Sibiu Cycling Tour 2013

[Ruudz0r]

Today the Sibiu Cycling Tour will start, a stage race in Romania. Just like last year the route will be pretty cool!

Prologue 11-07

Stage 1, 12-07

Stage 2, 13-07

 

[Ruudz0r]

Stage 3a, 14-07 (ITT)

Stage 3b, 14-07

Startlist
http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Sibiu_Cycling_Tour_2013-Startlist

 

[BigMac]

Both ITT and stage 3 are in same day? (3a and 3b). Great climbs to the finish, but could use some intermedeate mountains IMO. Nice ride overall.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

1. Rebellin
2. Schumacher
3. Zaballa

 

[Rajna31]

Both ITT and stage 3 are in same day? (3a and 3b). Great climbs to the finish, but could use some intermedeate mountains IMO. Nice ride overall.

Yes they're on the same day. But the TT is short and 3b isn't that tough (Jina is a long climb but it's not steep at all).

CCC Polsat might dominate, they'll have Rutkiewicz, Marycz, Morajk and of course Rebellin. Androni will field a weaker team (Bertazzo will be their GC guy), the others are not Pro Conti. But we have Christina Watches with Schumacher. Last year's winner De La Parte and runner-up Kvasina will probably challenge as well.

Utensilnord will send the Hungarian lineup, they're going to be a little tired after a busy Tour of Romania. Hopefully Kenyeres can continue his impressive progression, reportedly Kusztor will be the guy for the GC.

Stages will be aired on DigiSport Romania, so we'll probably have a stream somewhere.

 

[Hautacam2000]

Don't be so optimistic about the TV transmission it will be just some fixed cameras at the finale,just like last year.
great route btw,and a great win by Schumacher.Kvasina 2nd

 

[Ruudz0r]

Yes they're on the same day. But the TT is short and 3b isn't that tough (Jina is a long climb but it's not steep at all).

CCC Polsat might dominate, they'll have Rutkiewicz, Marycz, Morajk and of course Rebellin. Androni will field a weaker team (Bertazzo will be their GC guy), the others are not Pro Conti. But we have Christina Watches with Schumacher. Last year's winner De La Parte and runner-up Kvasina will probably challenge as well.

Utensilnord will send the Hungarian lineup, they're going to be a little tired after a busy Tour of Romania. Hopefully Kenyeres can continue his impressive progression, reportedly Kusztor will be the guy for the GC.

Stages will be aired on DigiSport Romania, so we'll probably have a stream somewhere.

Dont think De La Parte has the same form as last year. Hoping for Rebellin, but the climbs might be a little to long for him (stage 1 and 2), but maybe he can do it. Kvasina has the best shot for GC imo.

 

[roundabout]

I thought Rutkiewicz was taking a, uh, "break". Or was it all just a big misunderstanding?

 

[McLovin]

http://www.fanatictv.net/2010/12/digi-sport-2-tv-online-live-sopcast.html


prologue live stream

 

[search]

that was easily the best timetrial course all year

 

[Hautacam2000]

Zaballa in great form,will be hard to bit him.Good ITT for Maros Kovac,he deserves a day in yellow
Tomorrow Schumacher in the breakaway and an epic battle between Zaballa,Rebellin,De La Parte and Kvasina on the most beautiful road in Europe

 

[search]

I thought Rutkiewicz was taking a, uh, "break". Or was it all just a big misunderstanding?

it must have been a preliminary entry list, both him and Reda did not start the race in the end

 

[Hautacam2000]

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Very nice indeed.

So race starts @ 11:00 (CEST) and is scheduled to finish around 14:30.

If there is a stream available this might be a welcome distraction from the mid race snoozefest in France.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Beatiful pictures, really hope there is a stream, the prologue stream yesterday didnt work for me .

 

[Hautacam2000]

Very nice indeed.

So race starts @ 11:00 (CEST) and is scheduled to finish around 14:30.

If there is a stream available this might be a welcome distraction from the mid race snoozefest in France.

Unfortunately,no live stream Just one hour highlights at 20:00 CET

 

[Hautacam2000]

The climb starts for the 5 breakaway riders:Matej,Mahdar,Kvachuk,Kaupas and Dakteris.They have only 40 seconds advantage

https://www.facebook.com/TurulCiclistAlSibiului?hc_location=stream Live ticker here

 

[Ruudz0r]

Grande Davide!!!

 

[Ferminal]

Nice result for WILMANN in second.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Video of yesterdays stage: https://www.facebook.com/TurulCicli...5901413&set=vb.361551940570000&type=2&theater

Edit they kinda mess up by nto showing Rebellin his finish

 

[Ruudz0r]

Eibegger wins today
Rebellin 2nd
Parinnelo 3rd

Rebellin keeps the leaders jersey.

 

[Rajna31]

Yesterday was dominated by CCC Polsat, they set a very high pace all day so the peloton was quite thin by the time they got to the final climb. Then Honkisz and Rebellin launched a double attack with Honkisz driving as long as he could and only Wilmann and Kvasina were able to hang on with them. Our guy Kusztor paced himself well and despite losing much ground early on the climb, he limited his losses and finished 11th.

Today CCC Polsat controlled things again, the breakaway was difficult to form. De La Parte launched an attack from the foot of the final climb, but CCC Polsat reeled him back easily. Richt after De La Parte was back in the bunch, Eibegger and Parrinello went for a more successful attack, Rebellin had to go solo to catch Parrinello but Eibegger was out of his reach. Kusztor managed to stay tih the GC guys all the way and only Rebellin and Kvasina could beat him, he finished 5th, climbing up to 8th place overall.

Wilmann is reported to be a mediocre TT guy so we hope that Kusztor can catch him and maybe somebody else too. CCC Polsat is uberstrong for this field so 3b is likely going to be well under control.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Yesterday was dominated by CCC Polsat, they set a very high pace all day so the peloton was quite thin by the time they got to the final climb. Then Honkisz and Rebellin launched a double attack with Honkisz driving as long as he could and only Wilmann and Kvasina were able to hang on with them. Our guy Kusztor paced himself well and despite losing much ground early on the climb, he limited his losses and finished 11th.

Today CCC Polsat controlled things again, the breakaway was difficult to form. De La Parte launched an attack from the foot of the final climb, but CCC Polsat reeled him back easily. Richt after De La Parte was back in the bunch, Eibegger and Parrinello went for a more successful attack, Rebellin had to go solo to catch Parrinello but Eibegger was out of his reach. Kusztor managed to stay tih the GC guys all the way and only Rebellin and Kvasina could beat him, he finished 5th, climbing up to 8th place overall.

Wilmann is reported to be a mediocre TT guy so we hope that Kusztor can catch him and maybe somebody else too. CCC Polsat is uberstrong for this field so 3b is likely going to be well under control.

Nice, what is your function in the team if I may ask?

Video of yesterdays stage (this time even the finish is on it! ): https://www.facebook.com/TurulCicli...8875986&set=vb.361551940570000&type=2&theater

 

[shinoda13]

Schumacher took the win in the TT while Gavazzi won stage 3b. Top 3 in the GC is Rebellin, Kvasina and Zaballa.

 

[Rajna31]

Nice, what is your function in the team if I may ask?

None, I'm only a fan

The final day didn't offer many surprises. Schumacher won the TT, Rebellin comfortably defended his lead, Kusztor jumped up to 6th overall.

3b was controlled by CCC Polsat, and Androni took control of the reduced sprint. Lovassy finished 5th which is great in a field like this one. Wilmann had some kind of mechanical and never could catch up (Christina Watches protected Zaballa rather than him). De La Parte got distanced at the finish, so Kusztor made it to 4th overall, only behind Rebellin, Kvasina and Zaballa, that is the best result we could have hoped for.