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Date Posted: 07:11:11 09/03/04 Fri
Author: TTturbo
Subject: Re: Vuelta favorites? Landis anyone???
In reply to: Vaughn 's message, "Re: Vuelta favorites? Landis anyone???" on 21:33:47 09/02/04 Thu

Yeah, I was wondering why no one was mentioning him. I'd love for Postal to ride for Floyd. He deserves at least a couple of stages. But his TTing has improved so much I think he could have a real chance overall. I don't think Heras can do it--too many TTs and not enough high mountains.

>Does anyone take kindly to the mention of Floyd Landis
>as a name who might rocket to the front in the Vuelta?
>He and Cadel Evans I am hoping will do well...V
>
>Even MrBookmaker is having trouble setting the odds.
>>There are plenty of contenders, but none that I would
>>call a favorite. So, in the absence of true favorites,
>>I'll use the star system and list riders I think have
>>a real chance of winning -- not guys I think can
>>podium.
>>
>>5 stars: none
>>4 stars: Heras, Valverde, Vinokourov, Beloki, Sevilla
>>3 stars: Hamilton, Aitor Gonzalez, Cunego, Pecharroman
>>
>>Sorry, I tried to put Valverde ahead of Heras, but
>>Kelme is outclassed by Liberty. So while Valverde
>>might be a bit stronger than Heras, the huge
>>difference in team strength may be too much to
>>overcome. Go Heras!
>>
>>As for the route, I don't believe it's so tough that
>>it favors Heras over Valverde. There are only two
>>climbs that I would call "HC", the Velefique and the
>>finishing climb to the Calar Alto (both in stage 12).
>>On the easier climbs, Valverde can match Heras and may
>>even gain time.
>>
>>I'm also interested in seeing how Martin will do.
>>Beloki's team rivals Liberty, T-Mobile, and Phonak.

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  • Re: Vuelta favorites? Evans anyone??? -- amifan, 01:41:49 09/04/04 Sat
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