2014 Vuelta Stage 3: Cadiz - Arcos de la Frontera

[the sceptic]

lol Cancellara. Always the first to whine.

 

[Poursuivant]

I know Bouhanni is in great form, but should he really be odds on for tomorrows stage? Looks tough

 

[Coat-O]

I know Bouhanni is in great form, but should he really be odds on for tomorrows stage? Looks tough

Nah. Matthews will do the triple.

 

[the sceptic]

its just a false flat tomorrow so Bouhanni shouldnt be there considering how good he was today.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Nice win by Matthews.
Moving in the direction of a bankable sprinter I think (in certain terrain).
Perhaps a bit disappointing by Degenkolb, but the heat took him out probably.

So why did Castro grab a musette with 20km to go? High speed, full peloton. Crazy idea.

 

[yespatterns]

Canc has gone diva. I used to be a big fan but the complaining just makes him look like a brat.

 

[yespatterns]

Nice win by Matthews.
Moving in the direction of a bankable sprinter I think (in certain terrain).
Perhaps a bit disappointing by Degenkolb, but the heat took him out probably.

So why did Castro grab a musette with 20km to go? High speed, full peloton. Crazy idea.

I'm not sure anyone has figured out that whole deal, if someone has a link with an explanation that would be awesome. The cams didnt really seem to catch enough of the situation.

 

[May0maniac]

GC:
2. QUINTANA, Nairo Alexander Movistar Team + 4''
3. VALVERDE, Alejandro Movistar Team + 11''
4. URAN, Rigoberto Omega Pharma - Quick-Step + 15''
6. CHAVES RUBIO, Esteban Orica GreenEdge + 17''
8. ARREDONDO, Julian David Trek Factory Racing + 20''
9. ZUBELDIA, Haimar Trek Factory Racing + 20''
11. KELDERMAN, Wilco Belkin Pro Cycling Team + 23''
12. CONTADOR, Alberto Tinkoff - Saxo + 23''
13. GESINK, Robert Belkin Pro Cycling Team + 23''
14. SÁNCHEZ, Samuel BMC Racing Team + 25''
15. EVANS, Cadel BMC Racing Team + 25''
16. BARGUIL, Warren Team Giant - Shimano + 30''
17. FROOME, Christopher Team SKY + 31''
19. NIEMIEC, Przemyslaw Lampre Merida + 36''
21. RODRIGUEZ, Joaquin Team Katusha + 38''
22. NIEVE, Mikel Team SKY + 38''
25. MARTIN, Daniel Garmin Sharp + 39''
30. VAN DEN BROECK, Jurgen Lotto Belisol + 41''
37. TALANSKY, Andrew Garmin Sharp + 52'
40. HESJEDAL, Ryder Garmin Sharp + 52''

27. Aru, Fabio Astana Pro Team +41"

 

[Netserk]

Grandad Fabian wanted the stage cancelled.

Fabian cancellara @f_cancellara · 30m

is there no rules regarding heat in cycling.dear @UCI_cycling do not just decide about equipment rules.tink about the health as well.#meteo

Canc as we know him

 

[ILovecycling]

Grandad Fabian wanted the stage cancelled.

Fabian cancellara @f_cancellara · 30m

is there no rules regarding heat in cycling.dear @UCI_cycling do not just decide about equipment rules.tink about the health as well.#meteo

oh shiit how could I cheer for this guy agains great Tony couple of years ago

btw I like the top 10

 

[cineteq]

I missed him!

27. Aru, Fabio Astana Pro Team +41"

GC:
2. QUINTANA, Nairo Alexander Movistar Team + 4''
3. VALVERDE, Alejandro Movistar Team + 11''
4. URAN, Rigoberto Omega Pharma - Quick-Step + 15''
6. CHAVES RUBIO, Esteban Orica GreenEdge + 17''
8. ARREDONDO, Julian David Trek Factory Racing + 20''
9. ZUBELDIA, Haimar Trek Factory Racing + 20''
11. KELDERMAN, Wilco Belkin Pro Cycling Team + 23''
12. CONTADOR, Alberto Tinkoff - Saxo + 23''
13. GESINK, Robert Belkin Pro Cycling Team + 23''
14. SÁNCHEZ, Samuel BMC Racing Team + 25''
15. EVANS, Cadel BMC Racing Team + 25''
16. BARGUIL, Warren Team Giant - Shimano + 30''
17. FROOME, Christopher Team SKY + 31''
19. NIEMIEC, Przemyslaw Lampre Merida + 36''
21. RODRIGUEZ, Joaquin Team Katusha + 38''
22. NIEVE, Mikel Team SKY + 38''
25. MARTIN, Daniel Garmin Sharp + 39''
27. ARU, Fabio Astana Pro Team + 41"
30. VAN DEN BROECK, Jurgen Lotto Belisol + 41''
37. TALANSKY, Andrew Garmin Sharp + 52'
40. HESJEDAL, Ryder Garmin Sharp + 52''

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Grandad Fabian wanted the stage cancelled.

Fabian cancellara @f_cancellara · 30m

is there no rules regarding heat in cycling.dear @UCI_cycling do not just decide about equipment rules.tink about the health as well.#meteo

ugh the whining b*** the day he retires can't come soon enough

 

[Orbit501]

I know Bouhanni is in great form, but should he really be odds on for tomorrows stage? Looks tough

It's not just that Bouhanni is in great form (and has very little serious sprint competition here), as you've seen today, he's no Kittel when it comes to getting over lumps in the road and near the finish. Today is not a one off either, he's proven it before.

 

[roundabout]

Nah. Matthews will do the triple.

Apart from 2008 and 1998, it has always been a break or a late attack when there was a climb near the finish on a stage to Cordoba

 

[Orbit501]

I take everyone's point about Spartacus, but 37 degrees is rather taking the pish don't you think.

Yes, yes, I know it happens in other races too, but doesn't make it right.

 

[shalgo]

It's not just that Bouhanni is in great form (and has very little serious sprint competition here), as you've seen today, he's no Kittel when it comes to getting over lumps in the road and near the finish. Today is not a one off either, he's proven it before.

For example, stage 1 of the 2012 Vuelta a Burgos, with a top ten vaguely reminiscent of today's in its mix of riders:

1. ESP MORENO FERNANDEZ Daniel KAT 3h01'25"
2. COL HENAO MONTOYA Sergio Luis SKY
3. DEN BRESCHEL Matti RAB
4. AUS DAVIS Allan OGE
5. FRA BOUHANNI Nacer FDJ
6. ITA TABORRE Fabio ASA 02"
7. ITA VISCONTI Giovanni MOV 02"
8. ITA PELLIZOTTI Franco AND 02"
9. COL CHAVES RUBIO Jhoan Esteban COL 02"
10. ITA DI LUCA Danilo ASA 02"

 

[TANK91]

Contador lucky to be given same time people?

 

[Orbit501]

For example, stage 1 of the 2012 Vuelta a Burgos, with a top ten vaguely reminiscent of today's in its mix of riders:

1. ESP MORENO FERNANDEZ Daniel KAT 3h01'25"
2. COL HENAO MONTOYA Sergio Luis SKY
3. DEN BRESCHEL Matti RAB
4. AUS DAVIS Allan OGE
5. FRA BOUHANNI Nacer FDJ
6. ITA TABORRE Fabio ASA 02"
7. ITA VISCONTI Giovanni MOV 02"
8. ITA PELLIZOTTI Franco AND 02"
9. COL CHAVES RUBIO Jhoan Esteban COL 02"
10. ITA DI LUCA Danilo ASA 02"

Or indeed stage 2 from 2012 Tour of Oman:

1 SAGAN Peter Liquigas - Cannondale 10:44
2 COOKE Baden Orica GreenEDGE
3 SLAGTER Tom-Jelte Rabobank Cycling Team
4 GALLOPIN Tony RadioShack - Nissan
5 NAVARDAUSKAS Ramunas Team Garmin - Barracuda
6 BOUHANNI Nacer Equipe Cycliste FDJ - BigMat
7 SUTTON Chris Sky Procycling
8 FUGLSANG Jakob RadioShack - Nissan
9 CANCELLARA Fabian RadioShack - Nissan 0:04
10 GREIPEL André Lotto Belisol Team
11 LEBAS Thomas Team Bridgestone Anchor 0:06
12 RODRÍGUEZ Joaquim Team Katusha
13 NIBALI Vincenzo Liquigas - Cannondale 0:09
14 VELITS Peter Omega Pharma - Quick-Step
15 CASAR Sandy Equipe Cycliste FDJ - BigMa 0:13

 

[Orbit501]

Contador lucky to be given same time people?

Not sure, but I won't begrudge him it after what he's coming back from. Done well to place himself so near the front early on in that final punchy climb.

 

[personal]

Evans did well. Tomorrow he could repeat.
No comments?

 

[May0maniac]

Or indeed stage 2 from 2012 Tour of Oman:

1 SAGAN Peter Liquigas - Cannondale 10:44
2 COOKE Baden Orica GreenEDGE
3 SLAGTER Tom-Jelte Rabobank Cycling Team
4 GALLOPIN Tony RadioShack - Nissan
5 NAVARDAUSKAS Ramunas Team Garmin - Barracuda
6 BOUHANNI Nacer Equipe Cycliste FDJ - BigMat
7 SUTTON Chris Sky Procycling
8 FUGLSANG Jakob RadioShack - Nissan
9 CANCELLARA Fabian RadioShack - Nissan 0:04
10 GREIPEL André Lotto Belisol Team
11 LEBAS Thomas Team Bridgestone Anchor 0:06
12 RODRÍGUEZ Joaquim Team Katusha
13 NIBALI Vincenzo Liquigas - Cannondale 0:09
14 VELITS Peter Omega Pharma - Quick-Step
15 CASAR Sandy Equipe Cycliste FDJ - BigMa 0:13

Or stage 1 of this years Route du Sud

1 Herrada Jesús Movistar Team 4:22:07
2 Valverde AlejandroMovistar Team 0:06
3 Bouhanni Nacer FDJ.fr "
4 Roche Nicolas Tinkoff-Saxo "
5 Hardy Romain Cofidis, Solutions Crédits "
6 Rogers Michael Tinkoff-Saxo "
7 Di Grégorio Rémy Team La Pomme Marseille 13 "
8 Boswell Ian Team Sky "
9 McCarthy Jay Tinkoff-Saxo "
10 Rossetto Stephane BigMat - Auber 93 "

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

This man

He whines when riders complained about sectors in Arenberg (because he could benefit of it) and then goes all in for an entire stage because of the heat. Hey Canc, rain and cobbles can be quite bad for your health too.

He actually complained about the Arenberg stage afterwards too because it rained and he couldn't ride cobbles like he normally does. The man is a complete tool

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador lucky to be given same time people?

Probably not.

There was an obvious gap behind him, small gap in front but not 1 full second.

 

[ILovecycling]

Anacona lost some time today,what a shame.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

I take everyone's point about Spartacus, but 37 degrees is rather taking the pish don't you think.

Yes, yes, I know it happens in other races too, but doesn't make it right.

Tomorrow it's going to be a couple of degrees hotter than it was today and hardly any wind. It's a good question as to when it gets too hot for a bike race - not just for the riders but also spectators