2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km)

[Flamin]

Km 79.7 - Alto de Fontefria 8.2 km de subida a 3.2% - categoría 3
Uncategorized lead-up to this climb is 5km @ 7,8%.

Top 10 GC:

1. KENNAUGH Peter 24 TEAM SKY 30' 37''
2. PUCCIO Salvatore 29 TEAM SKY 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
3. KWIATKOWSKI Michal 27 TEAM SKY 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
4. KONIG Leopold 26 TEAM SKY 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
5. FROOME Christopher 21 TEAM SKY 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
6. VALVERDE Alejandro 1 MOVISTAR TEAM 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
7. CASTROVIEJO Jonathan 2 MOVISTAR TEAM 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
8. FERNANDEZ ANDUJAR Ruben 4 MOVISTAR TEAM 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
9. ROJAS José Joaquin 8 MOVISTAR TEAM 30' 37'' + 00' 00''
10. QUINTANA Nairo 7 MOVISTAR TEAM 30' 37'' + 00' 00''


Well designed stage that can go both ways, a sprint or a (late) break.

 

[scurrrr]

come on guys, what do ya think of gianni meersman?

 

[Gigs_98]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Normally I'd be pretty sure that this stage would go to a sprinter but since there are absolutely no good sprinters in the race I don't know if there will be enough teams who try to control everything. This vuelta is really a missed opportunity for a lot of sprinters. Especially the french guys can't all be leaders in the WC but would be favorites for every flat stage here.

 

[Brullnux]

You know it's bad when the best sprinter in the race according to PCS is Bala

Trek will chase hard because Bonifazio has a great chance of winning, or failing that Felline.

 

[DFA123]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Think Arndt will win this. Giant's lead out train looks pretty respectable and he's got no problems getting over these bumps.

 

[cineteq]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

 

[burning]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

 

[PremierAndrew]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

? That's the current GC minus a load of irrelevant riders

 

[Armchair cyclist]

Why is it ridiculous to post the relative standings of the main GC contenders?

Perhaps it is of limited relevance to this stage, but why is it "ridiculous crap"?

 

[FjPavels]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

What is ridiculos about this ?

 

[Chaparrito]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Think Arndt will win this. Giant's lead out train looks pretty respectable and he's got no problems getting over these bumps.

For you Which is the sprinters top 10 for this Vuelta?

 

[PremierAndrew]

I know it's the first sprinters' stage, but the breakaway has a really good chance here. Sky certainly won't be complaining if a break takes the red jersey away from them, so it's up to the sprinters' teams

 

[burning]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

? That's the current GC minus a load of irrelevant riders

Talansky and Samu are as relevant as Gerrans GC wise.

 

[StryderHells]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

? That's the current GC minus a load of irrelevant riders

Talansky and Samu are as relevant as Gerrans GC wise.

How so? Both Talanksy and Sanchez are both top 10 and possible top 5 contenders for this Vuelta, in fact the only rider on that list that isn't really a GC guy is TVG as he's already said he has no interest in the GC

 

[cineteq]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

You must be one of the saddest people on Earth

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

? That's the current GC minus a load of irrelevant riders

Talansky and Samu are as relevant as Gerrans GC wise.

Gosh....... good morning!

I hope the stage will go to the break! Preferable a late one with some quality names.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I like to see a sprint involving some of the upcoming and fringe players. There will be plenty break opportunities later.

 

[Trev_S]

There's no gun sprinters because there are few stages that suit the all out sprinter. So I guess teams figure it's a pointless pursuit so select fringe sprinters or those that can get over the hills and maybe they may have a shot.

 

[CheckMyPecs]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

Wow, so much hate.

 

[Orbit501]

Just because the A rated pure sprinters aren't here, in a GT with so few flat stages, why wouldn't the sprint field that is here take this?

I think a disservice is being done to the likes of Jempy Drucker, Meersman, Van De Sande, Bonifazio, Arndt, Sbaragli etc. Not to mention the Felline's, Battaglin's and Rojas' of this world.

 

[Kwibus]

Re: 2016 Vuelta a España, stage 2: Ourense > Baiona (160.8km

Froome
Valverde
Quintana
Chaves +6
Sanchez +7
Van Garderen +7
Kruijswijk +27
Talansky +52
Contador +52

Quoting this ridiculous crap such that you won't edit this later on

? That's the current GC minus a load of irrelevant riders

Talansky and Samu are as relevant as Gerrans GC wise.

What? You didn't get any sleep lately I guess.

 

[Robert5091]

Bonus seconds today? Intersting to see if anyone/who will chase down the breakaway. Will we see a repeat of Froome's sprinting skills?

 

[Flamin]

Re:

Bonus seconds today? Intersting to see if anyone/who will chase down the breakaway. Will we see a repeat of Froome's sprinting skills?

10-6-4.

 

[London Hibs]

Interesting betting for today's stage with the bookies going 4/1 the field - 8/1 bar two (Bonifazio/Arndt)

They have Tyler Farrar at 150/1 paying 1/4 odds the top 3. I think I might have a bit of that.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Re:

Interesting betting for today's stage with the bookies going 4/1 the field - 8/1 bar two (Bonifazio/Arndt)

They have Tyler Farrar at 150/1 paying 1/4 odds the top 3. I think I might have a bit of that.

DDD will ride for Sbaragli.