Originally posted by donhix1
Maybe that is why he went back to Telekom (T-mobile)?
I'll bet you're right about that. Maybe they'll provide better information support services. That would help. I doubt they'll be worse.
Originally posted by donhix1
Maybe that is why he went back to Telekom (T-mobile)?
Originally posted by holli
Davide Rebellin - He's a rider whos always just followed other riders and never done anything on his own. This year he has won two WC races and one classic, but he's still just boring rider who only follows other riders who are making the race. I don't know but I think someone has told him this spring that when there's 100m to the finish line he should sprint.
Originally posted by holli
How many times did Rebellin attack in those three races? Did he show any signs (except on final 100m of each race) of a great rider? How many times Boogerd and Vinokourov attacked in those races?
Fact is that many other riders made those races and Rebellin just followed wheels. Maybe it's tactic but I don't want to see that kind of racing.
Originally posted by Moser
Ahh, its called tactics. Don’t bash the guy because he outsmarted everyone else in three straight races. He made every break that mattered and chased down Venokourov when it mattered. As for Boogard, he jumped too soon and paid the price.
Originally posted by Moser
Ahh, its called tactics. Don’t bash the guy because he outsmarted everyone else in three straight races. He made every break that mattered and chased down Venokourov when it mattered. As for Boogard, he jumped too soon and paid the price.
Mart said:McEwen sure knows how to whinge. He's constantly screaming for the attention and blaming something or someone else for any bad moves he makes. There are loads of up and coming Aussie riders who will soon blow him away - and he probably knows it.
He's a sprinter he is suppose to be a little tempramental.mitosis said:Meanwhile, he at least gets up the mountains (exit Cippolini and Petacchi), he doesn't throw his bike away because things aren't going his way (Mayo), he doesn't complain if the peloton continues while he has a **** (Armstrong) and, after doing the hard yards (thanks for coming Zabel) he's always near the front. Maybe his complaints are legitimate.
BugMan said:Even the ever-tactful Phil Liggett, when he saw Mayo and Zubeldia jump around Ullrich close to the finish, said something like, "well, the Euskatel boys have gone and pulled the dirty on Ullrich". If Phil thinks it's dirty then...
derKaiser said:Ivan Basso is about as boring as they come. No professional wins until Lance gave him a stage, Basso is a quintessential wheel-sucker. The look of total shock on his face when he won at La Mongie belies the complacency and uninspiring mentality of racing for second place.
mitosis said:Didn't you see the quote from LA: 'no gifts'. Basso won.
derKaiser said:Yeah, I saw the quote. But the policy was "no gifts" after that stage. Lance didn't even sprint for the line.
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.