2012 Racing Season

[philip]

Frandy have been woeful so far

This is what they do every year, nothing much then mysteriously come good for the tour!

[Daccordi Rider]

They gave Gilbert a nice lead out in the Ardennes last year!

They seem to try to be up for them so let's see.

[norbs]

Just remember you blokes, Andy has already won 1 TdF this year.

[RICHARDH]

Another win for Greenedge

http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-ciclista-al-pais-vasco-2012/stage-2/results

Really was worried before the start of the season that they would struggle for results, certainly hasn't been the case.

[briztoon]

Another win for Greenedge

http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-ciclista-al-pais-vasco-2012/stage-2/results

Really was worried before the start of the season that they would struggle for results, certainly hasn't been the case.

Me to, me to.

[Chuck]

Another win for Greenedge

http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-ciclista-al-pais-vasco-2012/stage-2/results

Really was worried before the start of the season that they would struggle for results, certainly hasn't been the case.

Me to, me to.

+2

[Chuck]

Durbridge got a couple of nice results for GE too

http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/ro ... a%20Sarthe

[ft_critical]

Strap yourself in for Lige - Bastogne - Lige on Sat (14th), can't wait...

[norbs]

Strap yourself in for Lige - Bastogne - Lige on Sat (14th), can't wait...

14th? I thought Amstel Gold was next, then L-B-L the following week with the La Flèche Wallonne in between.

Edit, just checked Inrng.com and I think thats right.

[MichaelB]

In the euro time zome, Amstel is on 15th Apr, Fleche is on 18th and LBL is on 22nd (Source - Pro cycling calendar)

Roamdie starts on 24th and goes to 29th.

[ft_critical]

Strap yourself in for Lige - Bastogne - Lige on Sat (14th), can't wait...

14th? I thought Amstel Gold was next, then L-B-L the following week with the La Flèche Wallonne in between.

Edit, just checked Inrng.com and I think thats right.

Hmm, it was supposed to be a joke. But it has failed. Cycling news had the amateur version listed with the spelling above. Now they have changed it to Liege - Bastogne - Liege Espoirs - yes really. Then I was going to tell you all, hilariously, about the spelling. Oh well.

[norbs]

Hmm, it was supposed to be a joke. But it has failed. Cycling news had the amateur version listed with the spelling above. Now they have changed it to Liege - Bastogne - Liege Espoirs - yes really. Then I was going to tell you all, hilariously, about the spelling. Oh well.

Oops.

[toolonglegs]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tony-ma ... g-accident
I mean seriously!!! ... how many big name riders have had accidents in training this year!!!.

[Uncle Just]

I had exactly the same thought when I read that. I started to go through the list and thought it seems to be more dangerous training than racing atm.

[JV911]

Durbridge got a couple of nice results for GE too

yee haa!

not sure if Durbo's chin is UCI legal though...pretty sure it's an illegal aero device

[Chuck]

Purito loves the steep pitches....

http://www.cyclingnews.com/la-fleche-wallonne/results

Another excellent result for GE too. Albasini has more than earnt his way already.

Andy not all that happy apparently....

"Why does nobody attack?" said Andy Schleck. "Why does everyone ride for second place, eh? Because, if you don't attack and [Joaquim] Rodriguez gets to the bottom of the Mur in the front group that's what you will be racing for, second place.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/schleck ... e-wallonne

Seems a bit of an odd thing to say given that although Rodriguez is a perennial contender last night was actually his first classics win.

[MichaelB]

....Andy not all that happy apparently....

"Why does nobody attack?" said Andy Schleck. "Why does everyone ride for second place, eh? Because, if you don't attack and [Joaquim] Rodriguez gets to the bottom of the Mur in the front group that's what you will be racing for, second place.

.....

Yet again, it's someone elses fault ...

Keep up the good work boys .......

Well done to Albasini and the GE boys again. Another win may not be too far away ?

[Daccordi Rider]

Do you reckon Frandy have any fans left outside Luxembourg? They are a pair of whiny bitches.

[vander]

http://www.srm.de/index.php/us/srm-blog/road/717

[CommuRider]

Liege on now

One nasty fall already.

[vander]

Liege on now

One nasty fall already.

There was a nasty fall in the neutral zone. Igor anton out with a broken collarbone before the race even started.

[Chuck]

FFS

Edit: Re picture break up at a vital stage.

Astana certainly provided the surprises this week.

[MichaelB]

Couldn't manage to watch it all last night, but great win in the end. Again, showed class, and great to see some other names pop up.

Poor old Andy died again ......., but at least he has finished 2 races in a row now, andit was wet and included downhills

Loooooove the argy bargy re KA not being there at Le Tour ...

Cadel must be laughing hard

[jules21]

wow astana have really gotten with the program this year

[Chuck]

wow astana have really gotten with the program this year

Loooooove the argy bargy re KA not being there at Le Tour

The dashing Scott Sunderland was saying on air last night that he didn't think all was well within the team. Not sure if he was speaking with some insider knowledge or just came to that opinion from observing what we've all seen and heard.