Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2025, Spain, February 5-9

[SafeBet]

Especially because that is going to cause huge confusion among commentators. Bay just said that it would be hundreths from the TTT.

Why are tie-breaking rules so complicated for so many people?

Because they happen so rarely in cycling nobody takes time to study said rules.

 

[Netserk]

Especially because that is going to cause huge confusion among commentators. Bay just said that it would be hundreths from the TTT.

Why are tie-breaking rules so complicated for so many people?

I do think split seconds are much preferable, and it's silly that TTTs are in whole seconds.

Bonus seconds in the middle of the stage tomorrow, Bahrain must close down all breakaway moves and ensure that Santi can take some there. Finish is too easy for him.

 

[Lequack]

And people said it would be over after the first stage TTT.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

And people said it would be over after the first stage TTT.

It is ridiculous that almida is in the lead and it's the TTT which is responsible, worst stage ever

 

[Escarabajo]

Don't know if races are the same when you don't get the Spanish speaking version for Mexico, Central and South America!! Don't need to understand a word to get excited!!

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c-9UkPobutU&pp=ygUNY2ljbGlzbW8gbmV3cw%3D%3D

LOL.
These commentators are so emotional. Imagine if quintana wins a stage again.

 

[tobydawq]

It is ridiculous that almida is in the lead and it's the TTT which is responsible, worst stage ever

What?

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Did they hire a Belgian organiser to do the timing or why does it still not go past the Top 19 on PCS?

 

[search]

Because they happen so rarely in cycling nobody takes time to study said rules.

I do think split seconds are much preferable, and it's silly that TTTs are in whole seconds.

talking about stupid rules, Buitrago also lost 1 second to Almeida because rider #3 was used for the TTT result, and not #4, as it says in the roadbook.

There may have been a late amendment which is not publicly available, but I wouldn't know why.

edit: I honestly think the TTT result is incorrect no matter what rider you take. This is what I get, while the race has UAE 1s ahead of Bora for whatever reason

Team	3rd		4th
Lidl-Trek	39:19,737​		39:20,025​
Jayco	40:06,735​	+0:47​	40:06,738​	+0:46​
UAE	40:10,081​	+0:51​	40:10,402​	+0:50​
Bora	40:10,181​	+0:51​	40:10,230​	+0:50​
Ineos	40:11,482​	+0:52​	40:11,815​	+0:51​
Movistar	40:25,728​	+1:06​	40:26,080​	+1:06​
Bahrain	40:31,348​	+1:12​	40:31,384​	+1:11​

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Did they hire a Belgian organiser to do the timing or why does it still not go past the Top 19 on PCS?

This is why we solely rely on the friends of FirstCycling.

 

[RedheadDane]

This is why we solely rely on the friends of FirstCycling.

Personally, I prefer the site that's easy to navigate.

 

[Wyndbrook]

Personally, I prefer the site that's easy to navigate.

I do to, that's FirstCycling for me. Only ever use PCS when I am looking for a little more info.

 

[KZD]

Great ride from Romeo, tomorrow should be a thriller.

 

[RedheadDane]

I do to, that's FirstCycling for me. Only ever use PCS when I am looking for a little more info.

Occassionally FC is slightly quicker with results. But good luck trying to find a race calendar.

 

[Netserk]

A break of three riders have more than 8 minutes. No bonus seconds for Santi on the climb, he will have to finish in the top-3 at the finish ahead of Almeida.

Weird that Bahrain let UAE control the tempo so far.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Castrillo has attacked

 

[Tim Cahill]

There's no serious climbing but the roads look good for attacking

Castrillo has a minute, in GC lead currently on the road

 

[ice&fire]

Castrillo following the footsteps of Pereiro and Arroyo

 

[perico]

Movistar must be admired for their tactical mastery.

 

[Netserk]

Movistar must be admired for their tactical mastery.

Valverde no longer consults the team after becoming national coach?

 

[perico]

Valverde no longer consults the team after becoming national coach?

Ironic considering the improvement comes also with Nairo’s return last year.

 

[Tim Cahill]

1.42!?

Where are Mcnuggets and Judas Sivakov

Agirre is his mate too, ex-teammate

 

[SafeBet]

More than 50 km left so UAE has all the time to chase (+ Bahrain could help) but Castrillo looking good.

 

[perico]

Castrilló is a beast.

 

[Lequack]

 

[Salvarani]

Peloton still pretty big

UAE, Bahrain and Lidl have most of their guys left

Might be some steep ramps here and there on what is left on the route, that could be a bit hidden? Twisty and narrow roads?

Still, will probably be a sprint at the end for the win.