"The greatest race of the year": 2014 Tour de San Luis, January 19th-26th

[roundabout]

Wow, fantastic by Sepulveda.

Real danger now with the TT!

That was the easiest difficult finish

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Did Sepulveda really finish in tenth place? Didn't expect that.

he's an good climber. especailly when it isn't too steep. he's also working on it for years. didn;t he finish very strong in avenir too some years ago? still only 22. but he is 5 minutes behind gaimon

 

[Arredondo]

That was the easiest difficult finish

Yeah i know, but he could finish their well also, so perhaps top 5 is possible.

You have to take in mind that the big climbers are not on their top form, and this race is really important for Sepulveda.

 

[Gloin22]

From top 15 Sepulveda seems to be best TTer. Small differences btw

Zubeldia or Pozzovivo ala Vuelta.

 

[Pentacycle]

That was the easiest difficult finish

To say he's a GC threat now goes too far, but I saw him more as a classics rider with a good Tt and sprint.

 

[Christian]

Damn, Arredondo stayed cool as a cucumber in the finale. Respect!

 

[burning]

Dafuq that bear??

 

[brilleaben]

Zubeldia in a good spot to cruise this home. Not much selection yet, ofc.

 

[will10]

So, who thinks Gaimon can win the overall?

 

[Christian]

Dafuq that bear??

I feel bad for the guy having to wear that costume at 32 degrees Celsius!!

 

[Arredondo]

He has a chance, especially if the gaps remain small. Fortunate for him the other stages with MTF's, doesn't have big climbs underway.

 

[jens_attacks]

i'd love haimar to take this

 

[Dazed and Confused]

So, who thinks Gaimon can win the overall?

I think so. Good team behind him. Locals seems out of form. WT teams have send secondary riders to get a result.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

i'd love haimar to take this

wont happen

 

[Arredondo]

Rubiano again very consistent, what a good, underestimated rider he actually is.

No full results yet?

 

[Highlander]

I feel bad for the guy having to wear that costume at 32 degrees Celsius!!

Considering that it is 20 degrees fahrenheit where I am, I'd be happy to put it on.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

100º 173 DUARTE, Fabio A. COL TEAM COLOMBIA a 07:06

back to sucking again with their entire team except rubiano who trains on himself

 

[trevim]

100º 173 DUARTE, Fabio A. COL TEAM COLOMBIA a 07:06

back to sucking again with their entire team except rubiano who trains on himself

I was about to ask about him. What a waste of talent if he can't get this season right.

 

[Christian]

100º 173 DUARTE, Fabio A. COL TEAM COLOMBIA a 07:06

back to sucking again with their entire team except rubiano who trains on himself

Someone on twitter said he crashed and broke his bike before the climb

https://twitter.com/LaCadenilla/status/425750476307456000

 

[roundabout]

Boonen seems to be in good form.

I wouldn't worry about Duarte just yet as he finished in some good company. Unless of course he was aiming for a result right away.

 

[burning]

132 BETANCUR GOMEZ Carlos Alberto AG2R La Mondiale 13:09

Looks like he's completely out of shape again

 

[Escarabajo]

132 BETANCUR GOMEZ Carlos Alberto AG2R La Mondiale 13:09

Looks like he's completely out of shape again

I'd worry about Betancur more than about Duarte.

Having said that I hope Duarte is Ok if he fell.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Boonen seems to be in good form.

I wouldn't worry about Duarte just yet as he finished in some good company. Unless of course he was aiming for a result right away.

yea, solid form.

Stage 3, last few kms:

Could be a Sagen vs Boonen deal, but its long for the Stepper. Who else?

 

[urace4me2]

Gaimon can do it. He's got good support and lots of time in his pocket. Today was hard for him for sure after being in the break all day yesterday, but he made it through it. Should be ok now. I ordered his book after stage 1.

 

[Wallenquist]

yea, solid form.

Stage 3, last few kms:

Could be a Sagen vs Boonen deal, but its long for the Stepper. Who else?

Rubiano for sure. And Boonen never been good in uphill sprints, its 3km @ 4%, way too hard for him