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- May 17, 2013
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Agree with you on that one. Only unknown: the state of "freshness" for the actors in this drama. Dumoulin will use BigMig tactics, stick to Aru's wheel, maybe take off after the descent and gain a few precious seconds. Once Nairito was out of the picture, Purito and Aru should have put him away while they could, instead of watching each other. Now it's looking good for TD.Dekker_Tifosi said:
- Apr 12, 2015
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This is a great stage. The best of the Vuelta along with stage 19. The only thing missing is rain! Let's hope they begin the race already from the two cat 3. climbs.
Although it seems unlikely, I hope Purito can win some time back. At least secure his 3rd place and gain some tme on Majka and Quintana before stage 20.
Although it seems unlikely, I hope Purito can win some time back. At least secure his 3rd place and gain some tme on Majka and Quintana before stage 20.
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The stage could have been even better if they had come to the last 40km from the west instead of from the east. But as KyoGrey said, this is the less populated region in Spain despite being less than 100kms from Madrid as the crow flies. The south side of la Quesera they are climbing was a goat track until 7 years ago. Other roads in the area have not been paved since ages and are full of potholes, cracks and even stones that fell from the side of the mountain that nobody removes as many villages have been abandoned and the remaining ones have an uncertain future as permanent settlements. Knowing all this, I was gladly surprised when the rumor of this stage appeared just a few days before the race presentation. Let's just hope the race is good so the region gets some more attention from Guillén and company in future editions.Miburo said:
- May 23, 2009
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The climbers need to get a gap on the undulating stuff and then force Dumoulin to chase on the main climb. IF they ride with some balls for once this could be an awesome stage, leaving Dumoulin isolated.
I'm tipping a break expert for the stage, probably LL Sanchez, with one, or even both Colombians forcing Dumoulin's hand from long range on the undulations. Purito to be caught out on the descent finish as he can't attack with 1km to go
I'm tipping a break expert for the stage, probably LL Sanchez, with one, or even both Colombians forcing Dumoulin's hand from long range on the undulations. Purito to be caught out on the descent finish as he can't attack with 1km to go
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It'd be nice to see a Miguel Indurain look-alike emerge in the next few years. The short guys have enjoyed 17 years of free rein, with the exception of Wiggins and Froome.
Tonton said:
It'd be nice to see a Miguel Indurain look-alike emerge in the next few years. The short guys have enjoyed 17 years of free rein, with the exception of Wiggins and Froome.
Re: 2015 Vuelta stage 18: Roa > Riaza 205km
This is how I see it also. Big question is how much the TT depleted Aru and Dumoulin. I suspect that Astana have targeted Stage 20 as the make or break. But maybe Aru will be opportunisic if Dumoulin looks tired on the last climb. But I think there's too much road from the summit to the finish unless he gets a big gap. Should be fun to watch.
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This is how I see it also. Big question is how much the TT depleted Aru and Dumoulin. I suspect that Astana have targeted Stage 20 as the make or break. But maybe Aru will be opportunisic if Dumoulin looks tired on the last climb. But I think there's too much road from the summit to the finish unless he gets a big gap. Should be fun to watch.
Astana will ride like race leaders and agree they will have better opportunities to grab the handful of seconds needed. What could make this race a classic is the number of riders still within 5 minutes and in some cases with a teammate - things could get very difficult to control
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Yeah, Moreno/Purito with the one-two assault. The only question is have Movistar given up and will fight to get on the podium thus helping Dumoulin chase down attacks.
But Stage 20 is going to be crazy. It will be similar to the final stage of the Dauphine last year.
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Yeah, Moreno/Purito with the one-two assault. The only question is have Movistar given up and will fight to get on the podium thus helping Dumoulin chase down attacks.
But Stage 20 is going to be crazy. It will be similar to the final stage of the Dauphine last year.
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Who is more likely to profit from Valverde, Quintana, Majka and Rodriguez probably all trying something. Aru or Dumoulin?
- Sep 8, 2009
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aru will take 20-30 sec on dumoulin today
i expect astana to destroy the peloton in the last 40 kms
i expect astana to destroy the peloton in the last 40 kms
- Apr 12, 2015
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He said that in the post-interview too! Where do you think he will attack? He is only able to attack early out when it's raining it seems.
Arredondo said:Velolover2 said:
Majka and Quintana are no threaths anymore. If there's no coupe of course.
Based on legs, they will not drop Purito by much. Podium should be safe. All about winning now!
He said that in the post-interview too! Where do you think he will attack? He is only able to attack early out when it's raining it seems.
- Apr 12, 2015
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- Apr 12, 2015
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Let's hope Katusha, Movistar and Astana send a man out in a break. Then we could get a grand finale.
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