2014 Volta a Catalunya, Stage 7: Barcelona (Montjuic) (121 Km)

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someone on twitter said the last lap is in fact a double climb? not sure if this is the finish or not

same course as last year

 

[Jspear]

I think so too. Contador will try everything but Rodriguez will be able to follow.

Then Contador uses his new sprint skills and beats Rodriguez to win the stage and the overall

I know that Purito is faster than Contador on a steep uphill sprint - but does he have an edge on a flatter sprint against Contador? Can he sprint similar to Valverde when it's not as steep.....I can't think of anytime where these two would have sprinted it out on something flatter to get a reference point.

 

[Netserk]

I know that Purito is faster than Contador on a steep uphill sprint - but does he have an edge on a flatter sprint against Contador? Can he sprint similar to Valverde when it's not as steep.....I can't think of anytime where these two would have sprinted it out on something flatter to get a reference point.

The Oman stage Froome won last year. (Contador 2nd, Purito 3rd)

However in such a three-man sprint, position and timing are at least as important as pure speed, so it's hard to extrapolate anything meaningful from it.

 

[podunavac]

I'm expecting a lot from this stage.

 

[LaFlorecita]

The Oman stage Froome won last year. (Contador 2nd, Purito 3rd)

However in such a three-man sprint, position and timing are at least as important as pure speed, so it's hard to extrapolate anything meaningful from it.

Yep Contador was very close to winning that sprint but Purito had done a lot of work and didn't even seem to bother.

 

[Fzotrlool]

I know that Purito is faster than Contador on a steep uphill sprint - but does he have an edge on a flatter sprint against Contador? Can he sprint similar to Valverde when it's not as steep.....I can't think of anytime where these two would have sprinted it out on something flatter to get a reference point.

It could go either way, but Purito is generally faster.. He has beaten Contador in a flat sprint before.
http://www.procyclingstats.com/race.php?id=107845

He was also faster than the other top climbers in the Giro 2012 on flat ground..
http://www.procyclingstats.com/race.php?id=112666

 

[Panda Claws]

In Lombardia 2011 (sprint for 2nd place)

1. Daniel Martin
2. Joaquim Rodriguez
3. Ivan Basso
4. Przemyslaw Niemiec
5. Domenico Pozzovivo


I'd say he is faster than Contador.

 

[Fzotrlool]

In Lombardia 2011 (sprint for 2nd place)

1. Daniel Martin
2. Joaquim Rodriguez
3. Ivan Basso
4. Przemyslaw Niemiec
5. Domenico Pozzovivo


I'd say he is faster than Contador.

That guy just can't sprint.

 

[LaFlorecita]

In Lombardia 2011 (sprint for 2nd place)

1. Daniel Martin
2. Joaquim Rodriguez
3. Ivan Basso
4. Przemyslaw Niemiec
5. Domenico Pozzovivo

I'd say he is faster than Contador.

Sheesh man. Of all races you could have used to prove Rodriguez is a better sprinter you come up with this one?

 

[jens_attacks]

weird dream last night about apparently contador crashing very ugly two times, taken by ambulance. also apparently he was on skis wtf

hopefully no crashes today. i've read that they changed the route any idea?
vamos alberto! i think he will win overall

 

[LaFlorecita]

weird dream last night about apparently contador crashing very ugly two times, taken by ambulance. also apparently he was on skis wtf

hopefully no crashes today. i've read that they changed the route any idea?
vamos alberto! i think he will win overall

Hahaha Jens you're a crazy guy with crazy dreams

 

[Arredondo]

According to twitter, the're not going to race to the top of the Montjuich due to the bad weather conditions.

Laura Meseguer ‏@Laura_Meseguer 31 min.
La organización de la Volta ha reducido el descenso de Montjuic en 600 mts aprox debido a la lluvia. La etapa serán 5 kms menos

 

[Arredondo]

Purito is just faster on the flat. Just take the single flat sprint they did together. In the Tour 2010, Mende, Purito beated Conta in a flat sprint. And it was about a stage win in the Tour, and Contador was very motivated to win that.

And in 2003 (i know, a long time ago ), he beated in PN these guys.

1. Purito
2. Latasa
3. Brochard
4. Chavanel
5. Sammy Sanchez

 

[McLovin]

According to twitter, the're not going to race to the top of the Montjuich due to the bad weather conditions.

Laura Meseguer ‏@Laura_Meseguer 31 min.
La organización de la Volta ha reducido el descenso de Montjuic en 600 mts aprox debido a la lluvia. La etapa serán 5 kms menos

What? It's a 165 m hill. Am I missing something?

 

[Roude Leiw]

weird dream last night about apparently contador crashing very ugly two times, taken by ambulance. also apparently he was on skis wtf

hopefully no crashes today. i've read that they changed the route any idea?
vamos alberto! i think he will win overall

I don't even want to know what you smoked before going to bed

 

[LaFlorecita]

They have taken out part of descent because it would be too dangerous.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Not 100% sure, but I think the new circuit looks something like this (from the profile search posted);

same course as last year

 

[Sykhrzon]

It's going to be very difficult for Contador now.

 

[LaFlorecita]

It's going to be very difficult for Contador now.

Yep it was always going to be difficult but now it is almost impossible.

 

[Carols]

Guess they want to ensure a Purito victory in his home grounds.....

 

[Arredondo]

Guess they want to ensure a Purito victory in his home grounds.....

If they want to ensure his victory, they had to mantain the stage

Purito is better on these kind of climbs, so it would be more logical if he drops Conta.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Guess they want to ensure a Purito victory in his home grounds.....

Yep, don't forget about the dodgy time gaps...

 

[wirral]

Yep, don't forget about the dodgy time gaps...

Hold it, it's coming, I've got it!

"The Stolen Volta"

 

[LaFlorecita]

Hold it, it's coming, I've got it!

"The Stolen Volta"

Lol and don't forget about the weather that obviously helped Purito

 

[Lupetto]

I don't even want to know what you smoked before going to bed

He is watching this video every time before he goes to sleep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3rZphEtzSM