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Much like Hesjedal was dropped at the Giro and no one did anything about it.Miburo said:Purito already dropped a few times in this vuelta and Froome/Contador are from another league than the ones in the giro.
This is actually what everyone thought about Purito during last Giro and look what almost happened. I don't think anybody can underestimate him at this point. And if they do, it's their fault.LaFlorecita said:This is exactly what everyone thought about Evans in the 2011 Tour and look what happened.
You make it sound like Nibali is incapable of climbing at this level. While in fact he's among the best climbers in the world, if you take Contador and Andy out of the equation.the asian said:Purito didn't do too well on Bola in 2010. Even Nibali out-climbed him.
My response also. Can you even post that in the pro road section?the asian said:Is Leonardo Piepoli of Saunier Duval fame Purito's coach?![]()
If he doesn't lose a lot of time in the ITT, his chances are good. Unlike Contador, he seems to know when to attack and it pays off...Cimber said:He can but I dont think he will. So far it has been ideal for him with shorter climbs. Now we have a TT and then the longer climbs come.
Why not? I am just asking whether Piepoli who rode for Saunier is Purito's coach. A short yes or no answer without reference to clinic stuff can be given.taiwan said:My response also. Can you even post that in the pro road section?
That was my first thought too, that I should start a thread with the title "Can Noval win the Vuelta?", and the answers could have been "Yes", and "Vino/Other".Vino attacks everyone said:Well, he can win this Vuelta... but so can Noval is he is really lucky
I think both Froomey and AC is stronger than him, perhpas also Valverde
the asian said:Is Leonardo Piepoli of Saunier Duval fame Purito's coach?
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His TT coach is Michael Richthe asian said:Is Leonardo Piepoli of Saunier Duval fame Purito's coach?
As for the Question, I think he will podium, but not be on the top.
Should have his customary bad day in the high mountains.
As for the ITT, I think he won't lose much time as most people think. He seems to have improved his ITT, and the hill in the middle should help him.
Yes he should be much fresher than Valverde and Froome. He is climbing as well as anyone. The TT stage is the big one for him, if he can limit his losses and continue picking up bonuses I think he has a big chance. Contador looks a bit rusty and Froome will have to be tired after working hard in the Tour. Rodriguez was very consistent in the Giro and did not have a bad day which he suffered from in the past. This is shaping as a very close race. So far it is the best grand tour of the year. Could actually come down to the bonuses which would not help Contador.hrotha said:Thinking "we'll drop him later" is terrible tactics. That made Hesjedal win the Giro.
Purito has had the best build-up for the Vuelta of all 4 contenders, in theory, and the course suits him perfectly.