Volta a Catalunya 2015 *Spoilers*
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4.20 with 4k. Starting to not work with each other.0
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4 mins @ 3k0
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frenchfighter wrote:Pretty amazing to say the least this gap they have given Rolland. Pro cyclists can be quite silly sometimes.
If Rolland doesn't win the overall or at least podium, he is completely useless.
Same thing went through my mind. Can't believe they haven't reeled that break in.0 -
frenchfighter wrote:Pretty amazing to say the least this gap they have given Rolland. Pro cyclists can be quite silly sometimes.
If Rolland doesn't win the overall or at least podium, he is completely useless.
Maybe podium but he wont win it I dont think. Even with this gap.0 -
De Clerq attacks, closed down... Paterski goes for it... and wins.
Rolland 6s bonus for 2nd?0 -
Well done CCC rider!! Big win for them.
Rolland got owned.Contador is the Greatest0 -
whats the gap or are they still coming in?0
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Still coming in... 1+ minute already. Under the kite at 1:30 there I think.0
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What a win for Paterski....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0
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Going to be under 3 mins in the end... 2:40!0
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They in?0
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2.40..jeez. Can Rolland win it from there?0
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Think Rolland would have been a lot happier with a couple more minutes!0
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Thanks for the live updates adr82.0
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Have to assume that the peloton wasn't getting the proper info during the stage.
Hence the very late mad dash.
Even the finishing clock was all at sea.
Three and a half hours at 52kph? I don't think so, since the stage started at 12-20cet.
That's a bit under 5 hours.
No wonder Spain is in a perpetual state of recession.
Much like Piti's hair."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
A few races lately have seemed a bit slap-dash in the organisation department. It's a bit embarrassing when you consider this is the 'World Tour', the pinnacle of the sport, and they can't even get basic timings right.
John Harrison invented the marine chronometer back in the 1700's to navigate a ship half-way round the world on time, it's ridiculous.
I've been on better Wiggle timed sportives.0 -
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“The peloton was pulling hard, really hard, in an unbelievable way,” Contador said. “It was indeed surprising that the gap wasn’t narrowing at all. At the end, we gave all we had and managed to bring the gap down.
“However, given the stages we have ahead, that difference isn’t a joke at all. We will now have to take every day as it comes.”
“It’s true they are first-rate riders and they will manage the 2 minute 40 second advantage that they have in the best way possible. We will now see what opportunities the parcours will offer us but it is true that it isn’t an ideal situation.”Contador is the Greatest0 -
@mrconde: Trek DS, Alain Gallopin: "They announced a gap of six minutes but in reality it was 13 minutes, which surprised everybody." #VoltaCatalunya0
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It gets better. I'm reading on Sticky Bottle that there was a concerted effort by Sky to deny Dan Martin bonus seconds at the intermediate sprint.
The Irish men are at the head of affairs at the first sprint point after 21km on the 185km stage which started and finished in Callela and including a cat 1 ascent.
Roche’s Team Sky were clearly out to frustrate Martin, who is the best sprinter by a considerably margin of the world class climbers in the field.
Dave Brailsford’s men wanted to ensure Martin did not pick up the maximum three seconds bonus on offer....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
sjmclean wrote:Froome will walk this.
Will he not use a bike?0 -
adr82 wrote:Think Rolland would have been a lot happier with a couple more minutes!
He might have got it if he hadn't spent the last 15 km doing half turns - he kept pushing the Pole through. Lost time and the stage - not good0 -
I watched the recording last night (after FFwding the 20 minutes of snooker and the 40 minutes of MSN re-runs) and i was amazed they got that lead.
I think Rolland might be harder to budge than some people give credit, as others have said, it just comes down to his current form.0 -
On route picture trouble again so we have a shot of....The Finish Line! Few Spaniards in hi vis vests kicking their feet. Timing clock not running as well. Fun and games at the Volta a Catalunya!0
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No live coverage confirmed.
Absolutely useless race."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0