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Final Hours: Alexander Vinokourov | Paris - Nice
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 18-10-2012 22:17
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Hi,
My name is Alexander Vinokourov, and season 2012 will be my retirement year as a professional cyclist.
I hope to make this my greatest season yet. Maybe I won't top some of my old(er) results, as winning the Vuelta, but I want to enjoy every race, so I can say goodbye to this beautiful sport in a positive way. This sport has given me much, but it's also taken a lot.
Calendar
February: GP Med and Andalucia, two warm-ups.
March: Paris - Nice
April: Brabantse Pijl + 3 Ardennes Classics
May: /
June: Critérium du Dauphinée + Tour de France
July: Tour de France
Augustus: Coppa del Veneto
September: Trofeo della Romagna, GP de Québec, GP de Montréal
I will finish my career at the World Championships, hoping for a Gold Medal.
Season Goals
My main goal is enjoy this season. I know I'll miss it so much when I leave, so I want to enjoy every minute of it.
Beyond that, I hope for a Gold Medal at the World Championships, a final Tour stage win and who knows, a second Liégé - Bastogne - Liège victory?
Story Information
Spoiler As this story runs at the same time as my Legend-story with Roberto Velásquez, it will be irregular. Reports will come as I have or don't have time.
I will edit Vinokourov's stats slightly to have a chance at some nice results, possibly bringing his HILLS up to 78. Maybe that doesn't correspond with reality, but that's why it's a story. The story about Alexander Vinokourov's retirement year. Hope you enjoy it.
Edited by Ian Butler on 19-10-2012 14:41
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| Wild Dog |
Posted on 18-10-2012 22:19
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Another story by you? What about Roberto then?
Great to see, looks interesting. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 18-10-2012 22:20
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Roberto continues, of course 
This is just something in between!
Thanks! |
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 18-10-2012 22:21
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Wild Dog wrote:
Another story by you? What about Roberto then?
Great to see, looks interesting.
two links in his siganture so I think he wouldn't forget about roberto
edit: yay new Ian story, already liked the story of two and roberto of course
Edited by SSJ2Luigi on 18-10-2012 22:22
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 18-10-2012 22:23
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you're going to get a reputation at this rate 
but good luck, nice idea
again we think alike. i was going to have a break from Karl (cheap plug) and do Hincapies last season...
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| Daggen |
Posted on 18-10-2012 22:33
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I'm doing jens voigt right now but I haven't started yet |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 18-10-2012 22:34
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Great idea Ian. Hope this story goes well. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 19-10-2012 07:08
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SSJ2Luigi: Thanks of course I won't forget Roberto. Roberto is main priority. This is just one race every now and then 
TheManxMissile: What do you mean: a reputation?
Daggen: I know, I had this idea a while ago but I was doubting between Vino and Voigt, when you started Voigt, you decided for me 
Jakstar22: Thanks, I hope so, too
I'll do the first race sometime this weekend, probably, but I'm not rushing myself with this.
Edited by Ian Butler on 19-10-2012 07:31
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| JuanMotr |
Posted on 19-10-2012 08:23
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good luck with this one too Ian |
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| Pinktay3 |
Posted on 19-10-2012 08:40
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Good luck with this Ian, should be a good read. One question: Why does it say 2012-2013 season in the first post? |
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| rogvi97 |
Posted on 19-10-2012 09:28
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Pinktay3 wrote:
Good luck with this Ian, should be a good read. One question: Why does it say 2012-2013 season in the first post?
I wondered about that too
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 19-10-2012 10:01
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Whoops, was thinking about school too much, corrected. Thanks |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 19-10-2012 14:41
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The life of a cyclist can be chaotic. I haven't been able to post anything and we've already raced the prologue of Paris - Nice. I have participated in different races than my schedule said. But as I mentioned, the life of a cyclist can be chaotic.
Prerace
I started my season quite well, and I've had some nice results already. I feel this will be a happy year in my life.
I opened with a 4th place in Marseille, thanks to a late attack.
I came in 14th in Trofeo di Lugano, which wasn't too bad, considering I took a nasty fall mid-race.
Finally, I won Vuelta Ciclista a Andalucia. I would've liked it if I'd won a stage as well, but a 2nd place is as close as I got. However, winning a stage race is always great!
Vuelta Ciclista a Andalucia
| 1 | Alexandre Vinokourov | Astana Pro Team | 15h02'24 | IanButler | | 2 | Carlos Barredo | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | | 3 | Kanstantsin Siutsou | Sky Pro Cycling | + 4 | | | 4 | Jonathan Hivert | Saur - Sojasun | + 9 | | | 5 | Alejandro Valverde | Movistar Team | + 34 | | | 6 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 37 | | | 7 | Ignatas Konovalovas | Movistar Team | + 53 | | | 8 | Denis Menchov | Katusha Team | + 56 | | | 9 | Geraint Thomas | Sky Pro Cycling | + 1'10 | | | 10 | Juan Manuel Gárate | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 1'17 | |
Paris - Nice Prologue
I didn't came here as a leader. I'm here for a stage win, mostly.
The form is all right, that much I can tell you. I even beat Tony Martin here (who had a bad winter, apparently) You don't get a chance to beat the World Champion every day!
Result
| 1 | Sylvain Chavanel | Omega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team | 12'43 | | | 2 | Fredrik Kessiakoff | Astana Pro Team | + 12 | IanButler | | 3 | Alexandre Vinokourov | Astana Pro Team | + 13 | IanButler | | 4 | Tony Martin | Omega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team | + 15 | | | 5 | Luis León Sánchez | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 18 | | | 6 | Rui Costa | Movistar Team | s.t. | | | 7 | Richie Porte | Sky Pro Cycling | + 20 | | | 8 | Vasil Kiryienka | Movistar Team | s.t. | | | 9 | Danny Pate | Sky Pro Cycling | s.t. | | | 10 | Tiago Machado | Radioshack Nissan Trek | s.t. | |
Well, we're off to a great start, let's hope it gets better! |
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| YvesStevens |
Posted on 19-10-2012 14:57
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Wow, nice prologue of Vino and a fantastic ride in Andalucia aswel
Oh and why does Vino wear a Catlike helmet and not a tt helmet?
Edited by YvesStevens on 19-10-2012 14:58
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| Daggen |
Posted on 19-10-2012 15:19
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YAAY go KESSIAKOFF!!! |
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| YvesStevens |
Posted on 19-10-2012 15:20
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Daggen??????  KESSIAKOFF |
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| pcm2009fan |
Posted on 19-10-2012 15:21
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good start for vino |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 19-10-2012 23:02
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Great Prologue for Vino. He will have a great race.
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 19-10-2012 23:34
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Good Luck with the side project! I will follow, but just to let you know... I am not the biggest fan of Vino (Sorry  )
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 20-10-2012 09:13
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YvesStevens: I have no idea I never spend much time on equipment.
Daggen: He was in the lead for such a long time, I was hoping he'd win
pcm2009fan: It was a bit unexpected, but his form is great
Jakstar22: Let's hope so!
the_hoyle: Well, then you should be looking forward to his retirement, no? Don't worry about it, I understand, thanks for following anyway then! |
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