**NO SPOLIERS** La Vuelta 2023 - when is it advised to watch the stage from?

daniel_b

Following on from the success of the TDF one, thought we could have one for La Vuelta.

Started reading the Stage 6 thread, and then realised it could be a pretty good stage.

Any pointers from anyone as to how many kilometres out might be optimal for todays stage?

Personally, probably 70km might be the most I can manage, but if someone says it's essential you watch it from 90, then I may see if I can :-)

Thanks

kingstongraham

I'd say final climb. The other decisive point happened before TV coverage started.

daniel_b

So as little as ~12km out?

pblakeney

daniel_b said:

So as little as ~12km out?

Yup!

kingstongraham

I don't think it's a spolier to describe what happened before the TV coverage started, is it?

No_Ta_Doctor

kingstongraham said:

I don't think it's a spolier to describe what happened before the TV coverage started, is it?

That's a good point - though there are occasionally differences between countries about when they take up the broadcast

kingstongraham

On yesterday's stage you'd have as much clue working out how there was a 40 man break including 4 from TJV by watching the last climb as you would watching all the coverage that was available. All you miss is the fact it was 7 minutes clear the first we saw.

Pretty confident Eurosport is showing all the coverage that is made available.

gethinceri

kingstongraham said:

On yesterday's stage you'd have as much clue working out how there was a 40 man break including 4 from TJV by watching the last climb as you would watching all the coverage that was available. All you miss is the fact it was 7 minutes clear the first we saw.

Pretty confident Eurosport is showing all the coverage that is made available.

They are, and have said so every day during their coverage.

kingstongraham

gethinceri said:

kingstongraham said:

On yesterday's stage you'd have as much clue working out how there was a 40 man break including 4 from TJV by watching the last climb as you would watching all the coverage that was available. All you miss is the fact it was 7 minutes clear the first we saw.

Pretty confident Eurosport is showing all the coverage that is made available.

They are, and have said so every day during their coverage.

I don't listen to much of the commentary to be honest. It's background noise if it's on and there's nothing much happening.

daniel_b

Guessing today will be 3km?

Pross

daniel_b said:

Guessing today will be 3km?

Optimist!

daniel_b

0.3km?

kingstongraham

I think the answer is 11km to go when they start speeding up.

pblakeney

kingstongraham said:

I think the answer is 11km to go when they start speeding up.

I concur.
Don't skip to 10 kms though.

daniel_b

How about for today's stage?

Pross

Final climb

mididoctors

S8 Last 15k

pblakeney

S8 - I’d say as little as 7kms.
Maybe 8+ if you want a build up.

daniel_b

Thanks for the above, last two stages have worked a treat - any guidance on todays stage please?

kingstongraham

Last climb, I guess.

gethinceri

8kms

daniel_b

Morning, could anyone advise for yesterday's stage please?

kingstongraham

daniel_b said:

Morning, could anyone advise for yesterday's stage please?

It was quite interesting and nice scenery all day, but last 10km if pushed for time.

daniel_b

kingstongraham said:

daniel_b said:

Morning, could anyone advise for yesterday's stage please?

It was quite interesting and nice scenery all day, but last 10km if pushed for time.

Thanks Graham, watched the last 30k with lunch.

How about today - last 60k is around 2 hours - worthwhile?

pblakeney

daniel_b said:

kingstongraham said:

daniel_b said:

Morning, could anyone advise for yesterday's stage please?

It was quite interesting and nice scenery all day, but last 10km if pushed for time.

Thanks Graham, watched the last 30k with lunch.

How about today - last 60k is around 2 hours - worthwhile?

Last 15 kms will do tbh.