Flanders Predictions!
04-01-07, 12:31 PM
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Flanders Predictions!
Well it'd be complete foolishness to go against Boonen in his "A" event. But Cancellara pushed him last time, and Freire is looking strong. Ballan, Van P, Nuyens, Devolder, Hoste (although he was 4 minutes off at Prijs), and a few others should be in the mix. Bettini is an intriguing choice as well.
I'm going to say Cancellara, even though I know Boonen is almost 100% to win. Gotta be a bit different.
I'm going to say Cancellara, even though I know Boonen is almost 100% to win. Gotta be a bit different.
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Boonen is on form right now. It's his race to lose.
Pozzato and Cancellara will round out the podium.
Pozzato and Cancellara will round out the podium.
04-01-07, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
Boonen is on form right now. It's his race to lose.
And if he does, I'll say Philippe Gilbert.
04-01-07, 05:35 PM
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Boonen
Nuyens
Boogert
I reserve the right to change this after I see an official start list.
Longshot: Gusev
Nuyens
Boogert
I reserve the right to change this after I see an official start list.
Longshot: Gusev
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If Bettini doesn't snap another derailleur...
I'm wondering if Boonen isn't miffed with him, he seemed to gesture 'what the hell is he doing dragging Freire up here' during the E3. Mind you, Freire promptly cracked and Bettini then led the charge up the Knokteberg to help break Boonen free.
If Boonen isn't 100%, Bettini. Cancellara. Hoste. I'd like to see PVP do well. Eekhout is a gritty competitor as well.
I'm wondering if Boonen isn't miffed with him, he seemed to gesture 'what the hell is he doing dragging Freire up here' during the E3. Mind you, Freire promptly cracked and Bettini then led the charge up the Knokteberg to help break Boonen free.
If Boonen isn't 100%, Bettini. Cancellara. Hoste. I'd like to see PVP do well. Eekhout is a gritty competitor as well.
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1. Stu
2. Ballan
3. Hoste
4. Flecha
5. De Peet
Boonen's back isn't up to 260km at Ronde intensity
2. Ballan
3. Hoste
4. Flecha
5. De Peet
Boonen's back isn't up to 260km at Ronde intensity
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Originally Posted by Cypress
Hidilly ho?
Boogerd seems a nice long shot. And this Gasparotto fellow really seems to be flying for Liquigas.
04-02-07, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ed073
1. Stu
2. Ballan
3. Hoste
4. Flecha
5. De Peet
Boonen's back isn't up to 260km at Ronde intensity
2. Ballan
3. Hoste
4. Flecha
5. De Peet
Boonen's back isn't up to 260km at Ronde intensity
not sure how ballan figures into the equation. he's not the same rider he was a year ago.
04-02-07, 12:42 PM
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Hoste ftw, or maybe Bettini as a long shot
04-02-07, 12:44 PM
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Is this about Ned Flanders? I'm thinking Homer will take it to him.
04-02-07, 12:44 PM
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OK - nobody is suggesting Burghardt, so I will. He's young, but damn he was flying on the climbs at the E3.
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Stupid sexy Flanders!
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Stupid sexy Flanders!
04-02-07, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Stupid sexy Flanders!
If Boonen rides, it will be a sexy race. With those legs, come on man!
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There are clearly not enough Simpsons fans on this forum...
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Originally Posted by botto
good point about boonen's back and the distance.
not sure how ballan figures into the equation. he's not the same rider he was a year ago.
not sure how ballan figures into the equation. he's not the same rider he was a year ago.
Yeah...Bartoli or Fondriest he ain't, but I wanted an Italian in my top three.
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Are lineups posted somewhere?
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I'll go for Gilbert.