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Old 04-21-08, 07:33 AM
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Gentlemen,

Perhaps you didn't notice, but there was a race in Limburg yesterday.
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...and Cunego's not doing the Giro.

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...-ditalia-15389

It's kinda early to be coming on form for a major tour contender anymore isn't it?
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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
...and Cunego's not doing the Giro.

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...-ditalia-15389

It's kinda early to be coming on form for a major tour contender anymore isn't it?
ummm... lance armstrong?
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Originally Posted by botto
ummm... lance armstrong?
Yeah, heh, good point. Armstrong didn't usually come on form until the Dauphine though IIRC.
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Yes I watched on the free eurosport internet feed (I'm in the western U.S - ht to cyclingfans.com)) good video, good commentary (although Sean Kelly didn't seem to have too much to say) and very fine action. I thought Schelck was going to take it but Cunego "outsprinted" him. Loved the 22% gradient sign!
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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
Yeah, heh, good point. Armstrong didn't usually come on form until the Dauphine though IIRC.
second in '99, '01, and 4th in '02. that was pretty good form.
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Mr. botto, sir. Though these races mean a lot to most of us. What's really important here is whether or not you are working on your race report that was due this morning. You already have one demerit. Would you like another?

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This is my favorite week on the ProTour calendar.

A bunch of skinny guys trying to kill each other 1-2km at a time.
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And lo, it was good.
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Is Botto a pro racer? If so, that's cool and I'd like to hear his report also.
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Originally Posted by substructure
Mr. botto, sir. Though these races mean a lot to most of us. What's really important here is whether or not you are working on your race report that was due this morning. You already have one demerit. Would you like another?


read it and weep
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Originally Posted by pinitup
Is Botto a pro racer? If so, that's cool and I'd like to hear his report also.
far from it. the fact that i can compose a paragraph should have been a tip off.
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Originally Posted by botto
far from it. the fact that i can compose a paragraph should have been a tip off.
That sucks. I was wanting to know what kind of avg mph you could hold if you were a pro to see how I compare.
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Originally Posted by pinitup
That sucks. I was wanting to know what kind of avg mph you could hold if you were a pro to see how I compare.
i can get you some power numbers.
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Originally Posted by botto
i can get you some power numbers.
Sweet, thanks.
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