Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2023, March 20-26

[CyclistAbi]

Indeed it's a shame. You prepare for months and then you can't do it. A lot of crashes looking like not such a big deal on TV. In reality causing some serious setbacks.

 

[perico]

I’m fascinated to see how Carlos Verona rides as the protected rider for Movistar. According to his Facebook blog, he’s been specifically focusing on this.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Interesting that Landa is at the start. This wasn't on his original spring programme, wonder why they decided to race him and how it will impact his Itzulia

 

[Lequack]

More cannon fodder for Remco

 

[cen]

Did I see correctly that GC jersey is green? Mythical beast Froglic incoming!

 

[Lequack]

 

[Netserk]

I miss Bernal's old nose.

 

[Lequack]

What Remco knows about his competition

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637520011760656384

View: https://twitter.com/VoltaCatalunya/status/1637520011760656384?s=20

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Indurain is the old Remco. Modest as always!

 

[Ilmaestro99]

What Remco knows about his competition

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637520011760656384

View: https://twitter.com/VoltaCatalunya/status/1637520011760656384?s=20

Why is Remcò acting like he was relevant in Giro 2021? 'Bernal destroyed me' . No , he destroyed his gc rivals Simon Yates and Damiano Caruso . You were getting dropped by the 3rd group on the road and crashing into Nibali on the every descents , bernal probably didn't know you were in the giro

 

[houtdffan]

Why is Remcò acting like he was relevant in Giro 2021? 'Bernal destroyed me' . No , he destroyed his gc rivals Simon Yates and Damiano Caruso . You were getting dropped by the 3rd group on the road and crashing into Nibali on the every descents , bernal probably didn't know you were in the giro

bullsh*t

Remco faded after over cooking himself on the gravel stage and then having to waste energy getting dropped on a descent on the Zoncolon stage. Bernal was chasing intermediate sprints with Remco prior to that

 

[FroomeWagon]

Roglic a slight favorite according to the betting markets.

 

[Rackham]

Roglic a slight favorite according to the betting markets.

Awesome startlist IMO & a nice change for Catalunya because in recent seasons it seemed like Itzulia was the bigger draw. Not this year though.

Beyond stating the obvious (Rogla aka the one week stage race master & someone like Evenepoel) I don't have a favorite because the race is just too unpredictable to call, i.e. especially without an ITT to create a small hierarchy. I think it's going to depend a lot on which team manages to contain the most dangerous moves & moments.

Obviously I'm hoping Rog can add this one to his trophy cabinet.

 

[topcat]

Catalunya is play school and the giro is big school. You can totally misbehave and show no promise at play school but still knock it out of the park in big school.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Why is Remcò acting like he was relevant in Giro 2021? 'Bernal destroyed me' . No , he destroyed his gc rivals Simon Yates and Damiano Caruso . You were getting dropped by the 3rd group on the road and crashing into Nibali on the every descents , bernal probably didn't know you were in the giro

I think he knew:

 

[Netserk]

bullsh*t

Remco faded after over cooking himself on the gravel stage and then having to waste energy getting dropped on a descent on the Zoncolon stage. Bernal was chasing intermediate sprints with Remco prior to that

Ah, the Bambi edition. Good memories.

 

[houtdffan]

Ah, the Bambi edition. Good memories.

he doesn't descend like a grandma on crutches any more. Shouldn't see needless energy wasting like we saw 2 years ago

 

[Extinction]

Roglic a slight favorite according to the betting markets.

Bet on Roglic then.

 

[Valv.Piti]

*** program for Mas racing Pais Vasco instead of Catalunya this year. 3 MTFs, no TTs, this is the perfect race, but I guess were going to try for a 5th in Pais Vasco

 

[Big Doopie]

bullsh*t

Remco faded after over cooking himself on the gravel stage and then having to waste energy getting dropped on a descent on the Zoncolon stage. Bernal was chasing intermediate sprints with Remco prior to that

oh man, just don't get triggered. it was an obvious troll to get this exact reaction.

you are better than that.

 

[Gargamel35]

Why is Roglič nr. 1 on betting markets if he's an old, washed, crashing, average, last 100m uphill sprinter, cyclist? Going against cycling god, nr. 1 guy in the world (with Pogačar, who is worse of course).

Just asking. For a friend.

 

[Bonimenier]

Why is Roglič nr. 1 on betting markets if he's an old, washed, crashing, average, last 100m uphill sprinter, cyclist? Going against cycling god, nr. 1 guy in the world (with Pogačar, who is worse of course).

Just asking. For a friend.

Shows you how many dumb people there are in the world.

 

[Netserk]

I don't even have Rogla as a top-3 favourite (for the podium).

 

[Gargamel35]

It's so easy to trigger those demi god fans.

Yeah, betting pages are known for their stupidity and not making any money because of it. Some forum individuals on the other hand look to be pretty sharp.

 

[Lequack]

Why does Egan Bernal, who will win this race, have suck low odds at winning? Those betting people don't know anything.