Lesser known races 2023 edition

[DNP-Old]

Clásica de Villeta, a race in Cundinamarca, Colombia. He might be a bit too good for this level. Take a look at the distance (or lack thereof) too.

 

[StryderHells]

Interesting to see Peña on the start list.

 

[yaco]

Interesting to see Peña on the start list.

Pena rode about 8 race days for Team Jayco in 2022 - This could be a busted signing.

 

[DNP-Old]

18 year old Jhonatan Guatibonza just won the 3rd stage in Tachira.

 

[Mayomaniac]

18 year old Jhonatan Guatibonza just won the 3rd stage in Tachira.

Just earlier today I read about Savio praising him a lot and saying that he'll turn pro with his team next season (they should go back up to PCT, if everything goes right).
He also said that he'll have a meeting with 2 big Colombian companies in Colombia after Tachira, to already work on getting the team back to PCT next year.

Source: https://www.tuttobiciweb.it/article/2023/01/17/1673908895/gianni-savio-jonatan-guatibonza-gw-shimano

 

[tobydawq]

Nice, I really like your post.

I don't like yours.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

I don't like yours.

Way to encourage new members on the forum.

 

[Netserk]

I don't like yours.

Lacking sleep?

 

[tobydawq]

Lacking sleep?

Not really...

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Lol. It's obviously a bot...

I'm sure Ann Jones is 100% legit.
But at least she didn't create a new thread called "Not widely recognised speed competitions MMXXIII version".

 

[tobydawq]

If GCN's scheduling is to be believed (which I think it is), it seems like the Mallorca races will finally be shown live this year.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Yonder Godoy won the queen stage in Táchira, but couldn't distance the leader José Alarcón who took two minutes on the gradual climb up to La Grita the previous day. Anderson Paredes and Juan Ruíz were part of the group that fought out that win. Alba, probably the only one of the five who could harbour some hopes of getting back up to a higher level (Godoy has been there with Androni and Southeast), tailed in a few seconds behind. Does leave scope for a shootout on the traditional Cerro Cristo Rey stage today.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Valenciana today. Is it the same route as last year? That hill in the end could cause problems for the sprinters.

Link to the startlist
Race will be streamed live in a couple of hours time.

 

[RedheadDane]

Race will be streamed live in a couple of hours time.

And could you provide us with that useful link? Or a guide on how to get there?

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

It's the usual source. And also the other one.

 

[RedheadDane]

Aah, turns out it's much simpler. It's on YouTube. Starts in 2 hours. Until then you can watch a nice little trailer.

 

[tobydawq]

Valenciana today. Is it the same route as last year? That hill in the end could cause problems for the sprinters.

Link to the startlist
Race will be streamed live in a couple of hours time.

No, the route has been reversed (and the race category upgraded).

 

[RedheadDane]

They're live in Spain.
Bit over 70 Ks to go.
Five-man break has bit under 3 minutes.

 

[RedheadDane]

Less than 10 Ks to go.

 

[postmanhat]

If GCN's scheduling is to be believed (which I think it is), it seems like the Mallorca races will finally be shown live this year.

They're on the Eurosport schedule too. Or at least, here in The UK.

 

[Salvarani]

Lotto on the front with their whole team.

It will take a lot to beat De Lie here.

 

[RedheadDane]

Lotto on the front with their whole team.

It will take a lot to beat De Lie here.

Barre giving it a shot nevertheless.

 

[RedheadDane]

De Lie took it.
Some nasty crashes in the finale.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

De Lie 1/1 in small European one-day races.

 

[Salvarani]

I think it was a Cofidis rider that went down? And an Equipo Kern Pharma rider.