2012 Tour of California May 13 Stage 2: San Francisco - Santa Cruz County 188.5 km

[Duartista]

I didn't see yesterdays stage. I heard duarte and atapuma looked well in climb and the rest sucked as usual?

Yeah, I saw Suarez following Kittel up the climb, of all people. 4 of the riders came straight from Dunkerque, so it's not surprising they were poor (added to the fact they are not in shape). The surprise was that Rodriguez was one of the worst, as he's been in Colombia preparing (like Duarte and Atapuma).

 

[Froome19]

Yeah, I saw Suarez following Kittel up the climb, of all people. 4 of the riders came straight from Dunkerque, so it's not surprising they were poor (added to the fact they are not in shape). The surprise was that Rodriguez was one of the worst, as he's been in Colombia preparing (like Duarte and Atapuma).

Suarez in the break today so so far so good as yet on this stage.

Break is now 10 minutes ahead. 105 km to go. In the last 10km or so the gap has gone up by over 3 minutes so peloton currently taking it easy.

 

[mastersracer]

interested to see how Creed goes - he's been training hard this year and kind of rededicating himself after a few tough years.

 

[Mellow Velo]

Wow, look at that stunning tarmac.
We are live. 85kms means 2 hours+ to the finish.

 

[Bala Verde]

Wow, look at that stunning tarmac.
We are live. 85kms means 2 hours+ to the finish.

I hope we'll have some tarmaction soon when they hit that hill.

 

[Don Johnson]

Looking to see Levi "The Possum" wake up from his dirt nap on Empire Grade.

 

[Christian]

Didn't watch yesterday but I'm impressed with this free worldwide coverage, we don't get that very often at all

 

[killswitch]

I hope we'll have some tarmaction soon when they hit that hill.

When fans demand, Rabo listens.

 

[Mellow Velo]

So, Levi was given the most courageous rider award, yesterday.

Garmin about to turn up the heat.

 

[FabulousCandelabra]

I used to ride up bonny doon road 3x every saturday, she's a beast!

 

[Christian]

Are there any American commentators? Kind of funny they have to fly in Englishmen to do the job

 

[killswitch]

So, Levi was given the most courageous rider award, yesterday.

Suarez^2 in trouble.

 

[ElChingon]

So, Levi was given the most courageous rider award, yesterday.

Garmin about to turn up the heat.

That award is pretty lame most of the time, more of a we want to give some rider who's american some face time because they're not winning award.

 

[ElChingon]

Oh oh, Coldeportes rider unzipped his jersey, Old man Roche is probably having a fit.

 

[Christian]

Colombians do have pretty cool jerseys

 

[Mellow Velo]

Kittel says auf wiedersehen

 

[Froome19]

Suarez has been dropped and Creed

Whilst Geniez is upping the tempo with White and Vennell.

Rodriguez attacking from the peloton.

Edit: Here goes Geniez alone!! Gap is at 4 minutes

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Matthews dropped already. He's feeling the hurt from yesterday...

 

[therhodeo]

Colombians do have pretty cool jerseys

I like their kits but they look horrible with the celeste on their bianchi's.

 

[Mellow Velo]

Matthews dropped already. He's feeling the hurt from yesterday...

Matthews leaves the FAIL TRAIN early.
McEwen joins the free bus pass gang.
They aren't exactly flying, either.

 

[Froome19]

Matthews dropped already. He's feeling the hurt from yesterday...

+ fellow australian Mcewen.

This must be the most pointless attack by Rodriguez he is not pulling out any advantage at all

 

[ElChingon]

I like their kits but they look horrible with the celeste on their bianchi's.

OPQS is a close match to ride Bianchi's

 

[Mellow Velo]

Procession pace too much for some.
Odd look for Levi.

 

[Mellow Velo]

Nearly another random Rabo fall, there.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Nearly another random Rabo fall, there.

Caused by the AG2R ****** tho