2015-Volta Ciclista a Catalunya(2WT) 23-29.03

[LaFlorecita]

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Purito and Bala don't get along anymore for a long time. They are more enemies then friends.
Alberto gets alomg with both of them fine. I have never noticed any hostilities between them.

Well I know for a fact Piti doesn't like Alberto. He wants to be considered the #1 Spanish rider and Alberto is in the way.

You conclude from an interview where Valverde said he considers himself the best spanish rider of the 21st century that he doesn't like Contador. That comment might be a bit awkward from piti, but it doesn't suggest he dislikes/hates Contador.
There is nothing that suggests they are friends, but I really don't see a personal grudge between these 2, unlike Purito and Valverde .......

Edit: actually there is plenty that suggests they are friends since they said so.

I don't know, but I always have the impression that AC and Purito get along rather better than AC and Valverde. I think there's professional respect for one another, but not any particular warmth, but I'll be the first to admit this is only an impression and I'm not aware of any evidence for any bad blood between them.

That said, I don't think you'd ever hear anything outright, because they are far too experienced in the ways of the media and fundamentally professional in their approach to trade insults on twitter or whatever.

I have the exact same impression about their relationship as well, but that's an impression.
Contador said he was friends with Valverde. I really doubt he is real friends with him, but if you really dislike someone you are not going to say he is a friend.

To clarify I don't think they hate each other. I just think Alberto was lying when he said Valverde is his friend (unless something changed in the last 12 months)

 

[DBotero]

Valverde is clear favorite today i hope he''ll not miss this one.Little Richie should pay attention today or he might lose his jersey.

 

[manafana]

half the two pages about the friendship of 3 guys one of who isnt racing here.

ANyway some great racing today across three races. I think it could get interesting here with many knowing Valverde will be too good if they just sit and wait

 

[Pricey_sky]

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half the two pages about the friendship of 3 guys one of who isnt racing here.

ANyway some great racing today across three races. I think it could get interesting here with many knowing Valverde will be too good if they just sit and wait

Yes potentially 3 great races all broadcast live on ES. Catalunya looks an early finish which is great then GW and Crit-international later.

 

[Beacon Hill]

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half the two pages about the friendship of 3 guys one of who isnt racing here.

ANyway some great racing today across three races. I think it could get interesting here with many knowing Valverde will be too good if they just sit and wait

Yes potentially 3 great races all broadcast live on ES. Catalunya looks an early finish which is great then GW and Crit-international later.

Preparing and cooking a roast for the family today.

My place is in the kitchen with the tv on and beer flowing. Busy day

 

[Rollthedice]

Valverde took 2 sec in first intermediate sprint. Game on.

 

[Pricey_sky]

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Valverde took 2 sec in first intermediate sprint. Game on.

14 seconds needed then, will probably have to win the stage and hope Porte is gapped.

 

[SeriousSam]

Porte winning another stage race, no, just no. I'm sure the Gods of cycling will intervene.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Porte winning another stage race, no, just no. I'm sure the Gods of cycling will intervene.

We can only hope. So far the cycling gods haven't really answered my prayers yet.

 

[DBotero]

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Porte winning another stage race, no, just no. I'm sure the Gods of cycling will intervene.

We can only hope. So far the cycling gods haven't really answered my prayers yet.

Damn haters

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Porte winning another stage race, no, just no. I'm sure the Gods of cycling will intervene.

We can only hope. So far the cycling gods haven't really answered my prayers yet.

Damn haters

Cycling gods hate me

 

[Rollthedice]

It's reasonable to think Valverde can win the stage but it will be hard to distance Porte.

 

[ray j willings]

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It's reasonable to think Valverde can win the stage but it will be hard to distance Porte.

No it won't

ps I could regret this post later

 

[Carols]

MoviStar on a mission, drilling it, 22 km to go. Break at :30 seconds. Porte sitting on Bala.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Finally somebody attacks. 12km to go.

 

[Carols]

Martin takes a flyer

 

[Jspear]

Froome dropped.

 

[Rollthedice]

Froome taking over Bananito's role.

 

[Carols]

Volta on tv, GW streaming on beIN. Wow true progress for cycling in the USA.

Froome dropped....

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Martin has accumulated a damn good palmarès out of being underestimated in situations like this, being the one to take a flyer and nobody willing to chase.

 

[Jspear]

Valverde!!

 

[Rollthedice]

Go Bala!

 

[Carols]

Bala goes at 5km!

 

[Jspear]

Martin goes again.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Go on Dan!!