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iainf72
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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 Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:20 am |
Likely to be the Tour and the Vuelta.
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:51 am |
So, we have gone from: "I would love to ride the Giro, as it's good prep." to a total no show?
Love these PT licences. very useful. CONI-itis?
USPS lives again!
Still, at their age, better to take it easy.
Bbbbaaaarrrrr... 
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wasp707
Joined: 31 Dec 2005
Posts: 89
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:58 am |
Assuming of course that they get an invite to Le tour.
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Jez mon
Joined: 01 Sep 2004
Posts: 1175
Location: Berkshire/Lufbra
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spanielsson
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Posts: 331
Location: Manchester/High Peak
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:15 am |
I'm sure Radio Shack would happier for their sponsored team to be in Italy when they could be racing in California?!!!
Both High Road & The Shack will focus on The Tour of California this time more so than the Giro.
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:08 am |
I'm not sure Cav will be happy with a couple of Cali stages for his palmares and points, when there's a half a dozen Giro stages on offer.
If Shack sweep the Cali podium, that would make a bit of a farce out of the race.
Kind of Ironic, if BMC ends up being the US's major contributor to the best race of the year.
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iainf72
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:51 am |
I'm of the opinon that if the Shack don't want to do the Giro, then that's fine and it opens the door to a team who want to be there.
Mind you, you could probably assemble a good team around cheque-book Klodi and ride high in the overall.
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frenchfighter
Joined: 23 Jun 2007
Posts: 1921
Location: London, England
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:38 pm |
Good, we can enjoy the Giro's greatness without the Lance show.
I wish Contador was doing both.
'Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades' - Merckx |
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Moray Gub
Joined: 22 Feb 2005
Posts: 1876
Location: Auchenshoogle
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GroupOfOne MkII
Joined: 13 Jul 2007
Posts: 940
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:14 pm |
| iainf72 wrote: | | I'm of the opinon that if the Shack don't want to do the Giro, then that's fine and it opens the door to a team who want to be there. |
Indeed. I'd far rather we got back to the days of teams only riding the GTs where they had a genuine interest or ability to perform. Personally I'd rather see a few 'lesser' Italian teams who go for it then some ProTour teams just going through the motions cos Pat says they have to be there.
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:15 pm |
Very true. Better for all concerned. Go Ceramica Flaminia! no doubt....
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Dave_1
Joined: 12 Dec 2006
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:15 pm |
must be cause Lance is scared to dope in Italy...surely?? couldn't be anything innocent like setting priorities for his team e.g. strongest team as Cali
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:24 pm |
Wouldn't financial considerations be the most logical conclusion?
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DaveyL
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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Location: United Kingdom
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:21 pm |
So, not CONI-itis after all then?
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donrhummy
Joined: 25 Jul 2007
Posts: 1239
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:19 pm |
| wasp707 wrote: | | Assuming of course that they get an invite to Le tour. |
Actually, they don't need one. The UCI's agreement with ASO, RCS, and the Vuelta's owners is that there are 18 spots guaranteed for Pro Tour license holders. So they're in.
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iainf72
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
Posts: 6235
Location: London
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:39 pm |
| donrhummy wrote: |
Actually, they don't need one. The UCI's agreement with ASO, RCS, and the Vuelta's owners is that there are 18 spots guaranteed for Pro Tour license holders. So they're in. |
Wrong. If you held a PT licence in September 08 you're in, if not, then you need an invite. So that would be (despite some not being PT anymore)
AG2R La Mondiale
Astana
Bbox Bouygues Telecom
Caisse d'Epargne
Cofidis
Columbia
Euskaltel
Francaise des Jeux
Footon Servetto (formerly Fuji)
Lampre
Liquigas
Milram
Quick Step
Rabobank
Saxo Bank
Silence-Lotto
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 4:42 pm |
| DaveyL wrote: | | So, not CONI-itis after all then? |
I is just a tease. thought you knew that.
| iainf72 wrote: |
Wrong. If you held a PT licence in September 08 you're in, if not, then you need an invite. So that would be (despite some not being PT anymore)
AG2R La Mondiale
Astana
Bbox Bouygues Telecom
Caisse d'Epargne
Cofidis
Columbia
Euskaltel
Francaise des Jeux
Footon Servetto (formerly Fuji)
Lampre
Liquigas
Milram
Quick Step
Rabobank
Saxo Bank
Silence-Lotto |
Gets a bit crowded, by adding Sky, Shack, Skil, Vacansoleil, BMC and Cervelo to that list.
If Footon don't continue to throw up positives...... 
Better all play nice with the frenchies. 
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wicked
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
Posts: 148
Location: Shropshire
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 5:52 pm |
| frenchfighter wrote: | Good, we can enjoy the Giro's greatness without the Lance show.
I wish Contador was doing both. |
+1
A good point, well made!
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DaveyL
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
Posts: 3019
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 6:25 pm |
| Blazing Saddles wrote: | | DaveyL wrote: | | So, not CONI-itis after all then? |
I is just a tease. thought you knew that.
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Lightweight. 
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micron
Joined: 13 Jun 2003
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:30 pm |
Certainly won't miss the Lance ars*-cam.
But, haven't you heard, they are doing 3 GTs - Stapleton claims the ToC is a Grand Tour - biggest laugh I've had all day
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