Murcia - Almeria - Jaen (February 10th, 11th & 12th)

[Samamba]

Van Aert might come back like this but it will be too late by then

 

[Netserk]

Van Aert might come back like this but it will be too late by then

I think he is still the favourite.

 

[tobydawq]

The winner will be one of the front three. Likely Lazkano. Big mistake to give them five (!!) minutes...

 

[Salvarani]

It is on Ineos and Visma to pull it back, otherwise not much will happen.

 

[yaco]

Lazkano has to be the favorite - Doubt the peleton will catch the breakaway.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Once again we are getting shown how wout van aert compares to a truly talented and strong racer like Laskano

 

[Samamba]

I think he is still the favourite.

I really don't see them catching the front group (probably Lazkano) anymore honestly. And Van Aert needs to be back before the 1km at 9% that's coming up.

 

[RedheadDane]

Once again we are getting shown how wout van aert compares to a truly talented and strong racer like Laskano

Not sure how much puncturing has to do with talent and strength.

 

[Samamba]

Van Aert is done

 

[DNP-Old]

Lazkano is about to drop everyone I think.

 

[Samamba]

Aaand Lazkano is gone

 

[DNP-Old]

Arrieta getting dropped does open the race up a bit. UAE no longer has anything to protect.

 

[Samamba]

Yeah what now UAE... Gambled and lost probably

 

[Salvarani]

Maybe too early to go solo Lazkano.

UAE will chase now.

Should have kept Arrieta with him for a bit longer.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Once again we are getting shown how wout van aert compares to a truly talented and strong racer like Laskano

The stupidity beginning early this year.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

The stupidity beginning early this year.

We should make a /s to mark sarcasm obligatory.

 

[Samamba]

AG2R actually has been riding on a high level this season so far. Van Rysel might actually have good bikes.

 

[Berniece]

AG2R actually has been riding on a high level this season so far. Van Rysel might actually have good bikes.

You thought it was just marketing when Naesen and the other AG2R riders praised the bike?

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

We should make a /s to mark sarcasm obligatory.

If only it were so...

 

[Samamba]

You thought it was just marketing when Naesen and the other AG2R riders praised the bike?

You always have to wait till they actually perform in competition. Plenty of examples of riders who said their bike was good when it wasn't at all.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

I don't think Kuss is being given enough respect today...he's from Durango, and rode a lot of dirt as a younger rider.

 

[Netserk]

Hmm, Van Aert is not alien yet. Front duo for the victory then.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Now, what on earth were Turner and Kuss doing when the original breakaway split? Clearly, the issue isn't legs...

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

...but I don't think they catch the break today.

 

[Netserk]

AG2R actually has been riding on a high level this season so far. Van Rysel might actually have good bikes.

This is not an ITT.