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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.
LaFlorecita said:This is exactly what everyone thought about Evans in the 2011 Tour and look what happened.
the asian said:Purito didn't do too well on Bola in 2010. Even Nibali out-climbed him.
the asian said:Is Leonardo Piepoli of Saunier Duval fame Purito's coach?
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.
taiwan said:My response also. Can you even post that in the pro road section?
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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the 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.
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.