans on a weekly basis.
Yeah, a Milan-San Remo victory really disappoints fans.0 -
iainf72 wrote:Blazing Saddles wrote:greasedscotsman wrote:Seems a bit harsh to critisise Sky when Omega Pharma-Lotto have only won one race so far this year
That's one more than a certain team going to both the Giro and the Tour. :oops:
How can it be they have more CQ Rankings points than those dodgy Eye-Talian teams you favour?
Not sure which dodgy Eyetalian team you are referring to, but I'll guess you are pointing the finger at Ceramica Cobra again.
Had to laugh when I checked with CQ. I see that nice Mr "Clean" Savio's lot are ahead of Evan's helpus.
Lotto actually well up there, just behind the team I do favour and should be Touring.
11. Ned Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team PROF 2096
12. Bel OmegaPharma - Lotto PRT 1861
13. Gbr Sky Professional Cycling Team PRT 1837
21. Ita Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni PROF 1513
23. Esp Footon - Servetto PRT 1245
24. Usa BMC Racing Team PROF 1212
25. Ita ISD - Neri PROF 1073"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Vacansoleil are going to do what - Some random breakaways? Can you honestly tell me if you organised races you'd prefer some breakaway jockey over a GC contender?
Savio's guys have won some decent races.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
iainf72 wrote:Vacansoleil are going to do what - Some random breakaways? Can you honestly tell me if you organised races you'd prefer some breakaway jockey over a GC contender?
In all honesty, I'd like the benefit of foresight, to answer that.
He may have what it takes to contest, but I'm not sure the dozen domestique they will use, are up to the mark.
Vacansoleil haven't put a foot wrong this season."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Blazing Saddles wrote:
In all honesty, I'd like the benefit of foresight, to answer that.
He may have what it takes to contest, but I'm not sure the dozen domestique they will use, are up to the mark.
They looked OK a few times in T-A.
I don't disagree with you entirely - They could do with some more and with AB and MS out of action for now it's not helping.
Have you noticed Astana are turning out to be not-such-a-crappy-team.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
FYI, there's a long 10 minute interview post Amstel Gold with the head of the company who sponsors Omega pharma, though, naturally, it's in Dutch:
http://www.sporza.be/permalink/1.763198
It's a nice sponsors' perspective. Nothing really exciting, but more interesting.
Things got most exciting when he was asked "as a sponsor, would you rather Boonen or Gilbert?"
You can imagine answer he gave.0