This will be Dominik's first Paris -Roubaix.
cyclingnews.com has a great review on the cobbled sections
From Team Milram's Website, Sports Director, Christian Henn writes:
Dortmund: 10/04/2009
This coming Sunday, the MILRAM Classic hunters will be taking on the challenges of the 107th edition of the „Hell of the North“. Captained by routine man Servais Knaven – it will bet he 15th participation for the 2001 winner – and his Dutch countryman Niki Terpstra, the German ProTour Team hopes for a surprise at the famed one-day Classic Paris – Roubaix (UCI category HIS) in the North of France. During the 259km-long race from Compiègne to Roubaix, the two leaders will be supported by Markus Eichler, Thomas Fothen, Martin Müller, Dominik Roels, Björn Schröder and Martin Velits.
Go to the Milram site to read more.
So Dominik's first experience in the Hell of the North, will be in support of a experienced captain. Lets all hope that Dominik can get rid of those mashed potato legs by Sunday, and support his team to a win.
Danny
Friday, April 10, 2009
Stage 5: Güeñes - Zalla
As Dominik already posted, he chose to rest up for Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, instead of racing today.
In today's rainy stage Christian Knees finished 4th for Milram along with Johannes Fröhlinger (Milram, 5th). Marco Pinotti (Colombia) soloed in for the win 19 sec ahead of the field. Nibali (Liguigas) was also off the front, but was caught by the first group in the closing 1-2km, with Ben Swift (Katusha) taking the field sprint for a second day in a row.
Christian Knees moved up to 11th in the GC (+1.11), and Contador (Astana) still holds the GC with with three riders within eight seconds, including Cadel Evans (Silence Loto). In tomorrow's time trial, Christian can move up to 8th place by riding 17+ seconds faster than the three riders ahead of him. There are four other riders with the same time as Christian. For Christian to move into the top five he will need to ride 44+ seconds faster than Damiano Cungego (Lampre). So tomorrow's time trial will be an exciting day for Christian and Milram.
In today's rainy stage Christian Knees finished 4th for Milram along with Johannes Fröhlinger (Milram, 5th). Marco Pinotti (Colombia) soloed in for the win 19 sec ahead of the field. Nibali (Liguigas) was also off the front, but was caught by the first group in the closing 1-2km, with Ben Swift (Katusha) taking the field sprint for a second day in a row.
Christian Knees moved up to 11th in the GC (+1.11), and Contador (Astana) still holds the GC with with three riders within eight seconds, including Cadel Evans (Silence Loto). In tomorrow's time trial, Christian can move up to 8th place by riding 17+ seconds faster than the three riders ahead of him. There are four other riders with the same time as Christian. For Christian to move into the top five he will need to ride 44+ seconds faster than Damiano Cungego (Lampre). So tomorrow's time trial will be an exciting day for Christian and Milram.
5th, my last Stage
Hey everyone,
Today I write some English...
Well today is typical Bask-weather. In the opposite of the sunny weather yesterday, today its raining.
But since I am going to start at Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, I'm allowed to drop out of the stage today. And I defenetly will. Cause my legs fell like mashed....potatoes or something;))
Well tomorrow morning I'll fly to paris then.
'Til soon
Dom
Today I write some English...
Well today is typical Bask-weather. In the opposite of the sunny weather yesterday, today its raining.
But since I am going to start at Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, I'm allowed to drop out of the stage today. And I defenetly will. Cause my legs fell like mashed....potatoes or something;))
Well tomorrow morning I'll fly to paris then.
'Til soon
Dom
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Stage 4: Éibar - Güeñes
I was able to watch the last 10k of today's stage. When I started watching, 3 riders were off the front (Colombia - Abasini, Silence-Lotto - Van Den Broeck, Garmin - Vandevelde), with Astana setting tempo for the main field. With about 1.6-2k to go, the breakaway started to prepare for the finish. In the final stretch, Abasini started the sprint from the front of the 3 man group and easily motored in for the win (by about 2-4 bike lengths), with Van Den Broeck edging out Vandevelde for second.
Ben Swift (Katusha) took the field sprint (4th), with Bjorn Shroeder (Milram, 7th), Christian Knees (Milram, 8th), and others immediately following. Christian Knees is currently 12th in the GC (+1.11). Alberto Contador (Astana) is still the GC leader.
Dominik finished right in the main field. Hopefully today's stage was easier than yesterday's stage on Dom. As easy as climbing 2,990 meters can be.
Ben Swift (Katusha) took the field sprint (4th), with Bjorn Shroeder (Milram, 7th), Christian Knees (Milram, 8th), and others immediately following. Christian Knees is currently 12th in the GC (+1.11). Alberto Contador (Astana) is still the GC leader.
Dominik finished right in the main field. Hopefully today's stage was easier than yesterday's stage on Dom. As easy as climbing 2,990 meters can be.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Stage 3: Villatuerta - Éibar
Todays stage finish was exciting to watch, and must have been grueling for Dom. You can see from the picture below, the course and profile, why it was so tough.
I caught just the last 30k or so, and saw that Linus Gerdemann was with another rider off the front of the peloton and behind the 2 leaders. Astana's Chris Horner did a great job setting Contador up to win. I am looking forward to hearing Dom's take on the race.
I caught just the last 30k or so, and saw that Linus Gerdemann was with another rider off the front of the peloton and behind the 2 leaders. Astana's Chris Horner did a great job setting Contador up to win. I am looking forward to hearing Dom's take on the race.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Baskenland Rundfahrt
Hello, Und hallo
Willkommen zu meinem Blog.
Ich fange jetzt an von Rennen zu berichten:
Im Moment bin ich im Baskenland. Heute war die erste Etappe. Wie immer geht es im Baskenland immerzu Berg hoch und Berg runter.
Heute ging die Gruppe direkt nach dem Start. Ab dem ersten Berg ist Lampre dann hinterher gefahren und das ziehmlich schnell. Das hat dann schon schön weh getan. oben am Berg war ich noch am Feld. Als es aber dann nach der Abfahrt auf die flache ging hatte ich noch soviel Lactat, dass ich den Antritt (Spurt) des Feldes nich mitgehen konnte. Daraufhin musste ich ganz schön lange quälen, um wieder ans Feld zu kommen.
Dann ging es langsam besser. Ich hab hie und da noch nen paar Flaschen gehohlt. Und die Manschaft unterstützt.
Am Ende ab ich mich dann in den finalen Bergen ins Grupetto verabschiedet.
Das Kneesi (Christian Knees), mein Zimmerkollege 4ter geworden ist freut mich natürlich auch sehr.
So jetzt gehts ins Bett.
Bis denn
Willkommen zu meinem Blog.
Ich fange jetzt an von Rennen zu berichten:
Im Moment bin ich im Baskenland. Heute war die erste Etappe. Wie immer geht es im Baskenland immerzu Berg hoch und Berg runter.
Heute ging die Gruppe direkt nach dem Start. Ab dem ersten Berg ist Lampre dann hinterher gefahren und das ziehmlich schnell. Das hat dann schon schön weh getan. oben am Berg war ich noch am Feld. Als es aber dann nach der Abfahrt auf die flache ging hatte ich noch soviel Lactat, dass ich den Antritt (Spurt) des Feldes nich mitgehen konnte. Daraufhin musste ich ganz schön lange quälen, um wieder ans Feld zu kommen.
Dann ging es langsam besser. Ich hab hie und da noch nen paar Flaschen gehohlt. Und die Manschaft unterstützt.
Am Ende ab ich mich dann in den finalen Bergen ins Grupetto verabschiedet.
Das Kneesi (Christian Knees), mein Zimmerkollege 4ter geworden ist freut mich natürlich auch sehr.
So jetzt gehts ins Bett.
Bis denn
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