On pedigree and second GT form he should win this
Only slightly worried about his injury at the Tour? Got 500 on him to win the Vuelta.
Only slightly worried about his injury at the Tour? Got 500 on him to win the Vuelta.
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Bot. Sky_Bot said:TBH, Quintana should win it.
I don't think S. Yates will survive 3 weeks, Nibali's target would be WCRR, Porte unfortunately will not finish it.
And none of the Skyborgs will manage to compete with Nairo (so sad, of course :sad: ).
ppanther92 said:Bot. Sky_Bot said:TBH, Quintana should win it.
I don't think S. Yates will survive 3 weeks, Nibali's target would be WCRR, Porte unfortunately will not finish it.
And none of the Skyborgs will manage to compete with Nairo (so sad, of course :sad: ).
That said, Quintana has done nothing in the last two years that makes me think he will win. But lets see - maybe its Nairos resurrection.
You are in very good esteem when a second place in the Giro and a win in Tirreno is considered nothing.ppanther92 said:Bot. Sky_Bot said:TBH, Quintana should win it.
I don't think S. Yates will survive 3 weeks, Nibali's target would be WCRR, Porte unfortunately will not finish it.
And none of the Skyborgs will manage to compete with Nairo (so sad, of course :sad: ).
That said, Quintana has done nothing in the last two years that makes me think he will win. But lets see - maybe its Nairos resurrection.
Koronin said:At least part of the first week will be in southern Spain and it's definitely going to be hot. Parts of stages 8 and 9 (2nd weekend) are in or near Murcia as Valverde said something about parts of those two stages are over his training roads and he's really looking forward to seeing all his friends and family for those two stages cheering from the side of the roads. Also it's just been well hot in all of Spain and most likely will continue throughout the Vuelta as well.
Can it actually rain in Malaga and Murcia?mariposa said:Koronin said:At least part of the first week will be in southern Spain and it's definitely going to be hot. Parts of stages 8 and 9 (2nd weekend) are in or near Murcia as Valverde said something about parts of those two stages are over his training roads and he's really looking forward to seeing all his friends and family for those two stages cheering from the side of the roads. Also it's just been well hot in all of Spain and most likely will continue throughout the Vuelta as well.
Depends on what you call hot . There have been quite a few thunderstorms in Murcia in the last week and more forecast. They seem to have reduced the temperature a bit and the forecast, if you believe it, for Malaga and through to the Murcian stages is for low 30s high 20's temperatures. I just hope that it doesn't rain like it did last year!
Valv.Piti said:Can it actually rain in Malaga and Murcia?mariposa said:Koronin said:At least part of the first week will be in southern Spain and it's definitely going to be hot. Parts of stages 8 and 9 (2nd weekend) are in or near Murcia as Valverde said something about parts of those two stages are over his training roads and he's really looking forward to seeing all his friends and family for those two stages cheering from the side of the roads. Also it's just been well hot in all of Spain and most likely will continue throughout the Vuelta as well.
Depends on what you call hot . There have been quite a few thunderstorms in Murcia in the last week and more forecast. They seem to have reduced the temperature a bit and the forecast, if you believe it, for Malaga and through to the Murcian stages is for low 30s high 20's temperatures. I just hope that it doesn't rain like it did last year!
Lexman said:good start yesterday by NAiro, lost the times that was to be expected but rode better than Nibali and Porte....
Rollthedice said:Lexman said:good start yesterday by NAiro, lost the times that was to be expected but rode better than Nibali and Porte....
Most likely Nibali and Porte will not be a factor in this Vuelta, he has to keep an eye on S. Yates, MAL and Kelderman but nevertheless he did a good TT.
Valv.Piti said:Quintana is definitely my favourite for this race and I think only Yates, Lopez and possibly Porte can do anything about it. Rest doesn't have the level/shape to contest for the win.
Well, I was about to add Valverde to the list as a joker along with Porte, but I thought I would have been accused of fanboyism. He takes Porte's spot now, yes.movingtarget said:Valv.Piti said:Quintana is definitely my favourite for this race and I think only Yates, Lopez and possibly Porte can do anything about it. Rest doesn't have the level/shape to contest for the win.
Scratch Porte and add Valverde as a podium chance. Quintana has looked really good in the first two stages.
Valv.Piti said:Well, I was about to add Valverde to the list as a joker along with Porte, but I thought I would have been accused of fanboyism. He takes Porte's spot now, yes.movingtarget said:Valv.Piti said:Quintana is definitely my favourite for this race and I think only Yates, Lopez and possibly Porte can do anything about it. Rest doesn't have the level/shape to contest for the win.
Scratch Porte and add Valverde as a podium chance. Quintana has looked really good in the first two stages.
saneguy said:This Vuelta has Nairo written all over it. TBH it is Nairo's to lose. Pretty weak field - some actually weak / some have different objectives. I would really expect Nairo to take this one. Has to be patient though. Dont know why he attacked today. Not really his style.
Eli said:saneguy said:This Vuelta has Nairo written all over it. TBH it is Nairo's to lose. Pretty weak field - some actually weak / some have different objectives. I would really expect Nairo to take this one. Has to be patient though. Dont know why he attacked today. Not really his style.
He was probably just testing His legs.
Simon Yates is a very strong opponent, IMHO he is likely to winsaneguy said:This Vuelta has Nairo written all over it. TBH it is Nairo's to lose. Pretty weak field - some actually weak / some have different objectives. I would really expect Nairo to take this one. Has to be patient though. Dont know why he attacked today. Not really his style.
It was a typical Quintana attack - attack and immediately pull to the side and looked at others - if he actually wanted to achieve something he'd have tried harder.IndianCyclist said:Simon Yates is a very strong opponent, IMHO he is likely to winsaneguy said:This Vuelta has Nairo written all over it. TBH it is Nairo's to lose. Pretty weak field - some actually weak / some have different objectives. I would really expect Nairo to take this one. Has to be patient though. Dont know why he attacked today. Not really his style.
the attacking was just like in the TDF to show himself for the sponsors without doing too much probably orders from team