2013 Vuelta a España, Stage 2: Pontevedra - Baiona 177.7 Km

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Ferminal said:
KDW and FDG lose 7 minutes, random Belgian 15th-25th might be a struggle this time. Though Bart is still around and Hermans should arrive on the scene here.
Losing 7 minutes shouldn't be a big problem for that 24th place, provided they get better.

edit: regardless, only FDG is a true hero and legend of the top 25.
 
hfer07 said:
Today reality hits SKY-- Uran was always the one to keep while Sergio needs more years to develop

Rigo showing his class. I always liked him as he was what I consider the first of the new generation of Colombians to succeed in Europe, although not necessarily the strongest.

Looks like Henao will be working for Froome in the Tour next year.
 
Betancur also gone!!!damn:( It was expected due to the lack of racing-perhaps he's aiming at stage wins while Pozzo is in command......

gotta say- My Colombian fellows got hit really hard today-and is only stage two ....:(
 
1. ITA NIBALI, Vincenzo 31 ASTANA PRO TEAM 5h 07' 22''
2. IRL ROCHE, Nicolas 205 TEAM SAXO-TINKOFF 5h 07' 30'' + 8''
3. ESP ZUBELDIA, Haimar 189 RADIOSHACK LEOPARD 5h 07' 32'' + 10''
4. USA HORNER, Christopher 184 RADIOSHACK LEOPARD 5h 07' 32'' + 10''


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awesomeness!

and ivan basso got the form.

congrats to roche, pretty nice victory. but i hoped for domenico :( and sergio what a disapointment...
 
It was more why they sacrificed so many bullets for Samu, although it could be argued that Igor's clearly not in form either, Landa's probably too young and Egoi Martínez isn't a GC threat so now they'll have more freedom to go for stages.

In which case, it seems strange that their best stagehunter isn't even in the team.
 
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aarononymous said:
Pretty sure Betancur hasn't raced since the Giro. He's setting himself up for an overdue stage win, and perhaps preparing for world championships.
Indeed, he's focusing on the worlds. Apparently didn't even want to ride the Vuelta, but the team made him since it's the best WC preparation.
 
What a year for Roche. Super in the Tour and now again in the Vuelta. Great going...

Henao just blew away. Very surprising. So then Uran becomes the de-facto Sky Leader. Interesting!
 
saneguy said:
What a year for Roche. Super in the Tour and now again in the Vuelta. Great going...

Henao just blew away. Very surprising. So then Uran becomes the de-facto Sky Leader. Interesting!

If I were Sky I would let Uran fend for himself and go for the breaks and stage wins.
 
Bah I'm disappointed with André Cardoso and surprised by José Mendes.
Also, it's good to see Nieve again being the saviour for the amazing show from Anton and Sanchez.
Now I hope Saxo gets a couple more wins because their record this year is pretty thin even counting with Velasco's unavoidable double win Lombardia-Emillia :D