[northstar]

…ask this as it’s going to get asked anyway…

When will the Tour of Qatar be open…

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[chrisdstripes]

This starts the day after
This starts the day after Dubai finishes so I have to remember to check in for last-minute changes – a lot of riders seem to be down to ride both at the moment but a crash in Dubai could mess things up a bit!

[ray silvester]

Ghedebrav wrote:I’d imagine

Ghedebrav wrote:

I’d imagine wind could well come into play, so worth thinking about that – more experienced riders who can get themselves in the right break, or the right spot on the echelon, will prosper.

That said, dromedaries or no, this is a pretty flat old tour. A punchy sprinter who can do short TTs well (perhaps somebody with a bit of history on the track?) could take the GC. An open field, though, and wouldn’t be surprised to see someone pretty leftfield (thinking Gaudin, Fenn etc.) walking off with it.

Incidentally, if Phinney was competing, I reckon he’d win this in his sleep.

I’m thinking Viviani too

[chiv30]

I’ll be honest , since this
I’ll be honest , since this race opened I’ve picked both std and purist but have swapped and changed so many times without confirming changes …..however as much as I’d love to go full out sprinters in both teams I know echelons can and likely will play havoc so I’m still not settled on a team 8}

[Ghedebrav]

I’d imagine wind could well
I’d imagine wind could well come into play, so worth thinking about that – more experienced riders who can get themselves in the right break, or the right spot on the echelon, will prosper.

That said, dromedaries or no, this is a pretty flat old tour. A punchy sprinter who can do short TTs well (perhaps somebody with a bit of history on the track?) could take the GC. An open field, though, and wouldn’t be surprised to see someone pretty leftfield (thinking Gaudin, Fenn etc.) walking off with it.

Incidentally, if Phinney was competing, I reckon he’d win this in his sleep.

[JAndrewHill]

Well dont say I didnt warn
Well dont say I didnt warn you about the humps. Cant see a sprinter winning the GC.

[Stumps]

Last years race was as flat
Last years race was as flat as a pancake with Cav winning 4 stages. I cant see it being any problems to the sprinters at all although i haven’t seen the profiles anywhere yet.

My team will be all sprinters with the odd ds in.

[JAndrewHill]

Well who should I pick for
Well who should I pick for the TOQ?
The stage names suggest a very indulating profile.
You read camel track, and I think ‘lots of humps’,
But there are not many climbers in the startlists .
So I am thinking of building my squad around Riblon, Gilbert and Westra.
Any thoughts?

[ray silvester]

jstreetley wrote:Liking the

jstreetley wrote:

Liking the ‘Skinsuit’ badge for picking a TT winner :)

should be a gimme in this race

[dave atkinson]

Gkam84 wrote:Argh, Dave must

Gkam84 wrote:

Argh, Dave must have taken out a badge I put in, picking first and last home…

don’t worry though, it’s in tour of the med 😉

[Gkam84]

Argh, Dave must have taken
Argh, Dave must have taken out a badge I put in, picking first and last home…

[benji p]

Gkam84 wrote:Wasn’t me, twas

Gkam84 wrote:

Wasn’t me, twas the boss man

Hurray for Roadcc! Hurray for Dave! Hurray for Gkam! We still love you! Who doesn’t love the bearer of good news? 😀

[jstreetley]

Liking the ‘Skinsuit’ badge
Liking the ‘Skinsuit’ badge for picking a TT winner 🙂

[Gkam84]

Wasn’t me, twas the boss man
Wasn’t me, twas the boss man

[benji p]

Gkam84 wrote:…its

Gkam84 wrote:

…its open…

Hurray for Gkam! Thanks for taking the time to do it so early! You’re loved, you know it? 🙂

[Gkam84]

Cough Cough………..its
Cough Cough………..its open 😉

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