2014 Volta ao Algarve, Feb 19-23 (2.1)

[vrtlar]

Whatever his motives there is certainly no self hype which was the discussion Of Course he Wants to Win but he never says he can or will (self-hype) or even that he feels prepared to do so.

Actually, the only time he was self-hyping was last spring. The stories about his (low) form level during the Dauphine and record times on training climbs just before the Tour.
So, when he's self-hyping - that's certain sign something's wrong.

 

[jens_attacks]

so no live broadcast at all for this?

 

[the sceptic]

so no live broadcast at all for this?

please say it isnt so. I have been looking forward to the Contador/Horner battle for months

 

[BigMac]

so no live broadcast at all for this?

No. Absolute joke.

 

[Hugo87]

so no live broadcast at all for this?

That will be really shameful :/

 

[the sceptic]

 

[Dazed and Confused]

It would be better to throw broadcasting $$'s after this race than the Volta later in the year.

Will there be a ticker somewhere?

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

It would be better to throw broadcasting $$'s after this race than the Volta later in the year.

Will there be a ticker somewhere?

 

[Robija]

Objectively, Oman and Andalucia look more attractive.
Can't blame the broadcasters.

 

[BigMac]

It would be better to throw broadcasting $$'s after this race than the Volta later in the year.

Will there be a ticker somewhere?

Well people here don't care about cycling in general and they only watch the Volta a Portugal more due to traditional reasons and because of it being in summer. Let alone te Volta ao Algarve. Only the fans care about such an event at this time of the year so the local TV thinks there isn't any profit from broadcasting the race (and there's not). Pehaps a better field would have attracted ES.

 

[manafana]

I agree that his best days are past him but he has been hyping himself as if that wasn't the case. So he should be judged by the standards he has been hyping himself too, and not by our expectations of his level.

the man earns in the millions a year has keep justifying that money, im sure tinkoff has plenty pressure on him too given what they pay him. Tinkoff expects people to earn their wage.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Well people here don't care about cycling in general and they only watch the Volta a Portugal more due to traditional reasons and because of it being in summer. Let alone te Volta ao Algarve. Only the fans care about such an event at this time of the year so the local TV thinks there isn't any profit from broadcasting the race (and there's not). Perhaps a better field would have attracted ES.

Yep, only hardcore cycling fans probably. Of course without broadcasting there is zero chance of expanding that fan base.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Objectively, Oman and Andalucia look more attractive.
Can't blame the broadcasters.

This I agree with.

 

[manafana]

least its back to 5 stages but a pity not to least cover the time trial and queen stage for tv

 

[Rui Quinta]

Well people here don't care about cycling in general and they only watch the Volta a Portugal more due to traditional reasons and because of it being in summer. Let alone te Volta ao Algarve. Only the fans care about such an event at this time of the year so the local TV thinks there isn't any profit from broadcasting the race (and there's not). Pehaps a better field would have attracted ES.

Volta a Portugal has the "national interest" status. Like Champions League final, Olympics, UEFA European Championship, FIFA World Cup (and more), Volta a Portugal must have coverage on national free tv. If any other is interested, RTP (the public tv channel) have to show it. Isn't a option.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Volta a Portugal has the "national interest" status. Like Champions League final, Olympics, UEFA European Championship, FIFA World Cup (and more), Volta a Portugal must have coverage on national free tv. If any other is interested, RTP (the public tv channel) have to show it. Isn't a option.

well lets just hope VaP continues to get local interest.

 

[BigMac]

For those who are interested, this ticker should be active. Site is very reliable.

classificacoes.net

It's in portuguese so make sure you have google translate opened in another tab.


Can't say for sure but this radio station may have something on the race these days. Check it tomorrow during the race.

 

[Rui Quinta]

well lets just hope VaP continues to get local interest.

This year is guaranteed

 

[hfer07]

the yearly question: will be any broadcasting of the race?

 

[Kazistuta]

the yearly question: will be any broadcasting of the race?

Take a look at the thread?

 

[jens_attacks]

any pics with candido barbosa and rui costa, guys?

i wish grande candido would race this he would show contador and co who's the boss

 

[BigMac]

any pics with candido barbosa and rui costa, guys?

i wish grande candido would race this he would show contador and co who's the boss

This is the closest they ever got.

Bad they're not properly dressed I mean on their kits.

 

[Butterhead]

wtf is wrong with you? you cant communicate like other normal people? You seriously need some help.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

wtf is wrong with you? you cant communicate like other normal people? You seriously need some help.

Personally ok with it. Would be really dull with total consensus and PC-ness.

Race situation:

after 34km, group with 3:30
Bruno Silva (Efapel-Glassdrive), Luís Afonso (LA Alumínios-Antarte), César Fonte (Rádio Popular), Valter Pereira (Banco BIC-Carmim) e Alexandr Pliuschin (SkyDive-Dubai).

 

[Butterhead]

Personally ok with it. Would be really dull with total consensus and PC-ness.

Race situation:

after 34km, group with 3:30
Bruno Silva (Efapel-Glassdrive), Luís Afonso (LA Alumínios-Antarte), César Fonte (Rádio Popular), Valter Pereira (Banco BIC-Carmim) e Alexandr Pliuschin (SkyDive-Dubai).

Who says communicating in a proper tone has to be dull? Well, glad you not offended, and theres always the ignore button just in case...