Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2018

[Alexandre B.]

It’s becoming sad for Bouhanni.

 

[hfer07]

Hodeg = the new Gaviria

I'm gladly surprised on the new sprinters breed emerging from Colombia

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Since Columbia produces great climbers, and now also great sprinters, the next (columbian) Valverde can't be far off

 

[MagnusMagnussen]

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Since Columbia produces great climbers, and now also great sprinters, the next (columbian) Valverde can't be far off

That used to be Carlos Alberto Betancurt....

 

[Laplaz]

So tomorrow it's gonna be harder right? So Impey or Valverde ftw?

 

[Koronin]

Tomorrow should be harder. Looks like a bit more climbing.

 

[Jagartrott]

That last climb seems actually only a bit harder than Cipressa, so I'm guessing at least some sprinters should be able to hang on. Not Hodeg though (he was suffering already today).

 

[Koronin]

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That last climb seems actually only a bit harder than Cipressa, so I'm guessing at least some sprinters should be able to hang on. Not Hodeg though (he was suffering already today).

Does Valverde count as a sprinter? He did finish 8th today with the sprinters. He'll definitely be there and most likely another top 10 finish, since he's just shown he's more than happy to get involved in these sprints for this race.

 

[Jspear]

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So tomorrow it's gonna be harder right? So Impey or Valverde ftw?

Those are solid picks. I’ll throw in McCarthy. He’s a decent climber and he’s fast.

 

[Jagartrott]

A good Bouhanni would survive that climb I think. This Bouhanni however...

 

[May0maniac]

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So tomorrow it's gonna be harder right? So Impey or Valverde ftw?

Those are solid picks. I’ll throw in McCarthy. He’s a decent climber and he’s fast.

If Restrepo is in shape he could also finish inside the top 5, if the climb is raced properly.
Chernetckii could also do well.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Bora failed again. They were in a great position with 1 km to go but started way to late. Finishing 2nd and 3rd is great but for whatever reason Benetts leadout decided to go for the win instead of helping him.

The speed of first Jungels and then Moerkoev, simply prevented them from passing, even if they wanted to, until it was too late.

Moerkoev continuing to sprint, rather than dropping through, also gave Hodeg an extra few metres, because the Bora guys were stuck behind 2 QS riders, when they should be kicking off.

Perfectly executed leadout today.

 

[Frankschleck]

what a lead out by quickstep, thats how it is done

 

[jaylew]

Wow, 2 wins in a row for Hodeg. He's faster than I thought.

 

[tobydawq]

So, the Colombians pronounce Hodeg something along the line of Jotsch (the "j" pronounced like a regular Spanish "j"). I realise that the name cannot be of Spanish origin but that seems like a very odd pronunciation, though.

Can anyone explain why this is so?

Edit: Apparently he is a descendant of a Scotsman and his name has been misspelled from his baptism. It should have been Hodge.

 

[hrotha]

I'm not sure it's a mere misspelling, since the form "Hodeg" seems to be relatively common in the region. I mean, it probably did originate as a misspelling, but it has a life of its own now, just like "Jhonatan" or "Jhon".

 

[tobydawq]

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I'm not sure it's a mere misspelling, since the form "Hodeg" seems to be relatively common in the region. I mean, it probably did originate as a misspelling, but it has a life of its own now, just like "Jhonatan" or "Jhon".

Yeah okay, it could also stem from before Álvaro - I don't know.

I just find it strange that it's still pronounced like the original name. Quite incongruous with the spelling.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Happy for Hodeg, I have a soft spot for all these youngsters at QS. Always doing such a good job, great to see the new generation win a bunch of races already now.

 

[Tonton]

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I'm not sure it's a mere misspelling, since the form "Hodeg" seems to be relatively common in the region. I mean, it probably did originate as a misspelling, but it has a life of its own now, just like "Jhonatan" or "Jhon".

...I also read a similar misspelling in our forums: Netjerk ...(by The Hitch)

 

[Tonton]

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It’s becoming sad for Bouhanni.

What's sad for me is that he had a great spot, but didn't fully commit, and the second that he realized he had lost, he quit fighting. Demare in PN showed an entirely different attitude. Win or lose, Nono threw is guts on the road, and whatever was going to happen happened. Won in Meudon. And when he didn't win MSR, Demare gave props to Nibali, didn't look for excuses.

Nacer needs to realize that he's at best a second-tier sprinter. Fact: accept it. The giro stuff years ago was because Kittel abandoned and there was no one left. Fact. Also: Nacer needs to accept defeats and learn from them.

It's mental: his world is being put upside down. Has been for some time. He's not what friends, complacent journos said he was. Instead of blaming others, Nacer needs to look at himself in the mirror, he's still young, he can and must improve.

Now for tomorrow, Valverde ftw, I'd like to see if any GT guys will give it a shot.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

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So, the Colombians pronounce Hodeg something along the line of Jotsch (the "j" pronounced like a regular Spanish "j"). I realise that the name cannot be of Spanish origin but that seems like a very odd pronunciation, though.

Can anyone explain why this is so?

Edit: Apparently he is a descendant of a Scotsman and his name has been misspelled from his baptism. It should have been Hodge.

Why would his baptism have any pertinence to his family name?

 

[Broccolidwarf]

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So, the Colombians pronounce Hodeg something along the line of Jotsch (the "j" pronounced like a regular Spanish "j"). I realise that the name cannot be of Spanish origin but that seems like a very odd pronunciation, though.

Can anyone explain why this is so?

Edit: Apparently he is a descendant of a Scotsman and his name has been misspelled from his baptism. It should have been Hodge.

Why would his baptism have any pertinence to his family name?

Because that is where you get your name...... DUH

 

[tobydawq]

Yeah, at least that is so in Denmark. But I didn't really know what to write there - it seemed a little wrong to me too.

 

[The Barb]

I haven't been watching closely enough to know what his form is like, but I love this kind of profile for Jungels ... good on climbs like the final one, descends well, could be given leeway by GC faves, won't be caught if he gets a solo break or can sprint well from a small group.

30-1 will do me nicely.

 

[ferryman]

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So, the Colombians pronounce Hodeg something along the line of Jotsch (the "j" pronounced like a regular Spanish "j"). I realise that the name cannot be of Spanish origin but that seems like a very odd pronunciation, though.

Can anyone explain why this is so?http://forum.cyclingnews.com/posting.php?mode=quote&f=6&p=2236353#

Edit: Apparently he is a descendant of a Scotsman and his name has been misspelled from his baptism. It should have been Hodge.

You got a link to that? Unlikely, but would love to claim him as one of ours