2013 Volta ao Algarve (14th-17th February), 2.1

[LaFlorecita]

The winner of the KOM classification - Manuele!!!

So proud! Well done Manuele and he's not even a climber

Just wish I'd get cq points for it

 

[iZnoGouD]

What do you mean, no TTers who can climb. In this race alone, there's Costa, Westra, Klöden, Menchov, and Kwiatskowski ahead of Tony Martin. All TTers who can climb.

You forgot the best of them all

 

[Netserk]

You forgot the best of them all

Kelderman _O_

 

[wwabbit]

The winner of the KOM classification - Manuele!!!

Nice to finally see some podium girls after a week of Tour of Oman...

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Nice to finally see some podium girls after a week of Tour of Oman...

Honestly, Boaro is the best looking on that podium

 

[Miburo]

This race is over.

T. Martin takes it.

Edit: Is Boaro gonna ride T-A? Saxo can use a good TT'er.

 

[iZnoGouD]

I'am sure Rui Costa will give Tony Martin a good fight
Even Machado could surprise, but i never know with him, on a good day he can TT really well but he never excelled in long TT, so i don't have much faith on him

 

[Netserk]

I'am sure Rui Costa will give Tony Martin a good fight
Even Machado could surprise, but i never know with him, on a good day he can TT really well but he never excelled in long TT, so i don't have much faith on him

Machado just has to attack early and maintain the gap

I think he will win solo. _O_

 

[Der Effe]

Nah, he'll get probably get caught.

 

[gregrowlerson]

Prediction for the overall:

1. Martin
2. Westra
3. Kloden (hopefully)

 

[wirral]

Henao was sent the wrong way near the end. I seem to recall misdirection by stewards/press cars/cavalcade cars/etc. in other races on the Iberian peninsula. Who was second at the time? Why, none other than Portuguese rider, Rui Costa.

Also Harmon, the commentator Eurosport should let go, appeared to be unaware of Wout Poel's life-threatening injuries sustained in last year's TDF. Also why did Eurosport play the clip of Henao winning right at the start of the highlights. Makes no sense.

 

[greenedge]

I will go Costa, Martin, Westra.

Nice ride by Henao. Also good to see Poels come 14th.

 

[wirral]

Jeez, with a Portuguese 2 and 3 on the GC going into the final time trial, the lead motorbike for Tony Martin will be turning into every sidestreet and suburban driveway it passes.

 

[Cycle Chic]

Henao was sent the wrong way near the end. I seem to recall misdirection by stewards/press cars/cavalcade cars/etc. in other races on the Iberian peninsula. Who was second at the time? Why, none other than Portuguese rider, Rui Costa.

Also Harmon, the commentator Eurosport should let go, appeared to be unaware of Wout Poel's life-threatening injuries sustained in last year's TDF. Also why did Eurosport play the clip of Henao winning right at the start of the highlights. Makes no sense.

Interesting points about the finish...but always confusing in the Volta. There was a **** up on the finish on stage 1 also.

And the Eurosport **** up showing the finish was a first even for Eurosport.

Harmon not mentioning Poel's crash was insulting. He can't be bothered doing any research for this race. His commentary has been more shoddy than usual.

 

[manafana]

tony martin surely, the final 2/3s suit him and the gap just is not big enough to stop him.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Henao was sent the wrong way near the end. I seem to recall misdirection by stewards/press cars/cavalcade cars/etc. in other races on the Iberian peninsula. Who was second at the time? Why, none other than Portuguese rider, Rui Costa.

Also Harmon, the commentator Eurosport should let go, appeared to be unaware of Wout Poel's life-threatening injuries sustained in last year's TDF. Also why did Eurosport play the clip of Henao winning right at the start of the highlights. Makes no sense.

Yup, the Portuguese and Spanish are totally the only ones who've ever done anything like that.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Edit: Is Boaro gonna ride T-A? Saxo can use a good TT'er.

I hope so. Anyway Bennati hinted that he would ride it and he's useful in the ttt as well.

 

[Bavarianrider]

What do you mean, no TTers who can climb. In this race alone, there's Costa, Westra, Klöden, Menchov, and Kwiatskowski ahead of Tony Martin. All TTers who can climb.

They are all mediocere Tters, not elite ones. No one will stay within a minute to Tony today!

 

[Ferminal]

Menchov has more GT TT wins than Tony...

 

[manafana]

They are all mediocere Tters, not elite ones. No one will stay within a minute to Tony today!

Mediocere is pretty harsh, not many at Martins level anyway a handful, some good tt riders in this field but then again don't think anyone with ok tt would try target this race.

Menchov has more GT TT wins than Tony...

Menchov has been in the game for as long as i can remember, i can think of two tours were tony rode hurt or matched by Cancellera.

 

[theyoungest]

They are all mediocere Tters, not elite ones. No one will stay within a minute to Tony today!

Volta ao Algarve, Stage 5 : Lagoa - Portimao I.T.T. (17.2 km) 20/02/2011

1. [GER] MARTIN Tony THR 20'53"
2. [NED] WESTRA Lieuwe VCD 05"
3. [POR] MACHADO Tiago Jose Pinto RSH 26"
4. [NZL] SERGENT Jesse RSH 27"
5. [GER] KLÖDEN Andreas RSH 30"
6. [USA] VAN GARDEREN Tejay THR 30"

Extrapolate to twice the distance, and we have a close race between Westra and Martin

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Just saw the highlights. Westra had a great last kilometre.

Tony lost almost no time though, so he will win overall normally. Also great to see Wout Poels up there, I seriously didn't expect him to be anywhere near the top today.

The Blanco's were dissappointing today. But you can't be good everywhere everytime

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Volta ao Algarve, Stage 5 : Lagoa - Portimao I.T.T. (17.2 km) 20/02/2011

1. [GER] MARTIN Tony THR 20'53"
2. [NED] WESTRA Lieuwe VCD 05"
3. [POR] MACHADO Tiago Jose Pinto RSH 26"
4. [NZL] SERGENT Jesse RSH 27"
5. [GER] KLÖDEN Andreas RSH 30"
6. [USA] VAN GARDEREN Tejay THR 30"

Extrapolate to twice the distance, and we have a close race between Westra and Martin

Yea, Westras sping form is usually much better thatn the germans, so my favourite for the tt is Westra.

 

[Bavarianrider]

Menchov has more GT TT wins than Tony...

Stop living in the past. Menchov is a has been in terms of elite time trialist. Just like Klöden

 

[Bavarianrider]

Volta ao Algarve, Stage 5 : Lagoa - Portimao I.T.T. (17.2 km) 20/02/2011

1. [GER] MARTIN Tony THR 20'53"
2. [NED] WESTRA Lieuwe VCD 05"
3. [POR] MACHADO Tiago Jose Pinto RSH 26"
4. [NZL] SERGENT Jesse RSH 27"
5. [GER] KLÖDEN Andreas RSH 30"
6. [USA] VAN GARDEREN Tejay THR 30"

Extrapolate to twice the distance, and we have a close race between Westra and Martin

Tony is on a totally different level this year.