Fleche Wallonne

21-04.-2008, 05:20 AM	#1
Eldrack Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,025	Fleche Wallonne So, Amstel gold is over, next is the Fleche Wallonne. Only 10 climbs, but they're each around twice as long, and you have 7 in the last 40 miles. And of course you're ascending this one: http://www.climbbybike.com/profile/...y_2_profile.gif 3 times during the race. Have to say I think Cunego is looking good for the win here. Maybe with the longer climbs Gesink/Dekker have a better chance though?

21-04.-2008, 06:03 AM

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Re: Fleche Wallonne

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So, Amstel gold is over, next is the Fleche Wallonne. Only 10 climbs, but they're each around twice as long, and you have 7 in the last 40 miles. And of course you're ascending this one: http://www.climbbybike.com/profile/...y_2_profile.gif 3 times during the race.

Have to say I think Cunego is looking good for the win here. Maybe with the longer climbs Gesink/Dekker have a better chance though?

After Amstel, Cunego will be heavily marked. Also, it's too little time to fully focus again (I think). L-B-L looks better for him than F-W, now.
Rabo boys could do well... But somehow, I think Valverde and Schleck will be in front of them.
I would like to see F. Schleck winning this one.

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21-04.-2008, 06:05 AM	#3
Crankyfeet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: You are here => X Posts: 8,661	Re: Fleche Wallonne I know I said I'd wait for Bro... but I can't hold back... Gesink. __________________ Originally posted by Frigo's Luggage... "[Calling him] 'dickcheese' is the insult of a master. Some people work in oil, some people work in clay. He [thoughtforfood] works in profanity. Open your mind and enjoy its beauty."

21-04.-2008, 07:24 AM

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Re: Fleche Wallonne

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I know I said I'd wait for Bro... but I can't hold back... Gesink.

I am going with Rebellin next week. He was maybe 2% short this week, but I think he will either win Fleche or L-B-L. I think Andrija is right about Cunego; next week is a recovery week for L-B-L.

BTW Andrija, I was a real dick to you a few months ago. Sometimes I am just a dick for no reason, please forgive me for the outburst.

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21-04.-2008, 08:34 AM	#5
Powerful Pete Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 3,581	Re: Fleche Wallonne Yup, agree that Cunego will not be the man for LBL. He stated that was the race he was focussing on, and was surprised to have won the Amstel. So I will have to go with the common wisdom and go for Rebellin. Oldie but goodie. __________________ De Rosa Planet Campagnolo Per Sempre! PAOLO BETTINI CAMPIONE DEL MONDO x 2!

21-04.-2008, 08:59 AM

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Re: Fleche Wallonne

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BTW Andrija, I was a real dick to you a few months ago. Sometimes I am just a dick for no reason, please forgive me for the outburst.

It's O.K....I've, already, forgotten about that.

21-04.-2008, 12:56 PM	#7
Bro Deal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Resting by the Tumtum tree Posts: 5,781	Re: Fleche Wallonne I'll go out on a limb and pick Pfannberger if he is riding. __________________ "You are like the wind and I like the lion. You form the tempest. The sand stings my eyes and the ground is parched. I roar in defiance but you do not hear. But between us there is a difference. I, like the lion, must remain in my place. While you like the wind will never know yours." -- Mulay Hamid El Raisuli, Lord of the Riff, Sultan to the Berbers, Last of the Barbary Pirates

21-04.-2008, 01:19 PM	#8
Malkmus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 479	Re: Fleche Wallonne Bruylandts

21-04.-2008, 04:41 PM

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Re: Fleche Wallonne

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Originally Posted by Eldrack

My guess is that it will take a rider who's going strongly to win this race - Muur de Huy is climbed three times - as you point out.

On that basis - and given his teams strength, I'm going to punt for Valverde
(I haven't seen the start list).
Rebelline is a good guess also.

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morelike hypocrisy.

21-04.-2008, 05:38 PM

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Re: Fleche Wallonne

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Bruylandts

Dr Dave, I second that

22-04.-2008, 06:52 AM	#11
hawkeye87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 246	Re: Fleche Wallonne My bet is on Valverde. __________________ "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -- Wayne Gretzsky

22-04.-2008, 12:17 PM	#12
Drongo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 191	Re: Fleche Wallonne Rebellin, even though for some reason I really dislike him.

22-04.-2008, 02:01 PM	#13
classic1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barwon Prison via Collingwood Posts: 3,245	Re: Fleche Wallonne I saw Rebellin heading out on a training ride when I made a very brief visit to Monaco. Holy crap he sits a long way behind the bracket. __________________ Collingwood - 2008 AFL Premiers classic1 is on the bandwagon early this year

22-04.-2008, 02:09 PM

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Re: Fleche Wallonne

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I saw Rebellin heading out on a training ride when I made a very brief visit to Monaco. Holy crap he sits a long way behind the bracket.

I'm no expert on bike fit. Does this look like what you saw... or have I got the wrong guy? It appears as if he has his saddle a fair way back on the post, even in this picture from the 2006 GIRO I think. And IMO, Specialized bikes typically have a slightly more relaxed seat tube angle than most aggressive race bikes (especially the Roubaix of course). This one appears normal to me... no expert though.

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22-04.-2008, 03:28 PM	#15
classic1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barwon Prison via Collingwood Posts: 3,245	Re: Fleche Wallonne Dunno much about specialized bikes. They are so fugly they are an abomination and hurt my eyeballs. I refuse to read articles about them. That is Rebellin. I'd be interested in what his setback is. He bangs that seat back on the clamp and sits waaaay back. __________________ Collingwood - 2008 AFL Premiers classic1 is on the bandwagon early this year

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