2013 Tour of Oman (11th-16th February), 2.HC

[Ferminal]

Why Jesus no wait for Berto

If he waited on the climb Contador would have gone straight past! Might get a minute or two out of him now on the descent/flat.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Another KOM to go... did Alberto attack too early

 

[Netserk]

Jesus pulling the 30 men big favourites group

 

[Netserk]

Another KOM to go... did Alberto attack too early

He just likes to have some fun

 

[Netserk]

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26K left to race. 16 riders in red jersey lead group. 30" ahead of green jersey group. #TOO13

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Another KOM to go... did Alberto attack too early

no, this is the only way to do it. One more attack to go. Small chance of success, but this is what racing is all about.

 

[Netserk]

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Riders in front group include: Froome, Stybar, Evans, Van Avermaet, Contador, Nibali, Rodriguez, Impey, Pozzovivo, Tschopp #TOO13

 

[Pharazon]

Why is there no live coverage of this clearly awesome race?

 

[LaFlorecita]

no, this is the only way to do it. One more attack to go. Small chance of success, but this is what racing is all about.

surely it would've been better to save his energy and go all out on the last climb

 

[Netserk]

Froome is isolated! Go go Alberto!

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Riders in front group include: Froome, Stybar, Evans, Van Avermaet, Contador, Nibali, Rodriguez, Impey, Pozzovivo, Tschopp #TOO13

Go Styby go Styby go go

 

[LaFlorecita]

Froome is isolated! Go go Alberto!

He is I guess they just named the most important riders in the front group

 

[Red Rick]

Small chance of succes, almost certain death....... What are we waiting for?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Small chance of succes, almost certain death....... What are we waiting for?

Haha

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Headed back from where they came. Lower slopes of third ascent of Bousher Alamrat. Race radio now says 18 in lead group. #TOO13

 

[LaFlorecita]

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18 leaders have 55 seconds on first chase that includes green jersey wearer Tony Gallopin (RLT) #TOO13

 

[Netserk]

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Chase group includes Gallopin, Cancellara, Wiggins, Gilbert. Chase was last reported as 55" behind 18 leaders. #TOO13


At least Wiggo is dropped I think Froome is isolated

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Chase group includes Gallopin, Cancellara, Wiggins, Gilbert. Chase was last reported as 55" behind 18 leaders. #TOO13


At least Wiggo is dropped I think Froome is isolated

they are now on the last climb

 

[LaFlorecita]

Elissonde not in first group

 

[Dazed and Confused]

surely it would've been better to save his energy and go all out on the last climb

no, must get rid of all Sky helpers before hitting last climb. This model is best. Difficult, but only chance to create something in the GC.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Go Alberto! Destroy them!

 

[LaFlorecita]

Go Alberto! Destroy them!

lol

 

[Netserk]

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This time we have the second intermediate sprint at the top of the climb. Once we hit this spot, we'll have 12.5K left to race. #TOO13

Bonus seconds for Alberto on the top?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Guess they must be over the top of the climb by now

 

[LaFlorecita]

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This time we have the second intermediate sprint at the top of the climb. Once we hit this spot, we'll have 12.5K left to race. #TOO13

Bonus seconds for Alberto on the top?

Do you know how many? Might move Alberto into 2nd but he has to attack because Cuddles will outsprint him

 

[Netserk]

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Contador launches an attack with Hernandez and Evans. Froome dropped from front group. #TOO13