2014 Vuelta a Espana, stage 13: Belorado-Obrégon (188.7 km)

[Arredondo]

Do you think the final is to hard or do you think that he won't get over the 3 categorized climbs?

If he will get over the Caracol, the final will be too hard.

If he will not get over the Caracol, then we don't even need to talk about that final

 

[PirazziAttacksVino]

Lutsenko to take it from the break

Otherwise, if break doesn't stick, time for Gillbert/Sagan to open their accounts.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Wait is Gilbert in this Vuelta?!?

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Spanish trio to fight for the win and glory,hope El Bala will grab it

Trio?

Valverde, Purito and...?

 

[Bexon30]

Tony Martin from a break. Out of the top riders Dan Martin has got to fancy a crack here, followed by Valverde obviously!

 

[DirtyWorks]

Tony Martin from a break. Out of the top riders Dan Martin has got to fancy a crack here, followed by Valverde obviously!

I don't see how a break survives with the long run to catch them before the last bumpy bits. The last climb will shell some weak riders and create small time gaps.

Another stage where a bad day is the end of GC chances.

 

[MBotero]

Trio?

Valverde, Purito and...?

I hope you are joking or you don't remember Vuelta 2012

 

[VeloHuman]

I don't see how a break survives with the long run to catch them before the last bumpy bits. The last climb will shell some weak riders and create small time gaps.

Another stage where a bad day is the end of GC chances.

Fewer than 20 km between the Cat. 2 descent and the bumpy finish, that's not a whole lot of time to make the catch.

 

[Taxus4a]

To read the name of my town, BELORADO, in this prestigious and worlwide read forum where I live, make me proud.

It is without any doubt an historic day here.

The start it is not so easy as the profile shows, becouse the firts 7,5 Km are neutralized, and there is a 3 cat climb, with some parts at 9 % that they neutralized till his middle, but they must climb it anyway. The stage is really 196 km.

There will be a good temperature, I was in the street in t-shirt till now, although we have a fresh summer with some days at 3 degrees in the morning and there will be no wind, something very stange here, tomorrow start would be hard with wind...

So the stage is for me a good day to make a fuente De, but someone mucst be strong an take risk.

you can see more information about this stage here

We start today in our festivities, so some people is not happy with La Vuelta, becouse we have some inconvenients, If you want to see pictures about today festivities a day previous to La Vuelta, you can see here:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008179488723

 

[shalgo]

Wait is Gilbert in this Vuelta?!?

He's certainly been more visible than Sagan.

 

[manafana]

gilbert surely building form for a worlds that should suit him so should be getting fitter each day not so sure Sagan has any more targets this year.

Interesting stage for me prefect finishing climb.

 

[shalgo]

gilbert surely building form for a worlds that should suit him so should be getting fitter each day not so sure Sagan has any more targets this year.

If Sagan is to be believed, he is "looking to build form for the world championships."

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/sagans-focus-is-on-the-immediate-future-rather-than-2015

 

[Energy Starr]

If Sagan is to be believed, he is "looking to build form for the world championships."

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/sagans-focus-is-on-the-immediate-future-rather-than-2015

He needs to "build form" by winning this stage!

 

[gregrowlerson]

Given the stage design and his 6th position in GC, not too far off the podium; I think this could be a stage for Sanchez to try a move on. Get Cadel in the break, and see what can happen.

 

[Coat-O]

Valverde, Martin, Purito. They need the bonus seconds. Samu has been surprisingly good, so he might try something as well.

You can distance a less punchy rider like Uran on a day like this.

 

[Walkman]

Luis Leon Sanchez to finally wake up and do something.

Admit past sins and retire? Yeah, that would be something!

 

[HappyLoser]

Valverde FTW... and he takes red jersey too.

GC results:
1. Valverde
2. Purito +3
3. Contador + 12
4. Aru st
5. Sanchez st
6. Uran +25
...
X. Froome +35

 

[WillemS]

For those wondering how difficult the last little climb is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-SVjeyx4G4#t=417

Thanks. The best part of this video is the behavior of the crowd, it's amazing. There's one guy with a camera that gets out on the road of the climb as the breakaway approaches, but he's quickly reined in by a policeman.

 

[TommyPlus]

Spartacus like the boss he is

 

[SKSemtex]

Sagan will unleash

This. It is times to test the climbing legs towards the WCRR.

 

[SKSemtex]

gilbert surely building form for a worlds that should suit him so should be getting fitter each day not so sure Sagan has any more targets this year.

Interesting stage for me prefect finishing climb.

He better has some ! I have just bought the air tickets to WCRR and Lombardia.

BTW. Is aybody here from Lombardia who can help me to find some good wineyard or at lest restaurant near Bergamo where can I book some wine testing for 4-5persons. Thanks.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Given the stage design and his 6th position in GC, not too far off the podium; I think this could be a stage for Sanchez to try a move on. Get Cadel in the break, and see what can happen.

that will never happen

 

[Ryongsyong]

BTW. Is aybody here from Lombardia who can help me to find some good wineyard or at lest restaurant near Bergamo where can I book some wine testing for 4-5persons. Thanks.

LOL, everyone on this forum is about 12. I can't think of a worse place to ask a question like that.

 

[happytramp]

Valverde FTW... and he takes red jersey too.

GC results:
1. Valverde
2. Purito +3
3. Contador + 12
4. Aru st
5. Sanchez st
6. Uran +25
...
X. Froome +35

I find it crazy, the amount Dan Martin is forgotten in most lists on nearly every stage that is suited to his talent for these sort of finishes.

 

[SKSemtex]

LOL, everyone on this forum is about 12. I can't think of a worse place to ask a question like that.

Thanks. I´ve got it. I forgot this is forum of pure profesionals only regarding cycling.
My Mam has taught me it cost you nothing to ask. I tried to find in web but it is harder than I tought. Unfortuantely I have no italian friends to ask them.