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 Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:34 pm Post subject: Team DFL-Cyclingnews-Litespeed Rosta 2007 |
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Nico Mattan Bel
Hamish Haynes GB
Jens Mouris Nel
Matti Helmininen Fin
Evan Oliphant GB
Gert Vanderaerden Bel
Rhys Pollock Aus
Jeremy Vennell NZ
Cameron Jennings Aus
Daniel Lloyd GB
Sven de Weerdt Bel
Bernie Sulzberger Aus
Robbie Muel Bel
Bjorn Cornelison Nel
Kane Oakley Aus
David Harrigan Aus
Pablo Wilches Col
Daniel Fleeman GB
DS Eric Vanderaerden
ADS Daniel Willems |
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Arctic monkey
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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| How are they all going to fit into one four bedroom house? |
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staff
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Yet another pseudonym Tony, you have to do better than that! |
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Rosbif
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Would surely rely on hanging onto the coat-tails of stronger teams though. |
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mho
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Of course they could ride, the real question is how many would finish and the answer is unlikely to be greater than 1. Sorry to be so downbeat but I think that is a realistic assessment.  |
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mho
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| On reflection a couple more could get round the 'easiest classic' Gent Bubblegum. |
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JT
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Personally, 2 would finish. But i suppose as in all the classics, the suicide break for TV time is also the sought after prize, i mean thats what gets the sponsor coverage too right? that said, they have a few guys who could really pull that off well. you still gotta be a strong rider to evenattempt it.
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mho
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| JT wrote: |
| Personally, 2 would finish. But i suppose as in all the classics, the suicide break for TV time is also the sought after prize, i mean thats what gets the sponsor coverage too right? that said, they have a few guys who could really pull that off well. you still gotta be a strong rider to evenattempt it. |
Well obviously Nico is the one we agree on cos he has got the t-shirt. I think Hamish is the next most likely - is that your second? |
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JT
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, hamish has been round that circuit long enough i reckon to playthe game right.
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Rosbif
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I would have thought Mattan would have the nous to make use of the other teams. At the end of the day if a rider gets into an early break and spends an hour on TV it would probably be more important to the sponsor than a top 10 placing. |
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JT
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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| I would have thought Mattan would have the nous to make use of the other teams. At the end of the day if a rider gets into an early break and spends an hour on TV it would probably be more important to the sponsor than a top 10 placing. |
exactly, thats why 2 would finish while the rest headed for prime time tv coverage.
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Rosbif
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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| JT wrote: |
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| I would have thought Mattan would have the nous to make use of the other teams. At the end of the day if a rider gets into an early break and spends an hour on TV it would probably be more important to the sponsor than a top 10 placing. |
exactly, thats why 2 would finish while the rest headed for prime time tv coverage. |
Sorry, I'm going for the record for stating the bleeding obvious tonight  |
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McDonalds
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:29 pm Post subject: nope |
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| No STAFF/NICK, Artic Monkey is nothing to do with me so maybe you should try again as to the identity, possibly another disgruntled ex rider, and you should think more carefully, yet again, before you go throwing accusations around! |
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BrianS
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Evan Oliphant to win Het Volk!!!! 
[the above statement is 'tongue and cheek' and not to be taken seriously. Smiley with shades was abit obvious i know. If you have taken it seriously then i wish you well in your own serious world]
Good Luck to all the team in 2007!!!!!
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mho
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Evan Oliphant to win Het Volk!!!!
Good Luck to the whole team for 2007!!!! |
Mate, I admire your enthusiasm but get real! Winners of Het Volk either have a proven track record of wins or at least top placings in classics, semi-classics. Unfortunately Evan has neither. |
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dougal
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:42 am Post subject: |
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I don't understand why people are putting the team/riders down before the season even begins?
It's good to see a British team trying to make it, good luck to them. |
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Gary K
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Riding is one thing, winning another, but for a fledgling team with higher aspirations, I have nothing but admiration for the riders and staff.
It won't always go to plan, as has already been proven, but so long as the will is there to succeed, great things could happen.
Good luck and good fortune to all of them. |
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McDonalds
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:46 am Post subject: because |
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| Because Dougal, many of us on here have the knowledge to comment on this team given past experiences and treatment, and having compared notes it seems nothing changes. |
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Flap
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:47 am Post subject: |
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| mho wrote: |
| On reflection a couple more could get round the 'easiest classic' Gent Bubblegum. |
Ah, but aren't you forgetting that with Mattan's "motorised" assistance,
a few more might make it !!
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Pablo
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:52 am Post subject: |
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My heart says yes, but my head says I don't have a clue about two thirds of the riders in the squad.
Mattan would not have a problem and you would expect that Hamish would get round comfortably.
After that - a belgian classic would be a huge step up for Evan and Dan Fleeman.
Daniel Lloyd might surprise a few people. He had a superb season last year riding consistantly well in some long stage races, but 260k against Pro Tour riders is a tough call. |
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