42nd Vuelta a Burgos (2.PRO) // July 28th - August 1st 2020

[ice&fire]

FDJ really messed up their position at the key turn

 

[SafeBet]

This redefines the concept of long sprint.

 

[Alexandre B.]

He benefited from the fall but that was a strong effort nonetheless.

 

[BlueRoads]

Crazy finish. Congrats to Bennett.

The Spanish really like these sharp turns and curvy uphill sections leading up to a finish, don't they?

 

[Bonimenier]

That was an interesting finish. Impressive effort by Bennett.

 

[Alexandre B.]

FDJ really messed up their position at the key turn

Well if not for Morkov crashing before Guarnieri, that would have been decent.

Démare managed to finish 2nd despite this.

 

[ice&fire]

Yes, Sam, that big bottle of wine is for you

 

[TourOfSardinia]

GC

 

[ice&fire]

I doubt De La Cruz is still in the top-10 after having to wait for a new bike or wheel following the crash with 10km to the finish

 

[Eyeballs Out]

There seemed to be an agreement between all teams to only start racing with 3 km to go

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Well if not for Morkov crashing before Guarnieri, that would have been decent.

Démare managed to finish 2nd despite this.

Apparently it was the other way around. Guarnieri crashing against Morkov's rear wheel.

 

[yaco]

So both sprint finishes were marred by crashes in the final - Though Gaviria and Bennett seem to be in decentshape.

 

[DNP-Old]

So both sprint finishes were marred by crashes in the final - Though Gaviria and Bennett seem to be in decentshape.

Sanz’ crash had no affect on the result in the slighest.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Bennett must have the biggest collection of solo wins of any bunch sprinter who isn’t also a top classics rider.

 

[Faserr]

As far as a know he doesn't have the big motor of a classic riders, but her certainly has a good and if necessary a very long "sprint". He is also light.

 

[Bonimenier]

Wonder how good he can do in the points classification in the TdF. He could be an outsider for the green jersey.

 

[Jspear]

Wonder how good he can do in the points classification in the TdF. He could be an outsider for the green jersey.

He has as good a chance as anyone. No chance. The jersey belongs to Sagan.

 

[Leinster]

Bennett must have the biggest collection of solo wins of any bunch sprinter who isn’t also a top classics rider.

He probably looked at those last couple of corners at the finish and figured "the best way to win here is to be alone through the chicane." Once he had the gap, he must've known he was gone.


Funny enough, if it was 1 or 2% steeper, it would've looked like a classic Dan Martin finish.

 

[Leinster]

Wonder how good he can do in the points classification in the TdF. He could be an outsider for the green jersey.

Bennett's never really shown an appetite for going for jerseys, as much as just going for stage wins. And I can't see Quickstep changing that; Lefevere likes to see his guys crossing the line with their arms in the air, which you don't do at intermediate sprints, which is where Sagan always pads out his lead.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I wonder how this will play out. The final climb is supposedly easier to control, and less extreme than thursday. Still, 18 seconds isn't a lot, and with Landa, Chavez still within range, i can't imagine nothing happening. Will Almeida have to set a fixed tempo, react to attacks or maybe he could go in the attack himself and put the other teams on the back foot?

 

[Breezy1985]

I still dont really understand what happened and why Sam went so early as it looked like he had 2 leadouts but amazing attack from a sprinter so I aint complaining

 

[Breezy1985]

I wonder how this will play out. The final climb is supposedly easier to control, and less extreme than thursday. Still, 18 seconds isn't a lot, and with Landa, Chavez still within range, i can't imagine nothing happening. Will Almeida have to set a fixed tempo, react to attacks or maybe he could go in the attack himself and put the other teams on the back foot?

Sam to lead out Remco up the climb for another DQ win

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Sam to lead out Remco up the climb for another DQ win

I would't count it out.

 

[Faserr]

I still dont really understand what happened and why Sam went so early as it looked like he had 2 leadouts but amazing attack from a sprinter so I aint complaining

Morkov (his leadout) and other riders crashed and after that a lot of riders were held up and the surviving riders hesitated. There was noone to make the tempo and Bennett knows he has one of the best long kicks on such a finsish.

 

[Breezy1985]

Morkov (his leadout) and other riders crashed and after that a lot of riders were held up and the surviving riders hesitated. There was noone to make the tempo and Bennett knows he has one of the best long kicks on such a finsish.

I see. I had thought Morkov made it through the crash