Europe - [2.1] Tour du Haut Var 18th-19th February 2012 UCI 2.1

Tuart · « **Reply #31 on:** February 19, 2012, 02:16 »

Despite the time splits the peloton finished rather close imo, nothing too definitive.

Ryaguas · « **Reply #32 on:** February 19, 2012, 03:59 »

Nah nothing definitive... but today is the real deal... come on Pierre! make me proud! time to keep winning!

sublimit · « **Reply #33 on:** February 19, 2012, 12:22 »

Jens Tiernan-Locke for back to back overall wins! hopefully.

Dim · « **Reply #34 on:** February 19, 2012, 16:10 »

wow... great for endura

BYOP · « **Reply #35 on:** February 19, 2012, 16:40 »

Indeed it was. Will Sky have any interest in you know who?

Jamsque · « **Reply #36 on:** February 19, 2012, 16:53 »

They must do, surely, but with the number of talented young Brits popping up these days they can't possibly sign them all.

Dim · « **Reply #37 on:** February 19, 2012, 17:12 »

may possibly be a bit old to get skys interest.

There is interest from Garmin which is his most likely WT destination by the sounds of it, but also likely that Endura will be pro conti next year.

For a conti team to win med and haut var is a bit of a scalp. Few pro teams will be scratching their heads

benotti69 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 19, 2012, 17:16 »

Have many riders changed teams during the season?

The way JTL rode at the end looked very 'impressive', even Gilbetesque. He even had the time and patience to wait for Simon to get out of the way after Simon tried to block him a few times.

Dim · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2012, 17:31 »

Dancing on the Pedals · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2012, 19:08 »

Wow - impressive stuff from Tiernan-Locke. Fantastic for him (and Endura) to back up his win in the Med. What other races is he likely to race this year - against top level opposition, apart from the Tour of Britain?

Quote from: Jamsque on February 19, 2012, 16:53

They must do, surely, but with the number of talented young Brits popping up these days they can't possibly sign them all.

Quote from: Admin on February 19, 2012, 17:12

may possibly be a bit old to get skys interest.

He's only 27, so not a spring chicken admittedly, but not exactly old! I hope he doesn't end up at Sky though. As I have said before, I like seeing British riders scattered around the peloton. If he went to Garmin, I could see him and Dan Martin (allergies aside) being a useful combo in hilly one day races.

brassyn · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2012, 19:36 »

I'm really pleased for JTL and Endura especially. It's one for a team to say that have huge plans and aspirations for the seasion (NetApp) and another to go out there and do it. Emphatically too in amongst some hefty competition. You can't help but be impressed by that!

I have to say that I hope he doesn't go to Sky - they've got a lot going in that squad and if Tiernan-Locke was to move to a World Tour team, I'd like it to be one that would offer him more opportunities. It wouldn't be a bad move per se but there are other teams he could thrive in too.

It'll be a tonic for Russ Downing too to have his season with Endura off to such a positive start.

Mellow Velo · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2012, 20:08 »

Quote from: Admin on February 19, 2012, 17:12

may possibly be a bit old to get skys interest.

The right Radio Shack stuff then............................if he can time trial.

Capt_Cavman · « **Reply #43 on:** February 19, 2012, 22:18 »

Quote from: Admin on February 19, 2012, 17:31

Fantastique!

A candidate for my favourite cycling video of all time.

The commentators' evident horror that Jean-Marie Tiernan Locke was closing in on the lead group
The fact they referred to the chase group as "le groupe Tiernan-Locke" when it had the race leader in it
The use of the phrase "Comme une bombe!"
Use of the phrase "Que, c'est terrible" as Tiernan-Locke caught Simon
And that they gave up on their man, once he had
That at 8:34 it looks as if an Endura rider has made his way to the finish to cheer his man on
And of course, victory going to the unforgettable Jerome Tiernan-Locke
Also I get to use the list function, a first for me.

There may be more, I'm off to watch it yet again.

DinZ · « **Reply #44 on:** February 19, 2012, 23:05 »

Always impressed by how easy Jaden Tieran Locke makes climbing look. Remember from the ToB last year he would accelerate away with looking like he is putting any effort at all in. Watch him come round the corner just before he caught Simon.

Dekker_Tifosi · « **Reply #45 on:** February 19, 2012, 23:07 »

The worst part of the commentary was actually the climb before.

They didn't recognize much riders, could not see the difference between the Saur and FDJ riders. And finally they named the entire Movistar squad except Quintana, when trying to recognize...Quintana. ;D
idiots

Capt_Cavman · « **Reply #46 on:** February 19, 2012, 23:12 »

I've just watched more of it here

http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/3915

What it said to me was that Jean-Francois Tiernan-Locke was pretty much toying with the field on the climb before, trying to get a nice sized group to go away and getting a bit frustrated that they couldn't keep up. Awesome.

Dim · « **Reply #47 on:** February 19, 2012, 23:27 »

The full coverage
Tour du Haut Var-matin dimanche 19.02

Dim · « **Reply #48 on:** February 19, 2012, 23:34 »

Quote from: Capt_Cavman on February 19, 2012, 22:18

That at 8:34 it looks as if an Endura rider has made his way to the finish to cheer his man on

It was Ian Bibby.

virtually the entire endura team were dnf's, Rob Partridge was their only other finisher.

Dekker_Tifosi · « **Reply #49 on:** February 20, 2012, 00:18 »

Gutted that Dekker had knee problems. Although they aren't serious. I just wanted to know where he stands. Now I still don't know. Guess that'll have to wait to Strade bianchi

Tuart · « **Reply #50 on:** February 20, 2012, 00:42 »

Kinda funny that a WT-dominant peloton could be afraid of Juan Tiernan-Locke, a "conti" rider.

I like CC's descriptions though, more or less what I though about the commentating when I watched the video

AG · « **Reply #51 on:** February 20, 2012, 00:48 »

What a great finish.

He has a fair amount of talent

just some guy · « **Reply #52 on:** February 20, 2012, 08:31 »

Simon Clarke gear issues cost him

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/11194/Simon-Clarke-nets-fifth-place-for-GreenEdge-in-Tour-du-Haut-Var.aspx

L'arriviste · « **Reply #53 on:** February 20, 2012, 09:05 »

Quote from: Capt_Cavman on February 19, 2012, 22:18

Use of the phrase "Que, c'est terrible" as Tiernan-Locke caught Simon

"Terrible" in French is a positive thing - much like 'the kids' say "wicked" in English. They were in awe of JTL. So was I, this being the first time I've seen him ride televised. ;D

Gorgeous scenery, beautiful pale golden light as always. February in the Haut Var region (I've only visited in summer): it never fails to impress me every year and that's the main reason I make a point of watching this race.

sublimit · « **Reply #54 on:** February 20, 2012, 14:36 »

I enjoyed that race, fantastic stream and good racing with nice scenery.

Anyway Team Endura's next races are 26 Feb- Les Boucles du Sud Ardèche 1.1 and on 02 March- Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia 2.1 according to their website.
Dunno if Jetse Tiernan-Locke is down to ride but I imagine he will ride Murcia.

Wheelie1977 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 20, 2012, 14:42 »

Tiernan Locke is 27 - why has he not been signed by a decent team? does anyone find this form questionable?

just some guy · « **Reply #56 on:** February 20, 2012, 14:47 »

Quote from: Wheelie1977 on February 20, 2012, 14:42

Tiernan Locke is 27 - why has he not been signed by a decent team? does anyone find this form questionable?

he is coming back to racing - had Epstein-Barr virus. Stopped racing for 3 years slowly climbing back up the race levels

http://redkiteprayer.com/?p=7840

Capt_Cavman · « **Reply #57 on:** February 20, 2012, 15:21 »

Quote from: just some guy on February 20, 2012, 14:47

he is coming back to racing - had Epstein-Barr virus. Stopped racing for 3 years slowly climbing back up the race levels

http://redkiteprayer.com/?p=7840

"...In 2005, he moved to a nationally ranked French team, CC Étupes, and established his credentials immediately by finishing on the podium in all of his first 10 races, including a win at the GP de Rocheville, near Cannes, on the Côte d’Azur.

A couple of months later, his health suddenly deteriorated. Locke returned home and was diagnosed with the Epstein-Barr virus. He quit cycling, and for the next three years attended the University of Bristol, graduating with a degree in product design..."

What is odd is that his former success seems to have been totally forgotten about e.g. on his wikipedia entry.

Dim · « **Reply #58 on:** February 20, 2012, 15:29 »

Ive updated his wikipedia page. Worth doing as im sure a lot of people are questioning how he suddenly came to form

L'arriviste · « **Reply #59 on:** February 20, 2012, 15:35 »

Quote from: Admin on February 20, 2012, 15:29

im working on his wikipedia now. im sure a lot of people are asking the question

I suppose a bit of effort now will save you time at the end of the season when updating the TeamSkyFans new signings ... ;D

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