Rate the '26 Vuelta: Live for Tadej or Movistar Mas-terclass

[wakemalcolm]

Enjoyed that but beyond the refreshing absence of 'the big 3' from the eventual GC and the uncertainty that brought, the leaders jersey only changed hands once and most of the non climby stages were a Visma carve up.

With the exception of the groundhog sprints in week 3, I thought they nailed the course and avoided the hockey stick ennui that the race (and Rog) had become associated with.

 

[CarbonClem]

I enjoyed it. Pog sadly crashing out opened it up, but agree that it quickly stagnated from a GC perspective. Rog was never going to take it. Visma dominated the flatter stages but it was good racing. Despite the neutralisation fury, I really enjoyed the final stage, following on from this years final TDF stage, I suggest its the way forward. Wonder if Ineos are disappointed with Onley? I feel he was a bit of a damp squib after last years TDF result. Hope he has a good run in to next season.

 

[TakeTheHighRoad]

I watched more than I did last year, and carried on watching after Pog crashed out, so I gave it a 7

 

[Pblakeney]

I was on holiday so missed a week which will have affected my perception.
Stangely Pog crashing out made little difference other than the name once Mas took the lead, and Visma simply replaced UAE.