2nd rest day - Who do you think will win la Vuelta?

[ILovecycling]

I believe

 

[willbick]

40% of forumits still think Contador's gonna win??!!! I thought this was supposed to be a forum for people with some knowledge of cycling??

 

[LaFlorecita]

40% of forumits still think Contador's gonna win??!!! I thought this was supposed to be a forum for people with some knowledge of cycling??

Yeah. That's why there are so many votes for Contador.

 

[sacrifice&hardwork]

I still believe in Alberto!

He will prevail

 

[Froome19]

40% of forumits still think Contador's gonna win??!!! I thought this was supposed to be a forum for people with some knowledge of cycling??

People make the wrong decisions all the time in real life knowing the consequences

 

[vcampbell]

Until the end of Bole del Mundo stage I will still vote for Contador. Purito can still crack, and don't forget 5 days till saturday, so Contador could improve.

 

[Havetts]

Rodriguez, easily.

 

[cineteq]

For the 3rd time, Rodriguez.

 

[jflemaire]

If Contador wins on Bola, he needs to drop Rodriguez by 25 seconds to take the overall lead with 1 second. Which doesn't seem that far-fetched. Rodriguez admitted he was on the limit on Sunday and I didn't find him particularly impressive (compared to Contador) today. I still think Alberto will win this.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Okay Alberto needs to take 10 seconds on stage 17

15 seconds + win saturday

:S

Or,,

5 seconds on stage 17

20 seconds + win saturday

:S :S

 

[SetonHallPirate]

I voted for Purito at the start of the Vuelta, and nothing has happened that has made me change my mind.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Gesink is going to win 8 minutes on Bola del Mundo ofcourse

 

[vcampbell]

Gesink is going to win 8 minutes on Bola del Mundo ofcourse

He is doing a De Gendt? Just a better one?

 

[sartoris]

I voted for Alberto. Although Purito is in the shape of his life, Contador attacking spirit is not going to fade away and I can see him a little bit stronger everyday. Purito can crack or have a bad day. The difference between them two is minimal. Plenty of terrain to turn the race upside down.

LUVING THE VUELTA !!!

 

[The Cobra]

PURITO!!! He's been the best throughout. This year he seems to have resolved his weaknesses in the TT and with lack of consistency. I've seen nothing to suggest he'll throw it away at this stage.

Having said that the gap is less than 30 seconds which is absolutely nothing on a climb like Bola del Mundo. More great racing on Saturday for sure!

 

[SafeBet]

i like both of them

i think on bola, alberto will do a mini-pantani at montecampione and will win the vuelta there

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCR9FvLOwDI&feature=player_detailpage#t=237s

Man I was thinking exactly at the same stage.
Attack, Tonkov there, attack, Tonkov there, attack, Tonkov there... wait... Tonkov not there. GOOOO



Berto ftw.

 

[3wheeler]

J Rods Got this in the Bag unless he seriously Cocks things Up.. Contador is pretty much up against it now.. Sky might even do a Final few Ambush attacks if they can screw Froomes legs back on Over Rest Day.

 

[trevim]

Alberto will attack through the mist, rain and heavy winds taking the stage and GC on Bola del Mundo.

[It won't disappoint me if Rodriguez wins either. He's due a big one now.]

 

[Andre.J]

I still voted for Contador. He hasn't given up on himself, then neither should his fans give up on him.


Andre

 

[burning]

I want Contador but Purito will win

 

[Afrank]

After 5 years trying to win a grand tour, 6 top 10's in grand tours, and 2 podiums, El Purito will finally take a grand tour win.

And I can't wait to see the epic duel between him and Contador on Bola del Mundo.

40% of forumits still think Contador's gonna win??!!! I thought this was supposed to be a forum for people with some knowledge of cycling??

Just because they think Contador will win doesn't mean they don't have knowledge of cycling. It is still very possible that Contador could take this vuelta if he puts in a strong attack and Purito can't follow it.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I still voted for Contador. He hasn't given up on himself, then neither should his fans give up on him.


Andre

Of course he doesn't give up, why would he? But if I would say I think Alberto will win I would be lying. I do have some common sense. What has Alberto shown that makes you think he can still win? He has never dropped Purito in this Vuelta. Of course it could happen. But nothing suggests it will.

Imo he should just go for the stage win. At least he'd leave with something.

 

[burning]

Of course he doesn't give up, why would he? But if I would say I think Alberto will win I would be lying. I do have some common sense. What has Alberto shown that makes you think he can still win? He has never dropped Purito in this Vuelta. Of course it could happen. But nothing suggests it will.

Imo he should just go for the stage win. At least he'd leave with something.

Well, to win a stage, he has to drop Purito first and if he drops Purito, he will pretty much win Vuelta

 

[LaFlorecita]

Well, to win a stage, he has to drop Purito first and if he drops Purito, he will pretty much win Vuelta

Well he should just save himself and go all out in the last km. And pray Purito doesn't pass him in the last 20 meters.

 

[burning]

Well he should just save himself and go all out in the last km. And pray Purito doesn't pass him in the last 20 meters.

I think that he doesnt know what "save himself" means he will try to win whole thing, not the stage particularly