ScottCM Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 Sad that MTN aint one of the wild cards, that only leaves Vuelta for them for the year.
Stretch Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 My mate lives just outside Mulhouse.. Looks like he is going to have a fantastic summer
Gandalf Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I want to see something different this year. I would like to see the following teams show us a little something-something: Team NetApp - Endura, Giant-Shimano, Belkin pro Cycling Team, and Orica - GreenEdge. Like last year with Orica being in front at the beginning, that was exciting. It would be nice to see some of the other teams up top other that then usual favorites. But lets see what happens
ScottCM Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 I'm extremely interested to see what Trek Factory Racing is going to do, with Frank and Andy reunited, Andy should hopefully be back to form and that makes good for viewing. I really hope they take Julián Arredondo with. He just beat fellow Colombian Quintana twice on mountain top finishes in the Tour de San Luis. So that should be good if both him and the Schleck brothers can unify against the Sky team.
ScottCM Posted March 18, 2014 Author Posted March 18, 2014 Betancur wants white jersey at the Tour de France Fresh from winning Paris-Nice, Carlos Betancur (Ag2r-La Mondiale) has his sights set on next month’s Ardennes classics and then on landing the white jersey of best young rider in his debut Tour de France in July.Last season, Betancur claimed the best young rider classification when he finished 5th overall at the Giro d’Italia, and the 24-year-old will aim to replicate that feat when he lines up at the Tour."This is a real morale boost ahead of the classics," Betancur said. "The rest of my programme for the season culminates with the Tour de France, where I have real ambitions."I think it's the biggest race in the world. When I was young, I always wanted to watch it, inspired by [Lance] Armstrong and [santiago] Botero. I've done the Giro d'Italia twice; it's an important and hard race, but it's every rider’s wish to go to the Tour because that's where you graduate. The white jersey is a dream and I'm going to work very hard to get it."Betancur claimed Paris-Nice in impressive fashion, winning back-to-back stages at Rive-de-Gier and on the uphill finish at Fayence, and then defending his yellow jersey confidently over the weekend.Although he began the season some way short of his best condition and in excess of his ideal weight at the Tour de San Luis, Betancur was quickly up to speed once he arrived in Europe. Last month, he claimed a stage and the overall at the Tour du Haut-Var, and he now joins Simon Gerrans atop the WorldTour standings following his Paris-Nice triumph."He's a winner, he's a killer," Betancur’s Ag2r teammate Romain Bardet told L'Équipe. "He reassures us during stages. He tells us that he is going well, and so that helps us ride at 110%. He has huge potential."The centrepiece of Betancur's spring will be the Ardennes classics, where he already performed impressively in 2013, finishing 3rd at Flèche Wallonne after attacking early on the Mur de Huy, and then taking 4th at Liège-Bastogne-Liège the following Sunday."For me, he has the same qualities as a rider like Joaquim Rodriguez, very strong in a very hard race, whether it's a classic or a Grand Tour," Ag2r manager Vincent Lavenu said, according to L'Équipe. "He has everything to become world number one."
tombeej Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Sky still doesn't seem to be in a very happy place. Lots of question marks around the team they're going to select for the TDF this year. Will Wiggo be included or not, two separate teams now chosen for Critérium du Dauphiné (for Froome) and Tour de Suisse (for Wiggins), etc. Brailsford must sometimes feel like a primary school teacher constantly trying to keep order on the jungle gym.
ScottCM Posted June 3, 2014 Author Posted June 3, 2014 Sky still doesn't seem to be in a very happy place. Lots of question marks around the team they're going to select for the TDF this year. Will Wiggo be included or not, two separate teams now chosen for Critérium du Dauphiné (for Froome) and Tour de Suisse (for Wiggins), etc. Brailsford must sometimes feel like a primary school teacher constantly trying to keep order on the jungle gym. I love it, cant handle "TEAM" Sky, cant wait for the TDF and all the drama to unfold.
'Dale Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 I'll be in 'Berto's corner for this one.Maillot vert for Sagaaan of course!!
rouxtjie Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 I'll be in 'Berto's corner for this one.Maillot vert for Sagaaan of course!!+1....I like the underdog and I am hoping bertie will bring it as in...a fight. Sagan because well he is Sagan. You cannot, not like him
jcza Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 I see Froome smashed Lances record up the Madone. Must be in good shape.
canfan Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 +1....I like the underdog and I am hoping bertie will bring it as in...a fight. Sagan because well he is Sagan. You cannot, not like himI still hope Froome will take it, but man Alberto does add something special to the tour. He just never stops fighting.
rouxtjie Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 You are all wrong ANDY SCHLECK will win Will the sisters ride this year?
canfan Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 You are all wrong ANDY SCHLECK will win Would be awesome if he does, but you wont catch me putting money on it.
ScottCM Posted June 3, 2014 Author Posted June 3, 2014 Will the sisters ride this year?yeah they will, they missing the Dauphine' and doing the Tour of Lux as prep. Think they trying to keep as low profile as possible. But one has to think this is their last chance to impress TFR DS. I mean they have Fabian for the classics and lead out train for Nizzolo, Bob Jungles, Kiserlovski and Arredondo for the GC and climbs. Dont see a contract extension coming if they plank the TDF again. Highly doubt he will even be Top 10TBH
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