Itzulia Basque Country 2023 (April 3-8)

[Divergence]

Well Divergence did say people with no pro wins shouldn't be trusted.

I said they are a bit more desperate and reckless when they have a sniff of a podium. The only thing I said about trust is that I trust Rogla.

 

[cen]

+1 on Gaudu

 

[RedheadDane]

I believe the team chose the Giro for him. He probably would have chosen the TdF. And he is a better rider than Vinge for sure, no question in my mind about that.

Vingegaard has frequently stated that he would love to have Roglic by his side in the TdF.

 

[Divergence]

Vingegaard has frequently stated that he would love to have Roglic by his side in the TdF.

Well, yes. He probably knows he will not be able to live up to the expectations this year. But the team had other thoughts in mind. The good thing is that this opens up the possibility of the double for Rogla.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Well, yes. He probably knows he will not be able to live up to the expectations this year. But the team had other thoughts in mind. The good thing is that this opens up the possibility of the double for Rogla.

I can't blame you for dreaming.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

@Red Rick before this thread gets lost

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Really intrigued to see how Gaudu does, disappointed there’s no TT though.

 

[repre]

Really intrigued to see how Gaudu does, disappointed there’s no TT though.

Yep, ITT for about 15-20 kms would be good for this race...

 

[staubsauger]

Yep, ITT for about 15-20 kms would be good for this race...

Why? So Gaudu has zero chance to defy Vingegaard?

 

[search]

not sure what to expect from Gaudu here, even without an ITT. He said he was sick after Paris-Nice and that he'd mainly do Itzulia to prepare for the Ardennes, but in the same interview also stated that he aims for Top 3 GC. Could go either way, I guess

 

[repre]

Why? So Gaudu has zero chance to defy Vingegaard?

For the overall balance. And i think Higuita has to be fav with this route...

 

[DNP-Old]

We have entered a stage where guys like Aranburu, Schelling and Vendrame get more stars on the table than Hayter. In normal circumstances he should be the comfortable favorite for today, but he has been awful after his crash in Aus and wasn't much better prior to. Positioning has always been a gigantic issue with him, but Mini Wout hasn't been seen for a long time. Not even half a year has passed since he schooled and destroyed Ganna on the track in the pursuit.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Does anyone have a working livefeed?

Update Tiz: is back on track

 

[RedheadDane]

Does anyone have a working livefeed?

GCN+

 

[Devil's Elbow]

We have entered a stage where guys like Aranburu, Schelling and Vendrame get more stars on the table than Hayter. In normal circumstances he should be the comfortable favorite for today, but he has been awful after his crash in Aus and wasn't much better prior to. Positioning has always been a gigantic issue with him, but Mini Wout hasn't been seen for a long time. Not even half a year has passed since he schooled and destroyed Ganna on the track in the pursuit.

In fairness, an Aranburu in top form (and it's his home race, so he will definitely be good here) is strong enough to give the normal version of Hayter trouble.

 

[Didinho]

Sprinter Vingo 2nd at the intermediate behind Martinez. Soler 3th.

 

[JosefK]

Martinez with a bonus second over Vingo. That's it. Race is done.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Only an intermediate sprint, but Martinez clearly on better form than at Paris-Nice.

 

[Didinho]

Who is the Bora guy with the Redbull helmet?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Who is the Bora guy with the Redbull helmet?

Anton Palzer.

 

[Statze2]

Who is the Bora guy with the Redbull helmet?

Anton Palzer former Ski moutaineer

 

[Samamba]

Gregoire's first pro win incoming.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

So glad I'm getting to hear the Burgos director giving directions to get 17th on the stage I can't even understand.

 

[ice&fire]

So glad I'm getting to hear the Burgos director giving directions to get 17th on the stage I can't even understand.

He said, literally, "con dos cojones". Google is your friend if you don't get it.

 

[Didinho]

Hoping Quinten Hermans can show something in Itzulia. His last prep race for the hilly classics as a (co-)leader. He's fast, maybe a chance today.