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The Hilly Classics 2015 - Liège - Bastogne - Liège
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 25-04-2015 11:43
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Costa  Not gonna happen
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| SotD |
Posted on 25-04-2015 11:49
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Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow! My 2nd favorite One-day race of the entire season after the U23 Worlds RR.
I have Valverde as the winner here, but I hope Kwiatkowski will take it. I love seeing his aggressive riding in the rainbow-jersey.
Also I really hope Jakob Fuglsang can snatch another top 10 here. Valgreen and Guldhammer should also potentially do well here - 20-30th or so would be good.
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| ruben |
Posted on 25-04-2015 11:50
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It is gonna rain and Nibali says he is gonna attack regardless.
Hope Dumoulin and Kelderman attack as well because waiting for Ans is useless for them. Better make the race and finish 45th then do nothing and finish 17th |
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 25-04-2015 11:57
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Lel, Dan Martin not even an outsider? He won it two years ago and had it won last year before the crash. He'll certainly be there or thereabouts, and definitely has better chances than say Costa. 
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 25-04-2015 12:18
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Dippofix wrote:
Lel, Dan Martin not even an outsider? He won it two years ago and had it won last year before the crash. He'll certainly be there or thereabouts, and definitely has better chances than say Costa.
Martin is not even sure to start, and I doubt he'll do anything with the injuries he has if he starts. Obviously, I can be proven wrong.  |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 25-04-2015 14:53
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Great preview Miguel. I don't think Rui Costa is a complete outside bet but I wouldn't name him as a favourite either.
The race makes or breaks with how Valverde approaches it. If it's the usual big race dullness, than it'll be probably a bit of a snoozefest with Valverde finishing podium. If he and Movistar do some unexpected stuff and treat like a minor race, similiar to Valv's showings in Strade Bianche, Roma Maxima or San Sebastian, it could be a great race.
Why no Purito? Sure he has been surprisingly underperforming so far but I hope he's saving himself for Liege.
Wellens, Gallopin, Rolland and Henao are guys I'd like to see upfront and finish high or at least cause some havoc. Especially Wellens looked solid in (the recap of) Fleche Wallone.
Edited by Shonak on 25-04-2015 15:03
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Shonak |
Posted on 25-04-2015 14:56
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btw I don't think Valv has ever worn the maillot jeune at le Tour? So stage 3 at le Tour should be sorta his final chance to get one of those.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 25-04-2015 15:01
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Kwiatkowski for me |
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| Squire |
Posted on 25-04-2015 15:21
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Shonak wrote:
btw I don't think Valv has ever worn the maillot jeune at le Tour? So stage 3 at le Tour should be sorta his final chance to get one of those.
He won the 1st stage in 2008 
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| canojuancho |
Posted on 25-04-2015 15:44
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Another victory for Valverde with Kwiatkowski 2nd. The others fighting for the 3rd place. |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 25-04-2015 15:55
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Shonak wrote:
btw I don't think Valv has ever worn the maillot jeune at le Tour? So stage 3 at le Tour should be sorta his final chance to get one of those.
Rookie 
Pretty confident that Valverde will be the strongest tomorrow, but I fear that he will somehow fuck uå and play it passive for a podium. Should just do like he did in Catalunya and he will be good |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 25-04-2015 22:25
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Spoiler Shonak wrote:
Great preview Miguel. I don't think Rui Costa is a complete outside bet but I wouldn't name him as a favourite either.
The race makes or breaks with how Valverde approaches it. If it's the usual big race dullness, than it'll be probably a bit of a snoozefest with Valverde finishing podium. If he and Movistar do some unexpected stuff and treat like a minor race, similiar to Valv's showings in Strade Bianche, Roma Maxima or San Sebastian, it could be a great race.
Why no Purito? Sure he has been surprisingly underperforming so far but I hope he's saving himself for Liege.
Wellens, Gallopin, Rolland and Henao are guys I'd like to see upfront and finish high or at least cause some havoc. Especially Wellens looked solid in (the recap of) Fleche Wallone.
Couldn't agree with you more here.
Although, I'm actually going with Kreuziger for the win, even if it's pretty unlikely. but I would to see one of the young French or Belgian talents up there. |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:31
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Riis123 wrote:
Shonak wrote:
btw I don't think Valv has ever worn the maillot jeune at le Tour? So stage 3 at le Tour should be sorta his final chance to get one of those.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:52
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Europcar and Astana active. So, Pierre Rolland Energy Wasting Attackâ„¢ expected today, nice - and Nibali maybe will do something do. 
Ulissi in BOTD.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:53
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Gorka on to the attack, trying to join Grivko.
Prelude for a great race? Doubtful, but I hope so |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:54
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Gorka Izagirre! 
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Malkael |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:55
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Pierre Rolland and Vincenzo Nibali might have a chance if they decide to work together with their trademark long range energy wasting attacks, unless Nibs is feeling on form finally... 
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:55
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Wellens  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:56
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Huh. Interesting, what's happening now?
Stybar gone. Along with quite some others! |
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| Kiserlovski01 |
Posted on 26-04-2015 13:56
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Stybar and Alaphilippe accelerate??
Edited by Kiserlovski01 on 26-04-2015 13:57
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