Milan San Remo Predictions!
03-20-07, 09:04 AM
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Milan San Remo Predictions!
Didn't see a thread on this, and la classica di Primavera is coming up. I'm quite excited. McEwen is always in with a shot. Pettachi doesn't seem to be his usual self. Bennati has emerged as a new man to watch. Freire is strong again. And you can never count out Boonen. I'd have to say Pozzato will be watched much more strongly this time around. I don't give him a strong chance. Bettini has crashed a few times lately and I wonder if that will affect him this weekend.
I'm going to say Boonen. I think he's going to be super motivated to take this one from the Italians.
I'm going to say Boonen. I think he's going to be super motivated to take this one from the Italians.
03-20-07, 09:46 AM
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I'll vote for Boonen, but that probably comes as no surprise...
03-20-07, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
You're right! It IS about me, because I already found someone a while ago. Sorry Tom!
03-20-07, 10:50 AM
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Anyone know where this can be viewed in North America? OLN/Versus is not carrying it this year, and cycling.tv doesn't have it. Any intel on a webcast would be much appreciated.
03-20-07, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fixed.rider
Anyone know where this can be viewed in North America? OLN/Versus is not carrying it this year, and cycling.tv doesn't have it. Any intel on a webcast would be much appreciated.
https://www.versus.com/cyclysm/
03-20-07, 11:20 AM
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Boonen isn't 100% and MSR isn't even a goal for him. I doubt he'll win. If McEwen can climb as well as he says he can right now then he should have no problem winning a bunch sprint. Bennati has had a great season so far so if he's in the front at the end he could win the sprint. I'm not sure what Ale-Jets form is since he hasn't won anything significant yet but if he can return to his old form he can win the bunch sprint. Pozzato is also in good form so he should be in contention but If it comes down to a sprint finish he'll have no chance.
I'll go with Bennati or Ballan. Ballan is due for his breakout. I'll have a better idea once they release the start list.
I'll go with Bennati or Ballan. Ballan is due for his breakout. I'll have a better idea once they release the start list.
03-20-07, 12:05 PM
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If the Cricket rides, he's my pick.
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I'm gonna put my money (figurative of course) or Bennati or O'Grady. Tom seems like a long shot with his main goal being Flanders-Roubaix this year.
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Oscar Freire ftw
03-20-07, 02:03 PM
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I want to pick Boonen, but since everyone else already has...Juan José Haedo
03-20-07, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DogBoy
I want to pick Boonen, but since everyone else already has...Juan José Haedo
03-20-07, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Snicklefritz
You're right! It IS about me, because I already found someone a while ago. Sorry Tom!
03-20-07, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
His name is botto.
03-20-07, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by acape
I think you're mistaken. I saw an ad on Versus for it on Sunday, and it's listed here:
https://www.versus.com/cyclysm/
https://www.versus.com/cyclysm/
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Valverde - Yeah, it's early but stranger things have happened.
Bennati - He's a hungry man this year.
Boonen - He's Tom f**king Boonen.
Bennati - He's a hungry man this year.
Boonen - He's Tom f**king Boonen.
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Boonen is fibbing. Lulling the opposition. Combined with that world champ sneaky-quick Bettini...I foresee a Quick-Step victory.
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