Since the Olympics, I just get the impression he's passed his peak, or that there's something not quite right.
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Since the Olympics, I just get the impression he's passed his peak, or that there's something not quite right.
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Flying_Monkey
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Well, he's probably had to cut back on the drugs in the current climate...
Or perhaps his Gruber assist ran outta juice.
The plan may have been designed with him in mind but it worked against them all. They better get used to it too, I get the feeling it's gonna be tried again!
Well, he's probably had to cut back on the drugs in the current climate...
That's what I was hinting at
Probably Sagan has knicked his share.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I know that Cancellara has looked almost too good in the past, and Sagan is making his wins look a bit too easy, but I think they should at least get the benefit of the doubt. (For now!)
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
Roma Maxima today. I know nothing about this race, but I love the name of it - sounds positively gladiatorial. Worth a look? Coverage is on Eurosport 2 after Paris-Nice.
Edit: Just found this preview: http://www.podiumcafe.com/2013/3/2/4040684/roma-maxima
Oh boy, that sounds fun!
Edit: Just found this preview: http://www.podiumcafe.com/2013/3/2/4040684/roma-maxima
Oh boy, that sounds fun!
thom
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4 RSNT guys got mechanicals at similar times, at a relatively key moment. Popo worked hard to get back to the group but was spent by the time he did so. Fabian had one other guy to help him against well stocked Astana and Cannondale teams. Schleck was a DNF.
Sagan hadn't burnt any matches by the finale whereas Cancellara had gone through a small set a fireworks. I reckon with better luck in his team, that form will give him big wins this year.
Yes Nocentini picked his time to jump very well too - still had to do an honest amount of work on his own so it was a risk but he earned that 3rd position. At least AG2R get to start the year positively.
Noodley
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Cheers Thom, did not know about the RadioShack mishaps. Nocentini did well in Oman as well, and IIRC he picked up a podium position a few days ago but I can't remember where, and cannot be bothered using google to find out 
He's no spring chicken and has had his problems with injuries since his ?-days in yellow in the 2009 Tour so here's hoping he keeps going as well as he is.
He's no spring chicken and has had his problems with injuries since his ?-days in yellow in the 2009 Tour so here's hoping he keeps going as well as he is.
thom
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- The Borough
Blel Kadri, AG2R wins Roma Maxima ?!
If so, AG2R have had a good weekend.
If so, AG2R have had a good weekend.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
Superb ride by Kadri - totally on his own for the last 40km.
Amusing to see Pozzato celebrating the "win" when he crossed the line ahead of the bunch, 40 seconds later. Fair play to him for admitting his mistake in the post-race interview though.
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Amusing to see Pozzato celebrating the "win" when he crossed the line ahead of the bunch, 40 seconds later. Fair play to him for admitting his mistake in the post-race interview though.
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Flying_Monkey
Recyclist
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- Odawa
It's much more fun when you don't have race radio...
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
The riders may not have been told what was going on but I'm sure they would have been able to see Kadri ahead of them on that long finishing straight if they had stopped staring at each other for a few seconds! (Not that they would have had time to catch him by then, but it would have saved the embarrassment of celebrating 2nd place.)
Anyway - good on him!
Anyway - good on him!
