Clásica San Sebastián 2010 - 31 July

[skidmark]

I think Kolobnev might finally step up and win something instead of finishing second.

Seems to suit LuisLe or Sammy Sanchez, and of course Gilbert can win anything, but I'm guessing he might just be starting to build form for the Worlds and such.

I do seem to remember the lineups changing a lot in the week between the Tour and the race... I don't expect Contador to be there, for one.

 

[Sasquatch]

Looking at the start list, the guys that will be most hungry are:

Barredo, Cunego, Luis Leon Sanchez - all these guys were in good form but couldn't take a stage win at the Tour.

On the Liquigas side of things, Kreuziger.

On the Katusha side of things, Kolobnev will be their man.

Samuel Sanchez may go at it. Gilbert is a question mark as I don't know what his form is like.

But one of the above names will win. I'll go for Kolobnev or Lulu.

 

[Denkoff]

J.R team katusha or A.K

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

To give an indication of Hesjedal's chances
He was already 5th here last year.
Yup, that's right, 5th.

Also, I noticed this is only the second time Gesink rides the Clasica. The first time was in his year as neo-professional. He finished 13th that year and was part of the action on the Jaizkibel, reacting to attacks.

 

[khodder]

No one thinks Nibali can do it. He will be dang fresh. He can descend with the best of them, and he climbs well.

The Liquigas team is strong with both Basso and Kreuziger supposedly there...

 

[Mellow Velo]

SS seems to be the one classic that suffers from the media's post Tour hangover.
There appears to be little or no tv coverage, which means net feeds will be thin on the ground.
Anybody know if anybody is showing it?
I'm hopeful that the Basque, etb sat will come through...........

 

[Lyds97]

I've never watched this one before, looking forward to it (feeds permitting).

Everyone seems to be expecting the Ardennes specialists to do well - which of the spring classics is San Sebastian similar to?

 

[nesocip]

FW that doesnt end on a climb.

 

[hrotha]

No one thinks Nibali can do it. He will be dang fresh. He can descend with the best of them, and he climbs well.

The Liquigas team is strong with both Basso and Kreuziger supposedly there...

The parcours is good for Nibali, but typically riders who have their form from the TdF dominate this race, so it's complicated.

Lyds, this is Jaizkibel:

Usually a small group goes through the top of Jaizkibel and holds on for the last 35 or so km. Typically it's a mix of Ardennes specialist and pure climbers straight from the TdF thrown in for good measure. Some of the best climber sprinters have a good chance too.

 

[theyoungest]

SS seems to be the one classic that suffers from the media's post Tour hangover.
There appears to be little or no tv coverage, which means net feeds will be thin on the ground.
Anybody know if anybody is showing it?
I'm hopeful that the Basque, etb sat will come through...........

Sporza and NOS will both show it live. They always do, BTW.

 

[Lyds97]

Thanks hrotha

 

[El Pistolero]

SS seems to be the one classic that suffers from the media's post Tour hangover.
There appears to be little or no tv coverage, which means net feeds will be thin on the ground.
Anybody know if anybody is showing it?
I'm hopeful that the Basque, etb sat will come through...........

Sporza is showing it.

edit: Oh, I see that was already answered.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Great race this one! Hoping gilbert is riding!

 

[Tom T.]

Sammy for the win with Ryder on the podium. Look for some other Spanish rider to round out the top 3.

 

[taiwan]

Hesjedal sprinting: apart from the Amstel Gold, had high finishes in a couple of Pais Vasco stages.

 

[icefire]

The parcours is good for Nibali, but typically riders who have their form from the TdF dominate this race, so it's complicated.

Lyds, this is Jaizkibel:
...

Usually a small group goes through the top of Jaizkibel and holds on for the last 35 or so km. Typically it's a mix of Ardennes specialist and pure climbers straight from the TdF thrown in for good measure. Some of the best climber sprinters have a good chance too.

Sorry, you posted the wrong side of the climb. The race goes through Jaizkibel from Pasaia to Hondarribia:

Anyway, either side is longer than the Ardennes climbs.

 

[al_pacino]

Does Hesjedal still have the legs after a very active year up 'till now?

 

[hrotha]

Sorry, you posted the wrong side of the climb. The race goes through Jaizkibel from Pasaia to Hondarribia:

Oops. Thanks for pointing that out. I can't believe I made that mistake, I've been on Jaizkibel many times and I know what the last kilometres look like

 

[Mellow Velo]

Sporza and NOS will both show it live. They always do, BTW.

Good. I thought they would. Nothing was showing on MyP2P so, I was beginning to wonder.
I'm sure some kind soul will post a link when the time arrives.

Gesink and Menchov both riding, I see.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Doubt they will have anything left in the tank. But you never know

 

[VespistaCiclista]

I'll join the Nibali mini-bandwagon here. Would love to see him get a win in this one.

 

[Dedelou]

I'll join the Nibali mini-bandwagon here. Would love to see him get a win in this one.

happy if Nibali would get it..

 

[Aguirre]

Hi there

maybe basque TV broadcast streaming, they did during the Tour,

website is: eitb.com, and I might post later this week if I get confirmation,

btw, I will watch the race twice in Jaizkibel and also at the start

 

[Bala Verde]

Hi there

maybe basque TV broadcast streaming, they did during the Tour,

website is: eitb.com, and I might post later this week if I get confirmation,

btw, I will watch the race twice in Jaizkibel and also at the start

Good info! Thanks for sharing.

Enjoy the race on Saturday, lucky you. Do hesitate to post some pictures later that day

 

[auscyclefan94]

Doubt they will have anything left in the tank. But you never know

I found it funny to read that Levi leipheimer was on the start list! I see him having a strong sprint near the finish of the race or hitting away on the Jaizkibel.