Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2022 (March 21-27)

[titan31]

That second group coming back will really help. That's a big group

 

[groogster]

It seems that the peloton will get reinforcements soon

 

[jfazendeiro]

Seems like there is a second group coming back. That might be a killer for Carapaz and Higuita..

UAE should wait for it. They aren't catching them with Soler alone.

 

[AlfaLum]

It’s Cofidis with Gui Martin. Somehow I just really cannot stand how Gui plays a vital role so often without really actually playing a role for anything significant himself. Hopefully they will stop helping as soon as they get back to the second group.

 

[titan31]

It’s Cofidis with Gui Martin. Somehow I just really cannot stand how Gui plays a vital role so often without really actually playing a role for anything significant himself. Hopefully they will stop helping as soon as they get back to the second group.

I'd be surprised if there's no teammates for teams who'll chase in there.

 

[AlfaLum]

I'd be surprised if there's no teammates for teams who'll chase in there.

There is definitely another uae guy there. So it makes a difference. Still if it is just uae against Higuita/Carapaz they will have a hard time closing it entirely.

Bug if the team of that philosopher is going to help it will be different.

But I am forgetting that at some point Arkea might start helping as well. If they have guys there.

 

[jfazendeiro]

I would get suspended If I wrote what I'm thinking of Ayuso right now.

 

[tobydawq]

There is definitely another uae guy there. So it makes a difference. Still if it is just uae against Higuita/Carapaz they will have a hard time closing it entirely.

Bug if the team of that philosopher is going to help it will be different.

Why would Cofidis help further? Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they will do pointless things to annoy you.

 

[Red Rick]

I would get suspended If I wrote what I'm thinking of Ayuso right now.

Imagine next year when Roglic attacks, Pog wants him to close the gap and Ayuso just says "nah Im good" all at the Tour

 

[AlfaLum]

Why would Cofidis help further? Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they will do pointless things to annoy you.

Because Cofidis and Gui Martin are the kings of pointless moves. So you never know with those guys.

 

[sir fly]

Bigger or smaller group, I don't think it makes difference to Almeida and UAE. No one will/can help them.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Bet they're glad they took that bonus second yesterday

 

[Peyroteo94]

Carapaz is a good sprinter or he doesn't have a chance against Higuita?

 

[Salvarani]

Carapaz is a good sprinter or he doesn't have a chance against Higuita?

He could start the sprint early. Higuita might be tired. Think that is his chance. Otherwhise Higuita is probably faster.

 

[JosefK]

Two riders going up the road and taking risks, a reduced peloton not able to reduce the gap. So ... the race sucks, right?

 

[Salvarani]

Yeah, this is boring...

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

He could start the sprint early. Higuita might be tired. Think that is his chance. Otherwhise Higuita is probably faster.

I assume that if they stay away, Carapaz get the stage as Higuita takes the jersey.

I think other teams should start helping UAE. Take Uno-X for example, Johannessen is ahead of Carapaz in the GC and he would have a shot at the stage victory if they can catch the duo in front.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Guys I'm busy and don't watch the race. Why is nobody chasing these 2 guys. Where is the team of Nairoman or the superpowers UAE. I'm hearing some negative comments about the (overrated) ajuso. What is going on

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Why is nobody chasing these 2 guys.

Because Masnada aint there, so no one in the peloton deserves to win.

 

[tobydawq]

Guys I'm busy and don't watch the race. Why is nobody chasing these 2 guys. Where is the team of Nairoman or the superpowers UAE. I'm hearing some negative comments about the (overrated) ajuso. What is going on

The whole peloton is in disarray because of Masnada's absence.

 

[AlfaLum]

Two riders going up the road and taking risks, a reduced peloton not able to reduce the gap. So ... the race sucks, right?

Also riders from neighboring countries..

 

[Salvarani]

Guys I'm busy and don't watch the race. Why is nobody chasing these 2 guys. Where is the team of Nairoman or the superpowers UAE. I'm hearing some negative comments about the (overrated) ajuso. What is going on

Masnada is not there to catch them.

 

[jaylew]

Guys I'm busy and don't watch the race. Why is nobody chasing these 2 guys. Where is the team of Nairoman or the superpowers UAE. I'm hearing some negative comments about the (overrated) ajuso. What is going on

They're chasing but UAE has two guys doing the work so it's basically 2 v 2
Good to see Carapaz finally zipped up his jacket

 

[sir fly]

I think the lumps before the final ascent are crucial for the chase.

 

[Strawberry_Jams]

there needs to be a point where nobody else is willing to help...then almeida and ayuso (who should have been working already) have to help...its not like they are attacking 110k out