USAPCC Prologue: Colorado Springs ITT 8.3km (22/8)

[Jamsque]

Impressive from Evans with so little racing under his belt.

I wonder if air pressure has played a factor, Waterloo.

 

[cineteq]

Virtual GC

Vandelvelde
Van Garderen +6
Leipheimer +6
Evans +7
Danielson +16
Gesink +16
Sevilla +31
A. Schleck +35
F. Schleck +36
Henao +44
Basso +50

 

[Rocksteady]

I've got hopes for VDV in this race, had the practice in Utah, seems like he is on form and motivated. Its been forever since he has won anything, he could use it.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I've got hopes for VDV in this race, had the practice in Utah, seems like he is on form and motivated. Its been forever since he has won anything, he could use it.

he won't win

 

[Duartista]

Let's not forget Baez and Suarez - both just ahead of the Schlecks. I think Baez will be the highest placed Colombian come the end of the race.

 

[The Hitch]

lol at Eurosport advert for this

" Takes the riders through what is simply (pause for effect), the most grueling test of their lives".

 

[Kazistuta]

Anyone know how Stetina rode?

 

[jens_attacks]

where can i find all the standings?

 

[roundabout]

Anyone know how Stetina rode?

+23 or 22 I think. Don't know the place

Edit: 27th at +23

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Nice to see Cadel is on good form. Basso still can't time trial worth ****.

But I am happy to see Gretsch win it, since he came so close at the Utah TT, just losing out to TvG.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

But I am happy to see Gretsch win it, since he came so close at the Utah TT, just losing out to TvG.

Is that his biggest win?

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Somebody better have snapped a shot of Gretsch with that lipstick on this cheek.

 

[l.Harm]

Nice to see Cadel is on good form. Basso still can't time trial worth ****.

But I am happy to see Gretsch win it, since he came so close at the Utah TT, just losing out to TvG.

Before his suspension he was a great TT

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Is that his biggest win?

I believe so. This is huge for him. Win PLUS the leader's jersey.
I could be wrong, but I think he only has one other win.

 

[Kazistuta]

+23 or 22 I think. Don't know the place

Edit: 27th at +23

Thanks.

He had high hopes for Utah, but sadly crashed and ruined his chances. Might make up for it in Colorado though...

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

I believe so. This is huge for him. Win PLUS the leader's jersey.
I could be wrong, but I think he only has one other win.

Always good to see a rider start to make a mark. Who is he riding with next year? If he's still looking for a contract, that sure as hell won't hurt.

 

[theyoungest]

Always good to see a rider start to make a mark. Who is he riding with next year? If he's still looking for a contract, that sure as hell won't hurt.

Skil.

The expected contenders in the top-20 or thereabouts, Basso can't TT anymore and arrived too late, the Schlecks seem to take this race seriously because otherwise they'd sucked way more.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Skil.

Makes sense. Have they put together much of a train for Kittel and Degenkolb? I haven't really been following the transfers too closely.

 

[patrick767]

A. Schleck +35
F. Schleck +36

That's lame for such an easy time trial. It's great for the race that all 3 TdF podium finishers are there, but two of them are sucking it up already. Basso was even worse. All three are likely to lose more time on the longer TT to the likes of Evans.

 

[screaming fist]

A. Schleck +35
F. Schleck +36

That's lame for such an easy time trial. It's great for the race that all 3 TdF podium finishers are there, but two of them are sucking it up already. Basso was even worse. All three are likely to lose more time on the longer TT to the likes of Evans.

An downhill prologue is the worst thing that could happen to the Schlecks.

 

[will10]

An downhill prologue is the worst thing that could happen to the Schlecks.

Nah, one with corners would've been worse.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

A. Schleck +35
F. Schleck +36

That's lame for such an easy time trial. It's great for the race that all 3 TdF podium finishers are there, but two of them are sucking it up already. Basso was even worse. All three are likely to lose more time on the longer TT to the likes of Evans.

I'd actually guess that those times mean that they are taking the race relatively seriously. I mean a downhill time trial is hardly their thing. Basso and Henao on the other hand did turn in poor times, particularly when you remember that Henao was almost certainly trying. He must just suck at this.

Odd for a guy to win a prologue and then be terrible in the very next prologue, although obviously they were very different courses.

 

[daveinzambia]

Believe i predicted a large german winning this a couple of days ago. Does that mean i win bragging rights.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

the TT is only 16km and uphill right? should suit the Schlecks, but i don't expect much from them

From the non-American WT guys i only expect Gesink and Evans actually

 

[Tank Engine]

Nice ride from CvV. Hardly anything between TJ, Cadel and the bald geezer and good to see Bobby G put in a good ride.