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    Arrow le Tour 2011 offical thread " spoiler alert"

    2011 official Tour de France thread

    SPOILER ALERT

    do not read this thread if you are old school recording the Phil and Paul show via VHS, TIVO, DVR etc. you will be disappointed. Now on to the discussion --- maggots (une)-(deux)-(trois) GO (allez)

    http://www.letour.fr/us/homepage_horscourseTDF.html

    Highlights

    •10 flat stages
    •3 medium mountain stages
    •6 mountain stages with 4 summit finishes
    •1 individual time-trial stage
    •1 team time-trial stage
    •2 rest days

    Alpe-d'Huez finish
    Galibier Climbed Twice in 24 Hours
    Visit of the tour to Italy
    Last edited by F#*k You Cat; 07-09-2011 at 10:53 PM.

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    I'm glad they brought back the TTT. That is a fun event to watch, especially when done well.

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    Predicted top 10:

    1. Alberto Contador
    2. Andy Schleck
    3. Jurgen Van Den Broeck
    4. Robert Gesink
    5. Ivan Basso
    6. Sammy Sanchez
    7. Chris Horner
    8. Cadel Evans
    9. Bradley Wiggins
    10. Tony Martin

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    Quote Originally Posted by Long Duck Dong View Post
    Predicted top 10:

    1. Alberto Contador
    2. Andy Schleck
    3. Jurgen Van Den Broeck
    4. Robert Gesink
    5. Ivan Basso
    6. Sammy Sanchez
    7. Chris Horner
    8. Cadel Evans
    9. Bradley Wiggins
    10. Tony Martin
    That's money with the exception of Evans who will be top 5.

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    Next 10 (in no particular order probably)

    11. Franck Schleck
    12. Vino
    13. Ryder Hesjedal
    14. Teejay Vangarderen
    15. Levi Leipheimer
    16. Jani Brajkovic
    17. Damiano Cunego
    18. Andreas Kloden
    19. Christian Vande Velde
    20. Token French dude (Voeckler? Kern? Who cares)

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    Only one time trial?

    They don't count the prologue TT in that huh?
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    There's only 1 individual TT on the second to last day. There is no prologue TT this year, which I kindof like because it means we'll have a different story at the beginning than what we seem to every year, which is "Cancellara in yellow, but how many days will he be able to protect it?" I'd love to see Sylvain Chavanel solo to victory in Stage 1 and keep the jersey for a bit. Let the French have something to cheer about for a change.

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    So there really is only one TT. Bummer.

    Thanks for the info.

    Kind of agree with you on the yearly cancellera show. Especially with that motor he runs
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    Gilbert will spend time in yellow this year. I predict two stage victories including possibly stage 1.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Long Duck Dong View Post
    Predicted top 10:

    1. Alberto Contador
    2. Andy Schleck
    3. Jurgen Van Den Broeck
    4. Robert Gesink
    5. Ivan Basso
    6. Sammy Sanchez
    7. Chris Horner
    8. Cadel Evans
    9. Bradley Wiggins
    10. Tony Martin
    Was it Sammy Sanchez that got banned for a bit for doping a few years ago?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Long Duck Dong View Post
    I'd love to see Sylvain Chavanel solo to victory in Stage 1 and keep the jersey for a bit.
    I've heard rumor that he may be one of the only clean guys in the sport ... which is awfully impressive if true.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edgnar View Post
    Was it Sammy Sanchez that got banned for a bit for doping a few years ago?
    Don't you need a score card to keep track of who was banned and who wasn't banned.

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    ^^^ Sanchez has never tested positive.

    I thought Court of Arbitration for Sport was going to rule on Contador's doping in last year's TdF before this Tour started. Now they are waiting until August. Buncha pussies

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    Quote Originally Posted by telebobski View Post
    ^^^ Sanchez has never tested positive.

    I thought Court of Arbitration for Sport was going to rule on Contador's doping in last year's TdF before this Tour started. Now they are waiting until August. Buncha pussies
    It's so they can let him win this year, then retroactively take away his win.... I mean, thats how they run it now right?
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    Horner will be lucky to get a top 10.

    No one has Vino on their list?

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    Quote Originally Posted by XtrPickels View Post
    Horner will be lucky to get a top 10.

    No one has Vino on their list?
    I dunno, he got 10th place last year and he spent most of the race working for a team leader that clearly didn't have it (Armstrong), plus he is 10 lbs lighter this year and absolutely smoking on climbs so far this year.

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    Good listing - except for Tony Martin who won't be among top 20. But he'll be all in for the time trial.

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    Sorry, but Basso doesn't have it.

    Chris Horner however took 10th last year after he finally got the permission to do something besides hold Lance's hand. He will absolutely be in the top 10 again this year with the form he is showing.

    Also Cadel Evans will be there. Probably top 5.

    Gilbert will take stage 4.
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    Quote Originally Posted by huckbucket View Post
    Gilbert will spend time in yellow this year. I predict two stage victories including possibly stage 1.
    this.

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    what happened to the versus site? Was trying to set up the tour contest we've had the last few years but can't find it anywhere.

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    No time bonuses for stage finishes? Is this the first time?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ICEHOCEY77 View Post
    what happened to the versus site? Was trying to set up the tour contest we've had the last few years but can't find it anywhere.
    Looks like the Versus site has been gobbled up into the main NBC site, but there is a "fantasy" league here: http://velogames.com/

    I went ahead and set up a league, if anybody's interested:

    League Name: Maggots
    League Code: 29182227
    The Sheriff is near!

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    I don't follow road racing much but I'm probably most excited about Tom Danielson finally getting into the tour for Garmin/Cervelo. Really nice, hard working guy who's had some bad luck since hitting the big time and moving to Europe.

    Danielson is the current record holder on the Mt Evans hill climb, by a four minute margin, and the Mt Washington hill climb, which he took from Tyler Hamilton. He also unofficially tied the record for the Iron Horse Classic on his home turf in Durango. Unofficially because the race start moved but he was officially recognized for it and awarded a $2K bonus which he donated to a scholarship fund set up in his name.

    Danielson is a climbing specialist and a strong time trialer. Other notable accomplishments include a Tour de Georgia win in '05, a stage win at the Vuelta a Espana in '06. Unfortunately since then he's had some promising efforts dashed by injury and illness until his 9th place overall finish in the Vuelta last year. Glad to see he's still at it though, and looking strong this year. He just took 3rd overall in the Tour of California last month behind winner Chris Horner and 2nd place Levi Leiphiemer.

    Garmin/Cervelo is packed with talent and Danielson's role will be supporting but I'm hoping to see some good things from him and maybe even a stage win.

    June 27th Durango Herald article

    Tom's own bio on his site

    Garmin/Cervalo's Danielson bio
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    Quote Originally Posted by smmokan View Post
    No time bonuses for stage finishes? Is this the first time?
    been like that for awhile. Got shuffled out sometime in the Armstrong dynasty era.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garth Bimble View Post
    Looks like the Versus site has been gobbled up into the main NBC site, but there is a "fantasy" league here: http://velogames.com/

    I went ahead and set up a league, if anybody's interested:

    League Name: Maggots
    League Code: 29182227
    I'm in and bumping to the top

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