Vuelta stage 17 *spoiler*

thomthom

Yellow Peril

A gallop today?

FJS

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is the only stage of this year's Vuelta, apart from the final Madrid crit, without some sort of uphill finish

Richmond Racer

FJS wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is the only stage of this year's Vuelta, apart from the final Madrid crit, without some sort of uphill finish

I wouldnt bet on it - the profiles in the road book need to be listed in the fiction, section, according to some of the riders

frenchfighter

With about 10 km to go, the riders turn right - away from the big road - up the little Calle Eras de San Francisco. The following 1.2 km are uphill and especially the first part is steep. While the riders won’t be able to admire it, the TV-viewers will have a beautiful view over Burgos on the way towards the top of the hill. From here, it’s downhill for about 450 meter before the road kicks up again for 200 meters. The following 800 meters downhill are very technical and on narrow roads. The peloton will be stretch out significantly on this part, and it’s doubtful all the sprinters will make it back to the front in time.

The final 5 km are straight out with a few up and down parts. There is now cross- and headwind towards the line and it won’t be easy for a lonely rider to keep the peloton behind him. However, if the sprinters aren’t back in the peloton, it may be very difficult organizing the chase.

http://c-cycling.blogspot.dk/2013/09/vu ... rites.html

mechanism

Apparently you can find dinosaur footprints and the remains of our oldest human ancestors in the region.

** Insert Chris Horner joke here. **

Yellow Peril

I believe there that Hansen and Aramandia currently have a lead of circa 6 mins

MrTapir

finally Hansen will get some points for my fantasy team!

Are the peloton taking it easy today?

afx237vi

MrTapir wrote:

finally Hansen will get some points for my fantasy team!

Are the peloton taking it easy today?

Only 3.44 down, so it doesn't look like it. Are there any sprinters left?

Richmond Racer

afx237vi wrote:

MrTapir wrote:

finally Hansen will get some points for my fantasy team!

Are the peloton taking it easy today?

Only 3.44 down, so it doesn't look like it. Are there any sprinters left?

Those who can get over the lumps like Meersman, Matthews, EBH

cesco

Cancellara's last stage, he looks relieved.

MrTapir

Richmond Racer wrote:

afx237vi wrote:

MrTapir wrote:

finally Hansen will get some points for my fantasy team!

Are the peloton taking it easy today?

Only 3.44 down, so it doesn't look like it. Are there any sprinters left?

Those who can get over the lumps like Meersman, Matthews, EBH

Is mr Farrar still in the race?

dish_dash

MrTapir wrote:

Richmond Racer wrote:

afx237vi wrote:

MrTapir wrote:

finally Hansen will get some points for my fantasy team!

Are the peloton taking it easy today?

Only 3.44 down, so it doesn't look like it. Are there any sprinters left?

Those who can get over the lumps like Meersman, Matthews, EBH

Is mr Farrar still in the race?

Yes, if you still count him as a sprinter

nickel

Carlton just can't get over Hansen's shoes. Also just noticed Caja Rural's budget doesn't stretch to out front garmin mounts. Can't say I'm suprised, they are overpriced.

frenchfighter

“In the front group of favourites any of the top riders could yet win,” Indurain told MARCA on Wednesday, “because there are some very hard stages left to come and Nibali, Horner and Valverde are watching each other closely.

“So Purito and Roche, who are both riding exceptionally bravely – particularly the Irishman – could suddenly strike lucky any day.”

mroli

Nickel wrote:

Also just noticed Caja Rural's budget doesn't stretch to out front garmin mounts. Can't say I'm surprised, they are overpriced.

Maxgear do some for £15 inc postage. (there are some on amazon for £11, but they charge £4 postage... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxgear-Computer-Mount-Black-Nylon/dp/B00ET29I1C/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_2

afx237vi

Echelons!!

frenchfighter

Niabli, Horner, Valverde I can see

afx237vi

Fab C is destroying it, but Nibs is glued to Horner's wheel and I reckon all the other GC men are there too.

afx237vi

frenchfighter wrote:

Niabli, Horner, Valverde I can see

Purito and Roche are there too. Not sure about Pozzo.

afx237vi

Pozzo in group 3... ouch. Pain for the little fellas.

afx237vi

Saxo turning the screw to move Roche into 5th place.

blazing_saddles

Another GC shake up coming on a Vuelta "nothing" stage.
Groups all over the road. Pozzo and Pinot today's losers.

alan_a

This is fun.

afx237vi

The Autumn classics have started already!

afx237vi

"The flat face of that construction matched only by the visage of those who are playing this game!"

WHAAAAAAAAAAT.

alan_a

"blah blah blah Tyler Farrar blah blah blah"

afx237vi

Mollema wins. Good stage.

ellerslierd

wow. That looked like it hurt!

Give me more

Great stage. The lead bunch really dropped the ball at the finish, but congrats to Mollema on making that move stick

frenchfighter

Ha! Quality win at the end. Not much firepower in the group behind to bring him back.

Pozzo sure does lose time where he shouldn`t quite often. He needs an experienced rider to be with him and guide him.

Pleased for Roche. Racer.

EBH 2nd, Richeze 3rd, Farrar 4th.