South American race thread

[Eric8-A]

This race also finished on a velodrome

 

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Dotti looks a bit like Brandon Flowers (before the beard).

 

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Corrido XXXIV Antonio Assmar (BRA)

22.01.


1o. 23 Fabiele dos Santos Mota SW/Engenharia-RJ 1:32:12
2o. 14 Halysson Henrique Ferreira Velo/Rio Claro-SP
3o. 1 Geraldo da Silva Júnior São Lucas Americana-SP
4o. 15 Renato Ruiz Velo/Rio Claro-SP
5o. 28 Bruno Alves da Silva Atolim/Assis-SP
6o. 4 Kleber do Espirito Santo Força-AP
7o. 24 Fabiano dos Santos Mota SW/Engenharia-RJ
8o. 22 Leonardo Vieira Lima SW/Engenharia-RJ
9o. 16 Ricardo Luiz Piccoli Velo/Rio Claro-SP
10o. 5 Ageu Ferreira da Silva Amazonia-PA

 

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Doble Melo - Río Branco (URU)

21.-22.01.

stage 1:

1º Ignacio Maldonado Club Ciclista Porongos de Flores
2º Alvaro Tardaguila Club Amanecer.
3º Hernan Cline Alas Rojas de Sta Lucia
4º Nemesio Garcia Club Cerro Largo
5º Pablo Pintos Club Cerro Larg

stage 2:

1º Agustín Margalef Club Amanecer
2º Pablo Pintos Club Cerro Largo
3º Hernán Cline Alas Rojas Sta Lucia
4º Alvaro Tardáguila Club Amanecer
5º Fernando Méndez Club Fénix

GC:

1º Ignacio Maldonado de Club Porongos 6.57.43
2º Agustín Margalef Club Amanecer 6.57.44
3º Hernán Cline Alas Rojas Sta Lucia 6.57.47
4º Alvaro Tardáguila Club Amanecer 6.57.47
5º Pablo Pintos Club Cerro Largo 6.57.57
6º Juan A, Ramírez Club Porongos
7º Marcelo Gracés Club Porongos
8º Fernando Méndez Club Fénix
9º Nemesio García Club Cerro Largo
10º Gonzalo Tagliabúe Villa Teresa

Premio Sprinter General :1º Oscar Domínguez Cycles Peñarol

Premio Cima General: 1º Fernando Méndez Club Fenix

Clasificación General por equipos: 1º Club Amanecer

 

[Eric8-A]

Stage: 1 - 23 January : San Luis - Villa Mercedes, 188.00 km

Stage Results

1. Francesco Chicchi Omega Pharma-QuickStep 4h 53m 18s

2. Juan José Haedo Saxo Bank

3. Mauro Richeze Seleccion de Argentina

4. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile

5. Jimmy Casper AG2R La Mondiale

GC After Stage 1

1. Francesco Chicchi Omega Pharma-Quickstep 4h 53m 08s

2. Juan José Haedo Saxo Bankl :04

3. Mauro Richeze Seleccion de Argentina :06

4. Paolo Locatelli Colnago-CSF Inox :09

5. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile :10

 

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Stage 2: Fraga - Juana Koslay 145.3km

Stage Results

1. Francesco Chicchi Omega Pharma-QuickStep 3:22:40
2. Tom Boonen Omega Pharma-QuickStep
3. Jake Keough Unitedhealtchare
4. Francisco Ventoso Movistar
5. Jimmy Casper AG2R-La Mondiale
6. Lucas Sebastian Haedo Team Saxo Bank
7. Sonny Colbrelli Colnago-CSF Bardiani
8. Maximiliano Richeze Seleccion de Argentina
9. Hector Aguilar Figueiras Funvic-Pidamonhangab
10. Francesco Lasca Caja Rural

GC After Stage 2

1. Francesco Chicchi Omega Pharma-QuickStep 8:15:38
2. Juan José Haedo Team Saxo Bank 0:00:14
3. Jake Keough Unitedhealtchare 0:00:16
4. Mauro Richeze Seleccion de Argentina
5. Paolo Locatelli Colnago-CSF Bardiani 0:00:19
6. Jimmy Casper AG2R-La Mondiale 0:00:20
7. Francisco Ventoso Movistar
8. Sonny Colbrelli Colnago-CSF Bardiani
9. Grischa Janorschke Team NetApp
10. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone

 

[Eric8-A]

Highlights from stage 1

 

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January 25, Stage 3: Estancia Grande - Mirador del Potrero 168.2km

Coming into the race, Contador said he didn't see himself as being a factor in the overall situation of the race because he was overweight. Overweight or not, he was still able to perform as well as he usually does on the first climbing stage of the Tour de San Luis which was a summit finish, winning it. Levi Leipheimer is also showing good form so far, being the only one that was able to follow Contador's finishing move. Looks like he's just not the usual wheelsucker everybody says he is.
The finale was something that people would have expected given the names that were on the startlist for the race. Vincenzo Nibali, Alberto Contador and Michael Ramussen were amongst the biggest names fighting it out for the win on the final climb of the day.
As for the home crowd, they had a rider to cheer for. Daniel Diaz from the San Luis Somos Todos team was also in the select group at the finish, and finished 12 seconds back on Contador.
Shocker or not? Giovanni Visconti rounded out the top 10, crossing the line 35 seconds after Alberto Contador did.

Stage Results

1. Alberto Contador Saxo Bank 4:29:27
2. Levi Leipheimer Omega Pharma-QuickStep
3. Miguel Angel Rubiano Androni Giocattoli 0:00:05
4. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone 0:00:09
5. Daniel Diaz San Luis Somos Todos 0:00:12
6. José Sarmiento Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:26
7. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas-Cannondale
8. Jose Serpa Androni Giocattoli
9. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile
10. Giovanni Visconti Movistar 0:00:35

GC After Stage 3

1. Alberto Contador Saxo Bank 12:45:15
2. Levi Leipheimer Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:00:04
3. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone 0:00:19
4. Daniel Diaz San Luis Somos Todos 0:00:22
5. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:36
6. Jose Serpa Androni Giocattoli
7. José Sarmiento Liquigas-Cannondale
8. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile
9. David Arroyo Duran Movistar 0:00:45
10. Sylvain Chavanel Omega Pharma-QuickStep

 

[Eric8-A]

It was the time trial at the Tour de San Luis that sealed Vincenzo Niblai's 2010 victory. But given the bigger quality of the field this year, can he pull off the same feat? The Italian lies 36 seconds behind current race leader Alberto Contador who is an exceptional time trialist in his own right. Four seconds off Contador's time is the American Levi Leipheimer who is also an exceptional time trialist. Contador said he won't be a factor in the GC, but with the leaders jersey on his shoulders, will he fight in the time trial to defend it?

Former world time trial champion Bert Grabsch is also currently racing in Argentina and could be a favorite for the win. Another Omega Pharma-Quickstep rider that can possibly pull off the win is Frantisek Rabon. Native hero Mattias Medici will surely go out tomorrow and try to see how exactly he stacks up against these big names.

 

[happychappy]

Stage 2: Fraga - Juana Koslay 145.3km

Why has Boonen got his arms out for 2nd place? Did he think he had the win? "Look ma! No hands!"

 

[Eric8-A]

Why has Boonen got his arms out for 2nd place? Did he think he had the win? "Look ma! No hands!"

I saw the video of the finish, and it seemed like Boonen and Chicchi were sprinting against each other. I guess seeing as how they see themselves as the fastest guys there, they knew that either one would win. But like in stage 1, it was a close finish, and probably Boonen didn't know Chicchi got the win over him, and thought Chicchi was raising his arms in celebration of Boonen's victory.

 

[craig1985]

How good is Brazilian team Funvic-Pindamonhangaba? Aside from being a mouthful to pronounce. they have to be invited to the top American race that it can do (Tour of Utah, Battenkill, Gila, Elk Grove), but whether or not they wish to do them all that is.

 

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How good is Brazilian team Funvic-Pindamonhangaba? Aside from being a mouthful to pronounce. they have to be invited to the top American race that it can do (Tour of Utah, Battenkill, Gila, Elk Grove), but whether or not they wish to do them all that is.

No chance to see them outside of Argentina, Uruguay and Brasil.

 

[Eric8-A]

How good is Brazilian team Funvic-Pindamonhangaba? Aside from being a mouthful to pronounce. they have to be invited to the top American race that it can do (Tour of Utah, Battenkill, Gila, Elk Grove), but whether or not they wish to do them all that is.

I've never seen them in anything, so I can't really say. Aren't Brazilians mostly sprinters?

 

[Eric8-A]

January 26, Stage 4: San Luis (ITT) 19.5km

Leipheimer Snags Lead from El Pistolero

With his stage victory yesterday atop the Mirador del Potrero de los Funes, Alberto Contador was the new leader of the Tour de San Luis. But his time in the leader's jersey was short-lived as a day later, American Levi Leipheimer put in a powering ride in today's 19.5km time trial, winning the stage over one minute ahead of Alberto Contador. Levi has now given his Omega Pharma-Quickstep team it's third victory in the same race, on top of Francesco Chicchi's two victories in the first two stages. Also, each time an Omega Pharma-Quickstep rider has won, he's always pulled on the leader's jersey after the stage.

Stage Results

1. Levi Leipheimer Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:22:33
2. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:23
3. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone 0:00:38
4. Sylvain Chavanel Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:00:39
5. Magno Prado Nazaret Funvic-Pidamonhangab 0:00:44
6. Alberto Contador Saxo Bank 0:01:01
7. Matias Medici Seleccion de Argentina 0:01:03
8. Cristian Martinez San Luis Somos Todos 0:01:06
9. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile 0:01:11
10. Jorge A. Giacinti San Luis Somos Todos

GC After Stage 4

1. Levi Leipheimer Omega Pharma-QuickStep 13:07:52
2. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone 0:00:53
3. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:55
4. Alberto Contador Saxo Bank 0:00:57
5. Sylvain Chavanel Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:01:20
6. Daniel Diaz San Luis Somos Todos 0:01:36
7. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile 0:01:43
8. Jose Serpa Androni-Giocattoli 0:01:49
9. Magno Prado Nazaret Funvic-Pidamonhangab
10. Andrey Amador Movistar 0:02:51

 

[Eric8-A]

January 25, Stage 1: Prado - Purificacion (ITT) 12km

Results

1. Daniel Martinez 15:45
2. Johan Cardenas :34
3. Bryan Bae :37
4. John Rodriguez :39
5. Jonathan Caicedo :40
6. Ruben Urbano
7. Wilson Cardona :41
8. Steven Calderon
9. Franco Pedraza :43
10. Juan Osorio :45

 

[craig1985]

I've never seen them in anything, so I can't really say. Aren't Brazilians mostly sprinters?

Just from this article:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-releases-continental-team-rankings-for-2012

They've done San Luis before it seems. Nice kits:

 

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77th Doble Bragado (Arg)

stages:

29/1 Primera Etapa: Tres de Febrero – San Andrés de Giles – Mercedes 133 km.
30/1 Segunda Etapa: Mercedes – Suipacha – Rivas – Chivilcoy 170 km.
31/1 Tercera Etapa: Chivilcoy – 25 de Mayo – 9 de Julio 176 km.
1/2 Cuarta Etapa: 9 de Julio – Rojas – Pergamino 200 km.
2/2 Quinta Etapa: Pergamino 133 km.
3/2 Sexta Etapa: Pergamino – Salto – Chacabuco – Alberti – Bragado 188 km.
4/2 Séptima Etapa: Bragado – contra reloj 17 km – Circuito Urbano 106 km.
5/1 Octava Etapa: Bragado – Alberti – Suipacha – Mercedes – Pablo Podestá 201 km.

teams:

Italomat - Dogo
Selección Argentina
Asociación Tucumana de Ciclismo
Municipalidad de Tres de Febrero
25 de Mayo
Bragado Cicles Club
Club Ciclista Chivilcoy
Ciudad de Junín
Agrícola Noroeste (Pergamino)
Selección del Uruguay
Fenix (Uruguay)

A sprinter's festival. Walter Trillini (Italomat), Franco Martins, Mariano Rodriguez (both Bragado) are in fine form and favorites for this one.

 

[Eric8-A]

January 27, Stage 5: La Toma - Merlo (Mirador del Sol) 160.6km

Contador once again won atop a summit in the Tour de San Luis. The win came just two days after he won on the Mirador del Potrero de los Funes. He only won five seconds ahead of race leader Levi Leipheimer, which wasn't enough to take back the lead from him. With the following two stages most likely to finish in sprints, it seems like Levi Leipheimer has the overall all wrapped up.

Daniel Diaz from San Luis Somos Todos is showing some great performances in the mountains, being one of the riders that is able to hang with the big boys. And he's 23.

Stage Results

1. Alberto Contador Saxo Bank 4:19:59
2. Daniel Diaz San Luis Somos Todos 0:00:02
3. Levi Leipheimer Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:00:05
4. Jose Serpa Perez Androni Giocattoli 0:00:25
5. Marcos Garcia Caja Rural 0:00:44
6. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone
7. Magno Prado Nazaret Funvic-Pidamonhangab 0:00:51
8. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:56
9. Adrián Palomares Andalucia 0:00:58
10. Miguel Angel Rubiano Chavez Androni Giocattoli 0:01:02

GC After Stage 5

1. Levi Leipheimer Omega Pharma-QuickStep 17:27:52
2. Alberto Contador Saxo Bank 0:00:46
3. Daniel Diaz San Luis Somos Todos 0:01:31
4. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone 0:01:36
5. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas-Cannondale 0:01:50
6. Jose Serpa Androni Giocattoli 0:02:13
7. Magno Prado Nazaret Funvic-Pidamonhangab 0:02:39
8. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile 0:03:24
9. Sylvain Chavanel Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:03:44
10. José Sarmiento Liquigas-Cannondale 0:04:43

 

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January 28, Stage 6: Lujan - Quines 201km

Stage Results

1. Elia Viviani Liquigas-Cannondale 5:10:26
2. Juan José Haedo Saxo Bank
3. Andrea Guardini Farnese Vini-Selle Italia
4. Francisco Ventoso Movistar
5. Tom Boonen Omega Pharma-QuickStep
6. Maximiliano Richeze Seleccion de Argentina
7. Jake Keough UnitedHealthcare
8. Sonny Colbrelli Colnago-CSF Bardiani
9. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone
10. Francesco Lasca Caja Rural

GC After Stage 6

1. Levi Leipheimer Omega Pharma-QuickStep 22:38:18
2. Alberto Contador Saxo Bank 0:00:46
3. Daniel Diaz San Luis Somos Todos 0:01:31
4. Stefan Schumacher Christina Watches-Ofone 0:01:35
5. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas-Cannondale 0:01:50
6. Jose Serpa Androni Giocattoli 0:02:13
7. Magno Prado Nazaret Funvic-Pidamonhangab 0:02:39
8. Luis Mansilla Seleccion de Chile 0:03:24
9. Sylvain Chavanel Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:03:44
10. Andrey Amador Movistar 0:04:46

 

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