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Is Edvald Boasson Hagen the real deal ?

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  • February 17, 2012 at 12:23 am #15118
    Stumps

    In a previous forum topic seabass89 asked the question “What type of rider is EBH”.

    He’s won stages on grand tours and overall titles but in the years ahead what will people think and say when his name is mentioned.

    Will it be as a Grand Tour winner – possibly not, or in the same breath as Cancellara and Gilbert as a multiple classics winner. Only time will tell.

    Tell us what you think 😕

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  • February 19, 2012 at 11:37 pm #666161
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    zolap303

    I agree with Eric Zabbel.
    I agree with Eric Zabbel. Give Wiggo one helper (Froome or Porte) and give Cav the help he needs. When in form, Cav is a sure thing; a EBH kicker for stages that don’t suit Cav and to help in the lead out would be a great idea.

    Wiggo needs one wheel to follow in the mountains, BMC, RSNT, OPQS, and the other GC squads will do all the heavy lifting.

    February 18, 2012 at 12:18 pm #666159
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    seabass89

    Oh..
    And remember EBH won
    Oh..

    And remember EBH won Gent–Wevelgem 2009..

    Not a small feat for a *calcuates* 21/22 year old..

    February 18, 2012 at 10:30 am #666157
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    Marauder

    I think with the upcoming
    I think with the upcoming Olympics, Wiggo and Cav will not be in either the Giro or the Vuelta and may concentrate on some classics so they don’t burn themselves out for the TdF and the Olympics. Which leaves spaces free for EBH.

    I saw a bit of the Algarve race last night and Wiggo left Pate to go ahead and take the stage win and it was a bit of a surprise how EBH was on the front for a time. I was wondering if Wiggo was either keeping himself fit for the upcoming TT or maybe Sky tackticks are that they have different race captains depending how they all feel and to give various team members a go at GC.

    Time will tell and no doubt everyone will have a difference in opinion on this.

    February 18, 2012 at 9:08 am #666155
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    STEVESPRO 79

    EBH will definitely be in the
    EBH will definitely be in the TDF….Best bet for stage wins if Brad is not doing so well and if the wheels fall off Cav`s train…. Personally as much as I admire Wiggo,I dont think he can win a Grand Tour,so for me EBH is a must pick for Sky…A sort of Norwegian Insurance Policy….
    However…I so hope that Im wrong and Wiggo is standing tall with the Arc in the background..We shall see…

    February 18, 2012 at 8:18 am #666153
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    serge78

    Swift has no chance of
    Swift has no chance of getting a ride in the TDF this year. EBH will definately ride, yes he can help Wiggins as proven yesterday and in the Dauphine, also he can win stages if all goes pear shaped else where. But I think as the year develops with no Thomas at the Tour this year, he could become Cavs lead out man. Especially since Sutton already sounds like he is fed up with the job, going deep to lead out Cav on stage 3 (possibly costing himself stage 4) only for Cav to free wheel in.

    February 18, 2012 at 12:58 am #666151
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    Dylan Churchill

    I tHink you no jack Raleigh
    I tHink you no jack Raleigh
    :O

    February 17, 2012 at 11:22 pm #666149
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    msw

    seabass89 wrote:Leave Edvald

    seabass89 wrote:
    Leave Edvald out of the TdF?

    He is one of the worlds bet riders.. I don’t think Sky can leave him out..

    Edvald isn’t useless for Wiggo just becasue he isn’t a climber, just like Thor Hushovd will probably be there to help Evans, and Cancellara for Schleck..

    Right, remember how he buried himself uphill in the Dauphiné protecting Wiggins’ lead? Plus a stage win or two is not to be sneezed at, and I’m sure Cavendish wouldn’t mind having EBH in his leadout train. Thor did some quite good leading out last year wearing the yellow jersey AND the world champion’s jersey): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrdSH0MUz7k&NR=1

    February 17, 2012 at 10:01 pm #666147
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    Raleigh

    Lofkvist for Giro, Bradders
    Lofkvist for Giro, Bradders for Tour, Froome for Vuelta.

    EBH for ENECO + Paris Nice (?)

    Flecha for everything else.

    ‘cept KBK, which is Dowsett 😉

    February 17, 2012 at 9:50 pm #666145
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    Stumps

    EBH for Giro, Wiggins for
    EBH for Giro, Wiggins for Tour and Froome for Vuelta.

    With a mixture of the others to fill in.

    Tour team might be very similar to Algarve team but best idea of team will be Dauphine team.

    February 17, 2012 at 5:55 pm #666143
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    Gkam84

    Rowe might get a shot being a
    Rowe might get a shot being a neo pro, but i VERY much doubt you’ll see swifty there, 2 sprinters is just overkill

    BUT, i’m still not sure about EBH, i think he might get his own team for Giro or Vuelta and give him a shot at a GT podium??

    February 17, 2012 at 5:00 pm #666141
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    Raleigh

    So basically what I said, but
    So basically what I said, but with all the jks riders.

    Anyway, Sky will probably do well this year, given their strength in depth as a team.

    Shouldn’t Froome be allowed another tilt at a GT, or is he still earning his stripes working for Bradders?

    February 17, 2012 at 4:53 pm #666139
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    rhysb

    Think Thomas might miss the
    Think Thomas might miss the TDF to focus on the track, think sky will take

    Wiggins,
    Cav,
    Eisel,
    Swift,
    EBH,
    Froome,
    Porte,
    Uran
    Flecha

    February 17, 2012 at 4:47 pm #666137
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    Raleigh

    I think Sky’s TdF team should
    I think Sky’s TdF team should be:

    Wiggins and Cavendish (Team Leaders obv.)

    Pate and Eisel (For Cavendish)

    Uran, Froome and Porte (Wiggins mountain brigadeers)

    Thomas and Edvald (For jks and Individual stage wins if all else fails.

    Alternatively, take Flecha, Swift and Rowe (for jks as well)

    February 17, 2012 at 4:38 pm #666135
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    seabass89

    Leave Edvald out of the
    Leave Edvald out of the TdF?

    He is one of the worlds bet riders.. I don’t think Sky can leave him out..

    Edvald isn’t useless for Wiggo just becasue he isn’t a climber, just like Thor Hushovd will probably be there to help Evans, and Cancellara for Schleck..

    February 17, 2012 at 4:33 pm #666133
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    Raleigh

    Yeah, well.
    Whatever.
    Yeah, well.

    Whatever.

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