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Fast on Wheels - a preview
by Finz, at 5/9-13 - 01:27 GMT


  Written by Michael of English Sprinting Team
  
  Welcome to the sixth edition of the Fast On Wheels Tour.
  The first twelve teams entered within two minutes of sign up. The tour seems extra popular this year with teams like Onie, FFL, don hamstre team and NightmareChaos joining in. Not to mention last years winners Storm Sandefjord.
  
  The first stage of the youngest tour in OCM is a small 5Km Prologue. It takes the riders around the small sea port town of Esbjerg. The General Classification riders will not want to lose too much time and it is a chance for the timetrial riders to get some glory. The favorites for this stage are Thorsten Roberts, Optimus Prime, Tomas Pakuleviciute, BCTeam, and, Benjamin Zkumavka, FFL.
  
  The second stage starts in Esbjerg and ends in an industrial and cultural town called Holstebro. This stage should be perfect for the sprinters to get their first points towards the sprinting classification. The riders crossing the line first could be Anton Ugolnikov, NightmareChaos, Vidar Lien, Optimus Prime and, Victor Pardo, Onie.
  
  The third stage is an interesting one. It should offer another chance for the sprinters to get some more points towards the Sprinting Classification, but a few General Classification riders could get in the mix to steal some seconds from their opponents. The stage ends at Århus, the second biggest city in Denmark. There are hills to get over and that may prove to be the tricky part for the sprinters. Main riders for this stage could be Terkel Lindegaard, Sons of the Desert, Folkert Gerrits,V02maXXers, and Vidar Lien, Optimus Prime.
  
  Stage four is the King Stage. This stage is meant for the hill riders in the peloton. It will separate the General Classification contenders and open up the time gaps. The forecast for the wind is extremely high as well, so there is a big chance for time gaps to appear. The stage finishes in Vejle, known for its location , surrounded by hills. Favorites for this stage are Terkel Lindegaard, Sons of the Desert, Folkert Gerrits, V02maXXers and Rostam Sirjani, don hamstre team.
  
  Number five will be the stage where the tour is won or lost. A 37 kilometer time trial in the town of Odense. The time trial itself has some hills in it, but it’s predominantly flat, with some technical areas. This will be the stage the time trailers want to win, but General Classification contenders in TF will be near the top too. It is hard to say who the

favorites will be but Henrik Aronsen, Team Seidel, Nathan Mulder ,Onie and Tomas Pakuleviciute, BCTeam.
  
  The final stage of the tour is setup for the sprinters to decide the Sprinting Classification. It’s the longest stage on the tour, at 192 km, and the finish into København is extremely technical. Hardly any wind predicted for this stage so it’ll be close between the sprinters. Should be looking to win this stage Victor Pardo, Onie, Lambert Scown, English Sprinting Team and Anton Ugolnikov, NightmareChaos.
  
  My predictions are;
  
  General Classification:
  1st Nathan Mulder,Onie
  2nd Terkel Lindegaard, Sons of the Desert
  3rd Nari Iacone, BCTeam
  
  Sprinting Classification:
  1st Victor Pardo, Onie
  2nd Anton Ugolnikov,NightmareChaos
  3rd Lambert Scown, English Sprinting Team
  
  Youth Classification:
  1st Nathan Mulder, Onie
  2nd Henrik Aronsen, Team Seidel
  3rd Folkert Gerrits, V02maXXers
  
  I asked some other managers and here are their predictions for this seasons tour:
  
  ABK:
  
  General Classification:
  1st: Terkel Lindegaard
  2nd: Nathan Mulder
  3rd: Henrik Melby
  
  Sprinting Classification:
  1st: Victor Pardo
  2nd: Henrik Melby
  3rd: Anton Ugolnikov
  
  Youth Classification:
  1st: Nathan Mulder
  2nd: Harald Arndt
  3rd: Folkert Gerrits
  
  Rotational Symmetry:
  
  General Classification:
  1st: Terkel Lindegaard
  2nd: Rostam Sirjani
  3rd: Henrik Melby
  
  Sprinting Classification:
  1st: Henrik Melby
  2nd: Victor Pardo
  3rd: Lambert Scown
  
  Youth Classification:
  1st: Eric Gallen
  2nd: Biatre Petersen
  3rd: Vidar Lien
  
  I Hope you like the preview and leave me comments about what you liked and what you do not like for next time.
  And good luck to all.
  

The others:
  
  Avataria with captain Zenobio Navarro, a climber who only has a chance in stage four
  Team Legends with captain Chester Frier, a great sprinter with decent support, he will be our dark horse.
  Hells Grannies with captain Torgeir Brenna, a sprinter that can surprise us in every flat stage. But lacks hills get a decent Generall Classification
  PRS with captain Harald Arndt, mentioned as a Youth Classification rider. Good sprinter, will he suprise us?
  CC Dapos with captain Niguel Sergi, on a good day he can surprise everybody. But do need put money on a victory for him.
  Team Albatros with captain Udo Grau, a team that works for a climber. Maybe a Youth Classification, because he is young but, no, we do not support this rider.
  ukulele with captain Takaki Takeshi, they are a full Japanese squad. Takeshi brings a lot of experience with him. The time trial is his territory and he will shine there. Nowhere else though.
  Team CBS with captain Eric Gallen, did they forgot him? A great rider with limited support. Sprinters be aware.
  waurice racing team with captain Danny Stevens is our lucky loser. An interesting rider that Stevens guy. Could manage a Generall Classification with his timetrial skills.
  
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Comments


Optimus Prime at 01:39 5/9-2013
  well done!
  what I like is that my team seems to be able to score. what I don´t like: if it won´t come true ;)


don hamstre team at 07:49 5/9-2013
  Very nicely done indeed, although I think you forgot Sirjani in your predictions ;)


Onie at 08:10 5/9-2013
  I don't feel any pressure :/.


Rotational Symmetry at 09:14 5/9-2013
  Don - I didn't forget!


ABK at 09:17 5/9-2013
  You shouldn't feel any pressure, Onie, but if you fail I will look like a n00b.


waurice racing team at 10:07 5/9-2013
  Nice preview. Good luck to you all!


Team Seidel at 15:36 5/9-2013
  Very nice preview. :-)


English Sprinting Team at 16:04 5/9-2013
  Thanks everyone (and Finz for editing :) ). I'll try and do some classics and tours next season.


Sons of the Desert at 16:11 5/9-2013
  nice preview, i'll hope Terkel can manage the pressure :-)
  good luck everyone!!


Team Seidel at 17:04 5/9-2013
  Looking forward to your preview for next seasons FoW, that's my main goal next season... Hopefully, I will then have trained Aronsen to be a contender for the General classification. :-)


don hamstre team at 19:09 5/9-2013
  @Rotational Symmetry
  oh, sorry, the real geniusses are always overlooked ;)


Rotational Symmetry at 21:44 5/9-2013
  @Don
  Only until now ; )


FFL at 00:37 6/9-2013
  I hope Melby lives up to some peoples predictions..I'm hopefuly myself of some good results :)


Joss at 16:35 6/9-2013
  @James: Unfortunately I think the low RS of Melby will make it hard for him to live up to those predictions. With high RS and DP however he could own this tour.


NightmareChaos at 21:19 6/9-2013
  98 DP, Ugolnikov has changed his name to, Slothgolnikov!


Onie at 22:07 6/9-2013
  What about Korney?


NightmareChaos at 22:40 6/9-2013
  watercarrier


Onie at 09:23 21/9-2013
  Mehehe.