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

[Ferminal]

Expecting stage racers to match specialists isn't exactly modern either.

 

[gruppeto993]

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

Exactly. Both kloden and menchov were elite time trialists who could climb
They re older now so thats why they might lose time to tony who is much younger.

 

[theyoungest]

Tony is on a totally different level this year.

On a totally different level? That was the year he won Paris-Nice, I doubt he'll be much better now.

 

[canyonball]

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.

Interesting theory. Although I can think of better ways to favour portugueses riders. Like not doing a 30 km TT.

 

[jens_attacks]

i have a feeling klodi will TT today like it's july 2007
klodi FTW!

 

[wwabbit]

Start order: http://www.pelotonwatch.com/calendar/2013/europetour/voltaaoalgarve/stage4_start_order.html

 

[classicomano]

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

Westra wasnt too optimistic about his chances as he has not reached his ultimate form yet, but hes gonna give it everything.

 

[Rudeboy]

No updates on Twitter...
Any news???

the official livetext doesn't work yet.

 

[jens_attacks]

last 3 winners in tavira finish ITT:

2009 – Alberto Contador
2008 – Stijn Devolder
2004 – Lance Armstrong



2013 - Andreas Kloden

 

[theyoungest]

Great live ticker. Absolutely zero news.

 

[iZnoGouD]

Tony is on a totally different level this year.

So is Machado

 

[Team Riis]

Is there any live ticker?
Can anybody give me a link?

 

[iZnoGouD]

Is there any live ticker?
Can anybody give me a link?

We are still in the ground, we will take off within minutes to bring you all the action

 

[iZnoGouD]

1.º Nelson Oliveira (RadioShack-Leopard), 48m53s
2.º Danny Pate (sky), 49m17s
3.º Iljo Keisse (Omega Pharma-Quick Step), 50m12s
4.º Adrian Hegyvary (UnitedHealthcare9, 50m36s
5.º Omar Fraile (Caja Rural), 51m32s

 

[iZnoGouD]

and meanwhile it stopped raining

 

[Dazed and Confused]

1.º Nelson Oliveira (RadioShack-Leopard), 48m53s
2.º Danny Pate (sky), 49m17s
3.º Iljo Keisse (Omega Pharma-Quick Step), 50m12s
4.º Adrian Hegyvary (UnitedHealthcare9, 50m36s
5.º Omar Fraile (Caja Rural), 51m32s

so 50 minutes on 35km route.

Is it technical?

 

[manafana]

good ride by Nelson Ol, he is a good marker for those going out later.

 

[iZnoGouD]

it was raining, that may be the reason

 

[Pentacycle]

There seems to be either a wall, a ladder or stairs around km 22, that could slow the riders down a bit.

 

[Caruut]

Bit of 'cross, just to keep them on their toes.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

it was raining, that may be the reason[/quote]

could be. 250m over 5km or so can pull a few teeth if not economized as well. Also its pretty early in the season for this type of TT.

 

[Ruudz0r]

De Gendt fastest time (till now)

 

[LaFlorecita]

Manuele provisionally second, top 10 would be great.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

where can I follow this live with ticker?

 

[the asian]

Current top 3.

De Gendt 48.05
Chavanel 48.28
Oliveira 48.53