2011 Volta a Catalunya

[theyoungest]

just think the final climb might suit Martin..

Dan Martin beat all GC riders on this climb in the 2009 Volta a Catalunya, including Valverde and Tondo. But back then the race was in May, isn't today a bit early in the season for Martin?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Remember though, this mtf might not be as great as it seems. It was seen as not too steep and a relatively weak mtf at the Vuelta schedule compared to the days to come. The greatness of the 2010 stage came more from Mosqueras amazing "screw this" 5 minute pull coupled with Antons original falling back. As i recall Dekker T spent the next week telling us that if Nibali cracked on the false flat that was Andorra he would have no chance on Cottobello and Bola.

Yup, unfortunately, by that time, Igor Anton was gone. Otherwise my words would still be true.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Dan Martin beat all GC riders on this climb in the 2009 Volta a Catalunya, including Valverde and Tondo. But back then the race was in May, isn't today a bit early in the season for Martin?

Yup.

Unless he found a way around his allergies, I don't see it happening today. A few weeks ago, I believe it was in Murcia, he was horrendously bad in the MTF finish

 

[theyoungest]

Yup, unfortunately, by that time, Igor Anton was gone. Otherwise my words would still be true.

Did you expect him to match Mosquera on the Bola del Mundo? I know I didn't.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Did you expect him to match Mosquera on the Bola del Mundo? I know I didn't.

he wouldn't match him he would outclass him there

 

[theyoungest]

he wouldn't match him he would outclass him there

I was talking about Nibali matching Mosquera.

 

[jens_attacks]

quintana on the attack!too early i know but who cares the races should be ridden this way.

 

[Parrulo]

Yup, unfortunately, by that time, Igor Anton was gone. Otherwise my words would still be true.

staying on your bike is also important when you want to win a GT.

Did you expect him to match Mosquera on the Bola del Mundo? I know I didn't.

and ya i was also surprised by nibali's performance. i was expecting him to crash big time. but i think my cheering for him in front of the TV kept him going

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

quintana already goes for attack! too early imo

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I was talking about Nibali matching Mosquera.

ah sorry I misread your point

 

[hrotha]

Quintana and Kruijswijk. Major forum meltdown warning.

 

[Parrulo]

Quintana and Kruijswijk. Major forum meltdown warning.

lawls

imagine how hilarious it would be if there was a quintana, TGBM, uran and sagan escape on a high mountain stage like this one.

 

[theyoungest]

Quintana and Kruijswijk. Major forum meltdown warning.

Hm. I was hoping for Kruijswijk to try and get a good result on GC.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Hm. I was hoping for Kruijswijk to try and get a good result on GC.

yeah... I guess Mollema is rabo's main man tho.

 

[theyoungest]

yeah... I guess Mollema is rabo's main man tho.

Of course, but they have quite their share of climbers in this race. There are others to do attacks like this (Ten Dam, for instance).

 

[theyoungest]

Here's Johnny!

Situación de carrera:

Kruijswijk (Rabobank) y Quintana (Colombia es Pasión)

a 10" Hoogerland (Vacansoleil) y Minard (AG2R)

a 25" Pelotón

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Of course, but they have quite their share of climbers in this race. There are others to do attacks like this (Ten Dam, for instance).

indeed, they have a decent squad there.

nice to see some Hoogie activity.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

lert's hope hoogerland get's there, he is agood engine

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Kruijswijk (Rabobank), Quintana (Colombia es Pasión), Hoogerland (Vacansoleil) e Minard (AG2R)

20" Toribio (Andalucía-Caja Granada) en Peterson (Garmin-Cervélo)

1:30 Peloton

 

[Walkman]

Are there any streams up and running?

 

[Anonymous]

Are there any streams up and running?

highlights only. no live coverage.

 

[cineteq]

David de la Fuente (Geox-TMC) is out.
These Geox-TMC guys have all sort of issues.
Is this a happy team?

 

[The Sheep]

Kruijswijk and Quintana going for it

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Kruijswijk and Quintana going for it

nice

Kruijswijk (Rabobank) y Quintana (Colombia es Pasión)
a 10" Peterson (AG2R)
a 23" Toribio (Andalucía), Minard (AG2R) y Hoogerland (Vacansoleil)
a 33" Pelotón

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

it didn't last long. Quintana already solo in front now