La Vuelta a Espana 22/8 - 13/9 2015 (here be spoilers)

[HF2300]

http://www.lavuelta.com/15pr/en/index.html

In a worse kept secret than Porte's BMC move, Astana have said they are taking their strongest team ever, with Nibali, Landa and Aru. Aru apparently says Nibali's presence won't be a problem. Should be entertaining.

TVG confirmed for BMC as well.

 

[tug benson]

Wee nairo also confirmed

 

[rich p]

Quintana too and Froomedawg is thinking about it.
It could be fun. Will Landa be off the leash despite or because of his impending defection?

 

[Heifer73]

I will be watching, I am not sure that Nibali is that good a rider.

I do wonder where TVG is going, with RP moving to BMC to be a GC rider.

 

[Crackle]

It's looking as interesting as the Tour. Depends of course on objectives but I'm looking forward to it.

 

[roadrash]

looks like its shaping up to be a good un

 

[HF2300]

It could be fun. Will Landa be off the leash despite or because of his impending defection?

Can they keep him on the leash given his impending defection?!!

 

[smutchin]

I am not sure that Nibali is that good a rider.

Let me help you: you can be sure that Nibali is that good a rider.

 

[Buddfox]

Looks like it might be a good line-up this year. It's a shame we won't be able to watch it because the TV feed and coverage is always so pants... ho hum

 

[huwsparky]

Can they keep him on the leash given his impending defection?!!

Moving to sky...?

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Moving to sky...?

After his showing in the Giro, I thought he could be picked up by another team but maybe he 'Believes in Better' moolah.....

 

[rich p]

Quintana 2/1
Froome 5/2
Valverde 7/2
Aru 5/1
Nibali 7/1
J Rod 13/1
Landa 13/1
Majka 17/1
Teejay 20/1

The Astana love triangle could be entertaining. Apart from Aru and Landa, the top boys should still be feeling the TdF in their legs.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

The Vuelta usually suits pure climbers better than the Tour. I hope Quintana gets it.

 

[Bianchi boy]

I always enjoy La Vuelta, this year they ride through a part of the Costa Blanca I know very well....

Are they doing the Calpe to Moraira road, lost count of the times we have cycled that, along with the "Col de Rates" Happy days

 

[Booyaa]

I will be watching, I am not sure that Nibali is that good a rider.

I do wonder where TVG is going, with RP moving to BMC to be a GC rider.

I don't think average riders win a TdF, even with a bit of luck.