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

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Then I guess Nairo is not going to win.

Mind. Blown.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Then I guess Nairo is not going to win.

He'll win in spirit which is the best of all.

 

[Koronin]

Then I guess Nairo is not going to win.

It would be extremely difficult.

 

[RedheadDane]

I could've sworn the list of teams had been made public weeks ago.

 

[Escarabajo]

They're sure mentioned in a lot of previews and startlists.

That is strange. Why put them on the start list?
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/vuelta-a-burgos/2020/gc/startlist

 

[jaylew]

That is strange. Why put them on the start list?
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/vuelta-a-burgos/2020/gc/startlist

Weird. Not on the race site startlist, unfortunately,

 

[SHAD0W93]

Maybe they are crashing the party and riding anyway.

 

[Sciatic]

They’re doing the ultimate ninja ride

 

[SHAD0W93]

They’re doing the ultimate zubeldia ride

 

[Sciatic]

Exactly!

 

[tobydawq]

That is strange. Why put them on the start list?
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/vuelta-a-burgos/2020/gc/startlist

It seems like the coronavirus break has not been good for PCS. There are a ton of mistakes right now.

 

[DNP-Old]

It seems like the coronavirus break has not been good for PCS. There are a ton of mistakes right now.

Firstcycling is the place to be.

 

[Pantani_lives]

Quintana not getting a wild card as a two time winner is ridiculous. It shows that nepotism and nationalism are still more important to organizers than quality.

****Landa, Sosa
***S. Yates, Carapaz
**Valverde, Mas, Bennett
*Bilbao, Majka, Evenepoel, Gaudu, Chaves, Soler, Aru

 

[jaylew]

Would have loved to see Nairo here.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Quintana not getting a wild card as a two time winner is ridiculous. It shows that nepotism and nationalism are still more important to organizers than quality.

****Landa, Sosa
***S. Yates, Carapaz
**Valverde, Mas, Bennett
*Bilbao, Majka, Evenepoel, Gaudu, Chaves, Soler, Aru

Maybe they thought he got invited like everyone else. It is crazy, usually past winners are awarded to come, especially if in good form which he showed.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1287600616915767297

View: https://twitter.com/fabioparracol/status/1287600616915767297

 

[RedheadDane]

I'm not so much shocked that Arkea didn't get invited, as surprised that the organisers only published the list of teams two days before the race. Isn't it usually done a little bit earlier?

Anyway...

1 day to go!

 

[KZD]

Maybe they thought he got invited like everyone else. It is crazy, usually past winners are awarded to come, especially if in good form which he showed.

I think it might end up to be for his best.
I wouldn't be surprised if France or Italy impose a quarantene for riders coming from Spain.

 

[F_Cance]

Stage 1 will be interesting already. Last year Nizzolo won on the same finish, but this year the competition is way harder. So it will be interesting to see if someone like Bennett, Gaviria or Nizzolo can win, or if it is for someone punchier like Trentin or maybe Stuyven. Ghirmay could also surprise.

 

[Lequack]

With Quintana not taking part, I'm now certain Fabio Aru will win this.

 

[CTQ]

https://www.velonews.com/news/israe...rom-vuelta-a-burgos-due-to-covid-19-concerns/

Israeli rider Itamar Einhorn, 22, was slated to start Tuesday’s five-day Burgos tour. Einhorn did not test positive for COVID-19 in pre-race screenings, but team officials will not start him Tuesday in the first stage of the Burgos tour because he was in close contact with another team rider who did.
Omer Goldstein, a 23-year-old Israeli rider, recorded a positive result for COVID-19 in team-ordered controls on Monday. Goldstein was not scheduled to race the Burgos tour and remains at his home in Girona, Spain.

 

[jaylew]

Real racing. Finally.

You'd think it was a GT or monument as much as I'm anticipating this.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

#1 Stuyven FTW

 

[RedheadDane]

It's go day!

 

[Jspear]

What’s the uphill like in the final of stage 1? Quickstep to control and take the first stage win.