75ª Volta a Portugal 7-18 August 2013 (2.1)

[Ryo Hazuki]

BP happened.

Banned for 12 years which is a good thing considering the joke he was. . .

ah finally they caught him for real

when and on what?

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I read teh article, but how cna they know his bloodvalues over 3 years? are all portugese teams part of bio passport?

 

[Netserk]

I read teh article, but how cna they know his bloodvalues over 3 years? are all portugese teams part of bio passport?

I think we are in clinic territory with this.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I think we are in clinic territory with this.

no. I simply ask if they are part of bio passport

 

[Parrulo]

I think we are in clinic territory with this.

No really net. No accusations are being made simply some basic information being given.

Efapel was part of the BP and he had been under investigation since 2011 which was when he started performing at a suspicious level again.

 

[shadowblue]

anyone know what is going on in this race? the website ticker won't load and the twitter account provides no info.

 

[Broth3r]

There's something grating about seeing Joni on bottle duty while wearing that jersey. Still better than Manuel, at least.

Also, I saw Conti Astana in Alcântara this Monday. They seemed confused with the traffic lights!

 

[Hugo87]

anyone know what is going on in this race? the website ticker won't load and the twitter account provides no info.

You can watch live here.

http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp1

 

[jens_attacks]

what happened to sergio ribeiro? good chance for oyarzun then

being my favourite portuguese rider happened. sometimes i'm so disappointed with this sport

but then i remember i can watch papy horner and jensy tonight and i smile again

 

[Hugo87]

What an awesome late winning atack by Serov.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Superb, foiling the sprinters. The technical run in gave him that chance and he took it. Only just, and I'm surprised he got as far off the front as he was with 250m to go, but really strong. Kudos.

 

[shadowblue]

You can watch live here.

http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp1

yes, i know that. unfortunately, i don't understand portuguese.

 

[Parrulo]

yes, i know that. unfortunately, i don't understand portuguese.

I don't think the race is covered by any other channel unfortunately.

Either way it seems like i didn't miss much as i decided to go on a 3 hour ride today.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

how is todays stage? Profile?

 

[Netserk]

how is todays stage? Profile?

Final 3km:

 

[Parrulo]

Profile:

Last 3K:

Hill top finish on a cobbled climb. It should be pretty fun and the views great as the finish is here:

 

[Netserk]

What's up Parrulo?

 

[Parrulo]

I really like what the organization did this year with the 3 mountain stages.

Srª da Graça next Sunday:

On the 15th there is a mostly downhill finish except for the last 2 k's:

And the following day there is the Torre stage which is pretty well designed this year:

 

[Parrulo]

What's up Parrulo?

Shut up you filthy troll

 

[BigMac]

Astana rider giving up on the break like this. Simply.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S3p3ST55Zzk#at=30

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

what are the numbers of the hill they finish on?

 

[Parrulo]

what are the numbers of the hill they finish on?

I don't know how steep it is but its roughly 3k long. I recall reading somewhere that it is a bit over 5% but i am not sure

 

[Parrulo]

7K to go and break with 1 minute advantage but the peloton is pushing hard.

 

[Sylvester]

Rui Sousa wins. Powerful ride.

 

[Sylvester]

He looked more or less like an alien when crossing the line. Great facial expression