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Date Posted: 10:45:48 09/12/04 Sun
Author: ludwig
Subject: Re: Will Saiz go with his strongest rider or will he continue to ride for Heras?
In reply to: wow 's message, "Will Saiz go with his strongest rider or will he continue to ride for Heras?" on 10:35:16 09/12/04 Sun

Good question. Liberty's problem is that their 2 lead riders have different qualities. If they ride for Nozal, then they don't want to push the pace too hard in the mountains. If they ride for Heras, then they need to go all out to break Valverde and Mancebo.

It's a very tough call. Nozal seems stronger to me, but Heras is a champion and probably a better bet in terms of staying power. Also, Heras will probably do better on the MTT.

Landis really impressed me today, as did Aitor Gonzalez. Floyd very well may up a contender!


>I'm guessing that Saiz will have the team continue to
>ride for defending Vuelta champion Roberto Heras
>instead of for their strongest all around rider
>(Nozal).
>
>Is Heras this year's Nozal? That would be hilarious if
>Heras lost the Vuelta a la Nozal in the final time
>trial. Maybe we'll get more colorful quotes from
>Manolo Saiz.
>
>I don't think Heras will even be in position to win by
>the last time trial though.
>
>Mancebo sure is looking good.

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  • Re: Will Saiz go with his strongest rider or will he continue to ride for Heras? -- Tom T., 13:14:13 09/12/04 Sun
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