Code: Events for stage Maastricht - Valkenburg -- 13/6/2013 6h24min -- Looks like Markel Irizar (RadioShack) got out of bed on the right side this morning ! His early attack will, no doubt, please the team's sponsors. Attack by 4 riders. (M.Frapporti, D.Wyss, P.Stetina, B.Bulgac) Axel Domont (AG2R) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Attack by Mattia Cattaneo. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : S.Van Dijk, M.Keizer. Albert Timmer (Argos) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. Attack by Thomas Peterson. Baden Cooke (Orica) is trying to counter! The gap between the peloton and the breakaway is decreasing. The peloton moves up a gear and the speed increases. The peloton is laying down a fast pace with Rabobank well in charge. None of the big teams seem worried by the breakaway. The peloton doesn't seem to have any intentions of pursuing the breakaway riders today. The breakaway has now more than 5 minutes on the peloton. Things are moving at an easy pace, the riders are keeping something back for later on. The first half of the race is done. The peloton doesn't seem to have any intentions of pursuing the breakaway riders today. Only 85 kilometres left to the finish line. Things will now start to get serious. Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. Attack by Paolo Tiralongo. The peloton continues to lay down a fast pace The gap with the breakaway riders is melting away. There's little hope left for them. The peloton is moving at a fast pace with Cyclista Australis at the head. Game over for the breakaway. They have been absorbed back into the peloton. The peloton is slowing down. The peloton has increased the tempo Kevin Seeldraeyers has fallen. Attack by Roman Kreuziger. Tanel Kangert seems to have given instructions to his team-mates in Astana Pro Team to catch up with the leaders. Michele Scarponi (Melton Mowbray) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. The numbers within the peloton continue to be whittled away with many no longer able to follow the pace. Attack by Bauke Mollema. We are getting close to the finish. There are only 15 kilometres left to go. The peloton is upping the pace. Despite the incident affecting his leader, Alexandre Geniez (Astana), Egor Silin (Astana) has not let up. Roman Kreuziger (Melton Mowbray) is in the lead. Who's going to catch him ? Attack by Sylvain Chavanel (Rabobank) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Attack by Wout Poels (Fosters) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! The peloton has reeled-in the breakaway. Attack by Philippe Gilbert (Citrosol) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Philippe Gilbert (Citrosol) may have been badly placed at the back, but he is certainly losing contact with the head of the group. Attack by Nick Nuyens (Harpsobank) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Attack by Andy Schleck (Rabobank) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Only 5 km to go. It's now or never ! Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. Despite the incident affecting his leader, Alexandre Geniez (Astana), Egor Silin (Astana) has not let up. A solo victory for Sylvain Chavanel (Rabobank). A sensational ride. 2nd Simon Spilak (Melton Mowbray). 3rd Philippe Gilbert (Citrosol). Despite the incident affecting his leader, Alexandre Geniez (Astana), Egor Silin (Astana) has not let up.
urgh. excel file with the results is corrupted and I can't open it. Gonna have to go all amateur for this one. Sorry fellas.
Code: Events for stage Charleroi - Huy -- 13/6/2013 6h45min -- As tradition dictates, the morning breakaway composed in major part by second-ranked riders, is beginning to take shape under the aegis of Daniel Teklehaimanot (Orica). Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if F.Veuchelen, G.Dockx can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Attack by Aleksandr Kuschynski. The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. Attack by Matteo Pelucchi. The gap with the breakaway riders is melting away. There's little hope left for them. The peloton moves up a gear and the speed increases. Cyclista Australis is giving its all in order to catch up. Game over for the breakaway. They have been absorbed back into the peloton. Attack by Luca Wackermann. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 5 riders trying to break away. The names are : J.Veikkanen, F.Rabon, H.Houle, F.Veuchelen, K.Boeckmans. Attack by 2 riders. (R.Costa, J.Peraud) There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : G.Smukulis, K.Boeckmans. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : T.Chaoufi, C.Sarmiento Despite the breakaway, the peloton doesn't seem to be willing to make a big effort. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if A.Bazayev, G.Dockx can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. The gap with the breakaway is beginning to shorten as the peloton seems set on denying them victory. Attack by Egidijus Juodvalkis. It's over ! The peloton didn't give them a chance. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : T.Danielson, L.Wackermann Attack by Julien El Fares. Attack by 2 riders. (O.Kaisen, F.Rabon) The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. Attack by Assan Bazayev. Attack by Jens Debusschere. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. The peloton has accelerated. Bad news for the escapees. The peloton has woken up and the gap is melting away. The peloton is moving at a fast pace with Astana Pro Team at the head. None of the big teams seem worried by the breakaway. Attack by Giovanni Visconti. Attack by Mauro Santambrogio. Bart De Clercq (Orica) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Attack by Koen De Kort. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : J.Tschopp, S.Schumacher. The peloton doesn't seem to have any intentions of pursuing the breakaway riders today. Attack by Fabio Aru. The first half of the race is done. The breakaway has now more than 5 minutes on the peloton. The peloton moves up a gear and the speed increases. The peloton is laying down a fast pace with Cyclista Australis well in charge. Francesco Failli (Vini Fantini) has fallen inside the peloton. Luckily enough, no other rider has been affected. Only 67 kilometres left to the finish line. Things will now start to get serious. Melton Mowbray Pro Cycling is giving its all in order to catch up. The numbers within the peloton continue to be whittled away with many no longer able to follow the pace. The peloton has accelerated. Adam Blythe (BMC) has fallen ! He looks slightly injured, but he will no doubt finish the race. Attack by Philippe Gilbert. Alexandre Geniez seems to have given instructions to his team-mates in Astana Pro Team to catch up with the leaders. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Tanel Kangert (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Just 15 km to go. Despite the incident affecting his leader, Alexandre Geniez (Astana), Egor Silin (Astana) has not let up. The peloton has reeled-in the breakaway. Egor Silin (Astana) may have been badly placed at the back, but he is certainly losing contact with the head of the group. Attack by Michael Albasini (Australis) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! We are only 5 kms away from the finishing line. Michael Albasini (Australis) is the first to launch the final sprint Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : R.Nocentini, J.Vanendert, P.Gilbert Philippe Gilbert (Citrosol) has added another line to his list of achievements. What a performance ! 2nd Jelle Vanendert (Hoegaarden). 3rd Rinaldo Nocentini (Harpsobank). Despite the incident affecting his leader, Alexandre Geniez (Astana), Egor Silin (Astana) has not let up.
Simming LBL & Romandie atm so will post them over the coming week. Giro will run concurrent with the TDF
Giro D'Italia - UWT Haven't set up the LBL/Romandie threads but idc. DR = Days races. The higher the more chance they are being at peak form but also risks being overworked and therefore tired, few days races means they're unlikely to be at peak (though might work their way there during the race) and also more likely to compete at future events. Anyone with ~40+ DR right here will be at 60+ by the end of this and about 60 DR is when they kind of finish for the year or else they're just shot. Will post route and all later. Looks like Vimesy's & my mobs have decided to throw it all at the TDF. Both have very good riders at our disposal for a stage race yet haven't sent them. Castellon Citrosol Francisco Jose Ventoso - 27 DR Johnny Hoogerland - 43 DR Juan Jose Cobo - 21 DR Tony Gallopin - 41 DR Benat Intxausti - 25 DR Lars Petter Nordhaug - 42 DR Pablo Lastras - 41 DR Nacer Bouhanni - 27 DR Marcus Burghardt - 42 DR Cyclista Australis Alessandro Petacchi - 29 DR Tejay Van Garderen - 20 DR Peter Velits - 40 DR Bradley Wiggins - 21 DR Carlos Betancur - 37 DR Ryder Hesjedal - 24 DR Rafal Majka - 20 DR Andre Greipel - 31 DR Tyler Farrar - 27 DR Fosters Pro Cycling Barry Markus - 30 DR Daryl Impey - 29 DR Gustav Erik Larsson - 36 DR Daniel Martin - 38 DR Vincenzo Nibali - 22 DR Daniel Oss - 44 DR Julien Simon - 44 DR Andrea Guardini - 34 DR Chris Anker Sorensen - 29 DR Hoegaarden-Farm Frites Damiano Cunego - 19 DR Jack Bobridge - 46 DR Grega Bole - 50 DR Gerald Ciolek - 42 DR Taylor Phinney - 48 DR Domenico Pozzovivo - 24 DR Rick Zabel - 42 DR Sylwester Szmyd - 41 DR Oscar Gatto - 49 DR Melton Mowbray Pro Cycling Simon Spilak - 47 DR Samuel Sanchez - 23 DR Borut Bozic - 29 DR Jerome Coppel - 14 DR Joaquim Rodriguez - 11 DR Jeremy Roy - 40 DR Rigoberto Uran - 22 DR Mark Renshaw - 36 DR Michele Scarponi - 25 DR Rabobank John Degenkolb - 19 DR Robert Gesink - 25 DR Vasil Kiryienka - 43 DR Moreno Moser - 46 DR Kenny Van Hummel - 43 DR Jens Voigt - 44 DR Lieuwe Westra - 45 DR Robert Kiserlovski - 16 DR Janez Brajkovic - 24 DR Team Harpsobank Laurens Ten Dam - 37 DR Ivan Basso - 25 DR Roberto Ferrari - 21 DR Enrico Gasparotto - 11 DR Levi Leipheimer - 42 DR Tom Danielson - 21 DR Rinaldo Nocentini - 42 DR Marco Pinotti - 36 DR Dario Cataldo - 26 DR Tout Seul Cyclisme Kris Boeckmans - 42 DR Arnaud Demare - 23 DR Chris Froome - 14 DR Tiago Machado - 24 DR Jurgen Roelandts - 15 DR Andrew Talansky - 23 DR Steven Kruijswijk - 44 DR Wilco Kelderman - 38 DR Ben Swift - 21 DR
Interesting team we've got, Intxausti/Cobo possibly a shout for a top 10/15 overall, but stage wins will likely be the ultimate goal. Be nice to see Bouhanni in particular break through for a win on one of the sprinters stages.
Oh and will be massively surprised if Cyclista/Fosters don't win it with Wiggins/Nibali. Froome possibly still a bit underdone with only 15 days raced?
