Volta a Catalunya 2013 - Stage 3: Vidreres → Vallter 2000 (180km)

[burning]

Where is Rujano?

Still climbing probably

 

[Netserk]

Wow, that was quite the acceleration by Quintana. By far the most talented young climber out there.

Wiggo not looking bad at all either. Given the competition he'll face in the Giro, he should be the best climber there.

Nibali is there

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Hmm, apparently there were time bonuses - in which case good for Quintana stopping his team leader getting too far in front.

 

[JimPanzen]

Good dig by Quintana, but it was merely an attack to put time into contenders...more a longer uphill sprint for the line...JRod-like.

 

[airstream]

Nibali is there

No chance against this Wiggins.

 

[Miburo]

Nibali is there

Quintana is not as consistent as Nibali yet, pure on talent he's way better than Nibali though.

 

[Jelantik]

WIGGIN ATTACKEDDD!!!!!... that's a no no. Isn't that changing rhythm would blow off his SRM! Quintana, what a great ride. Wiggin accelerated? easy peasy..

 

[masking_agent]

disappointed to see Ryder so far behind. He may be the one hit wonder unfortunately.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Valverde GC leader
JRod 6s
Wiggo 10s
Scarponi 13s
Niemiec 13s
QUINTANA 22s
Gesink 36s
Lopez 36s
Dan Martin 36s
Stetina 41s

 

[theyoungest]

Nibali is there

You think Nibali could have followed Quintana today? Keep dreaming.

 

[hfer07]

No time bonuses so race decided tomorrow.

Weird that Sky never bothered to set the pace seriously - saving it for tomorrow?

but they did inside the last 4 k until Wiggo took off. IMO They're either trying a new train set up or just "keeping appearances"

 

[the asian]

First to react to Wiggins were Quintana and Pinot.

 

[Miburo]

You think Nibali could have followed Quintana today? Keep dreaming.

It's funny that the dutch people say to keep on dreaming

You're right though about Nibali

 

[theyoungest]

disappointed to see Ryder so far behind. He may be the one hit wonder unfortunately.

This is quite normal for Hesjedal in his first race of the season, I think.

 

[del1962]

GC Top 4

1. Valverde (MOV);
2 Rodríguez (KAT) +4
3. Wiggins (SKY) +4
4 Scarponi (LAM) +13

 

[SafeBet]

disappointed to see Ryder so far behind. He may be the one hit wonder unfortunately.

What the
It's his first race of the season, what were you expecting?

 

[Eshnar]

No chance against this Wiggins.

because he came 4th in a MTF in Catalunya?

 

[airstream]

because he came 4th in a MTF in Catalunya?

Because he won't be prepared worse than in the Tour.

 

[happytramp]

Great. That needle on wheels Valverde leading the G.C.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Good dig by Quintana, but it was merely an attack to put time into contenders...more a longer uphill sprint for the line...JRod-like.

yep, just a sprint. Luckily JVDB attacked somewhat early putting pressure on the group ride.

Anyway, great to see Quintana and Pinot engaged at the bizz end.

 

[Eshnar]

Because he won't be prepared worse than in the Tour.

Maybe Nibali will be prepared better

 

[the sceptic]

Great. That needle on wheels Valverde leading the G.C.

A sad day for clean cycling. Lets hope the sky train is back tomorrow

 

[HiCadence]

What a mind blowing ride by Wiggins.

 

[jens_attacks]

wow that was embarassing to watch....what a disappointing stage blearghh

congrats to quintana for the sprint

now i await to see if rujano will arrive at the finsh

 

[airstream]

Maybe Nibali will be prepared better

If Nibali gains some time in the mountain it will become the only thing — Wiggins' TT store is too big.