Tour of Utah 2019, August 12 - August 18

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Live coverage starts @ 22:00 CET / 2PM local time.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Cycling calendar is already really full in terms of stage races, so there aren't really many good spots left and the traditional WT stage races in the spring take up a loooot of space.

True, but I just seem to remember a better field turning up for this race. It really has everything apart from a good field, unfortunately. Too bad Dani Martinez skipped the race and riders like TJ, Porte etc.

 

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The profile of the Empire pass climb again

 

[Mayomaniac]

True, but I just seem to remember a better field turning up for this race. It really has everything apart from a good field, unfortunately. Too bad Dani Martinez skipped the race and riders like TJ, Porte etc.

Yes , this race would really deserve a better field.
The race organizers really try to get the best out of the terrain that they have in Utah and that aspect of the race deserves nothin but praise. If only more races would follow their example, and I'm not only talking about American stage races.

 

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climb starting
Tiz feed https://ok.ru/live/2005531565777

 

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Break is almost caught now.

 

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And this is waiting for them at the top.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1163197415182127104

 

[Sestriere]

Kudos to the riders that are present though, they really have attacked every climb.

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Eg is way off the back so the 3rd place is up for grabs. What a brutal ascent this is!

 

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This no attacking style is really suiting Ben Hermans.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Almeida is looking really strong, impressive.

 

[Bushman]

Almeida has paced himself really well here, same tactic as on Powder Mountain. Very mature display from him

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Swirbul lives up to the name on his jersey with this comeback on Empire Pass

 

[sir fly]

This no attacking style is really suiting Ben Hermans.

He'll take the race by following and attacking close to the line.
Nothing wrong with that, everybody rides to own strengths, but the others might've reassessed their approach after the Powder.

 

[sir fly]

Good race for the EF, after all.
Excellent showing from Hermans. Wonder if he'd accept a WT contract (if such opportunity presents itself).

 

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[Mayomaniac]

Almeida 4th on the gc.

 

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Good race for the EF, after all.
Excellent showing from Hermans. Wonder if he'd accept a WT contract (if such opportunity presents itself).

Kind of doubt it, he was in WT for a long time so I guess he had his reason to switch down. With big teams usually comes more races, more responsibility and quite possibly working for others who might be doing better that year.
PS: Dan Martin is coming to Israel Cycling Academy next year as well from UAE.

 

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[sir fly]

Kind of doubt it, he was in WT for a long time so I guess he had his reason to switch down. With big teams usually comes more races, more responsibility and quite possibly working for others who might be doing better that year.
PS: Dan Martin is coming to Israel Cycling Academy next year as well from UAE.

Yes, exactly the reasons I wrote I wonder... more like doubting.

 

[geisterhome]

Great race with an, on-paper, very weak field, the guys that were there did their best though. Overall a very decent competition, I enjoyed watching.