Purito - Joaquim Rodriguez thread

[DBotero]

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Year too much?

He wasn't that bad.Not what i was expecting but not terrible either.He should be better in Pais Vasco and there is always Le Tour to grab a stage win or more.He's not done yet.

 

[plus]

Out of form today too. We hope he is back soon.

Don't be pesimistic, it can be a slowe process. Vuelta Pais Vasco is key

 

[gunara]

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The coming years will be sad when Purito, Valverde and Contador finally are done. It will feel so weird...

Someone will take their place, just like they took the place of awesome riders.

Probably, but those 3-4 riders will always be something special to me since they got me into cycling.

They're not even the ones that got me into cycling, but these three guys will always be special to me, too. The closer they are to retirement, the more I know I'll miss them.

 

[Arredondo]

Does anyone know his placement today? Couldn't watch the stage today

 

[Arredondo]

Wow, good perfomance by Purito!! 14th, and if you don't count De Gendt en Weening, he's 12th of the favourites!! On a stage/climb which is less suited to him then La Molina.

This gives me hope for Pais Vasco!

 

[Velolover2]

He has to be good for Pais Vasco.

Hopefully he'll even try something in this race. I remember the Montjuïc stage in the Vuelta when he rode away with Gilbert. Just seeing him giving it a try would be nice.

 

[Arredondo]

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He has to be good for Pais Vasco.

Hopefully he'll even try something in this race. I remember the Montjuïc stage in the Vuelta when he rode away with Gilbert. Just seeing him giving it a try would be nice.

The side they will climb in this Volta of the Montjuich is the easiest side. Just like the past years. Last year a 30 guy group sprinted for the win, with Coquard getting 2nd.

But i agree he has to try something. He can win the stage with his current place in GC.

 

[jaylew]

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The coming years will be sad when Purito, Valverde and Contador finally are done. It will feel so weird...

Someone will take their place, just like they took the place of awesome riders.

I'm not so sure, assuming we're talking about Spanish riders. Those guys have been top-10 riders for years and for awhile were 3 of the top 5 riders in the world. We're definitely coming to the end of an era. Those guys, along with Friere, Samu, Lulu and others had Spain on top for the better part of a decade.

 

[CheckMyPecs]

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The coming years will be sad when Purito, Valverde and Contador finally are done. It will feel so weird...

Someone will take their place, just like they took the place of awesome riders.

I'm not so sure, assuming we're talking about Spanish riders. Those guys have been top-10 riders for years and for awhile were 3 of the top 5 riders in the world. We're definitely coming to the end of an era. Those guys, along with Friere, Samu, Lulu and others had Spain on top for the better part of a decade.

I wasn't necessarily referring to Spanish riders. Simply riders of similar characteristics who will also make for thrilling races.

 

[Arredondo]

Good showing today. Attacking race but also tactical smart to be in the chasing group, and neutralizing al attacks for a potential stage win of Tsatevich.

He will be good for País Vasco. But i'm also really looking forward to GP Miguel Indurain. Purito is on the provisional startlist. He won it in the past (2010), and the finish suits him perfectly. But Henao, Yates and Quintana are bigger favorietes atm. Especially Henao.

 

[Velolover2]

He was pretty good in the last stage of the Volta. But he has to show something in Pais Vasco. At least win a stage.

The final climb of stage 2 is 2.7 km at 11,67%. It's tailor-made for him.

 

[Taxus4a]

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He was pretty good in the last stage of the Volta. But he has to show something in Pais Vasco. At least win a stage.

The final climb of stage 2 is 2.7 km at 11,67%. It's tailor-made for him.

Looking at his progresion he showed in Cataluña, where he was close to the best and very good at the last stage (as Froome) hye is one of the favourites to win again at Pais Vasco. The race suit him very well, but suits very well as well Contador and Henao, or even Dan Martin.

The ITT is a climb ITT to Arrate, the descent and a little bit of flat...

Aia is perfect for Purito, but the finish of the second stage is not bad for him as well.

it is the Pais Vasco that suits more for climbers in a lot of years. it is even gopod for Landa, although he wont be in his best shape. and although quintana need longer climbs to show his potential, he can win with this route.

 

[Arredondo]

But first is GP Miguel Indurain. He won it in 2010, and the finish is tailor made for him.

And i think he wants to win it desperately. Just to arrive PV with a win under his belt and bigger confidence.

Stiff competition from Henao, Quintana and Yates though.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Rodriguez should seriously consider skipping the Tour and target the Vuelta. This is his absolute last chance and I just saw the stages for the first time since they were released... this really is 2012-esque, maybe even more. The ITT will be a problem, but in my opinion, he gotta try 100%.

 

[CheckMyPecs]

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Rodriguez should seriously consider skipping the Tour and target the Vuelta. This is his absolute last chance and I just saw the stages for the first time since they were released... this really is 2012-esque, maybe even more. The ITT will be a problem, but in my opinion, he gotta try 100%.

The problem is Purito's no longer 2012-esque.

 

[Nirvana]

Stage hunting + mountain classification with no GC ambition at the Tour then San Sebastian, Olympics, Vuelta, Milano-Torino, Lombardia, Emilia could be the best option for him.

 

[GuyIncognito]

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But first is GP Miguel Indurain. He won it in 2010, and the finish is tailor made for him.

And i think he wants to win it desperately. Just to arrive PV with a win under his belt and bigger confidence.

Stiff competition from Henao, Quintana and Yates though.

35th

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Rodriguez should seriously consider skipping the Tour and target the Vuelta. This is his absolute last chance and I just saw the stages for the first time since they were released... this really is 2012-esque, maybe even more. The ITT will be a problem, but in my opinion, he gotta try 100%.

The problem is Purito's no longer 2012-esque.

He obviously isn't, but even in 2015, he was close at winning the overall being way inferior to 2012. It is possible, especially on this route.

 

[Valv.Piti]

http://forum.cyclingnews.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9509

"But I hope that I will be back to my top level soon and fighting for the overall win in the Vuelta al País Vasco."

 

[Arredondo]

Slightly better then he was in Catalunya. At least he tried to do a sprint at the end. And still in the same time as the 7th guy in the race.

Of course it's not good enough atm. But he knew before the start of Itzulia fighting for the win was impossible. Not with a bad preparation like that.

I still have some hope for the classics. It's not big, but it's still alive. For me.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Slightly better then he was in Catalunya. At least he tried to do a sprint at the end. And still in the same time as the 7th guy in the race.

Of course it's not good enough atm. But he knew before the start of Itzulia fighting for the win was impossible. Not with a bad preparation like that.

I still have some hope for the classics. It's not big, but it's still alive. For me.

What went wrong in his prep?

Anyways, I had expected or maybe just hoped for a better result. Especially when it seemed they didn't really go full gas at any point.. I don't really know what to make of it, maybe he will race aggressively they next days.

 

[cantpedal]

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Slightly better then he was in Catalunya. At least he tried to do a sprint at the end. And still in the same time as the 7th guy in the race.

Of course it's not good enough atm. But he knew before the start of Itzulia fighting for the win was impossible. Not with a bad preparation like that.

I still have some hope for the classics. It's not big, but it's still alive. For me.

What went wrong in his prep?

Anyways, I had expected or maybe just hoped for a better result. Especially when it seemed they didn't really go full gas at any point.. I don't really know what to make of it, maybe he will race aggressively they next days.

I think Kiri road the legs off a lot of the punchier guys in the run into the climb. D Martin pretty much disappeared didn't he?

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Slightly better then he was in Catalunya. At least he tried to do a sprint at the end. And still in the same time as the 7th guy in the race.

Of course it's not good enough atm. But he knew before the start of Itzulia fighting for the win was impossible. Not with a bad preparation like that.

I still have some hope for the classics. It's not big, but it's still alive. For me.

What went wrong in his prep?

Anyways, I had expected or maybe just hoped for a better result. Especially when it seemed they didn't really go full gas at any point.. I don't really know what to make of it, maybe he will race aggressively they next days.

I think Kiri road the legs off a lot of the punchier guys in the run into the climb. D Martin pretty much disappeared didn't he?

I think Arredondo referred to his spring prep, not the prep for the climb, no? Anyways yes, that seemed like a really fierce tempo going into the climb, but if Landa then wins, I don't really think its a legitimate excuse

 

[Arredondo]

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Slightly better then he was in Catalunya. At least he tried to do a sprint at the end. And still in the same time as the 7th guy in the race.

Of course it's not good enough atm. But he knew before the start of Itzulia fighting for the win was impossible. Not with a bad preparation like that.

I still have some hope for the classics. It's not big, but it's still alive. For me.

What went wrong in his prep?

Anyways, I had expected or maybe just hoped for a better result. Especially when it seemed they didn't really go full gas at any point.. I don't really know what to make of it, maybe he will race aggressively they next days.

I think Kiri road the legs off a lot of the punchier guys in the run into the climb. D Martin pretty much disappeared didn't he?

I think Arredondo referred to his spring prep, not the prep for the climb, no? Anyways yes, that seemed like a really fierce tempo going into the climb, but if Landa then wins, I don't really think its a legitimate excuse

Well, he was really sick before and during Algarve, so that doesn't help in your preparation towards Pais Vasco and classics. And perhaps it's more difficult with his age to be in top shape after sickness really fast. Maybe it's a matter of a long breath. Tirreno was really bad, he looked undertrained or something like that.

But perhaps it's the age anyway. But he really looked solid in Valencia, so it's a pity he goes not well atm

 

[Valv.Piti]

He just gonna skip the Tour, ride the Olympics sorta as semi-prep and go all out in the Vuelta. That would be great for his chances in La Vuelta since many riders have a VERY heavy schedule this year.