2013 Vuelta a España, Stage 1: Vilanova de Arousa - Sanxenxo 27Km (TTT)

[kanari]

The big puzzle there for me is EBH getting dropped.

1) Feeling the effects of that broken collarbone?
2) Saving himself for stage wins here?
3) Just not strong enough?

I think it's just that he hasn't raced since he crashed in France. A TTT is probably the worst way to start racing after such a long break as it is 100% from the starting ramp until finish and he simply couldn't handle the pace. Will probably come into better shape as we get further into the race.

 

[roundabout]

Oh, Koldo krashed again? Gee, I am shocked.