VDS 2009 is over...let the stats begin!

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 4:45 PM EDT

Throwing out a few numbers to think about...

591: number of available riders

309: number of available riders who scored points

81: number of unavailable riders who scored points

95060: total points available

The 21 riders who scored 1000+ points:

Alejandro Valverde    2408
Alberto Contador    2222
Philippe Gilbert    1990
Cadel Evans    1908
Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez    1730
Fabian Cancellara    1727
Mark Cavendish    1688
Denis Menchov    1640
Thor Hushovd    1560
Tom Boonen    1525
Andy Schleck    1467
Robert Gesink    1235
Filippo Pozzato    1215
Damiano Cunego    1205
Edvald Boasson Hagen    1201
Roman Kreuziger    1090
Tyler Farrar    1090
Franco Pellizotti    1069
Heinrich Haussler    1065
Andre Greipel    1055
Alexandr Kolobnev    1045

Percent of available points these 21 guys hoarded: 32.75

All 23 riders who returned 200 or more points per point spent (aka PPS return):

Johnny Hoogerland    570
Rein Taaramae    540
Heinrich Haussler    532.5
Andre Greipel    527.5
Jacob Fuglsang    490
Simon Gerrans    450
Serguei Ivanov    415
Frantisek Rabon    370
Ignas Konovalovas    305
Francesco Gavazzi    290
Borut Bozic    282.5
Tyler Farrar    272.5
Tom Leezer    270
Stefano Garzelli    242.5
Anthony Roux    240
Kevin van Impe    240
Tony Martin    227.5
Daniel Martin    222.5
JJ Cobo Acebo    215
Lars Bak    213.5
Ryder Hesjedal    210
Alessandro Petacchi    206
Edvald Boasson Hagen    200.17
Alexandr Kuschynski    200

Highest-scoring teams:

Columbia-HTC       9653
Saxo Bank       8640
Rabobank       6575
Astana           6119
Cervelo           6030
Liquigas        5761
Silence Lotto       5428
Quick Step       5273
Caisse d'Epargne   5237
Garmin           4075

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Perfect example as to why Bert shouldn't be worth more points than everyone else(30) next year

yes he wins almost every stage race he enters, but he doesn’t race that often nor does he score in any classics. If he were to do 2 GT’s in a year he would probably earn the most points but he probably won’t race 2 next year.

Dammit Elk! I don't care if it's your mating season, you are disturbing my peaceful sleep! Just STFU!

by Phil H. on Oct 17, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

+1

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe he won't be racing the Tour.

Could be his schedule next year is a lot like his schedule last year. Astana is such a reputable team.

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by flying dog on Oct 18, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions

aaaggghhh

by rbjhan on Oct 18, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Are there still plans for a Sochi Tour?

He would totally kick ass there.

by Jens on Oct 18, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

so not funny

by rbjhan on Oct 18, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

[crickets]

ok
can we move on to VDS 2010 now?

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

Valverde seemed like his

season would be marred with drug rumors and yet there he is on top of the heap. The question now, is will his season by focused on the TDF.

If Bert ever got serious about the Ardennes then 30pts would be justified.

I like Evan’s next year. Sure he’ll be a year older but I think winning agrees with him and he’s a super one-day racer and top 5 GC guy for the GT’s. He may not be as Tour focused as in the past.

by Peter Fontecchio on Oct 18, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

Let's hope he doesn't overthink during summer

Ironically, a bit more racing would have been good for him. Success breeds success etc

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Just amazing how Cancellara turned his VDS season around.

I was certain he couldn’t recover to last year’s level after his disastrous spring, but he ended up with even more points than in ’08. Without any Olympics, even. Utter respect.

by majope on Oct 18, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions