2012 Vuelta a España: Stage 4:Barakaldo-Estación de Valdezcaray 160.6 Km

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Just because they accelerated suddenly doesn't mean that it's their fault that somebody decided that he could only keep up by swerving.

Yep; by their logic in PN Movistar didn't just exploit Leipheimer falling, they caused it, because descending quickly is dangerous and therefore everyone should go at the speed the slowest rider is capable of...

 

[User Guide]

You're not serious right? Maybe Contador and Froome don't look in their absolute best shape, but still easily more than good enough to beat Mollema and Gesink (who don't look that great either).

Really an off froome will easily beat raboboys?
Froomes best attack so far was on pena cenabra last year remember that big attack? he took 23 seconds on Mollema
Mollema was there or thereabouts everyday last year and this year is only 1 ITT thats lumpy so no huge gaps there.
Besides one can dream

 

[Lexman]

well, for one.. i don't think man pro's like piti, and for two.. movistar have been pulling that **** on the peloton all year... about time it came back to haunt them

yeah remember Levi in Paris Nice for example...

time for a payback

Long Live Sky!

Piti had it coming

 

[LaFlorecita]

Really an off froome will easily beat raboboys?
Froomes best attack so far was on pena cenabra last year remember that big attack? he took 23 seconds on Mollema
Mollema was there or thereabouts everyday last year and this year is only 1 ITT thats lumpy so no huge gaps there.
Besides one can dream

It's not gonna happen mark my words. Top 5 at most I say.

 

[hrotha]

Apparently Piti and Unzue think Sky caused the crash by swerving violently from one side of the road to the other or something.

By the way, honest question: why are we allowed to call him "Piti", but saying "Clentador" gets you a warning?

 

[El Pistolero]

Really an off froome will easily beat raboboys?
Froomes best attack so far was on pena cenabra last year remember that big attack? he took 23 seconds on Mollema
Mollema was there or thereabouts everyday last year and this year is only 1 ITT thats lumpy so no huge gaps there.
Besides one can dream

Froome can never get tired ergo can never get dropped.

 

[Christomir]

Haha, who was that Caja Rural rider who thought he won? I actually feel really bad for him.

Why would you think he thought he won? He was just happy for finishing fourth - for their team it's a success.

 

[theyoungest]

Phil thinks he's a jerk.

Phil > Gesink

So Phil wins.

Phil is best friends with both Vino and Rebellin. Great judgment of people.

Really an off froome will easily beat raboboys?
Froomes best attack so far was on pena cenabra last year remember that big attack? he took 23 seconds on Mollema
Mollema was there or thereabouts everyday last year and this year is only 1 ITT thats lumpy so no huge gaps there.
Besides one can dream

Mollema could even have finished closer. He had to come to a full stop because fans blocked the road behind Froome and Cobo.

 

[Havetts]

Gesink doesnt seem to have the capability to respond ot the accelerations, couldnt today, couldnt yesterday. Hence it'll be very hard for him to even take time. But who knows, maybe we will get a 3 man sur place like Ax-3-Domaines ?

 

[Arnout]

Apparently Piti and Unzue think Sky caused the crash by swerving violently from one side of the road to the other or something.

By the way, honest question: why are we allowed to call him "Piti", but saying "Clentador" gets you a warning?

Easy answer: there's no Valverde gang on this forum.

 

[SafeBet]

Why would you think he thought he won? He was just happy for finishing fourth - for their team it's a success.

Are you serious?

 

[roundabout]

Why would you think he thought he won? He was just happy for finishing fourth - for their team it's a success.

I don't know. He must be the most positive person ever then.

 

[El Pistolero]

Phil is best friends with both Vino and Rebellin. Great judgment of people.


Mollema could even have finished closer. He had to come to a full stop because fans blocked the road behind Froome and Cobo.

What's wrong with Vino and Rebellin? Personality wise, not doping wise. Because they're all juiced.

 

[roundabout]

Phil is best friends with both Vino and Rebellin. Great judgment of people.


Mollema could even have finished closer. He had to come to a full stop because fans blocked the road behind Froome and Cobo.

Phil and El_P are both still upset about the wheelsucking Piti did in Liege 2 years ago.

 

[Der Effe]

Easy answer: there's no Valverde gang on this forum.

Exactly, this forum is full of childish fanboyism and double standards.

 

[User Guide]

Apparently Piti and Unzue think Sky caused the crash by swerving violently from one side of the road to the other or something.

By the way, honest question: why are we allowed to call him "Piti", but saying "Clentador" gets you a warning?

To be honest ive no idea why they call him piti,clinic related huh?
Only call riders by nicknames to make it look like i know diddly squat about pro cycling

 

[El Pistolero]

Phil and El_P are both still upset about the wheelsucking Piti did in Liege 2 years ago.

Actually Phil hates him for an incident that happened 6 years ago.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Phil is best friends with both Vino and Rebellin. Great judgment of people.

He's just gone up in my estimation

 

[Forunculo]

Roche smiling

 

[richwagmn]

Even when not under pressure actually.

Ok. I guess I never paid attention then. Well, it's going to be a real battle then.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Apparently Piti and Unzue think Sky caused the crash by swerving violently from one side of the road to the other or something.

By the way, honest question: why are we allowed to call him "Piti", but saying "Clentador" gets you a warning?

Yeah it's weird. But I like Piti it sounds cute.

Edit: And Piti has become more of a normal nickname for him while Clentador is obviously negative.

 

[roundabout]

Actually Phil hates him for an incident that happened 6 years ago.

Dauphine? Meh.

 

[hrotha]

To be honest ive no idea why they call him piti,clinic related huh?
Only call riders by nicknames to make it look like i know diddly squat about pro cycling

"Piti" is the name of Valverde's phantom ghost. The one he didn't have. Except when he had it. Anyway, that dog did some shady business with Fuentes.

 

[spalco]

Roche smiling

In that gif it looks like Roche thought there's nobody ahead anymore a well.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

In that gif it looks like Roche thought there's nobody ahead anymore a well.

Nah, he's sprinting for WT points. Saxo need them!

He must be feeling pretty pleased with his form so far. It seems that being told not to ride for GC actually takes pressure off him to ride conservatively.