2016 Tour of California 2.HC May 15-22

[SlickMongoose]

Great stage, would have been even better if other teams hadn't kept working for Sagan. They should do that course again.

 

[johnymax]

This was pretty entertaining. Sagan still too good though.

 

[Taxus4a]

I didnt realized it was everything for GAV tioday in BMC.. I think Samu had his chance, but...he did a great job anyway, it wasnt easy for Sagan.

 

[Cance > TheRest]

What a performance by Sagan! Great result and very well deserved after Tinkoff worked on the front for so long.

 

[yetanothergreenworld]

Great stage. That said: the AOTC has an annoyingly high Antler-Man-to-normal-spectators ratio.

 

[Billie]

Powless is the best 19year old I 've seen in the last 20 years. The boy has insane potential

surely Ciolek beating Zabel at the nats at 18 years old and winning WT races at 19 year old is more impressive.

 

[trevim]

Another great ride from Ruben Guerreiro with a powerful move on a very difficult climb. Shame that BMC wanted to chase for GvA instead of putting someone on the attack as well.

 

[Jancouver]

Beautiful stage. I love the Hwy #1 road. Too bad the TV coverage does not give the spectacular view justice.

Wasn't sure what to expect from the Laguna Seca finish, but it turns out to be quite entertaining.

And Sagan was riding like a real champ covering all the attacks and making sure he is not leading out GVA.

Kudos to the Axeon kids. Quite impressive so far.

 

[This Charming Man]

Tough stage, the podium presentation, showed how tired the runners were.

 

[mikez]

Every time I see Sagan I can't help but think he's just some stoner dude. Then he kicks everyone's ass.

 

[More Strides than Rides]

This was a great stage. I'm going to be on the lookout for still photos of the raceway finish. It was awesome the way the top group strung out, fractured, mobbed and generally sailed on that circuit.

 

[jaylew]

That's a terrific finale. They definitely need to keep that finish in the race for awhile.

Edit: Sagan finally beats GVA

 

[Pricey_sky]

I expected the final 2 climbs to produce some action and was not disappointed, a really good final. A bit of a shame there were so many BMC there to bring everything back together but a nice win for Sagan. Axeon were awesome and have shook up this race.

Hopefully the last 2 stages will be used again in future years, yesterday's MTF was much better than Mt Baldy.

 

[SKSemtex]

Very nice last two stages. Nice finish. Well deserved victory.

 

[Erez Lendra]

Couldn't help but feel for Morton though. He seemed to be in pretty decent form...

 

[Kwibus]

Impressive Sagan. BMC played their cards wrong though. Should've tried to attack with their numbers.

Sure Greg gas beaten Sagan a few times 1 vs 1, but it's still a big gamble imo. With Sanchez, Dennis and Brookwalter attacking instead of controlling GVA had to just sit on the wheel of Sagan.
Sure there were more riders and it wouldve been maybe anneven bigger gamble to try and attack, but I think their chances would've been higher in this field with those riders attacking.

 

[fowlyetti]

Looks like its going to be won by the break today perhaps. Most teams have a rider up the road.

 

[Jancouver]

Looks like its going to be won by the break today perhaps. Most teams have a rider up the road.

Could be. 18 riders is a pretty big group.

 

[BigMac]

Skujiņš' for the taking.

 

[togo95]

Is the tracker trolling or is Powless really in the break?

 

[RedheadDane]

As a rare first the Tour of California briefly crossed into Switzerland.

 

[TMP402]

Odd tactics from Zandio.

 

[pastronef]

yessssssssssssss! another win for JV's team!

 

[BigMac]

Toooooooooms!

 

[Anderis]

Too bad Cannondale can't win like that on a WT level. Even some stages in a race like Tour Down Under or Romandie.