La Vuelta a Espana 22/8 - 13/9 2015 (here be spoilers)
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I read Bertie is definitely not riding.
I am wondering if P-R Latour will get a chance to get some GT experience, he has been showing some real potential this year
I think Quintana will be encouraged by his tdf third week to be slightly bolder, earlier. I have him for the win with Froome second but I wouldn't put it past the dawg - he has the mental strength.
It'll be interesting to see how G is considering his tour efforts. I'm not sure about Roche again and Team Froome is weaker without Richie Porte. Nieve and Henao aren't as strong imo.
It'll be interesting to see how G is considering his tour efforts. I'm not sure about Roche again and Team Froome is weaker without Richie Porte. Nieve and Henao aren't as strong imo.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
I think Thomas is going to struggle. He must be knackered after the season he's had, and he hasn't raced since the Tour.
First ten days look mostly straightforward, but then it gets interesting. This is the profile of stage 11...
Stages 14-16 are killers, finishing on some pretty brutal climbs, but then there's the stage 20 decider...
First ten days look mostly straightforward, but then it gets interesting. This is the profile of stage 11...
Stages 14-16 are killers, finishing on some pretty brutal climbs, but then there's the stage 20 decider...
roadrash
cycle chatterer
- Location
- sitting on the edge of wigan pier
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
I was in Puerto Banus today and tootling around the harbour I was somewhat surprised to see a couple of Pinarello Dogmas trundle past. About half an hour later I saw them again; Knees and Henao, just stopped and having a bit of a natter.
Had a quick chat with them, they'd been doing a recce of the prologue to Marbella and pronounced it "a bit technical". Didn't want to look like a knob in front of the family so, sorry, no photos
Had a quick chat with them, they'd been doing a recce of the prologue to Marbella and pronounced it "a bit technical". Didn't want to look like a knob in front of the family so, sorry, no photos
OP
OP
HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
If it really does turn out to be a decider the double summit* and descent to the finish might prove interesting, particularly if some of the more attacking riders are in contention...
* I couldn't get copyright permission from Sherwen so I can't call it a false flat
In an interview today, Jelle Vanendert is saying his close to his top form ...and at the end of the season he needs a new contract
A cornered animal can be very dangerous (or might "use/take extreme measures"
)
(some free advice for the - very desperate - fantasy players here
)
On a more serious note:
I am wondering what Pozzovivo will be able to show... he had seemed to be in peak form at the Giro, but couldn't show it because of his crash
Not sure what his current form will be (as is the case for most riders)... or even what he will do in a stronger field (than his previous results in the Giro and Vuelta)
A cornered animal can be very dangerous (or might "use/take extreme measures"
)(some free advice for the - very desperate - fantasy players here
)On a more serious note:
I am wondering what Pozzovivo will be able to show... he had seemed to be in peak form at the Giro, but couldn't show it because of his crash
Not sure what his current form will be (as is the case for most riders)... or even what he will do in a stronger field (than his previous results in the Giro and Vuelta)
OP
OP
HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
ITV's Vuelta plans. No mention of Statler and Waldorf:
http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week35/la-vuelta-espana-2015
http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week35/la-vuelta-espana-2015
Hmmm, yes, it does say that the commentators are Boulting and Millar. We live in hope.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
Good call. Pozzovivo could be a very strong contender.
I have a hunch about Nibali for this one - if he's over his mental problems from the Tour, he should be pretty fresh. In fact, it may well end up being another Astana show like the Giro. Not entirely sure that would be a good thing.
w00hoo_kent
One of the 64K
- Location
- Maidstone or Greenwich
Astana are being tipped as the top team at this one.
Pro Tour Punditry
Guru
I'm thinking Astana will be banded by the UCI from competing by the time the Vuelta reaches its conclusion.
