It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. With so many different ways to score points it's difficult to tell how the scoring system and individual cost of each rider interact. Does the scoring system favor having a few high priced riders mixed with a bunch of cheap riders (who likely will score very little)? Or a more balanced mix of mid-range riders all of whom could score points on any given stage? A podium contender vs a handful of top-20 prospects? Giving it a try this year should make it easier to develop an advantageous strategy next year. Good luck all!
A) I just had a feeling a bus might run into that gantry setting off an unlikely series of events favouring my sprinter. B) Wait a second, he's my only sprinter? Oops.
Steve: It could be worth picking low costing riders who have a chance of getting assists for teammates that win stages, sprints, summits etc. or the top 20 way. I'd say going with a bunch of top 20 riders is better because assists are not really worth all that much, definitely not going to make or break a win. But who knows? I was considering getting Kittel but decided he wouldn't have a good chance of beating Sagan, Cav, Gripel or Goss, leave it up to a crash involving every sprinter except Kittel.. good job Andy!
Looks like Adam W. is hanging onto the lead now, Boasson Hagen coming through for him again today. Should be a sprinters game until Saturday... that`s going to be a stage not to miss!
Obligatory for Jay: "Finally, the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the skeptics: I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. But this is one hell of a race. This is a great sporting event and you should stand around and believe it. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets — this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it." -- Sir Lance Armstrong
Well that was disappointing, I was watching online but decided to wait to watch it on tv only to find out they only show the last 10km, way to go tsn 2.. Martin got me a win but surprising many of you have him :(
Even though I am on the top of the podium again today there is still a long way to go to Paris and I am taking it day by day. Anything can happen in the tour...
Ouch! I just lost my week one star. Boasson Hagen out of the Tour with fractured right scapula. Agreed Cory, the inevitable attacks should really shake things up on the weekend. Maybe see some breaks stick and stage wins for those out of the GC race.
Anything can happen? I certainly hope so! I guess this is what I get for not paying attention and starting one rider down. Also, somebody should search the OGE bus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAl1-mBhFpU
Well GC you got your money out of Rui Costa today! Looks like you are going to take the overall now, cant see anyone actually having a chance of beating you since your riders are first and third in the GC plus Sagan. Well played and congrats on taking the podium today and the overall!
I think it's far from over! Three big mountain stages are going to shake things up again I'm sure. Costa did finally pay off though, was glad for that :)
Yes I think his scores are totally "normal" because I was beating him until today and I know for sure my scores are normal. I imagine we can put it down to lots of hard work and carefull planning, the small things like picking rui Costa made big differences overall. Did GC mention first place gets a $500 gift certificate.?
Yep, I actually rigged the Tour, made sure Valverde got an untimely puncture the other day just to take down Cory. Btw, we've still not decided on prizing, Tim said he'd do it yesterday (I'm staying out of it).
Close one by Contador, but it's just not to be. Anybody else see Peraud hit the deck, breaking his collarbone (the one he had just fractured in recon)? That must have been some kind of painful.
Yahoo I won I won,!!! I knew all along I was going to win, this is a win not just for me but for guys with mullets all across this country, and to all the all the other players, it was close and luck played a big factor in my win, I had some concerns with Beppino but contador dropped offand saved me. And finally to GC, my old nemisis i give to you my favourite Sean Connery quote " 2 nd place is just first loser". ..
But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I’m sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. I’m sorry you don’t believe in miracles , when they see something amazing like my win they cannot believe in it , My team name is chimera, not based on the mythological beast but rather this definition : an illusion or fabrication of the mind; especially : an unrealizable dream. Sometimes dream come true. Thanks Lance I dedicate this win to you.
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ReplyDeleteFive teams signed up and counting. Re-upholstering my armchair for this one.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be interesting to see how this plays out.
ReplyDeleteWith so many different ways to score points it's difficult to tell how the scoring system and individual cost of each rider interact. Does the scoring system favor having a few high priced riders mixed with a bunch of cheap riders (who likely will score very little)? Or a more balanced mix of mid-range riders all of whom could score points on any given stage? A podium contender vs a handful of top-20 prospects?
Giving it a try this year should make it easier to develop an advantageous strategy next year.
Good luck all!
Andy off to a good start w/ Kittel...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ru8DMW-grY
A) I just had a feeling a bus might run into that gantry setting off an unlikely series of events favouring my sprinter.
ReplyDeleteB) Wait a second, he's my only sprinter? Oops.
Steve: It could be worth picking low costing riders who have a chance of getting assists for teammates that win stages, sprints, summits etc. or the top 20 way. I'd say going with a bunch of top 20 riders is better because assists are not really worth all that much, definitely not going to make or break a win. But who knows?
ReplyDeleteI was considering getting Kittel but decided he wouldn't have a good chance of beating Sagan, Cav, Gripel or Goss, leave it up to a crash involving every sprinter except Kittel.. good job Andy!
Looks like Adam W. is hanging onto the lead now, Boasson Hagen coming through for him again today. Should be a sprinters game until Saturday... that`s going to be a stage not to miss!
ReplyDeleteI'm hot on Adams wheel!
ReplyDeletegood news is Andy has been dropped for the time being but that pesky Bayden is looking to get into a break...
ReplyDeleteIs James k still on the ride or did he turn back?
ReplyDeletehe may have sprinted off the front and missed a turn...
ReplyDeleteAnd Cory takes the lead! Saturday is a huge day and the five passes on Sunday should shake things up. James went back to get his glasses...
ReplyDeleteI humbly passed it to Adam yesterday, however it looks like the podium for me again today, and finally GC moving up with Porte as his second.
ReplyDeleteBam, up into second. Mollema helped as well. Go Sky-train!
ReplyDeleteLOL....ya I'm gonna call a huge NOT NORMAL on that one....nice try team Sky.
ReplyDeleteObligatory for Jay:
ReplyDelete"Finally, the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the skeptics: I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. But this is one hell of a race. This is a great sporting event and you should stand around and believe it. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets — this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it." -- Sir Lance Armstrong
Wow Adam does it again with the top two stage winners today which should give him a big lead!
ReplyDeleteAlmost unbelievable gains Adam...
NOT NORMAL Adam! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell that was disappointing, I was watching online but decided to wait to watch it on tv only to find out they only show the last 10km, way to go tsn 2.. Martin got me a win but surprising many of you have him :(
ReplyDeletelol It's all hard work and preparation!
ReplyDeleteReally thought Cav would be relegated today... will this launch Cory back into the lead?
ReplyDeleteGC almost takes it!
ReplyDeleteTejay van Garderen has earned me all of 3 points so far. choke!
ReplyDeleteDamn you Cory, just by one point!
ReplyDeleteIt's the truism that every point counts! Valverde saved me.
ReplyDeleteEven though I am on the top of the podium again today there is still a long way to go to Paris and I am taking it day by day. Anything can happen in the tour...
ReplyDeleteOuch! I just lost my week one star. Boasson Hagen out of the Tour with fractured right scapula.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Cory, the inevitable attacks should really shake things up on the weekend. Maybe see some breaks stick and stage wins for those out of the GC race.
Anything can happen? I certainly hope so! I guess this is what I get for not paying attention and starting one rider down.
ReplyDeleteAlso, somebody should search the OGE bus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAl1-mBhFpU
Wow, what a stage. Goodnight Valverde, maybe next year. Awesome tactics by OPQS, looked like Cavendish's old days with Highroad.
ReplyDeleteWell like I said anything can happen, valverde was my man, now 12 minutes down, hopefully a stage win for him now that he is out. GC moving up.
ReplyDeleteWell GC you got your money out of Rui Costa today!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are going to take the overall now, cant see anyone actually having a chance of beating you since your riders are first and third in the GC plus Sagan.
Well played and congrats on taking the podium today and the overall!
I think it's far from over! Three big mountain stages are going to shake things up again I'm sure. Costa did finally pay off though, was glad for that :)
ReplyDeleteDo you think GC's high scores are "normal"?
ReplyDeleteYes I think his scores are totally "normal" because I was beating him until today and I know for sure my scores are normal. I imagine we can put it down to lots of hard work and carefull planning, the small things like picking rui Costa made big differences overall.
ReplyDeleteDid GC mention first place gets a $500 gift certificate.?
Yep, I actually rigged the Tour, made sure Valverde got an untimely puncture the other day just to take down Cory.
ReplyDeleteBtw, we've still not decided on prizing, Tim said he'd do it yesterday (I'm staying out of it).
Close one by Contador, but it's just not to be. Anybody else see Peraud hit the deck, breaking his collarbone (the one he had just fractured in recon)? That must have been some kind of painful.
ReplyDeleteHmm I spoke too soon, as i am barely hanging onto the lead looks, like Adam will do well on the last day having both contador and froome.
ReplyDeleteBad day for Cory, with Costa taking another win. I think the top 3 will still be close at the end!
ReplyDeleteYep I have finally been displaced, and with Beppina having Contador I am hoping for a podium spot. Was hoping that Kloden would win today!
ReplyDeleteOh, just in case if anyone was wondering Beppino is my dad, if that's alright that he contests. Sorry about that.
ReplyDeleteBeppino is kicking ass, kudos to him. I think he'll take the win with Contador.
ReplyDeleteIt is really going to come down to thé wire tommorrow, With only à couple hundred points between thé top three it all comes down to who wins in Paris. my only hope is for cavendish...
ReplyDeleteUnless Cavendish crashes out, I think Cory should win the overall by around 100 points. So ya, congrats in advance Cory :)
ReplyDeleteEven with the Kittel win, Cory should win it, chapeau sir :)
ReplyDeleteYahoo I won I won,!!! I knew all along I was going to win, this is a win not just for me but for guys with mullets all across this country, and to all the all the other players, it was close and luck played a big factor in my win, I had some concerns with Beppino but contador dropped offand saved me. And finally to GC, my old nemisis i give to you my favourite Sean Connery quote " 2 nd place is just first loser". ..
ReplyDelete... grits teeth... ;)
ReplyDeleteBut finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I’m sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. I’m sorry you don’t believe in miracles , when they see something amazing like my win they cannot believe in it , My team name is chimera, not based on the mythological beast but rather this definition : an illusion or fabrication of the mind; especially : an unrealizable dream. Sometimes dream come true. Thanks Lance I dedicate this win to you.
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