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Witherwind E, Bronze
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:31 pm Post subject: Contador |
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Now, I hate blatant cheating and dr*g taking in cycling as much as the next fan, and I'm sure that there's more to the clenbuterol story than eating dodgy meat, however....
I humbly suggest that from a fans point of view there is no finer sight in pro cycling than Contador in full swing....
And that Andy Schleck is a whinging gobshyte who needs to learn to ride down hills. _________________ Adam
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martin smith World Champ
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Amen to that. _________________ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. |
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eastway82 Div 3 Pro
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Best bit IMHO is seeing Contador on the back foot, knowing he's not in his best shape and can't rely on crushing everyone with one big attack in the mountains. Big contenders scrabbling around for odd opportunistic seconds here and there (and in AC's case today, failing despite obviously putting in the effort and having Sanchez's help again) makes it all the more interesting. Really looking forward to tomorrow. |
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De Rosa World Champ
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:44 am Post subject: |
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eastway82 wrote: |
Best bit IMHO is seeing Contador on the back foot, knowing he's not in his best shape and can't rely on crushing everyone with one big attack in the mountains. Big contenders scrabbling around for odd opportunistic seconds here and there (and in AC's case today, failing despite obviously putting in the effort and having Sanchez's help again) makes it all the more interesting. Really looking forward to tomorrow. |
+1. Wide open this year. Much more exciting than some years back. And I honestly think that, barring accidents, Brad Wiggins would still be well up there with everything to go for bearing in mind the time trial was perfect for him. |
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hed World Champ
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:20 am Post subject: |
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De Rosa wrote: |
eastway82 wrote: |
Best bit IMHO is seeing Contador on the back foot, knowing he's not in his best shape and can't rely on crushing everyone with one big attack in the mountains. Big contenders scrabbling around for odd opportunistic seconds here and there (and in AC's case today, failing despite obviously putting in the effort and having Sanchez's help again) makes it all the more interesting. Really looking forward to tomorrow. |
+1. Wide open this year. Much more exciting than some years back. And I honestly think that, barring accidents, Brad Wiggins would still be well up there with everything to go for bearing in mind the time trial was perfect for him. |
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Hans Datdodishes T de F Winner
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:03 am Post subject: |
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hed wrote: |
De Rosa wrote: |
eastway82 wrote: |
Best bit IMHO is seeing Contador on the back foot, knowing he's not in his best shape and can't rely on crushing everyone with one big attack in the mountains. Big contenders scrabbling around for odd opportunistic seconds here and there (and in AC's case today, failing despite obviously putting in the effort and having Sanchez's help again) makes it all the more interesting. Really looking forward to tomorrow. |
+1. Wide open this year. Much more exciting than some years back. And I honestly think that, barring accidents, Brad Wiggins would still be well up there with everything to go for bearing in mind the time trial was perfect for him. |
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Svetty E, Bronze
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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The way he's going up the Telegraphe after cracking yesterday makes me think '500mls packed cells' but maybe I'm too cynical? _________________ Svetty
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SteveO Div 1 Pro
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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Svetty wrote: |
The way he's going up the Telegraphe after cracking yesterday makes me think '500mls packed cells' but maybe I'm too cynical? |
Has he "done a Landis?" |
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Svetty E, Bronze
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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SteveO wrote: |
Svetty wrote: |
The way he's going up the Telegraphe after cracking yesterday makes me think '500mls packed cells' but maybe I'm too cynical? |
Has he "done a Landis?" |
Assuming he'll be tested after the stage I doubt it's Testosterone - needs to be something undetectable..... _________________ Svetty
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SteveO Div 1 Pro
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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Assuming he'll be tested after the stage I doubt it's Testosterone - needs to be something undetectable..... |
Sirloin? |
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pete1001 E, Silver
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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SteveO wrote: |
Svetty wrote: |
Assuming he'll be tested after the stage I doubt it's Testosterone - needs to be something undetectable..... |
Sirloin? |
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Scalatore E, Gold
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Salsiccia E, Gold
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Indeed. Best tour since '89? Could be... _________________ Thinking about riding since 1988 |
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Bob J E, Silver
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:49 am Post subject: |
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Salsiccia wrote: |
Indeed. Best tour since '89? Could be... |
I'll go along with that _________________ De Rosa taught me all I know, how could I fail?... |
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