Did you know that the 4th of February is the birthday of both Miguel Angel Lopez and Nairo Quintana? They are exactly four years apart. I wrote a small piece on this topic over on my blog: http://goo.gl/XtL6WW.
I really like his racing calendar for this season. He recently said in an interview that his goal for his next race, the Tour de Langkawi, is the Top5 which should not be a big problem as the mountain top finish should suit him really well. He also said he wants to be in great shape for the Vuelta a Catalunya, dreams of being selected for Rio and will later in the season peak for the Vuelta to go for a stage win.
I really like his racing calendar for this season. He recently said in an interview that his goal for his next race, the Tour de Langkawi, is the Top5 which should not be a big problem as the mountain top finish should suit him really well. He also said he wants to be in great shape for the Vuelta a Catalunya, dreams of being selected for Rio and will later in the season peak for the Vuelta to go for a stage win.
- Apr 16, 2009
- 16,643
- 5,058
- 28,180
langkawi has not genting highlands this year. the only uphill finish is cameron highlands that does not look ideal for superman lopez. it a long climb with no gradients: last year 15-20 riders arrived all together and there was non selection.
i fear that langkawi does not fit anymore the colombians
i fear that langkawi does not fit anymore the colombians
- Jun 9, 2011
- 2,926
- 9
- 11,495
Re:
Last year they went up Frasier hill not up Cameron highlands. Cameron highlands is a bit harder then Frasier hill if I am not mistaken though it surely is not as hard as Genting higlands. Here is the result from the last time they went up this climb: http://www.procyclingstats.com/race.php?id=115903
Climbers could make a difference here.
proffz said:
Last year they went up Frasier hill not up Cameron highlands. Cameron highlands is a bit harder then Frasier hill if I am not mistaken though it surely is not as hard as Genting higlands. Here is the result from the last time they went up this climb: http://www.procyclingstats.com/race.php?id=115903
Climbers could make a difference here.
- Jun 7, 2010
- 18,968
- 2,808
- 28,180
- Jun 9, 2011
- 2,926
- 9
- 11,495
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Yes true it is not very hard but still better then Frasier Hill and judging from Arredondo his performance, it is possible to ride away from the rest. Besides that Lopez has some punch so even from a group he has a good chance in this stage and with the boni seconds there he could win the overall.
Lopez won the Boyacan ITT championship 2 days ago btw, no idea who the competitors were though.
roundabout said:
Yes true it is not very hard but still better then Frasier Hill and judging from Arredondo his performance, it is possible to ride away from the rest. Besides that Lopez has some punch so even from a group he has a good chance in this stage and with the boni seconds there he could win the overall.
Lopez won the Boyacan ITT championship 2 days ago btw, no idea who the competitors were though.
lopez defeated herrera (ebsa) which is a good specialist and martines from coldeportes claro.
difficult to comment, anyway superman was in good condition in san luis
difficult to comment, anyway superman was in good condition in san luis
- May 9, 2014
- 5,222
- 92
- 17,580
- Mar 13, 2009
- 29,060
- 2,716
- 28,180
Climbing wise he was not even that special this week. Though very consistent. But his time trial blew any expectation out of the water. Wow! Very special performance.
- Jun 30, 2014
- 7,060
- 2
- 0
- May 5, 2011
- 7,581
- 208
- 17,880
- May 5, 2011
- 7,581
- 208
- 17,880
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My guess would be perhpas a top 3 on gc, his recovery seems very good, especially for his age, but I think he might be looked out for a bit more by other gc contenders, so dunno about tooo many stage winsliamito said:
What a rider. 22 years of age, he is a terrific climber, he can tt well apparently and he looks to have a good tactical sense already. Not to mention that his ability to recover well looks good as well (of course he hasn't done a GT yet, som impossible to say).
- Jul 7, 2015
- 1,613
- 167
- 10,680
- Dec 16, 2013
- 283
- 0
- 4,030
- May 5, 2010
- 41,483
- 20,058
- 28,180
Well, the best way to defend a leader's jersey is by attacking! 
Sure, he was caught, but he could just as well have just stayed with the other favourites.
Sure, he was caught, but he could just as well have just stayed with the other favourites.
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