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

[LaFlorecita]

I think it was Jesus.

Edit: nvm it was Majka, Jesus not even finished yet.

Wait I was looking at the gc

Jesus finished together with Majka so I stick with Jesus.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Who is Gollum?

So is Roche, who was meant to have the freedom to lose GC and so go for stages, now to take responsibility for being 11th again?

 

[Arnout]

Anton never really was the punchy climber. Well atleast as far as I remember.
Specially remember him winning the stage in Andorra. Where Mosquera, Purito and Nibali dropped Anton, but with 1km to go Anton had passed them all again and won the stage.

That was on a day when he wasn't feeling well. Heck, I wouldn't count out the same scenario today, would the climb have been longer.

Look at the Jaen victory in the same Vuelta, look at the victory in Castilla y Leon that year, look at the 2006 win, in which he won by nothing else but little explosions between sliding backwards. Look at Fleche 2010.

 

[Kwibus]

What an idiotic comment. Here is another video for your "cycling before i started watching" catchup list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPADmm7ZzKQ

Ah yeh well I actually did see that stage, but did forget it. Well also on this stage he wisely used his energy. During this same Vuelta he wasn't explosive on the longer climbs though.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Yeah, he gave the stages to Tiralongo and Kiryienka for sure, that's true. But that was also obvious and different.

You remind me why I didn't warm to him. He tries to be too nice and likable, too much caring about public opinion, which means he's a bit bland and, for lack of a better word, pathetic (which is a way too strong expression for this).

That is indeed way too strong so why use it?

 

[iZnoGouD]

Was Henao run over by motorbike?

"Otros que han perdido tiempo en la tercera etapa han sido: Henao, a 47", tras ser atropellado por una moto de los comisarios""

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=54601

where is Machado?

 

[Arnout]

That is indeed way too strong so why use it?

Because I couldn't find a better one in my limited vocabulary

 

[Kwibus]

Yeah, he gave the stages to Tiralongo and Kiryienka for sure, that's true. But that was also obvious and different.

You remind me why I didn't warm to him. He tries to be too nice and likable, too much caring about public opinion, which means he's a bit bland and, for lack of a better word, pathetic (which is a way too strong expression for this).

True. I can see why you dislike that.
Fair enough

 

[webvan]

2010 tells you otherwise. Even 2008 does.

He had perfect prep, except for collar bone in Romandie if I'm not mistaken, but that shouldn't be an excuse.

Still, he looked to be the fifth strongest guy in the race, he can still improve and I don't expect Valverde and Froome to be consistently strong in the mountains.

Who are we talking about here, Gesink ?

 

[Fidolix]

Whos making a thread for stage 4?

 

[Kwibus]

Who are we talking about here, Gesink ?

Anton.

10 chars.

 

[Parrulo]

Looks like we are the only ones interested in the Machado mystery.

you are not, i am getting seriously curious to see what happened to him. i hope he didn't crash out or something like that

 

[TheEnoculator]

Judge Sparks' verdict was expected, but I was still relieved. There IS a God!

 

[hrotha]

Was Henao run over by motorbike?

"Otros que han perdido tiempo en la tercera etapa han sido: Henao, a 47", tras ser atropellado por una moto de los comisarios""

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=54601

Wow. Well, that's certainly what it says. Uh.

And here I was thinking the motorbikes that are always pacing the leaders were doing a terrible job.

 

[Alpehue]

Isn't Verbier his most acclaimed thing?

True, ill give you that one.

I still dont think you can compare the first "small" climb on the 3rd stage with that. Im feeling optimistic that he will have what it takes once they get a bit further into the race, and people start getting tired. No matter what, i feel like we are in for a very interesting race judging by how it exploded first time it went uphill.

 

[Carols]

Vent your own.

Difference is what you are doing is Not Allowed in this forum...take it to the Clinic where you can gripe all you want.

 

[SetonHallPirate]

For those wondering about Machado, he's only one of 49 riders who seem to be missing from the stage results. He just happens to be the most recognizable name, apparently.

Bib numbers 3, 8, 24, 26, 28, 51, 55, 65, 81, 83, 84, 86, 88, 95, 97, 104, 109, 113, 115, 119, 122, 124, 126, 133, 138, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 159, 163, 169, 173, 177, 178, 179, 182, 184, 187, 195, 197, 199, 208, 212, 214, 215, 217

 

[jens_attacks]

was it a good finale?i'd say yes,mainly because alberto is back and he pleases the fans.definitely not the most insane finale of the year though,far from that.
but it was great.

about alberto,he seems a little bit far from his best,those sudden accelerations a la peyresourde 2007 are insanely good to watch but just like then,he can't keep the watts going and going.on arrate in 2009,he had the resources to go for longer and stronger.his time for the climb wasn't beaten

i gotta verify it to be sure,but they climbed arrate in around 14:05 or something.still 40 seconds faster than those weak guys bugno-big mig-ugrumov in '91 but no faster than papy horner in 2010 for example.they stopped a lot though


i think alberto must be stronger than this if he wants to win this vuelta.definitely he will try a lot.froomy remains my favourite though.it's like he's remote-controlled,whenever you think he's cracked,he claws back in.

as for good surprises today
valverde:thought he has nothing for this vuelta edition and in fact he seemed extremely strong,hell he even attacked.yes him,valverde.big surprise.chapeau!
intxausti:i always thought maybe that he is in fact quintana
anacona:not really a surprise,i expected him to be there

bad surprises:
quintana,wtf happened?he didn't work at the front today by the way
kash...if he won't change anything this vuelta,he should retire...


let's see what awaits us for tomorrow...

 

[roundabout]

Wow. Well, that's certainly what it says. Uh.

And here I was thinking the motorbikes that are always pacing the leaders were doing a terrible job.

I was wondering why the group suddenly got smaller.

 

[Forunculo]

Van der Broeck, de Gendt GC ambitions over. Froome was very good but I don't see him improving his current level, Contador seems short of form but at stage 3 with everybody not weary and only 3 riders stay with him it's not a bad omen.


For me the key is if Alberto regains his form in time, depending of that it will be Froome or Contador.

 

[vcampbell]

Wait I was looking at the gc

Jesus finished together with Majka so I stick with Jesus.

He was Majka.

 

[Carols]

Love the way Alberto just made one 5k climb more exciting and fun to watch than the whole of the Tour de france 2012.

Have to admit my heartbeat was Raised, higher then it went in the entire Tour! Great action

Sky Train...yeah bye....not going to work here. Better come up with a better idea for tomorrow

This could turn into an Awesome race with Valverde, Purito, Alberto and Froome all having their say!!! Want to see Anton do his thing also

Bring it on!!!!

 

[SetonHallPirate]

By my count, the time cut is 36 minutes, 44 seconds.

 

[LaFlorecita]

He was Majka.

How do you know. I am quite sure it was Jesus

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

quintana,wtf happened?he didn't work at the front today by the way
kash...if he won't change anything this vuelta,he should retire...


let's see what awaits us for tomorrow...

Well Kash proved today that he is a better climber than Quintana