Talk:2011 Vacansoleil–DCM season/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Resolute (talk · contribs) 03:41, 30 March 2012 (UTC)


 * GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)


 * 1) It is reasonably well written.
 * a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
 * 1) It is factually accurate and verifiable.
 * a (references): b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR):
 * 1) It is broad in its coverage.
 * a (major aspects): b (focused):
 * 1) It follows the neutral point of view policy.
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * 1) It is stable.
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
 * a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/Fail:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
 * a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/Fail:
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/Fail:


 * General
 * Images are good
 * Alternative text is not required for GA, but is always a good idea for accessibility reasons
 * Sources are good
 * Spotchecks revealed no issues with close paraphrasing


 * 2011 Roster
 * Reference for the roster is needed
 * It is done. Craig  (talk)  00:26, 31 March 2012 (UTC)


 * One-day races
 * The opening sentence is confusing, as I wouldn't consider two third place finishes as being a "slow start" in usual circumstances. Also, what does "neo-pro" mean?  "Suffered" is also a bit of a POV term.
 * What I had put originally was a bit clumsy; what I was trying to say was that the team only took two podium finishes in the opening two months of single-day races. Refined it to something less garish, taking out suffered too. Craig  (talk)  15:02, 3 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Neo-pro is the term given to a first-year professional in cycling; I have linked to the Glossary of bicycling page as that has the definition for neo-pro. Craig  (talk)  15:02, 3 April 2012 (UTC)


 * You note that Leukemans "started an unprecedented run", but I can't really figure out what kind of run he went on, and what was unprecedented about it. Or was it Gilbert who started an unprecedented run, and if that is the case, how is it relevant to this article?
 * It relates to Gilbert's run of victories in the classic races last April; I had added it previously for extra detail, which seems unnecessary as a whole, now! Craig  (talk)  15:02, 3 April 2012 (UTC)


 * "The next day, Keizer took his first professional victory" - 'The next day' is meaningless without knowing what the date of the previous statement was. I would just remove it.
 * Removed. Craig  (talk)  15:02, 3 April 2012 (UTC)


 * As usual, sources for the other participating races would help.
 * Spring section done. Craig  (talk)  15:02, 3 April 2012 (UTC)
 * And fall. Craig  (talk)  11:10, 6 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Think that may be that. Craig  (talk)  12:36, 6 April 2012 (UTC)


 * Fall races
 * "The team showed further good showings in September," - redundant use of "show". Reword?
 * Reworded. Craig  (talk)  00:26, 31 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Stage races
 * "as Feillu won three consecutive stages and the points classification and Poels finished as the best young rider in third place overall..." - Just a suggestion, perhaps change to "as Feillu won three consecutive states, along with the points classification, and Poels finished..."
 * Changed to just that. Craig  (talk)  00:26, 31 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Grand Tours
 * There is a bit of a disconnect as the Giro d'Italia section beings by noting "continued investigations" that have not really been introduced. Could you introduce the controversy regarding Ricco's doping allegations more prominently here?  Perhaps just a full sentence setting the background, with a bracketed note pointing the lower section that explains in detail.  Alternatively, the section on Ricco's doping could be brought up above the Grand Tours section, though that would obviously change the layout from the standard format you've established on other articles.
 * Bracketed note in, with a section link to the dismissal section. May need a double-check mind you. Craig  (talk)  10:49, 6 April 2012 (UTC)


 * Tour de France
 * "...while the team had a mediocre performance in the team time trial..." - Weasel word. Avoid using "mediocre" unless it was used by the sources.
 * Removed per Europcar page. Craig  (talk)  00:26, 31 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Vuelta a España
 * "Poels continued his impressive Vuelta to date by again featuring" - strike "to date". It doesn't add anything.
 * Removed. Craig  (talk)  00:26, 31 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Dismissal of Riccardo Riccò
 * "but signed with Continental team Meridiana-Kamen in June in the hope of competing in the Tour de Serbie, several days later after his signing." - strike "several days after his signing" - Also unnecessary, as the reader already knows he signed to participate in this race.
 * Removed. Craig  (talk)  10:39, 6 April 2012 (UTC)


 * Is "scuppered" slang? If so, change it.  If not, it's okay.
 * A British slang term, sadly. Been changed for the benefit of internationalists. Craig  (talk)  10:39, 6 April 2012 (UTC)


 * Footnotes
 * References for squad members needed.
 * Done at long last! Craig  (talk)  06:09, 6 April 2012 (UTC)

The last of three! Mostly the same small issues, with some prose changes recommended. I'm placing on hold, pending resolution. Resolute 03:41, 30 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Overall.
 * Looking good! I am ready to list this as a GA.  Congrats! Resolute 17:19, 6 April 2012 (UTC)