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Nakhon Ratchasima Trophy Discussion
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| roturn |
Posted on 02-02-2017 12:17
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The Nakhon Ratchasima Trophy with a debut in 2016 as it`s the first ever edition of this event. Being C1 rated, we will see the very best sprinters of the PCT division and this means, some of the very best in the World.
2 home riders from Thailand also found the way onto the startlist but neither  Sai-Udomsin nor Boonratanathanakorn are feeling well on that terrain really and might struggle to put their stamp on the race.
It`s all about the sprinters really and with  Lo Cicero,  Guerao,  Ahlstrand or  Avelino we have a nice top there with riders, that all won several events already. None of them needs to hide behind the PT riders really.
But those 4 are not all. Several more are expected to give them a proper challenge.
| Fl | Sp | Acc | | Fl | Sp | Acc | | Lo Cicero | 72 | 84 | 78 |  Castañeda | 71 | 80 | 79 | | Guerao | 74 | 83 | 76 |  Kupfernagel | 74 | 80 | 80 | | Ahlstrand | 74 | 83 | 82 |  Itami | 75 | 80 | 82 | | Avelino | 71 | 83 | 78 |  Bouhanni | 74 | 80 | 77 |  Vanderbiest | 74 | 82 | 77 |  Nizzolo | 73 | 80 | 79 |  Thorsen | 61 | 82 | 85 | Forero | 70 | 79 | 74 |  Zabel | 74 | 81 | 79 |  Richeze | 72 | 79 | 77 | | Haussler | 73 | 80 | 76 |  Peeters | 72 | 79 | 77 |  Granjel Cabrera | 75 | 80 | 77 | Santos | 71 | 79 | 75 | | Van Asbroeck | 75 | 80 | 78 |  Matthews | 75 | 79 | 79 |  Serebriakov | 74 | 80 | 77 |  Reinhardt | 71 | 78 | 84 |
Some riders might not want to wait for the sprint though and despite no top roleur is here, some might still play their engine advantage and attempt a late attack to surprise the sprinter teams. Those are:
| Fl | Sp | Acc | | Schorn | 76 | 77 | 77 | | Kwok | 76 | 74 | 76 | | Kuznetsov | 76 | 72 | 75 | | Bauer | 76 | 70 | 70 | | Stenersen | 76 | 62 | 69 | | Kvist | 75 | 77 | 78 | | Reimer | 75 | 77 | 80 | | Van Poppel | 75 | 76 | 78 | | Ford | 75 | 68 | 73 | | Vermote | 75 | 68 | 72 | | Vermeltfoort | 75 | 64 | 76 | | Atkins | 75 | 61 | 63 | | Franzoi | 75 | 55 | 68 |
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| fjhoekie |
Posted on 02-02-2017 12:22
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Vanderbiest... And minimal support... Oh well, maybe he'll pick a good wheel 
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 02-02-2017 12:30
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Another top 10 should be needed here, too bad the route isn't really selective enough for Van Asbroeck.
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| Heine |
Posted on 02-02-2017 13:57
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Zabel not the strongest sprinter, but should have good support. Hopefully he gets a train and ends in a nice top 3
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| Selwink |
Posted on 02-02-2017 14:01
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Unfortunately the course is a bit too flat for Kuznetsov, otherwise a late attack by him would've had a good chance of succeeding. Now it's just hoping that Serebriakov will bother sprinting - which he likely won't 
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| Bikex |
Posted on 02-02-2017 14:06
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Hope my guys can shine in their home race, but realistically I can't hope for more than a break appearance and maybe a top 20 from Nepomnyachsniy. |
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| viking90 |
Posted on 02-02-2017 15:01
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We´re have the strongest possible here, hopefully we can build a real power sprinttrain and giving Ahlstrand an open goal and just take the win  |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 02-02-2017 16:09
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Why didn't I sign up for this?
Hope Thorsen wins this But gonna tip Zabel, he's got a good train and it could be anybody at the top anyway
Thanks for the preview Roturn 
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 02-02-2017 16:21
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Ahlstrand and Lo Cicero really lack the leadout...I go for Itami
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| fintas |
Posted on 02-02-2017 16:21
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In theory we have the team to get a good result in this race, but in practice I think it will be another complete failure...
The top 10 will be the best that can be achieved
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| Bjartne |
Posted on 02-02-2017 17:29
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Realistically we're aiming for a top 20 and hoping for a top 10 for Matthews, there is so many sprint powerhouses here so a breakaway seems unlikely too.
Seid, Rosza and Farantakis going to get some important XP here. Will be interresting to see if they attempt anything.
Fingers crossed for Matthews and thank you for the preview roturn! |
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 02-02-2017 18:54
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Croatia14 wrote:
Ahlstrand and Lo Cicero really lack the leadout...I go for Itami
Aaltio-Vinther have made killer leadouts in packed fields for Lo Cicero before. We just don't have any squabble about who's the leader 
Obviously going for the win, anything less than a podium will be disappointing, but seeing my luck the last couple of months I wouldn't be surprised to see him crash with 5 km to go.
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 02-02-2017 20:54
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Bouhanni needs to get me a good result here and he has the support here to create a great lead out train with Reza, Anton Martin, Sanz, Jazer and Bonnet but given he's only an outside favourite it's unlikely PCM will give him a lead out but if they do it could be interesting! Also hoping that Bret or Milos get in the breakaway for some further entertainment. Should be a great race for the neutrals as well
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 02-02-2017 23:03
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Time for Itami to actually show something.
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 03-02-2017 12:57
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I feel so sorry for Ahlstrand :/
however, great podium and congrats to the guys Euskaltel on a late run this year clearly, unexpectedly turning a bad season into a decent one 
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 03-02-2017 13:02
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Another 7th place I'll happily take on this too easy race. I'm really comparing to the results of the direct competition now. Aeropostal just ahead of us, but no major gains. SanCor and Compal far behind. Easily outscoring Vontobel and Shimano as well. It's looking good again these two classics, let's hope no more stage races now
Thanks for the report!
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| Bjartne |
Posted on 03-02-2017 13:06
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Quite disappointed by Matthews 30th place, but then I found out that Bauer somehow managed a 15th, so at least some points to take home from Thailand. But it's not looking good right now.
Thank you Roturn! |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 03-02-2017 13:13
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We tried and failed. As expected. Next race please!
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 03-02-2017 13:17
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6th place! |
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| Heine |
Posted on 03-02-2017 13:42
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4th place is good, Zabel went a bit early. Should've stayed on Itamis wheel for 2-300 meters more.
However, great to see him grab the right wheel, and also great to see a former rider like Bouhanni winning!
Ahlstrand and Guerao most dissapointing. I had Ahlstrand as the winner... Their managers must be really dissapointed
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