Volta a Catalunya 2012 *Spoilers*

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  • Mad Roadie
    Mad Roadie Posts: 710
    Uran needs 1:32 - he is capable, but not solo surely?
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Pretty good stage so far. Lots of attacks, Albasini under pressure before the final climb.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    They must be loving that descent.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Casar and a VS with Uran
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  • Mad Roadie
    Mad Roadie Posts: 710
    frenchfighter wrote:
    They must be loving that descent.
    wouldn't we all - it looks a great road.
  • peterst6906
    peterst6906 Posts: 530
    Good stage so far.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Lots of attacks here. Mechov last to go, doesnt look so hot tho
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Albasini starting to crack...
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Looks like Szymd going, with Levi...on his wheel
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  • Mad Roadie
    Mad Roadie Posts: 710
    this is shaping up to be a great last 15k

    Dan Martin is blown out the back
  • jibberjim
    jibberjim Posts: 2,810
    Would've really suited Sky this, perfect climb for Wiggins and Porte... Can't blame them really for dropping out yesterday though.
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  • Mad Roadie
    Mad Roadie Posts: 710
    edited March 2012
    what a shame the 5 getaways, didnt work together - now they are being hauled in
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Maybe Samu over the top first onto the descent. Group now 13 secs clear.
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Szmyd, Levi, Menchov, Uran and Sam Sanchez out front, working well.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Crikey, Moncoutié bridged to the front 5!
  • peterst6906
    peterst6906 Posts: 530
    Nice bit of road they are on at the moment. Would love to ride that.
  • peterst6906
    peterst6906 Posts: 530
    Was that 100 kph? or more?
  • Mad Roadie
    Mad Roadie Posts: 710
    can he do 90 kph on the desent though? Impressive from Sanchez - a lotta bottle
  • jibberjim
    jibberjim Posts: 2,810
    Sanchez and Uran now on their own - surprised Szmyd didn't manage to stay with them.
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  • peterst6906
    peterst6906 Posts: 530
    Oops, Sanchez dropping back.

    EDIT: But not for long
  • peterst6906
    peterst6906 Posts: 530
    4km to go. It's coming back together shortly. Chasing group not far behind now.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Sahme they couldn't get much of a margin whatsoever.
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  • peterst6906
    peterst6906 Posts: 530
    Uran. Nice win
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Nice sprint by Menchov! Uran takes it.
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Uran gets it. That were exciting.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Good job Albasini. GT contenders should be able to ride harder.
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Still 3 hilly stages to go. Albasini was looking vulnerable today...
  • Mad Roadie
    Mad Roadie Posts: 710
    Uran - fantastic finish... gripping stuff
  • peterst6906
    peterst6906 Posts: 530
    afx237vi wrote:
    Still 3 hilly stages to go. Albasini was looking vulnerable today...

    Yeah, Sanchez looks the most likely, but we kept thinking that about Voeckler last July and somehow he kept hanging on.

    Albasini looked vulnerable, but still didn't give any time away.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    I wouldn't be surprised and wouldn't mind if Albasini held on to his 1.32 margin. That will be quote difficult to take back unless he breaks completely.
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