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Giro stage 17

So tomorrows a tricky one! Could be cold and is lumpy! They are saying someone who is great at descending has an advantage! Anyone any advice? I have the top 5 in the GC, so is it worth keeping them or ship one out and look for a stage winner??

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drheaton replied to TERatcliffe26 | 11 years ago
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TERatcliffe26 wrote:

My question is when do I axe haeno for a certain belgium in prep fro the last stage

Damn you!

I had it all planned out and I hadn't considered this until you mentioned it... haven't been able to decide if it's worth it yet but my head says it's a good idea and possibly some great points, if the transfer's made for the right stage...

Time to redo all my plans  2

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chrisdstripes | 11 years ago
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I have 5 of the top 10 GC and 4 decent climbers who have been trying regularly over the past few days to get into breaks. So theoretically a chance of a really good day, but obviously if I have no-one in the break then I'll just be middling along with everyone else. Team is only 300th or something, so may as well go for a stage win!

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drheaton | 11 years ago
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Ah, he's on my radar too but I was thinking of bringing him in later in the week, he seems to be going well.

Henao is neither here nor there because EVERY team will have him now, I have him because he's cheap points, he could do something, he might not, either way he stays because he let's me spend my credits elsewhere.

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TERatcliffe26 | 11 years ago
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I made 1 transfer, dropped slagter for a swiss guy  3

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JAndrewHill replied to TERatcliffe26 | 11 years ago
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TERatcliffe26 wrote:

I made 1 transfer, dropped slagter for a swiss guy  3

But contador isnt doing the giro.

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TERatcliffe26 replied to JAndrewHill | 11 years ago
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JAndrewHill wrote:
TERatcliffe26 wrote:

I made 1 transfer, dropped slagter for a swiss guy  3

But contador isnt doing the giro.

you sure  3

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JAndrewHill replied to TERatcliffe26 | 11 years ago
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TERatcliffe26 wrote:
JAndrewHill wrote:
TERatcliffe26 wrote:

I made 1 transfer, dropped slagter for a swiss guy  3

But contador isnt doing the giro.

you sure  3

Y I am always. Confusing. Cancellara. And contador. Oops. What a dope.

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Doaky | 11 years ago
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Henao Could have a dig tomorrow! Would like to see basso having a go as well! May just keep my transfers and hope the GC dosent get shaken up too much tomorrow!!

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drheaton | 11 years ago
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I'd like to drop Rodriguez for Kreuziger but I can't as Rodriguez is far too in form. Have 4 transfers, will use 2, probably dropping Golas and Slagter for either a couple of Italians or a Spaniard and an Italian. Not saying anything else until deadline  3

It'll be a big KoM day so if you get the right rider you're in for a hatfull of points.

I wouldn't worry too much about the descent, the winner has to get to the top with the front group before they can win on the descent so a good climber is a must. I wouldn't be surprised if both Rujano and Gadret had a pop but I won't be going for either, not just yet.

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JAndrewHill | 11 years ago
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Tricky init. Ive gone for an out of form climber whoo rested himsekf today and fiknished with the sprinters. He has previous kom so might be saving himself for a big day tomorrow. There again he will prob finish next to last.  4  4  4

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londonplayer | 11 years ago
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I'm not planning on doing any transfers and am keeping the same for tomorrow. I'm loaded with the GC contenders, as I'm sure many others are also.

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