Enric Mas Rising Star

[SafeBet]

Positively surprised by Mas today.
Does he normally climbs better on short and steep climbs? Tomorrow could be a great opportunity for him.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Positively surprised by Mas today.
Does he normally climbs better on short and steep climbs? Tomorrow could be a great opportunity for him.

It's my impression that he performs quite well on steep climbs. In Pais Vasco on Usartza he was amazing as well.

 

[Carols]

I was happy to see him there with the best until the final 50 meters!

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Today was a shorter climb and ofc steep. It suits Mas. So far he didn't impress me on longer gradual climbs yet.
Sunday will be a real test for him. Saturday will suit him as a glove

 

[perico]

He had a fever on the stage to Covatilla. Let’s see how the next two days go.

 

[Akuryo]

Really great today, moved up 2 spots in the GC and stayed with the (other) contenders all the way. He seems to be getting his form back slowly but surely!

 

[LaFlorecita]

Wow, great performance. He gambled and attacked multiple times and I thought he'd maybe drop after those efforts but he stayed with the others easily. Very nice result among established GC names.

 

[Red Rick]

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Wow, great performance. He gambled and attacked multiple times and I thought he'd maybe drop after those efforts but he stayed with the others easily. Very nice result among established GC names.

It's one thing to hang on for dear life to get a GT top 10, but this is quite a different thing.

 

[perico]

Ok. The hype train is officially on. This kid is the real deal. He may not win 7/9 GTs, but he’s going to be a winner some day. Impressive recuperation. May not have to explosive acceleration of young Contador, but seems to be able to handle the constant high pace better than most. Astana were seriously gunning it and Enric seemed to do more than hold his own.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

This is the first time I'm REALLY impressed with him. Ofc he was there or thereabouts before. But this is going with the heads of state. That is something else. It really starts now

 

[Carols]

Climbing on the train! He not only stayed with the best, he attacked them and then was still around. He might top 5 his first GT riding for GC. Hopefully he has a good TT tomorrow!

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Yes, very very good. Didn't think he would be able to reach this level this early, and especially, this consistently. Glad to see him exceed expectations.

 

[LaFlorecita]

The next Alberto Contador? No, the first Enric Mas!!

WOW

 

[perico]

The next Alberto Contador? No, the first Enric Mas!!

WOW

Told you he has superb future GC potential. I heard rumblings about his magic numbers which are near Bertie-esque.

 

[Carols]

Nice Ride today . The guy can climb and TT. Hum I see a bright future for him!

 

[LaFlorecita]

Paced himself really well. Time compared to others:

Dennis (int.1 int.2 finish) +17" | +39" | +1'03"
Kruijswijk +22" | +15" | +12"
Valverde +5" | -24" | -32"
Quintana -18" | -51" | -1'07"
Yates +2" | -9" | -25"

 

[LaFlorecita]

The master is impressed

 

[Red Rick]

Rode ITT with a negative split.

WHEN HAS ALBERTO CONTADOR EVER DONE THAT

 

[Carols]

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Rode ITT with a negative split.

WHEN HAS ALBERTO CONTADOR EVER DONE THAT

He never needed to

 

[Kwibus]

Far exceeding my expectations. Final week will be interesting!

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

He looks probably for the first time in his career like a future contender for GT wins rather than top 10s. Very impressive and also a good balance between climbing and the TT.

 

[Taxus4a]

He had a cold at this Vuelta, so, this could be his level, so amazing.

 

[Akuryo]

Top 6 almost guaranteed if you look at the gap to Pinot. Yates could still have a meltdown and Valverde was already on the edge up to Covadonga. So even top 3 is not out of the question for Enric Mas! But for now I am happy with his performance, even more so with the backstory of his crash shortly before the Vuelta.

 

[perico]

Today produced arguably the clearest evidence yet that Enric Mas (Quick-Step Floors) will one day win a Grand Tour.

Having impressed over the last three summit finishes and proved himself to be one of the best climbers of the race, Mas confirmed that he also possess a very strong time trial in his armoury, finishing sixth on the stage with a time just 1-03 slower than Dennis’.

He’s still in the mix for a podium finish, but whatever happens from here until Madrid, the 23-year old looks like the real deal.

Read more at https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/vuelta-a-espana/five-talking-points-stage-16-2018-vuelta-espana-393970#GWjEMHoAcVppeMeG.99

 

[Gigs_98]

Oh my god, I'm so hyped right now