Tour of Slovenia 2021, June 9 - June 13

[BlueRoads]

They are in Ljubljana.

Yeah... but I had gotten so used to Slovenia belonging to cycling.

 

[Lequack]

This is where they'll be finishing on stage 4 (Sveta Gora aka. The Holy Mountain)

From Wiki:

Sveta Gora - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

"In May 1917 Sveta Gora was the scene of heavy fighting between Austrian and Italian forces.[citation needed] Several Austro-Hungarian bunkers are found along Skalnica Road (Skalniška cesta) leading to the Franciscan monastery and church at the top of Mount Skalnica (681 meters or 2,234 feet). "

Also this is the wooden trophy for the winner of stage 4 to Sveta Gora:

And for the winner of stage 2:

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Also this is the wooden trophy for the winner of stage 4 to Sveta Gora:

And for the winner of stage 2:

The organisers clearly don't agree with Roglic when it comes to gift giving

 

[Lequack]

Seems Astana have removed Vlasov from the race

 

[Lequack]

This UAE team seem far to strong for the other contenters.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Seems Astana have removed Vlasov from the race

This makes Romo the sole favourite for the youth jersey, but he is also currently the oldest rider on the startlist who can possibly win it (if they haven't changed the rules to favour Pogacar).

 

[BlueRoads]

Also this is the wooden trophy for the winner of stage 4 to Sveta Gora:

And for the winner of stage 2:

Oh if only I could win the second stage!

 

[Lequack]

 

[RedheadDane]

Oh if only I could win the second stage!

Just kidnap whoever wins, and demand the trophy as ransom.

 

[Lequack]

Mohoric (with the glasses), Pogacar and Ullisi

 

[RedheadDane]

Another way you can identify Mohoric - the Bahrain-Victorious rider - is by the fact that his shirt say "Bahrain Victorious".

 

[Lequack]

Lanterne Rouge will also be covering this race.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1402297494793560065

View: https://twitter.com/LanterneRougeCP/status/1402297494793560065

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Mohoric (with the glasses), Pogacar and Ullisi

Lol, they award him the green jersey before the race even starts but instead of being happy Pogi looks scared.

 

[solo80k]

UAE wants to grab the whole podium or what? 2 previous winners and Pog. All they need is to drill peleton uphill.

 

[Lequack]

And they also have Trentin for the sprints.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

They also have a former runner-up in Polanc.

 

[johnymax]

Lol, they award him the green jersey before the race even starts but instead of being happy Pogi looks scared.

Of course he looks scared. He saw Padun putting minutes to the top climbers in Dauphine, Lopez toying with the competition on Ventoux and a picture of a happy Roglič with his son. All reasons to be scared tbh.

 

[Lequack]

Of course he looks scared. He saw Padun putting minutes to the top climbers in Dauphine, Lopez toying with the competition on Ventoux and a picture of a happy Roglič with his son. All reasons to be scared tbh.

 

[jaylew]

Is this even going to be worth watching? With Vlasov out, all the best riders are on the same team.

Unless the BV mojo is still working, of course. Tratnik ftw?

 

[Lequack]

Coverage starts @15:00 CEST on Eurosport/GCN.

Eurosport commentators are ready

https://twitter.com/x/status/1402570981609250818

View: https://twitter.com/BriSmithy/status/1402570981609250818

 

[Lequack]

Weather is nice and sunny

 

[Lequack]

Fans are also already out in force

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Fans are also already out in force

Gonna be interesting if you can get photos from all the races going on today! Lequack, the ultimate time traveler.

 

[BlueRoads]

Coverage starts @15:00 CEST on Eurosport/GCN.

Eurosport commentators are ready

https://twitter.com/x/status/1402570981609250818

View: https://twitter.com/BriSmithy/status/1402570981609250818

Dude. I already want to be a sports commentator without the cake and coffee.

 

[Lequack]

Some more fans