2014 Vuelta al País Vasco, Stage 6: Markina-Xemein → Markina-Xemein, 25.9 km (ITT)

[Jelantik]

Contador has put Valverde back on his place.. Nonetheles, looking forward to see kwiat and valverde in ardennes.

 

[Butterhead]

I have to admit that Contador has pulled some valuable conclusions from the past... Don't beat a tt specialist, it just strengthens the suspicion and doesn't mean a lot to you.
When you have Tinkov for a boss and concentrated Riis for a manager, the old Contador is certainty.

Get a life dude, try get out more.

 

[whittashau]

What the hell. Kirby even read the 1st split times and said on air, "Martin with the fastest time, from Contador...", yet somehow he had no idea that he was going so fast?

Bring back Harmon

 

[dlwssonic]

people should just admit it, contador is back to his usual self and this is really just a typical contador year.
Win a few big races before the tour before winning the tour.
Froome, watch out .

 

[Jspear]

Ok, I missed the live stream today and it's not up on CN. What are the results?....From what you all are saying, Contador did well?

 

[Publicus]

tx. that does help.

but i'm actually thrilled. remember when disco underperformed in 2006 and it was all because the riders weren't motivated (for themselves) like they had been for the wonderful armstrong.

same clearly for contador. he was just unmotivated last year (and let's not forget all those pesky allergies!). But now he has Oleg Tinkov to ride for! He's got his motivation back! I am absolutely thrilled!!

You must have gotten lost. Clinic is that way---->

 

[Cance > TheRest]

I have to admit that Contador has pulled some valuable conclusions from the past... Don't beat a tt specialist, it just strengthens the suspicion and doesn't mean a lot to you.
When you have Tinkov for a boss and concentrated Riis for a manager, the old Contador is certainty.

Had it been a flat 40-50k time trial, where he had only lost 7sec to TMartin, I would have been more suspicious. Now, this was a TT with very few actually flat sections and 25k. Suits AC like perfectly and will always do so

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Meta:
1. Tony Martin (OPQS) 38:33
2. Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) 38:40
3. Kwiatkowski (OPQS) 38:48
4. Spilak (Katusha) 38:49
5. Valverde (Movistar Team) 39:35
6. Peraud (AG2R) 39:08
7. Dumoulin (Giant) 39:11
8. Ion Izagirre (Movistar Team) 39:14
9. Van Garderen (BMC) 39:38
10. Pinot (FDJ) 39:58

Final GC
1. Contador
2. Kwaitkowski
3. Valverde
4. Peraud
5. Spilak?

By my reckoning, JCP is 3rd, Valverde and Spilak on same total time (VV 4th on positions, or does it go to fractions of a second today?)

 

[arvc40]

I have to admit that Contador has pulled some valuable conclusions from the past... Don't beat a tt specialist, it just strengthens the suspicion and doesn't mean a lot to you.
When you have Tinkov for a boss and concentrated Riis for a manager, the old Contador is certainty.

Up your Bum !!!

 

[happychappy]

1. Tony Martin (OPQS) 38:33
2. Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) 38:40

 

[classicomano]

Valverde loses his podium place and he has only himself to blame. Again.

 

[Jelantik]

I have to admit that Contador has pulled some valuable conclusions from the past... Don't beat a tt specialist, it just strengthens the suspicion and doesn't mean a lot to you.
When you have Tinkov for a boss and concentrated Riis for a manager, the old Contador is certainty.

what does this supposed to mean? Schleck and Cancellara was under Riis wing long time. Are suggesting what you are suggesting? Really? If I were rider, it would be stupid to even think of that. Your suggestion is clearly off base or you just hate the fact that contador can win TDF this year. Go watch curling

 

[LaFlorecita]

Bertoooo!!

 

[perico]

What the hell. Kirby even read the 1st split times and said on air, "Martin with the fastest time, from Contador...", yet somehow he had no idea that he was going so fast?

Bring back Harmon

Even Phil would've figured that one out.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

By my reckoning, JCP is 3rd, Valverde and Spilak on same total time (VV 4th on positions, or does it go to fractions of a second today?)

Špilak 4th on fractions of a second, Don Alejandro 5th. Placements take precedence when no time trial has been had, but if there is a time trial and fractions of a second can be measured, they take precedence.

 

[dlwssonic]

Lol the irony from some of the sky fans
seems some people are a little bit ****ed haha.

 

[Descender]

Kirby: "Kwiatkowski 8 seconds away from taking the title..." - Is he always this ignorant?

I actually laughed out loud when he said that. It was the icing on the cake after what will go down in history as the world record of botched information bits per minute of commentary.

 

[webbie146]

Awesome Alberto is awesome!!

 

[Netserk]

Top 5 in the second half:

Spilak 19:05
Dumoulin: 19:09
Tony: 19:12
Contador: 19:12
Ion Izagirre: 19:13

 

[Jelantik]

Valverde loses his podium place and he has only himself to blame. Again.

REALLLYY???? (i haven't seen the results). Not even getting to a podium after touted as being strong all week long? Wow this must go down to his biggest mistake. Bigger than Purito napping in the peloton after rest day at 2012 Vuelta. His overly too confident and under estimated Contador + Kwiat are his main downfall

 

[murali]

If AC is just 7 seconds off TM, should we blame the 2 hills for TM's bad performance or congratulate AC for a returning back to old self?

totally confused!!!!

 

[BigMac]

Bertoooo!!

Enjoy and congratulations. Valverde was subpar.

My only hope now is that Contador misses his peak and Valverde bosses Le Tour.

 

[podunavac]

Get a life dude, try get out more.

Up your Bum !!!

what does this supposed to mean? Schleck and Cancellara was under Riis wing long time. Are suggesting what you are suggesting? Really? If I were rider, it would be stupid to even think of that. Your suggestion is clearly off base or you just hate the fact that contador can win TDF this year. Go watch curling

The way you've responded to my post speaks a lot about your understanding and explanation of Contador's performance today. A lot more than it's written in my comment.
Thank you.

 

[murali]

Top 5 in the second half:

Spilak 19:05
Dumoulin: 19:09
Tony: 19:12
Contador: 19:12
Ion Izagirre: 19:13

thabk you for tht info.

but where is kwaito in the list? 6th?

 

[Big Doopie]

You must have gotten lost. Clinic is that way---->

hmmm. absolutely nothing that i have said is clinic-related.

the fact that you have inferred something i did not intend says much more about your own sub-conscious beliefs in the state of cycling and what you just watched than mine.

Let me repeat that at this moment I am absolutely euphoric!