"Escarabajos" Who is the best climber?

[Jason_Mercier]

Sadly I missed today’s stage. How strong did Quintana look? In other words on a scale from 1 to 10 how impressive was he? ... Mil Gracias!

Saxo Bank pushed in the base of Lagos, Nairo attacked with Verdugo, then Contador sent Jesùs Hernàndez ahead for a future attack and Nairo went with him.. Later Gesink.. But the attacks didnt take distance, so a group of 6 guys with Antòn, Verdugo, Anacona, Gesink or Quintana 5" ahead the peloton in La Huesera. Valverde is the first who tried at 6 kms to go, Contador and Purito went with him, catched the group and only Quintana could stay with them. Nairo worked for Valverde and then began the moves of Bertie, 6 or 7 , but he didnt make differences, Valverde dropped and Quintana did a good job helping him to stay with Alberto and Purito... Then Quintana take 20 metres, Contador attack one more time catching him so finally the four arrived together the last kilometer. The colombian did the approximation for Valverde, who was the fastest of the "fantàsticos". I think an 8 Sorry for my english

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Sadly I missed today’s stage. How strong did Quintana look? In other words on a scale from 1 to 10 how impressive was he? ... Mil Gracias!

He was probably the third strongest climber on the final climb after Purito and Ac.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

He was probably the third strongest climber on the final climb after Purito and Ac.

yes. that sums it up well. although todays should suit him better. longer final climb. and more altitude. I can se ehim beat contador here. who isn't that strong. but probably he has to work for valverde

 

[Jason_Mercier]

He must be in the break. Would be a secure win.

 

[Jakob747]

Saxo Bank pushed in the base of Lagos, Nairo attacked with Verdugo, then Contador sent Jesùs Hernàndez ahead for a future attack and Nairo went with him.. Later Gesink.. But the attacks didnt take distance, so a group of 6 guys with Antòn, Verdugo, Anacona, Gesink or Quintana 5" ahead the peloton in La Huesera. Valverde is the first who tried at 6 kms to go, Contador and Purito went with him, catched the group and only Quintana could stay with them. Nairo worked for Valverde and then began the moves of Bertie, 6 or 7 , but he didnt make differences, Valverde dropped and Quintana did a good job helping him to stay with Alberto and Purito... Then Quintana take 20 metres, Contador attack one more time catching him so finally the four arrived together the last kilometer. The colombian did the approximation for Valverde, who was the fastest of the "fantàsticos". I think an 8 Sorry for my english

Thanks a lot for your summary. Sounds like he was really strong then, amazing talent! Can’t wait to see him in action today!

 

[Jakob747]

He was probably the third strongest climber on the final climb after Purito and Ac.

Thanks Hugo! Best climber in the world together with Thibaut Pinot in a few years. I remember well their toe to toe battle on Col de la Croisette in Aosta -2009. Amazing edition, with Carlos Betancur cleaning up the KOMs in countless resilient attacks. There of the best riders in the world right there!

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Thanks Hugo! Best climber in the world together with Thibaut Pinot in a few years. I remember well their toe to toe battle on Col de la Croisette in Aosta -2009. Amazing edition, with Carlos Betancur cleaning up the KOMs in countless resilient attacks. There of the best riders in the world right there!

I agree! Will be interesting to see Dombrowski among these in a couple of years as well.

 

[The Hitch]

sadly i missed today’s stage. How strong did quintana look? In other words on a scale from 1 to 10 how impressive was he? ... Mil gracias!

10

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[Ryo Hazuki]

if yesterday was a ten then today was an 11 _O_

 

[Jason_Mercier]

Van Garderen dropping Evans in the TDF, Quintana dropping Valverde in the Vuelta... Its a new era

 

[The Hitch]

if yesterday was a ten then today was an 11 _O_

no he was far better yesteday. imo

He was with them to the finish and latching on to Contadors attacks everytime. Today Contador did not put in as many attacks and Nairo dropped a bit before the end.

Either way still leagues ahead of everyone other than the top 3.

 

[jens_attacks]

i disagree hitch,check the gaps behind

alberto went deeper and stronger today,purito too
quintana was just as strong
anyway trully magnificent climber

 

[El Pistolero]

Quintana will win a GT some day.

 

[Jason_Mercier]

Maybe the next Giro D'Italia Would be amazing see Quintana and Betancur fighting for a GC in a GT. I hope see Coldeportes in Italia too. Probably will be a nice race, oppossite of this year edition.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Quintana is not far from being the best rider in the world.

 

[SafeBet]

Absolutely stunning performances. He's a natural. Would like to see him having a free role in next year's Giro.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Great to see him among the best today as well. Incredible performances these last two days where he's been the third or fourth best each day.

Boy we're in for a treat the day he's let loose in a GT.

 

[the asian]

There is no doubt who's the best now. IMO Quintana should be given a leadership role at next years Giro. Could very well end up on the podium.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

There is no doubt who's the best now. IMO Quintana should be given a leadership role at next years Giro. Could very well end up on the podium.

the giro suits him the least of all.

 

[the asian]

the giro suits him the least of all.

Weather? There shouldn't bee too much of a quality field though.

 

[hrotha]

Weather? There shouldn't bee too much of a quality field though.

I think (Ryo, correct me if I'm wrong) it's because he prefers less steep climbs. A particularly mountainous Tour would be ideal.

 

[luckyboy]

Hopefully there is another GT coming soon with the tiny amount of TT km.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Weather? There shouldn't bee too much of a quality field though.

too explosive and often short hilly finales. quintana like long altitude climbs. the tour suits him the best.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I think (Ryo, correct me if I'm wrong) it's because he prefers less steep climbs. A particularly mountainous Tour would be ideal.

steep climbs he's great in, as well as less steep climbs. in climing he has no shortcomings other than being unexplosive. which you could see today, his first attack didn't do much, but he only gets better in a climb. the guy has an incredible engine and never really breaks.

 

[The Hitch]

Quintana will win a GT some day.

Man do you make long shot predictions