Stage 16 - *spoiler*

Kléber
Kléber Posts: 6,842
edited July 2008 in Pro race
Here we go. The racing in mental so far, the bunch is splitting in two as they go along the relatively flat valley roads, every rider desperate to get in a break like the last one to Prato Nevoso.
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  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    I hope there is a selection made on the first climb. CSC need to duff over Cadel and Menchov early to get a lot of time into them.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Schumacher could get a bit lonely quick, on this first climb. :roll:
    A sad bunch on such a stage.

    Mistake by Lotto to leave KAA and Jens up the road in that big bunch.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • richa
    richa Posts: 1,632
    iainf72 wrote:
    I hope there is a selection made on the first climb. CSC need to duff over Cadel and Menchov early to get a lot of time into them.
    I agree, but for different reasons. Just like to see the top 6 (+Valverde) duking it out. Not such a specticle when the top guys ride as a group until the last climb of the day.

    FWIW, I think today will be less explosive early on, whilst tomorrow we could see some fireworks from the off.
    Rich
  • richa
    richa Posts: 1,632
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Mistake by Lotto to leave KAA and Jens up the road in that big bunch.
    But they sent Popovych to mark Arvesen and Voigt...
    Rich
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    RichA wrote:
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Mistake by Lotto to leave KAA and Jens up the road in that big bunch.
    But they sent Popovych to mark Arvesen and Voigt...

    If CSC have those 2 up the road, having Popo there isn't that helpful.

    Sastre and Schlecks put the pressure on early, maybe drop Evans. They then ride up to Jens / KAA who works through valley and off they go on next climb. Not many people are going to help Cadel.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    RichA wrote:
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Mistake by Lotto to leave KAA and Jens up the road in that big bunch.
    But they sent Popovych to mark Arvesen and Voigt...

    Like I said, Lotto are in trouble. :oops: :wink:
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    Indeed. The perfect tactic is to place Voigt uphead, he stays in radio contact and when needed, he can tow Sastre or Schleck along.
  • Pirahna
    Pirahna Posts: 1,315
    As long as Evans manages to lose 2 minutes over the next two days I'll be very happy. Should make for a very interesting time trial.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Stuey was obviously one of the three not tested by CONI, then. :roll:
    It may not be the fastest pace, but he's still putting a lot of hurt into the French.
    I wonder if he can drop Valverde! :lol:
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Sébastien Chavanel quitte la course... the first of the day.
  • scwxx77
    scwxx77 Posts: 1,469
    Go old horseteeth! Turn my £2 into £240.
    Winner: PTP Vuelta 2007 :wink:
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    scwxx77 wrote:
    Go old horseteeth! Turn my £2 into £240.

    What's that, Astarloza for the stage win?

    Monfort is currently threatening my white jersey bet :evil: Get a move on Vincenzo!
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Popo seems.....erm......rejuvenated. These groups are all over the mountain, waiting for the CSC hoover to be switched on.

    Cunego, even with top domestique, SS, seems to be going nowhere.

    Nice to see Stefan Schumacher going for it. I wonder if anyone thinks he's riding clean, now, after Gerolsteiner grassed up that dodgy Spanish lab, to WADA? :wink:
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Cumulonimbus
    Cumulonimbus Posts: 1,730
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Popo seems.....erm......rejuvenated. These groups are all over the mountain, waiting for the CSC hoover to be switched on.

    Cunego, even with top domestique, SS, seems to be going nowhere.

    He's gained 3 minutes on the peloton so far though? If the peloton isnt going that fast then it makes sense for someone like him to be out in front if he's going at a comfortable pace (i assume his team mate is making the pace). If he's in the main group when the power goes on then he will probably be straight out the back. I think that is why people like Valjavec and Monfort are there too. Doesnt mean they wont be caught half way up the next climb though/
  • Cumulonimbus
    Cumulonimbus Posts: 1,730
    Big gap for Schumacher at 4 minutes but then itr is a long climb and there are a lot of people behind. Not sure who the best climber is - Zubeldia if he is on form or maybe Siutso. I think big George and Amets Txurruka will try to build the pace for them at the bottom of the next climb.
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    Harmon and Kelly batting the commentary back and forth as they eat their lunch - excellent! What's happened to Emma?
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Big George is going to win another mountain stage.

    :P
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    DaveyL wrote:
    Harmon and Kelly batting the commentary back and forth as they eat their lunch - excellent! What's happened to Emma?

    As if by magic!
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  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    :D
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Even Jeff Abbot agrees with me

    We have more mail, and Jeff Abbot knows who is going to win today "I think Hincapie is going to be the stage victor today. He is a strong rider and problems wants to prove he is still a man to be feared.
    Columbia/High Road are having a great tour and old George does love the mountains. A close second will be the CSC duo of Voigt and Arvesen. Kurt already had one stage win and will probably be looking to help out the team get another and continue to secure the overall top team."
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Yawn

    Could someone interesting attack already?

    Thank you please.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    His Majesty has decreed that there is not enough attacking. Serfs, attack! :D
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    I'm beating my keyboard in frustration. Does that count?
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  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    Look, Pozzato is working for someone else. How much excitement do you need?
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    The heat is coming on. Excitement just around the corner.....
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    calvjones wrote:
    Look, Pozzato is working for someone else. How much excitement do you need?

    Great effort. All thirty seconds of it.

    Kohl's helmet is ridiculous.
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    God this is lame.

    Attack attack!
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    snoozefest
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  • sportzchick
    sportzchick Posts: 45
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    The heat is coming on. Excitement just around the corner.....
    I know

    I dont think I have ever been this excited about a stage in my life - GO CADEL!
  • mooro
    mooro Posts: 483
    according to the bbc, Cadel has missed his lunch somehow, bad day to go hungry....

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