Vuelta a España 2022 Vuelta a Espana Stage 1(Utrecht-Utrecht), 23.3km TTT

[Netserk]

Already over 54 km/h, winning team should be over 55 km/h.

Already managed by FdJ!

 

[Netserk]

For comparison, the 2013 Nice TTT was ridden at over 57 km/h.

 

[search]

Can anyone be worst than BurgosBH? Cofidis is looking for a different answer!

I thought Alpecin maybe, but Burgos has set quite a benchmark (+likely in worse conditions). Will be tough to beat

 

[Netserk]

Will Arkea wear that jersey throughout the race?!

 

[ice&fire]

Will Arkea wear that jersey throughout the race?!

Didn't see what they used for the team presentation but I guess the organiser has asked them not to use a red jersey.

 

[Red Rick]

I really hate that final 300m with the turns and narrow road.

 

[Billie]

Will Arkea wear that jersey throughout the race?!

Yes. Will be usefull for the night stages.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Like Carlton just mentioned, this years Catalunya must be the most cited race of the year, every time Ayuso, Soler and Almeida line up because of team friction, Colbrelli, South Americans doing a Landis mid race, entire thing being asterisked because of Masnada's abandon. Just unexpected carnage from start to finish.

 

[sir fly]

Yes. Will be usefull for the night stages.

Nah... tunnels.

 

[red_flanders]

Didn't see what they used for the team presentation but I guess the organiser has asked them not to use a red jersey.

Makes sense. Bahrain seems pretty close in color as well but they're riding that orangey red...

 

[Libertine Seguros]

The winning speed around 56?

I thought you were referring to Samu's mountain mass start between Furlan, Napolitano, Quaranta and co for a second there!!!

 

[Tim Cahill]

How are Bahrain 2nd with that lineup of comedy characters

Wright, Mader, Sanchez quite good I think but Mikel not so much

 

[Samu Cuenca]

It's apparently a result of a collaboration with an organisation, that works for better road safety for cyclists, and not because they've been inspired by watching the Volta a Portugal.

 

[HelloDolly]

yates not able to keep up with his team ....

 

[Red Rick]

How are Bahrain 2nd with that lineup of comedy characters

Chained Landa powers baby

 

[red_flanders]

I'm a little surprised BEX didn't move into first by more. Assuming no more rain, that's not even going to be close.

 

[spalco]

Weaker time from bex than expected imo.

 

[Riek s]

think we will need to wait untill a team dives under the 25m.. might even win it.. or Bex did really underwhelming.

edit: average so 'low' due to the corners?

 

[tobydawq]

I thought you were referring to Samu's mountain mass start between Furlan, Napolitano, Quaranta and co for a second there!!!

Well, he didn't specify what unit it was measured in.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Man this is isn't even halfway through

 

[sir fly]

I thought you were referring to Samu's mountain mass start between Furlan, Napolitano, Quaranta and co for a second there!!!

Refreshing thought.

 

[spalco]

I think the winner will be at least 30 seconds faster than bex.

 

[tobydawq]

Weaker time from bex than expected imo.

It seemed really wet on some of the stretches where we saw them. Maybe it was drier for Groupama? And now it looks like it will dry up for the final teams.

 

[Riek s]

the technical section seems afwull if the road is wet.. might make a huge difference.

 

[spalco]

Has rigo still not learned english or is he speaking to spanish media?