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Yes masif effort by Pedersen...might still see big things from him.Great racing once again.. the wolf pack just too good..
Fantastic ride by Pedersen...well done kiddo.
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QS did not have to use too many tactics today..they just used the strongest man in the race and asked him to go long again...helps that they have backup options but its clear no one rider in that chase group was going to match him.
Don't think we have seen such a strong Belgian lineup for a ling time..the ein will be a Belgian one I think.
Hoping for Sep!!
This year it feels like there's a lot of riders at the same level..so winning this thing is going to be crazy difficult!
Anybody that beat QS will have to be strong like hell and very clever.
Thanks for the feedback all!! We will be based in Auckland.
Start work on the first of May and flights booked for 28 April so going to be a very busy first couple of weeks.
Sounds like he was describing pretty normal race tactics...maybe GvA and Benoot should also feel unhappy that Gilbert just sat on with a big smile on his face..or maybe they know that teams are not going to hand it to them on a platter and there is a reason they are race favourites.Well he should perk up considering he is the highest paid cyclist
Ok so offer made and accepted!!Visas handed in with Medical and police Certificate.
Doing work to resident with accredited employer.
If nothing goes wrong from here plan is to fly 28 April.
Things happening fast now!!
Some questions for you all.
1. Not planing on shipping anything but want to try and bring bikes.Should be able to take 2 with on plane but want to try and bring down the rest also...plus trainers etc.
What options do I have and is it worth it or should I just sell rather.
Also do you have like a bikehub equivalent that side? Just want to get a feel for second hand bike prices.
2. How easy is it to get finance that side for a small car.If I am permanently employed but want to get it done on day 1 without any Salary history in Nz?
Stressing bigtime now that something goes wrong with visa because we full on committed now..resigned...house in market..half our stuff already sold..eish!!
He has shown very little form this year sofar..no doubt he is not in the same place as last year. Especially when the road goes up...Sags on a bad day..well I hope its just a bad day and not his form[emoji24]
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But he might still pull it together before PR
Quickstep had a great race but in the end it was real close..Bmc had numbers also but struggled to convert.
Quickstep in full control!! But lets see what Benoot or Greg can do from here..
Also have to say how great was it to see the SA jersey in front with 2k left in one the hardest monuments!!!
Impey showing us all what he is cable off!!
And he can still improve..its a confidence game and he is starting to believe that he can beat the best!!
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Yes much like Valverde..they both unique riders that you either love or hate.But they also both pure allround bike racers..not a lot of them around right now.Saw this on Tweetiebird ????
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‘...one thing I like about Nibali's win today is if you look through his record, he has a long history of getting up there in one day races. proof that you don't have to be a total Tour specialist in modern cycling, whatever conventional wisdom says. shows respect for whole calendar...’
Congrats to Nibs..that was one win I wont forget soon!!!close to the best for me at MSR.
Big up also for Demare and Ewan!!Great ride by them and their teams!
On the day you either had the legs to follow Nibs or you had to be quicker than Ewan..no one left in bunch could match or outsmart them ..so basically it was Ewan versus Nibs and the climber won!!Pure sprinter versus pure climber..not every day you get a race that can deliver that.
Lots being said about Cav because of the luck he is having...the man is only 32..and believe me if you a sprinter and you still in front in MSR after 290km there is absolutely nothing wrong with the body..absolutely nothing!!!Only about 3 other pure sprinters in the world left with him in front with only Ewan remotely in his league..Making a call on retirement is probably the hardest decision any pro sportsman or woman can make. And it can be easy to see this as a run of rotten luck especially if everything has been going well in training. Body can only take so much punishment and Cav has been luckier than most with crash related injuries. Only Cav will know if this is because he isn't up to racing or if it really is just a case of really rotten luck.
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Thing about Cav is you can bet on it he is going to make his legs do the talking and win big soon..like always.
Sad to see some of the crap people are getting up to noe just because they font like him.
All riders have bad patches..this one is very baf because of the nature of some of the crashes.
People should remember that he is a accomplished track rider and a brilliant bike handler..
Hope to see him go big soon..DD needs it big time right now.
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I am backing Greipel as a Darkhorse..man has been climbing strong lately!
Greg also climbing much better than last couple of years..too the extend that he has been up there with Gc guys on some big stuff.
Not sure if Tiesj is riding but I want what he is on...4th overall at a climbers friendly tirenno.
Kwaito and Alaphilip been also fast on climbs.
Yes man..think it was after Sabiex. Just checked now..Jan 2015 I started asking you questions about NZ..3years later and we almost there.All the best.If you made the effort to go, chances are very good the offer/s will come. Plenty skilled people required, so, hopefully we'll see you again soon (last time I remember seeing you was at the Wimpy in Graskop I think, or was it Middelburg...)
Got something last night that looks very positive.
If everything works out I think we can be there 1May. Stressing but also excited!
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Back in SA after spending a week in Auckland Job hunting.The bit I got to see of the place was really good..people friendly and some really nice scenery.
Managed to fit in 2 bike rides...some serious climbs around Piha beach area!!
Now we wait for feedback..hope to have an offer or 2 on the table in the next couple of days...holding thumbs!
So finally flying over friday night..arrive Sat evening late and in Auckland for the week.
Is it worth bringing a roadbike for some riding on days where I have a gap? Would love to bring Mtb but roadbike is just much easier.
Ok so finally taking the big step!!Flying in Mid Febr to Auckland to come do some job hunting. Have 1 or 2 contacts that side but still need to setup some more appointments.
Hold thumbs!!! Took us like forever to make up our minds but now fully committed to make it work.
Any advice on good recruiting agencies that specialize in the IT sector?
Go Wynand and Fanie...SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO close now!!
Propper Fubar!!!!For those who missed it.. here is the video of MM coming in.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1466514576803504&id=555524014569236
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Yes Fanie strong like horse at the moment..Time will tell if he goes for it or not.Fanie must surely be a real contender too, good call!
Looks great and entry very reasonable!! Going to try and make this one!
Thanks all!
Also as a discussion point..anybody here want to venture into...Aus(Melbourne/Sydney) versus Nz(Auckland).Education systems..Economy..Social..cost of living..weather and so on.
If you had the chance to do both..why would you choose the one above the other?
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