jcza Posted February 5, 2014 Share Wiggo targeting Paris-Roubaix, personally I can't see him winning it but stranger things have happened. http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/feb/05/bradley-wiggins-tour-of-california-paris-roubaix?CMP=twt_gu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 5, 2014 Share Wiggo targeting Paris-Roubaix, personally I can't see him winning it but stranger things have happened. http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/feb/05/bradley-wiggins-tour-of-california-paris-roubaix?CMP=twt_gu Sky's been very interested in upping their results in the Classics after favouring Geraint Thomas and EBH to get some results.This move has been rumoured . Gonna be intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted February 5, 2014 Share Sky's been very interested in upping their results in the Classics after favouring Geraint Thomas and EBH to get some results.This move has been rumoured . Gonna be intriguing. You'd imagine that there has to be some serious credibility to it for twiggy to come out and claim it. Esp the mess of last year and strong statements about the giro. I'd imagine that a power classic like Roubaix would suit him well. Don't forget he's got a hell of an engine and if he can make the moves there is enough power in there to ride a lot of pack off. You just don't see that side as he's been GC / stage focused for a while and Sky wouldn't have him attacking on the flats in the tour. Last year's classics were an expensive failure for Sky and largely ignored most media, they'll have to turn that around this year. Edited February 5, 2014 by hellocolour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 5, 2014 Share You'd imagine that there has to be some serious credibility to it for twiggy to come out and claim it. Esp the mess of last year and strong statements about the giro. I'd imagine that a power classic like Roubaix would suit him well. Don't forget he's got a hell of an engine and if he can make the moves there is enough power in there to ride a lot of pack off. You just don't see that side as he's been GC / stage focused for a while and Sky wouldn't have him attacking on the flats in the tour. Last year's classics were an expensive failure for Sky and largely ignored most media, they'll have to turn that around this year. Ja, look, I reckon Sky's gotta manage their stars well.Porte for Giro? for VueltaFroome Dawg for Yellow So, 'allocating' Wiggo to the Classics is a good move.Apparently, he's been wanting to tick another performance box, next to track & le Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted February 6, 2014 Share You'd imagine that there has to be some serious credibility to it for twiggy to come out and claim it. Esp the mess of last year and strong statements about the giro. I'd imagine that a power classic like Roubaix would suit him well. Don't forget he's got a hell of an engine and if he can make the moves there is enough power in there to ride a lot of pack off. You just don't see that side as he's been GC / stage focused for a while and Sky wouldn't have him attacking on the flats in the tour. Last year's classics were an expensive failure for Sky and largely ignored most media, they'll have to turn that around this year.Agreed he probably has the engine, but does he have the toughness for a race like this and the skills on the cobbles? It's an artform, especially on the rougher stuff. There is also his lack of knowledge and experience in the race, Sky can obviously put together a plan for the day, but not a lot usually goes to plan out there. Can actually see him hugging Fabians wheel for as long as humanly possible... T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted February 6, 2014 Share 1. Milan - San Remo - 23 March2. Ghent - Wevelgem - 30 March3. Tour of Flanders - 06 April4. Paris-Roubaix - 13 April5. Amstel Gold Race - 20 April6. La Flèche Wallonne - 23 April7. Liège-Bastogne-Liège - 27 April jcza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted February 6, 2014 Share I expect to see Stybar on the top of the podium at either 3 or 4 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted February 6, 2014 Share I expect to see Stybar on the top of the podium at either 3 or 4 above.A good shout, crikey he was good last year for his first time in the race... I guess being a multiple cyclo-cross world champ ticks a lot of the same boxes as Roubaix and Flanders. Still fancy Boonen and Fabian though - hopefully they all get to that week in peak form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted February 6, 2014 Share I expect to see Stybar on the top of the podium at either 3 or 4 above. If we were having a classics tipping comp I'd be picking Stybar and Van Avermaet. Probablly wouldn't be picking twiggy though. If it rains and is a 'classic' Roubaix, wonder if they'll let Stybar wear his world champ hoops. Edited February 6, 2014 by hellocolour Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 6, 2014 Share Its still early but I'll stick my neck out and go Sagan for MSR. I won't be surprised if we see Stybar pick up a victory in the Classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted February 6, 2014 Share Anyone know of any tipping comps that cover the spring classics? I've been looking about but best I can find was VeloGames or one by Wiggle. Would be good to try to get some creed back from the mauling my TdF choices weaklings gave me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 6, 2014 Share I expect to see Stybar on the top of the podium at either 3 or 4 above. Oh yaaahhhApparently, he has been base miling it big time in time for the Classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 6, 2014 Share GO, SAGAAAAAN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted February 6, 2014 Share 1. Milan - San Remo - 23 March2. Ghent - Wevelgem - 30 March3. Tour of Flanders - 06 April4. Paris-Roubaix - 13 April5. Amstel Gold Race - 20 April6. La Flèche Wallonne - 23 April7. Liège-Bastogne-Liège - 27 April Thanks Updated my calender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 6, 2014 Share Oh yaaahhhApparently, he has been base miling it big time in time for the Classics. Mixed with some CX intervals for variety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 9, 2014 Share Mixed with some CX intervals for variety Just a few to earn rainbow glory against Nys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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