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Aka: the problem with challenger teams since I've started watching cycling: starting the race with too many leaders or too many good riders going for their own succes. The end result is the man to beat winning (Indurain, Lance, Froome). Occasionally they do win, but then you get stuff like the Astana soap involving Contador, Bruijneel and Armstrong.
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Oh well Aruuuuu
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Sep 12, 2015 16:29
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Now someone kick the entire astana team out of the vuelta so Rodriguez wins.
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Sep 12, 2015 20:36
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Perfect tactics by Astana as much as it grates on me.
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Sep 13, 2015 03:10
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serious gaylord posted:He'd have won the tour if his team could have decided who was leader and protected him in the crosswinds at Zeeland tbf. Maybe, but Froome looked really strong on the mountain stages. I can see him attacking and gaining the time he'd need if Movistar didn't get owned on that stage.
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Sep 13, 2015 03:43
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What a Vuelta
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kimbo305 posted:Maybe, but Froome looked really strong on the mountain stages. I can see him attacking and gaining the time he'd need if Movistar didn't get owned on that stage. Froome was visibly fading by the 3rd week, A few more kms on the alp and Quintana could probably have overtaken him. (although, whether this was just him trying to make his performance seem more "credible" in light of all the accusations is hard to know... I personally doubt it, he doesn't seem to give a gently caress about the eyebrows his performances raise) Someone has pointed out that Froome tends to do really well on stages where there are few categorized climbs with a stage ending HC or cat 1 mountain top finish. His two yellow jersey winning attacks have come on stages like this. On the other hand he seems to suffer on long stages with several categorized climbs ending on mountain tops. There have been some calls for the tour to go back to longer "endurance" style stages so we'll see what the courses look like in the coming years.
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Sep 13, 2015 13:11
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Nice try, Tommy Du. It was only a matter of time until Aru won something big, he just needed to get rid of Nibali.
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Sep 13, 2015 15:30
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Helicopters grounded again because there's some problem or another at Madrid Airport. I love my dead gay vuelta
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Sep 13, 2015 17:56
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It's weird they have like three cameras for the Entire Last Stage of the Vuelta.
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Sep 13, 2015 18:17
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On the plus side this is basically Clasica San Sebastian Part II so it is only a matter of time until Aru gets run over and Purito wins the Vuelta without knowing
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Sep 13, 2015 18:25
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Paddyb posted:It was only a matter of time until Aru won something big, he just needed to get rid of Nibali.
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Sep 13, 2015 18:46
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Go on Ben King, rip their legs off.
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Sep 13, 2015 19:03
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Nice, Degenkolb finally got his win. Enjoyable Vuelta all around
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Sep 13, 2015 19:18
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Nice leadout.
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Sep 13, 2015 19:18
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What, no special team victory jerseys and limited edition $55 t-shirts on the team website for sale? Amatuers
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Sep 14, 2015 01:43
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Paddyb posted:Nice leadout. lol Adam Hansen is now the record holder for most grand tours finished in a row, at 13.
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Sep 14, 2015 02:58
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wide stance posted:lol  
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Sep 14, 2015 05:01
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beer and microwaved shoes
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Sep 15, 2015 07:53
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wide stance posted:lol Reminder he rode the tour with a dislocated shoulder.
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Sep 15, 2015 08:42
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wide stance posted:Adam Hansen is now the record holder for most grand tours finished in a row, at 13. Best accomplishment this season.
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Sep 16, 2015 03:54
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wide stance posted:lol I hope he gets a real nice Strava patch for that.
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Sep 16, 2015 04:24
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In the worlds most unsurprising news, Landa has confirmed he's signing for Sky next season. http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/landa-confirms-transfer-to-team-sky-in-2016/
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Sep 16, 2015 12:24
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Bad news for David Walsh.quote:Mark Elders @MarkElders62 May 18 quote:David Walsh @DavidWalshST May 18
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Dumoulin released his power data for the Vuelta. It's...impressive. http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/dumoulin-releases-vuelta-a-espana-power-data/
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Sep 19, 2015 16:01
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6.6 watts per kilo.
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Sep 19, 2015 19:23
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6.6 for 10 minutes or so isn't ridiculous. It's high, sure. The longer efforts are mostly under 6w/kg.
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Paddyb posted:Dumoulin released his power data for the Vuelta. It's...impressive. quote:It’s only the data from my time trial that I'd rather not make public – it can reveal other things about my aerodynamics. The rest everyone should know. What is it about power data from a time trial that's a trade secret, watts/CdA?
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I think that by comparing what he puts out against his time you can calculate his aerodynamic benefits relative to other riders. I'm not exactly sure why that can hurt him though. Maybe it can make other riders realize they can be just as fast given the proper tt position and training?
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Sep 20, 2015 14:35
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How much of his ideal aero he can keep on gradients above X%, and when he's least effective in W/kg vs everyone else and so should be attacked etc.
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Sep 20, 2015 14:54
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Anyone know of a stream for the worlds?
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Sep 20, 2015 15:07
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I've confirmed my accommodations for Richmond next weekend and I've already been asked to dress up as Colonel Sanders. 
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Sep 20, 2015 15:44
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Withnail posted:Anyone know of a stream for the worlds?
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Sep 20, 2015 16:01
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Withnail posted:Anyone know of a stream for the worlds? steephill.tv cyclingfans.com Between the two they have all the info on races and streams and replays I've ever needed.
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Sep 20, 2015 16:04
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Eurosport streaming is only £3 a month if you want too.
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Sep 20, 2015 16:23
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I always forget about : https://www.procyclinglive.com/livestream/ Mainly because the other two sites always have good links
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Sep 20, 2015 16:24
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I cant work out some of these team names.
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Sep 20, 2015 16:37
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2 Tinkov riders just hit each other in the TTT. Great job guys!
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Sep 20, 2015 19:51
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Wow, of all the riders I would have seen as world TT champion, Vasil Kiryienka is not one of them.
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