O Gran Camiño 2023, Spain, February 23-26

[RedheadDane]

So he cancelled yesterday's stage to make sure he wins on his first race day of the season?

Of course! Didn't you know? Danes can summon snow whenever we want.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Of course! Didn't you know? Danes can summon snow whenever we want.

But apparently only outside of Denmark.

 

[pastronef]

Vingegaard should be sent home for not doing a 2 arm salute to the fans after arriving alone at the finish

it's Jumbo, not DSM

 

[RedheadDane]

But apparently only outside of Denmark.

When have you tried summoning snow?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

When have you tried summoning snow?

I've never tried it, but I'd assume some would have on Christmas Eve, if they had the powers.

 

[theyoungest]

Jonas stat-padding against a few Basque farmers then emotionally dedicating the win to his family like he's just won his first Tour of Flanders in -20 conditions.

He flew back to his family a few days ago, when he was already in Galicia, for personal reasons. That's probably why, not because he thought this race was so particularly important.

 

[Parrulo]

Parlulzo!!! Nice to see you again here.

I never left completely, I have just been lurking in the shadows hahah

Surprising how many old timers are still active on the forum

 

[Red Rick]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1628879730232508416

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1628879730232508416



Vingegaard 8:33 with ~50% drafting I think if the Strava segment has the same start, based on Langelottis KoM time.

 

[Lequack]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1628879730232508416

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1628879730232508416



Vingegaard 8:33 with ~50% drafting I think if the Strava segment has the same start, based on Langelottis KoM time.

Does that mean he wins the Tour or not?

 

[postmanhat]

Apologies in advance, but I can't think about this race without singing La Macarena .

 

[BR2]

Apologies in advance, but I can't think about this race without singing La Macarena .

Link of your performance please.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Link of your performance please.

Only if it includes video footage of him doing the dance.

 

[postmanhat]

Link of your performance please.

So far, only for personal amusement. Imagine Sean Kelly trying to keep up with Laura Meseguer or Orla Chennaoui on the dancefloor?

 

[Red Rick]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1629192579802624001

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1629192579802624001

 

[Lequack]

Veingegaard the favorite to win the Tour confirmed

https://twitter.com/x/status/1629234031484186626

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1629234031484186626

 

[Red Rick]

Very positive split - the pull before launching was at almost 2100 VAM

 

[Netserk]

Very positive split - the pull before launching was at almost 2100 VAM

Plus he made the gap of 20 seconds almost immediately, and then it was stable.

 

[Red Rick]

Plus he made the gap of 20 seconds almost immediately, and then it was stable.

Must have been under his 20 minute power after that attack

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Must have been under his 20 minute power after that attack

1860 of VAM on moderately steep climb is under his 20-minute power? I doubt it. If that was the case he would have been faster. Find me a 20+ minute performance with VAM higher than 1860 on moderately steep climb. Pogacar's 1840 for 24 minutes on 8% (Peyresourde) is the closest I can think of but it was the peak season (TdF), not February.

 

[Red Rick]

1860 of VAM on moderately steep climb is under his 20-minute power? I doubt it. If that was the case he would have been faster. Find me a 20+ minute performance with VAM higher than 1860 on moderately steep climb. Pogacar's 1840 for 24 minutes on 8% (Peyresourde) is the closest I can think of but it was the peak season (TdF), not February.

I'm ballparking it. Altitude is also 1000+m lower. Its definitely less than if it were a 15 minute flat effort.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I'm ballparking it. Altitude is also 1000+m lower. Its definitely less than if it were a 15 minute flat effort.

Yeah, I didn't take into account near sea-level altitude, which gives a few additional % compared to a 1500-m mountain col.

Veingegaard the favorite to win the Tour confirmed

According to bookies there are two massive favourites and it takes a small miracle for somebody else to win (esp. that next guys on the list will probably not take part).

https://www.oddschecker.com/cycling/tour-de-france/winner

 

[Red Rick]

The funny thing is Vingegaard can probably attack the first time up Santa Marina and win easily, but I'd guess he just chills until the final climb?

 

[Netserk]

1860 of VAM on moderately steep climb is under his 20-minute power? I doubt it. If that was the case he would have been faster. Find me a 20+ minute performance with VAM higher than 1860 on moderately steep climb. Pogacar's 1840 for 24 minutes on 8% (Peyresourde) is the closest I can think of but it was the peak season (TdF), not February.

The 1860 includes his attack. Red Rick and I talked about after his attack when the gap stabilised. He was slower then.

 

[Lequack]

Stage 3 start. Now that Vinge got his win he might cancel this stage as well!

 

[Netserk]

The final climb won't be a problem, but I wonder what state the descent from Santa Marina is in.