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Post by Ab Normaal on Dec 13, 2017 13:45:47 GMT 1
Caetano has a great length/weight combination. These stages are a good test. Surprised to see Sloodts gaining so much time om Naz. Hop it will be enough for tomorrow. And not sure what Ramos, Luz and Hingant can do. Think these 5 will fight for GC. Interesting stage tomorrow. Timm is my card for tomorrow but there will be enough contenders. Not completely sure if Timm will be able to win the stage or that top 5 is more realistic. Guess will see that tomorrow. Nevertheless are my goals for the Tirreno extremely high. Time Jersey with Sloodts, Point Jersey with Pratte, Mountain Jersey with Timm or Pratte and the stage win for Timm. I am not satisfied easily
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Post by pollyjean on Dec 13, 2017 15:47:41 GMT 1
Also curious about what will happen for GC.
Sloodts has a nice bonus and still good fitness. No idea about his climbing capacities. Prediction GC: 1st-2nd Hingant still has good fitness and good climbing skill. But never won something in div 3 yet and has a large gap with sloodts and only small gap to naz. Prediction GC: 3th 4th
Ramos seems able to win it as well based on previous performances. Decent fitness and good place in standings. Prediction GC: 1st-2nd Naz, the legend. 1st question is if he will ride for 100%. If so, he'll win the race and has a very good chance on GC. Could even maybe win the race on 80% or so. Prediction GC: 3th 4th Luz. Decent rider and good standings right now. Can win mountain races in 4th division but unsure if he stands a chance in 3th div. already quite low on fitness. Prediction GC: 5th
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Post by Ab Normaal on Dec 13, 2017 16:56:03 GMT 1
Naz will definately not win the race on 80% or so. He needs to go all the way to have a chance on winning.
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Post by ElGringo on Dec 13, 2017 18:13:23 GMT 1
Great win today Arno Seem difficult to Naz to fight for GC already to far away. Last season Naz won 3 stages at 75%/80% in the Giro/Vuelta so seems possible to make the difference bit to be shure he will go more them 90% but not at 100% Sorry Arno but the polkadot jersey seems that goes to Naz The green is already yours. For GC Sloodts seems in good position but Hingant could have a word I think. For withe jersey Biaram seems the favourite.
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Post by Ab Normaal on Dec 13, 2017 18:44:20 GMT 1
Yes, that was possible. But not tomorrow.
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Post by Ab Normaal on Dec 14, 2017 13:03:43 GMT 1
Time for Naz to retire
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Post by quiller on Dec 14, 2017 13:09:18 GMT 1
lol... i agree...
But i am pretty happy with my own result (caetano (and a little disapointed with venturato - his stats make him look great but he Always comes a little short... kind of 'just not' and i don't know why...)) Now training caetano on some hill and then maybe some downhill and sprint...
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Post by ElGringo on Dec 14, 2017 22:04:44 GMT 1
Didn't expect that Naz could reach the yellow jersey but was good. He is only 36Y and just now reach is high capacity to compete with 56 skill points, so you can make several combinations to find out his skills. Now it time to renew contract with Tirlea just 1 week left.
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Post by berdios on Dec 15, 2017 13:18:23 GMT 1
Tirreno-Adriatico was a bit disappointing, guess I need to buy someone new if I really want to compete this season . 5th place not bad today. @elgrilgo Haha, Contract renewal always sucks . @all "- Cyclists who train fitness have a higher chance on injuries - Cyclists decrease in a random skill when trained fitness The effects of fitness training have been implemented already but 100 times weaker as was intended, after the update of January 21 we will change that to 10 times and by February 21 this change will be in full effect. This will give people some time to adjust their tactics to the new situation." --> BTW I support this measures, now I have a deadline to adjust my tactics
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Post by pollyjean on Dec 15, 2017 16:04:07 GMT 1
I hope you don't dislike it that I openly guess but would naz be something like 5 7 16 7 8 13 ?
Congratulations for brognoli today. The only real star on the startlist today and a very large win.
I'm thinking that you will have no difficulties in winning this division Ab because you have so many competitive around 30'ers that on many occasions you will have very few good oppononents.
I am hoping for top 3 tomorrow and secretly for a win in the first race of my new signing.
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Post by ElGringo on Dec 15, 2017 17:31:56 GMT 1
Today and tomorrow my riders are gaining experience and leadership only that.
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Post by ElGringo on Dec 15, 2017 17:32:43 GMT 1
I hope you don't dislike it that I openly guess but would naz be something like 5 7 16 7 8 13 ? You gess 3 of them
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Post by pollyjean on Dec 17, 2017 13:58:23 GMT 1
Very happy with 2 victories in a row. Very close battle and a little luck in both. First rejoining Kasseienstoempers on the flat just before finishline and sprinting over him. Secondly a terrain that was perfectly suited for my rider and just not dropping from the peloton (even though racereport said he did) near the end and then winning the sprint with my 31 years old.
Many new opponents for the next stages make it interesting.
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Post by ElGringo on Dec 17, 2017 14:18:39 GMT 1
Well done pollyjean and you took the 1st spot in GC. You now are better then your prediction After this 2 weeks seems that @ab Normaal has the best allround team. We are waiting for the 1st stage for Naspa and Quiller they were close also Ngogo. berdios is waiting for Rebiere and Meslin to recover fitness and to figh for the 1st stage too.
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Post by naspa on Dec 17, 2017 14:20:45 GMT 1
My team consists this tour out of 24 to 29year olds. I do not see them win a stage or having any aspiration on jerseys. But well, a 5 stage-event might maybe make a good day possible. I am very happy so far that all my riders finished today in the first group and will start next week at 100% fitness. So, what are the predictions for GC. Meslin? One of Ngogo's riders? Edit: Lorens is there of course too!
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