2010 Vuelta al Pais Vasco

[Motion]

only 16 km until another freire v valv conflict

 

[Publicus]

Me too, but the pulling hard by the team only happened over a much shorter distance, i suspected the winds picked up and they weren't happy with the effect so far. When they stepped on it, that clock came down like Rogers had stopped racing.

They will keep a couple at the front anyway, but judging by their behaviour, what Caisse was doing, and the impact it had, obviously didn't suit them in this stage. Taking over from Caisse was apparently judged inconsequential enough for the GC, and meaningful for the stage.

Fair enough. I guess we'll see how it plays out over the next few days.

 

[Beech Mtn]

Jose Angel Gomez Marchante has attacked on the climb

 

[zapata]

Marchante attack. I'll pick cunego for the win, based on the fact that I like him, and Lampre is presently on the front..

 

[Motion]

Marchante with no chances attack

 

[Beech Mtn]

These hideous black helmets look terrible with the hideous footon kit

 

[Motion]

too hard for freire

 

[python]

Marchante with no chances attack

he already got 12 seconds in no time

 

[Beech Mtn]

small crash. Malacarne (QStep) and a Footon

 

[Publicus]

These hideous black helmets look terrible with the hideous footon kit

Everything about the Footon kit is hideous.

 

[Francois the Postman]

You gotta admire that the Footon jersey designers have found one way to get that strip printed in the back of your head over all others, no matter how inconsequential they are, or how much you instinctively avert your eyes whenever you see them.

 

[Beech Mtn]

The reverse kit Footon had for Flanders was terrible too, but better than the regular kit they are wearing in this race.


fast descent - getting close to the finish line

 

[theswordsman]

I'll step out on a limb and predict the stage winner will be from Spain

 

[Beech Mtn]

5k to go. Katusha rider giving it a go (Vorganov)

 

[Beech Mtn]

He's caught. CdE working for Valv now, driving

 

[luckyboy]

The reverse kit Footon had for Flanders was terrible too, but better than the regular kit they are wearing in this race.

I thought it was alright tbh.

A note: Why are they all sitting on their top tubes? Seats too high for feet to reach the ground?

 

[Bala Verde]

Martens and Freire still there?

 

[Motion]

piti piti piti

 

[Beech Mtn]

Wiggo having a try!

 

[Jamsque]

It's much more easy/comfortable to sit on your top tube with one leg on the ground than it is to try to perch on your saddle.

Looks like we are heading for a bunch kick, although Wiggo just attacked!

 

[zapata]

Wiggins attack, Garmin immediately chase..

 

[Francois the Postman]

Was that Freire closing the gap for Valverde?

 

[ak-zaaf]

Valverde beats Freire in the sprint.

 

[The Sheep]

Freire should protest

 

[ak-zaaf]

Was that Freire closing the gap for Valverde?

No, Freire had a white jersey I think. Was in Valverdes wheel.