Sky team Giro squad announced
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Odd not to take any of their Italians....http://www.georgesfoundation.org
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Thought Nordhaug would have made it, he's been in pretty good form when the road goes up a bit this season. Lofkvist on his way out of Sky soon? There seem to be about 5 or 6 GC riders above him in their pecking order now.0
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Does seem to be all about Cav, although thought Appolonio would have been part of his train. Will he even finish the race though? Not much support for Henao and Uran for the final week.0
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What's going on with EBH this year? I read something about the Romandie squad basically being the TdF squad with Eisel replacing Thomas at the TdF. If EBH isn't doing the Giro either this year, then what are his targets for the year? Seems odd that he wouldn't do the tour given that he won 2 stages last year.0
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JonGinge wrote:Guess those other guys will be going to California...
They've listed their squads for May
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Graeme_S wrote:What's going on with EBH this year? I read something about the Romandie squad basically being the TdF squad with Eisel replacing Thomas at the TdF. If EBH isn't doing the Giro either this year, then what are his targets for the year? Seems odd that he wouldn't do the tour given that he won 2 stages last year.
There'll be one more rider in the Tour team won't there? Only 8 man teams at Romandie.0 -
On EBH isnt the Romandie squad only 8 man? They could add in EBH and still have room for the Eisel/Thomas swap.
I think its a decent looking squad and nice to see 5 Brits in the same team.0 -
Graeme_S wrote:What's going on with EBH this year? I read something about the Romandie squad basically being the TdF squad with Eisel replacing Thomas at the TdF. If EBH isn't doing the Giro either this year, then what are his targets for the year? Seems odd that he wouldn't do the tour given that he won 2 stages last year.
There's 8 in the Romandie team and 9 in the Tour team. Thomas out, Eisel & EBH in.Twitter: @RichN950 -
Pross wrote:There'll be one more rider in the Tour team won't there? Only 8 man teams at Romandie.0
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Pross wrote:Thought Nordhaug would have made it, he's been in pretty good form when the road goes up a bit this season. Lofkvist on his way out of Sky soon? There seem to be about 5 or 6 GC riders above him in their pecking order now.Twitter: @RichN950
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Is Chris Froome injured? Otherwise would have thought he was Skys' GC contender for this years Giro.Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.0
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Maybe he, Uran and Lovkwist are set for the Vuelta, leaving Thomas, Wiggins et al to do the Tour of Britain.0
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Mr Goo wrote:Is Chris Froome injured? Otherwise would have thought he was Skys' GC contender for this years Giro.
+1, given his performance at the Vuelta, thought he would be given a crack at the Giro. Unless he is being saved for the Tour and will be Sky's GC rider for the Vuelta?2011 Trek Madone 3.1c
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KentPuncheur wrote:Mr Goo wrote:Is Chris Froome injured? Otherwise would have thought he was Skys' GC contender for this years Giro.
+1, given his performance at the Vuelta, thought he would be given a crack at the Giro. Unless he is being saved for the Tour and will be Sky's GC rider for the Vuelta?
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/froome- ... -infection0 -
Mr Goo wrote:Is Chris Froome injured? Otherwise would have thought he was Skys' GC contender for this years Giro.
He's been ill..but he is Sky's GC contender for TDF as well I hope0 -
Graeme_S wrote:What's going on with EBH this year? I read something about the Romandie squad basically being the TdF squad with Eisel replacing Thomas at the TdF. If EBH isn't doing the Giro either this year, then what are his targets for the year? Seems odd that he wouldn't do the tour given that he won 2 stages last year.
Why wouldn't Thomas ride the TdF? He did really well last year I thought...0 -
The Mad Rapper wrote:
Why wouldn't Thomas ride the TdF? He did really well last year I thought...
Wooden circle at Olympics is his main goal.
That's why he didn't ride the northern classics eitherFckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
shame Thomas is skipping so much of the road season for track...every year is Olympic year when you have access to the top level of races as Thomas does so makes not so much sense to sacrifice potential stages wins at grand tours or stage race TT0
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Dave_1 wrote:shame Thomas is skipping so much of the road season for track...every year is Olympic year when you have access to the top level of races as Thomas does so makes not so much sense to sacrifice potential stages wins at grand tours or stage race TT
Hopefully he'll get let of the leash for a stage in the Giro when Cav goes home or if it's too hilly for him.
Just reminded myself of the route, it's a bit of a funny one with not many intermediate/medium mountain stages...all stages seem to be either flat or with serious climbs.
With that team Sky should at least come away with a few stage wins, that few days is very Cav friendly and will be good to see if Uran and Henao can do something in the mountains."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
inkyfingers wrote:Dave_1 wrote:shame Thomas is skipping so much of the road season for track...every year is Olympic year when you have access to the top level of races as Thomas does so makes not so much sense to sacrifice potential stages wins at grand tours or stage race TT
Hopefully he'll get let of the leash for a stage in the Giro when Cav goes home or if it's too hilly for him.
Just reminded myself of the route, it's a bit of a funny one with not many intermediate/medium mountain stages.
..all stages seem to be either flat or with serious climbs.
With that team Sky should at least come away with a few stage wins, that few days is very Cav friendly and will be good to see if Uran and Henao can do something in the mountains.
From what I have read Thomas will be jacking in the track for good after the olympics. I hope its true.0 -
Dave_1 wrote:shame Thomas is skipping so much of the road season for track...every year is Olympic year when you have access to the top level of races as Thomas does so makes not so much sense to sacrifice potential stages wins at grand tours or stage race TT
Didn't he win a stage race TT earlier this week?
Riding the Olympics in your home country is a once in a lifetime opportunity, surely no-one (apart from Iain obviously) can begrudge any rider focusing on it?0 -
Anyone else looking at the provisional Giro start list thinking, 'man, this looks weak'? When Ryder Hesjedal looks nailed on for top 10 it's not great (although that's probably a bit of a harsh way to put it).
Henao, if he can hack the three weeks, will be interesting to watch if he has top form.
Oh yeh, and anyone else surprised Rabobank haven't sent Mollema or Kruijswijk? I guess Slagter could be the next Kruijswijk, who was the next Mollema, who was the next Gesink.0 -
EKIMIKE wrote:Anyone else looking at the provisional Giro start list thinking, 'man, this looks weak'? When Ryder Hesjedal looks nailed on for top 10 it's not great (although that's probably a bit of a harsh way to put it).
Henao, if he can hack the three weeks, will be interesting to watch if he has top form.
You'd be surprised if a man who finished 6'th in the Tour de France managed a top 10 in the Giro? Or does coming 6'th in the Tour mean it was a weak line up?
I doubt Henao will do much yet but it's good experience for him and we'll see if he can do 3 weeks.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
No, 6th in the Tour just looks like a bit of an anomaly on his palmares. It just seems he's a far better one day racer than GT rider.
I wouldn't be surprised if he was top 10 in the Giro, i didn't say that I would be. It's just when he seems almost certain to be top 10, you kind of question the calibre of GC contender the other teams are sending. I think Rabo is a good example. I'd rate Kruijswijk or Mollema as equal for a top 10 with Hesjedal. Slagter not so much.
I guess the 'weak line-up' feeling is probably accentuated by the fact that no-one in the line-up has had notable form yet this season. But that's probably a good thing.0 -
Oh i don't know... Flecha and Henao have had a strong classics showing. Surprised to see the 3 track boys in there. Do we think they'll bail at some point? I remember reading Thomas talking about the extra muscle mass the Pursuit puts on. Not gonna help in them there hills... Shame Nordhaug isn't here, he's been riding really well.0
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Henao seemed to be flagging by the time he go to LBL, which is fair enough for a young rider. Finishing the Giro would be a good achievement for him.
Uran... who knows? Top 10 is a possibility I guess.0 -
If Uran doesn't get a strong top 10 then it's a major fail from him.
Think the problem with Henao was the extra 50 kilometres at Amstel Gold and Liege. He hasn't done much racing, so she should be fresh. Expecting some great performances from him, and a few poor ones.
Really, really wish Pete Kennaugh was riding this Giro already having a few good long race days in his legs.0 -
Agree that Uran should ride well - I reckon this Giro might be a very good pointer as to how far he can go.
it's a hard life if you don't weaken.0 -
If you are a half decent grand tour rider and on the list for the Giro I reckon you must be rubbing your hands. The lineup is so weak. Uran should be aiming for a top 5 as far as I'm concerned.
Given the reports that Froome has been suffering again from the parasite issue this season Uran could easily be in the Tour team. A good Giro result will put him in pole position. Of course he could be down for the Vuelta. After doing so well in 2011 I'd be surprised if Sky don't have hopes of at least a podium in 2012.0