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by xena

maquisard wrote:No it isn't, it is the picture of him using an inhaler in the 2014 Criterium Dauphine :- http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/lat ... deo-125751

Have said it before, will say it again. Abuse of grey area performance enhancers (not on banned list) like cortisone and asthma medication is pervasive throughout pro-cycling and other sports. Free cortisol and thyroid hormones such as TSH, TT4 and FT4 need added to the bio-passport, I'm sure the trends would be interesting!


I'd love to make a comment. :(
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by Nefarious86

xena wrote:
maquisard wrote:No it isn't, it is the picture of him using an inhaler in the 2014 Criterium Dauphine :- http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/lat ... deo-125751

Have said it before, will say it again. Abuse of grey area performance enhancers (not on banned list) like cortisone and asthma medication is pervasive throughout pro-cycling and other sports. Free cortisol and thyroid hormones such as TSH, TT4 and FT4 need added to the bio-passport, I'm sure the trends would be interesting!


I'd love to make a comment. :(

Why, it would he the exact same thing you have said 400 times before.
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by hasbeen

I really hope they put a gold strip at the lower back/bottom GVA's jersey. Balance it out. Fashion. Ying Yang. Marco Polo. u know?
Also, is Rocket 7 a thing again? I kinda hope so cause they were rad back in the day.
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by Liggero

Vuelta is the best GT, it's Spain.
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by KWalker

Anyone have any pictures of Sagan's Epic without him on it or a link to details about it's setup?
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by OutOfBreath

Yeah, can't seem to fin any. It seems he didn't used his beloved Scratch saddle and opted for one from the big S, it strange no one has featured his bike given the expectation he raises.

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by pastronef

Quintana with Diadora overshoes over unknown shoes
http://www.steephill.tv/2016/vuelta-a-e ... IS5786.jpg

he joins Spilak, Zaka, Dowsett, Hesjedal and some others who wear sponsored overshoes over other brands

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by lw11

General question, how does 2017 and onward look for GC? Sky and Movistar look ountouchable, with maybe Orica challenging. BMC look like they can't decide who to support and full of has beens, Astana, Merida (are they Bora or Chinese?) looking thin and Etixx looking like a classics teams, can Trek, Giant or either of the Lotto teams step up? Do we just hand the Giro to Landa/Quintana/Valverde, Tour to Froome and Vuelta to Landa/Quintana/Valverde?

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by wingguy

I think that's pretty pessimistic. Nibali is obviously still a threat for the Giro or Vuelta if he targets them, Kruijswijk could be up there again, all three of Orica's GC contenders should only be getting stronger season on season at their age.

I think there could be some pretty good racing next year.

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pastronef wrote:Quintana with Diadora overshoes over unknown shoes
http://www.steephill.tv/2016/vuelta-a-e ... IS5786.jpg


and the most unnecessary knee tape job goes to ... http://www.steephill.tv/2016/vuelta-a-e ... IS5799.jpg

KWalker wrote:Anyone have any pictures of Sagan's Epic without him on it or a link to details about it's setup?


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by pastronef

nathanong87 wrote:
pastronef wrote:Quintana with Diadora overshoes over unknown shoes
http://www.steephill.tv/2016/vuelta-a-e ... IS5786.jpg


and the most unnecessary knee tape job goes to ... http://www.steephill.tv/2016/vuelta-a-e ... IS5799.jpg



and also Oakley M-frame old style.

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by lw11

wingguy wrote:I think that's pretty pessimistic. Nibali is obviously still a threat for the Giro or Vuelta if he targets them, Kruijswijk could be up there again, all three of Orica's GC contenders should only be getting stronger season on season at their age.

I think there could be some pretty good racing next year.


While I somewhat agree, the Sky team that supported Landa pre-abandon of the Giro and if he was fit enough to start the Vuelta, I still don't see any team (fully fit, no abandons's) beating the deissgnated leader's of Sky or Movistar. With Nibali moving to Bahrain, both Bahrain and Astana are weaker

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by rainerhq

Did Sagan use these s works tyres on the race? Sauser rides control version in cape epic. Which is wise.
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by tymon_tm

Valverde, I don't know how much longer can he keep it up. Quintana is too passive, but he's still in the top group so to speak. obviously Froome and Nibali are first tier GC contenders as well, I can't see anyone able to challenge them, although the Bahrain team is a question mark at this stage, the transition to a completely new team doesn't have to be that smooth for Nibbles.

the second tier group looks a lot more exciting IMHO. Aru, Krujswijk, Chavez, Majka, Contador, Porte are the obvious picks and althought I wouldn;t bet my money on any of them winning any of the 3-weekers, they are definitely podium candidates.

Landa hasn't showed anything so that's a question mark. Bardet showed progress and he might be there next season fighting for GC. Pinot is a solid GC rider but he lacks something that doesn't allow him to fight in the GTs.

IMHO we're gonna see the most new talent in Giro and Vuelta next year. the Tour is "unwinable" at the moment if you aint got SKY-strong team and a Froome-like guy to finish up the work. if I were a DS, I'd put all my best riders into Giro roster and hopefuly that's what we'll see next year
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by tymon_tm

ps. obviously the 2017 is gonna be a Cannondale year. they have so much raw talent, top notch training methods, experienced staff and a godlike DS it's just a question of time till they dominate the scene. and if not that, it's the probability that says even the longest series of defeats has to end. so mark my words and go read their bloggs, tweets and stuff, you don't wanna miss it!
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