By How Much Will Quintana Win The 2016 Vuelta With?

[SafeBet]

It's true he normally doesn't crack in the third week, but this is a totally different situation. He's coming from the Tour.
I say he fades, Contador gets better and win it in epic fashion on Aitana.

 

[IndianCyclist]

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Quintana will crack bad in the 3rd week

Quintana was great in the 3rd week last year and generally is known to be extremely strong in the last week of a gt. I think he will be very consistent

Agree for 1st GT . But in a 2nd consecutive GT after suffering in the 1st? I think he is going to crack

 

[Cookster15]

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Quintana will crack bad in the 3rd week

Quintana was great in the 3rd week last year and generally is known to be extremely strong in the last week of a gt. I think he will be very consistent

Agree for 1st GT . But in a 2nd consecutive GT after suffering in the 1st? I think he is going to crack

Maybe. But also consider whatever was Quintana's problem at the Tour (and yet still podium) he didn't go as deep into his reserves as a result. So he could have more energy now - it has certainly looked that way we never saw Quintana ride in the Tour like he did on Lagos de Covadonga. Plus if a 36 year old rider like Valverde can ride strong for 3 successive grand Tours then it is no stretch to think 26 year old can too.

 

[barmaher]

Let's be honest, you guys are all completely guessing about everybody's capability to ride the last week in top shape.

 

[dacooley]

I don't think the level of opposition in the Vuelta might be raised so high, that quintana or froome will competely crack in week 3.