- Feb 18, 2015
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The problem for riders like Purito is that for them the team is more important than for other gt riders. Nibali, Contador, ... are riders who can also ride at a high pace for a long time and if they are isolated they can often minimize the damage. Purito is extremely punchy, and he is actually only really good in riding very fast for a small distance. Think about 2012. He lost the vuelta to Alberto in one of the easier mountain stages because he was isolated and behind Contador pretty early, and he couldn't ride the final climb at the same high pace as AC although he was generally in the better shape.
So if his team isnt in a decent shape it would probably be better for him to get the leaders jersey in the third week. However if he wants to win the vuelta he has to take it pretty early because there are only downhill finishes and a TT in the last week, so he will rather loose than get time there.
Conclusion: His team is a huge problem.
So if his team isnt in a decent shape it would probably be better for him to get the leaders jersey in the third week. However if he wants to win the vuelta he has to take it pretty early because there are only downhill finishes and a TT in the last week, so he will rather loose than get time there.
Conclusion: His team is a huge problem.
- Aug 16, 2013
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Big favorite there. Stage 6 suits him too. And even stage 4 is a chance.
Gigs_98 said:I'd say he has a very good chance to win stage 9.Arredondo said:He's got the form to beat Bala on the steep summit finishes. Now he knows, so i expect at least one stage win in this Vuelta.
Too bad it didn't come today
Big favorite there. Stage 6 suits him too. And even stage 4 is a chance.
- Apr 12, 2015
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Still the punchiest guy out there. He needs to win some stages and a lot of bonus seconds before the TT.
Moreno seems fit too. He will be very crucial for him.
Moreno seems fit too. He will be very crucial for him.
- Apr 17, 2015
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He looked good today, gaining time on all other contenders. Especially good news that he distanced Valverde. And you're right velolover Moreno was good too, so he'll be very useful.
Hopefully this is the first step towards the podium, we'll have to wait for the upcoming stages to see if he can do it though, but I believe he can.
Hopefully this is the first step towards the podium, we'll have to wait for the upcoming stages to see if he can do it though, but I believe he can.
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Agreed I would love to see him win a couple of stages, get to 10 vuelta stage wins would be quite an achievement. But it would be great to see him on a podium again, but stage wins might be better than another minor podium position.
Podium + 1 stage would be good
If he doesn't reach the podium he'll have to win 2 stages for this to be a successful Vuelta in my opinion.
Arredondo said:Squirbos_19 said:
I rather win two stages and finish 6th, then finish 3rd without a victory.
It's all about winning now at his stage of his career.
But finishing 3rd and winning two stages would be the most ideal outcome
Agreed I would love to see him win a couple of stages, get to 10 vuelta stage wins would be quite an achievement. But it would be great to see him on a podium again, but stage wins might be better than another minor podium position.
Podium + 1 stage would be good
If he doesn't reach the podium he'll have to win 2 stages for this to be a successful Vuelta in my opinion.
- Aug 16, 2013
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Valverde had never reached the podium in the Tour, so that was quite an achievement.
But Purito already podiumed al the GT's. So another podium place is just meaningless imo, if you don't win anything.
If you finish 6th, but winning two stages, you also are three weeks competitive, just like finishing 3rd without any stage wins. But eventually wins are important, minor places aren't. Even Valverde's podium place in the end isn't that interesting, just like Purito's podium place in 2013.
Mr.White said:
Valverde had never reached the podium in the Tour, so that was quite an achievement.
But Purito already podiumed al the GT's. So another podium place is just meaningless imo, if you don't win anything.
If you finish 6th, but winning two stages, you also are three weeks competitive, just like finishing 3rd without any stage wins. But eventually wins are important, minor places aren't. Even Valverde's podium place in the end isn't that interesting, just like Purito's podium place in 2013.
- Aug 16, 2013
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To all the people who have doubts about Purito: only Caminito stage was a tipical Murito-finish.
Cumbre stage will be ideal for his first stage win. And last km of tommorow's climb is also really steep. So i will continue to cheer, and still expect some really good stuff from Purito
Cumbre stage will be ideal for his first stage win. And last km of tommorow's climb is also really steep. So i will continue to cheer, and still expect some really good stuff from Purito
- Aug 4, 2010
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Murito suddenly in the best position of all contenders ftw
I hope he has form for the big mountains!
I hope he has form for the big mountains!
- Jun 7, 2010
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Purito just rode a good final climb. The level was extremely high. He dropped Bala, Nairo, Aru, Majka by more then 10 seconds.
However, two riders where just a bit better. Although i think he went a little bit too early, more then 300 meters to go. Perhaps he could have won if he waited a little bit longer. Also the many attacks of Froome perhaps dwelled him out a little. But props to Dumoulin, he deserved the stage.
I hope he can still win a stage. But podium will be almost impossible with that TT. The rain however in the coming days is a good thing.
However, two riders where just a bit better. Although i think he went a little bit too early, more then 300 meters to go. Perhaps he could have won if he waited a little bit longer. Also the many attacks of Froome perhaps dwelled him out a little. But props to Dumoulin, he deserved the stage.
I hope he can still win a stage. But podium will be almost impossible with that TT. The rain however in the coming days is a good thing.
- Jun 7, 2010
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Well, you could argue that he only lost to super-Dumoulin and Froome who himself is one of the best on these finishes, but with 2017 in mind Rodriguez better show that he still has it in the high mountains and 1-day races.
- Mar 14, 2015
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Well after today stage it surely looks like i overestimated the 2 veterans abilities.Despite the good position in the GC it will be very hard for either of them to podium this,not even considering winning it anymore.I still hope at least J.Rod will grab a stage win.
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