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World Champs - Men's RR *SPOILERS IN THREAD*

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  • 23-09-2012 12:05am
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    buffalo
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    As Beasty suggested, a place we can post without needing spoiler tags. Don't read any further if you're waiting for the highlights!

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    100km around the region then 10 laps of a 16.5km circuit containing the Bemelerberg and Cauberg climbs. Gilbert is favourite, followed by Sagan. Lots of big names, lots and lots of them.
    CillianL wrote: »
    Rodriguez
    Voeckler
    Contador
    Gilbert
    Sagan
    Boonen
    Nibali
    Gerrans
    Boson Hagen

    One of them will win it or make the podium. Can anyone think of any dark horses for it? Chris Froome and Dan Martin come to mind, though Moreno Moser has been flying all year as well

    I'm really interested in seeing the Spanish team dynamics on the road. Dutch are on home ground - Ten Dam, Gesink, Terpstra.

    Ireland is
    200 MARTIN Daniel
    201 MC LAUGHLIN Ronan
    202 ROCHE Nicolas

    Full list of riders available at http://inrng.com/2012/09/world-championship-road-race-preview/

    Women's race was electric to watch, hoping the men's race can match it!
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    manafana
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    hey

    not much chat yet

    iv done a preview from betting point of view for anyone looking for a bet and not sure what is worth a shoot the time trial went well; http://www.olbg.com/blogs/post.php?id=403819

    thinking this wont be quiet same as an amstel gold with the flat bit at end and im looking at good classic riders who can dig in.


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    Raam
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    I'm off to Maastricht now for the start. Then gonna perch meself somewhere on the Cauberg.


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    Beasty
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    Raam wrote: »
    gonna perch meself somewhere on the Cauberg.
    cowburger.jpg


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    GT_TDI_150
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    Boonen or Gilbert for me, but then being a belgian myself i might be a little biased...


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    morana
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    I think that was RMcL who was involved with Freier . I am watching on Rai and getting the junior race as well. All together in the juniors and the 3 irish in the depleted bunch. I think it will be a gallop.

    ok its on Eurosport HD but will post anyway


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    morana
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    No joy for Irish matt doyle dnf mullen @28 Clarke @ 53s

    Fancied junior Caleb Ewan Aus was second a brit John Dibben was 4th


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    MPFG
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    Watching the Beeb ..but there is no commentary...just silence

    C'mon Dan, Nico and Ronan


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    bcmf
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    The beeb are having major difficulties with commentary. Pity as enjoying listening to Millar


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    MPFG
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    Cav doing a blinder at front

    Sean Kelly says Irealnd will do no good as all too tired ...so that's that then


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    bcmf
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    Rabobank The Dutch have hit the front and starting to light the fire.
    Millar - 'You know when the Orange jersies hit the front its panic stations as they usually have info no one else has'
    And with the coded signs on the road he may have a point.


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    morana
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    Whats a realistic expectation of the Irish today?

    What would be a good result


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    MPFG
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    Don't want to jinx anything but we may be surprised ...in a good way that is

    Dan Martin is the best hope as he does good at this distance ...a top 10 would be great


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    bcmf
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    Cav's done. Worked his arse for most of the race.


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    #15
    MPFG
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    Dan Martin is up there !!!


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    luapenak
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    Just tuned in, Froome, Cav and Wiggins already retired. They should have just stayed at home.
    MPFG wrote: »
    Dan Martin is up there !!!

    Up where? in the break or near the front of the peloton? I can't see any of the Irish


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    MPFG
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    Dan is near front o peleton ...well he was

    I fancy the norweigns ...the one the won Montreal

    A bit togo yet


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    MPFG
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    Nico and Dan are moving up...maybe saved energy so far


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    buffalo
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    Anyone got a ticker feed? Want to dip in and out while the All Ireland is on. Up Donegal!


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    #20
    MPFG
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    http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/cycling/livematch/490514.html


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    #21
    AG2R
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    Big crash


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    #22
    The tax man
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    I'm starting to shout at the tv now. That Lativan rider has done nothing but sit on the rear on the lead group lap after lap now. Can't be playing a team card, as only one other Lativan in the race.


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    #23
    MPFG
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    Martin & Roche are safe


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    Lusk Doyle
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    MPFG wrote: »
    Martin & Roche are safe

    As houses!!!


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    MPFG
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    Yes they are in a good position....mayeb we will see Nico lead out Dan on last Cauberg climb or earlier


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    #26
    MPFG
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    Don't you just love Contodor !!


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    #27
    dastardly00
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    This is going to be a great final 2 laps!!


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    #28
    AG2R
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    Dan still there!


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    MPFG
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    and Nico !


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    AG2R
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    as is Roche


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    MPFG
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    Dan I think was looking for support for his attack ...but can go again


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