Ruta del Sol 2017

[DFA123]

I've got a feeling Pinot could do something here. i actually saw him and FDJ out riding on their training camp last month and looked up a few of his rides on Strava after it and he was really flying, particularly over the hills of 300-400m altitude, which suggests that's he's got decent shape. Valverde's obviously on form as well and Contador is the best stage racer here, but I think Pinot can stay with them (going uphill at least!).

 

[Red Rick]

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What are the estimated finishing times for tomorrow and the day after?

On the website it says should be sometime between about 16:30 and 17:00 every day.

Ok thanks.

 

[Tonton]

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I've got a feeling Pinot could do something here. i actually saw him and FDJ out riding on their training camp last month and looked up a few of his rides on Strava after it and he was really flying, particularly over the hills of 300-400m altitude, which suggests that's he's got decent shape. Valverde's obviously on form as well and Contador is the best stage racer here, but I think Pinot can stay with them (going uphill at least!).

Needless to say, I hope that you're right . After today's triumph of PSG, he'll be pumped up. Like Algarve last year, I see this as his first test. A podium (and the ITT?) would be great. I pick Bala with a slight edge over Bertie, who I think will be far from his best and may be getting off a slow start like in Algarve last year. And with this course (I really don't like the design), after Stage 3, it's over for the GC.

 

[HelloDolly]

This race will be won by SKY....so so strong

 

[Squire]

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This race will be won by SKY....so so strong

You are absolutely right. Sky are big favourites for the team GC.

 

[Simurgh]

Pinot to destroy 'em all.

Seriously though, a top 3/5 should not be too far out of reach, but all I hope for is him being able to follow Alberto and Valverde uphill (which might sound a bit cautious ).

 

[Carols]

Does anyone have an english link?

 

[RedheadDane]

So... according the the CN live update Valverde is the only rider in the Peloton...

 

[rune1107]

Trek in full force in the front of the pack. 50" gap from the pack to the break. Looks like we will have a fun race on the last climb

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Jesus Hernandez shows signs of life at the front of the peloton.

 

[Scarponi]

Only 30-40 ish left in peloton ?

 

[Scarponi]

The ninja already ruining his rep in feb

 

[sir fly]

Nice hammering.

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Fabio dropped now !

 

[Carols]

Link anyone? English?

 

[sir fly]

Epic!

 

[Rollthedice]

Alberto!

 

[rune1107]

Haha, look at alberto! Destroying Poels and co!!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

A l b e r t o
http://freehdsport.com/euro1.html

 

[Scarponi]

Holy crap contador goes early

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Vamos Alberto! Lol

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Berto looks good

 

[rune1107]

Valverde catching up easy

 

[Rollthedice]

Alejandro keeps him in check.

 

[sir fly]

Attacked on a pure wish.
Now fading a bit.