Let's talk about who the outliers are at this year's Kona race. Who has the chance of shocking us and beating one of the big names that are expected to win.
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Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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Patrick Lange and Lionel Sanders.
On the womens side, nobody.
On the womens side, nobody.
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [brynjulf]
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Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Dilbert]
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Dilbert wrote:
brynjulf wrote:
Patrick Lange and Lionel Sanders. On the womens side, nobody.
This.
For women it will be Ryf. No shock there.
Sarah Crowley was extremely impressive yesterday in Penticton. Ran 10 minutes slower than Lionel over 30k after the fastest bike split.
Will she beat Ryf, probably not. But I'll say top 2 :)
Brent
DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [brynjulf]
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I'm not on the Sanders train like everyone else. However I would like to see someone Frodo. I'll pick Matt Hanson.
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [brynjulf]
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brynjulf wrote:
Patrick Lange and Lionel Sanders. On the womens side, nobody.
Isn't this going against the thread question? These two are big names, would hardly be a massive shock, both are top 5 in the World.
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Jackets]
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Jackets wrote:
brynjulf wrote:
Patrick Lange and Lionel Sanders. On the womens side, nobody.
Isn't this going against the thread question? These two are big names, would hardly be a massive shock, both are top 5 in the World.
Great point!!!!
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Jackets]
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Jackets wrote:
brynjulf wrote:
Patrick Lange and Lionel Sanders. On the womens side, nobody.
Isn't this going against the thread question? These two are big names, would hardly be a massive shock, both are top 5 in the World.
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Dilbert]
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Dilbert wrote:
Jackets wrote:
brynjulf wrote:
Patrick Lange and Lionel Sanders. On the womens side, nobody.
Isn't this going against the thread question? These two are big names, would hardly be a massive shock, both are top 5 in the World.
I think most people expect Kienle or Frodeno to take it, so those two, as fast as they are, would be an outside pick.
Sanders would be a good bet - super strong this weekend too. I like Boris Stein, pretty decent last year - keeps improving and nobody talks about him. An FVL type athlete I think. Also, James Cunnama seems like he could top 5 again.
Brent
DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [dfru]
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Tim Don seems to be in good form this season, although he is no spring chicken.
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Xplombier]
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Xplombier wrote:
Tim Don seems to be in good form this season, although he is no spring chicken.This is what I was thinking, although he is a big name it would be a massive shock if his times are legit (I know most people on here think they're not) definitely in with a shout.
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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Lucy Charles
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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I would be shocked by Joe Skippah. I would also be shocked by Susie Cheetham.
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Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Dilbert]
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Dilbert wrote:
I think most people expect Kienle or Frodeno to take it, so those two, as fast as they are, would be an outside pick.Lange beats Kienle last year without the penalty. It's going to be one of the three Germans. If Lange hits his cycle properly and comes off the bike within a few minutes of those other two, he's my pick
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [kileyay]
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kileyay wrote:
Dilbert wrote:
I think most people expect Kienle or Frodeno to take it, so those two, as fast as they are, would be an outside pick.Lange beats Kienle last year without the penalty. It's going to be one of the three Germans. If Lange hits his cycle properly and comes off the bike within a few minutes of those other two, he's my pick
He won't really surprise anyone, and wasn't close in Frankfurt. Although that's July and not October, you think his cycling is there? He hasn't really shown great form this year.
There is the old "a penalty is sometimes a good thing" argument...
Brent
DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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Matt Hanson, Tim Reed, Lucy Charles
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Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [dfru]
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Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [MI_Mumps]
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MI_Mumps wrote:
I would be shocked by Joe Skippah. I would also be shocked by Susie Cheetham.I think everyone would be shocked by Joe winning - he doesn't have a slot.
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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The shock will be a Sanders win after flatting on the bike. ;)
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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Brent McMahon
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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Fishbum wrote:
Let's talk about who the outliers are at this year's Kona race. Who has the chance of shocking us and beating one of the big names that are expected to win.Noone picking Johs amburger? Im going with him as the dark horse:-)
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [brynjulf]
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Lange or Sanders would be shocking?? I would think they would be in everyone's top 10 (if not, top 5) favorites
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum]
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Jordan Rapp now that he's on a safe bike!
Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [alittleslow]
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alittleslow wrote:
Brent McMahonI agree on Brent, he looked great in Placid. And Sarah Crowley on the women's side.
lovegoat wrote:
Fishbum wrote:
Let's talk about who the outliers are at this year's Kona race. Who has the chance of shocking us and beating one of the big names that are expected to win.Noone picking Johs amburger? Im going with him as the dark horse:-)
Josh looked AWESOME in Penticton, just Lionel is at the next level. But give Josh a couple years to develop that run - think Sebi a few years back with a swim! Amberger will be a factor in 2019 for the win...
ETA: He will impact this years race though!
Brent
DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!