2012 Vuelta a España: Stage 3: Faustino V → Eibar (Arrate) (155,3km)

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Jun 7, 2011
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awesome stage. So valverde should now be considered one of the favorites. He was really strong. AC couldnt quite get away although it will be easier for him on longer climbs. Froome seemed like he was struggling but came back every time. This is going to be a great race.
 
Sep 2, 2010
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What a huge difference Contador makes to race. I'm not his biggest fan but he makes racing far more exciting.
 
Aug 24, 2009
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Well, I know this is lame thing to say but I'll say it anyway - this is already more fun than tour.

And, though I like Contador, I'm happy he didn't drop these 3, and there will be at least some competition.
Shame Igor Anton isn't among them, tho :(
 
May 20, 2009
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Swede1 said:
awesome stage. So valverde should now be considered one of the favorites. He was really strong. AC couldnt quite get away although it will be easier for him on longer climbs. Froome seemed like he was struggling but came back every time. This is going to be a great race.
Great stage!!! Who were the posters that said Valverde didn't come here to win? :rolleyes:
 
Sep 2, 2011
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Finally (maybe :rolleyes: ) the dull racing style of 2012 GTs is over....YOU MADE HIM ANGRY, NOW YOU'LL FEEL HIS WRATH!!! :eek:

welcome back Contador :D
 
Mar 13, 2009
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1. Valverde
2. Rodriguez s.t.
3. Froome s.t.
4. Contador s.t.

5. Moreno +6s
6. Mollema +6s
7. Capecchi +6s
8. Intxausti +6s
9. Talansky +6s
10. Gesink +6s
11. Roche +6s
12. Anton +6s
13. Anacona +6s
14. Uran +6s
15. Marczynsky +27
16. Ten Dam +47
Henao +47
 
Mar 10, 2009
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Vino attacks everyone said:
Not steep enough for AC it looked like

It is steep enough for sure, maybe not long enough, but he seriously parked after an attack. Something he did in the past too.
 
Oct 11, 2010
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I can't wait to see Froome crack like an over-clamped carbon seatpost. Ain't no way he'll climb with Contador over 3 weeks.
 
Jun 18, 2009
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Vino attacks everyone said:
Not steep enough for AC it looked like

Yes, but AC showed Froome that this isn't going to be a team sky parade. If Froome fans are confident, remember, this was nothing for Contador. Wait until the steep climbs show up. Climbing in the saddle is not going to work for Froome.
 
Jun 10, 2010
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cineteq said:
Great stage!!! Who were the posters that said Valverde didn't come here to win? :rolleyes:
I said he wasn't good enough for the GC. Obviously he did much, much better than I expected, but I don't see him as a real contender yet.
 
Jul 12, 2012
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Fantastic stage. Great racing from the top 4. Really surprised Valverde stayed up there. Bertie, Froome and JRod all looked good. Not sure why Bertie let Froome take 4seconds bonus though.

Should be a brilliant 3 weeks!
 
Jun 3, 2012
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Valverde looking strong. Maybe he changed his focus to the vuelta agter crashing in the tour?
 

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