Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2024 (March 18-24)

[topcat]

Kuss to win tomorrow (I've seen his data).

 

[roundabout]

Yeah also meant in the case of a sprint stage, and someone attacks 1.5km out and wins by 5s, it feels wrong that they are then put s/t by an unconnected crash in the peloton that had no bearing on their win or gap.

So would I be right in saying in the hypothetical situation, the winner wouldn't be s/t because of the 3s gap rule?

I think so, yes.

 

[dobrien]

Kuss to win tomorrow (I've seen his data).

I would love to see that!!

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Kuss to win tomorrow (I've seen his data).

Pogi is shaking in his boots right now

 

[Froome]

Kuss to win tomorrow (I've seen his data).

What is the FTP of Kuss? Higher than 6.63 w/kg?

 

[Nick2413]

I don’t get the vibe they’re going for records tomorrow. Pog may want to test out the engine in the high mountains though.

 

[jmdirt]

GREAT finish! rail down a mountain, carve through town, attack early and hold on!

 

[Cookster15]

I don’t get the vibe they’re going for records tomorrow. Pog may want to test out the engine in the high mountains though.

Agree. Unless it’s changed in recent years the “big guys” usually only used these races to test their progress towards the level they wanted in grand tours.

Having said this Vingegaard was very impressive in winning O Gran Camino and T/A. Pog might also want to deliberately measure his efforts in his first stage race of the season as he wants to give himself a good shot at attempting the unthinkable - the double.

 

[Rob5091]

Chapeau Schultz for hanging on, but a shame for the guys in the crashes. Todays a big day for seeing who's in form.

 

[yaco]

So Yates actually lost a minute? What happened to him? He's been missing since his team hoed him out to the sponsors.

He is recovering from illness which forced him to miss PN - He will be in shape for Basque Country.

 

[Rob5091]

Yeah also meant in the case of a sprint stage, and someone attacks 1.5km out and wins by 5s, it feels wrong that they are then put s/t by an unconnected crash in the peloton that had no bearing on their win or gap.

So would I be right in saying in the hypothetical situation, the winner wouldn't be s/t because of the 3s gap rule?

I think that is why it's normal with the 10 second bonus for the winner so the winner is rewarded for being first over the line, regardless of whta happens behind him/her.

 

[Elos Anjos]

It's not easy to beat such a record by over a minute considering the names that participated in the past. 29 minutes would mean 1775 m/h of VAM on a 7.6% climb (circa 6.4 w/kg). Normally it's plausible but this elevation can hamper performance by like 0.2 w/kg compared to a climb 1000 m lower. My guess is around 29'30''.

Those times seem to be highly dependant on the pace of the peloton or a team train before a rider attacking.

 

[search]

Jay Vine is a DNS with stomach problems

 

[Netserk]

Jay Vine is a DNS with stomach problems

If it's always up to UAE to chase, maybe the breakaway will make it in one of those stages that suit Pogi.

 

[Slavique Nuke]

Vine is a completely useless rider. Even if he was clearly only recruited as a PR ploy to promote the UAE's Zwift rival, that signing is a disaster.

 

[shadowrider]

Terrible tactics from UAE. Again. Smoke their own riders too early. As we have already seen several times this season. Also Saturday in Milano-San Remo. And Almeida who again proved not to be very smart. After the descent, there was no one from UAE to be seen outside Pogacar. He then started his final rush much too late on the sloping finish. It is clear that Pogacar now looks frustrated and irritated. Third in San-Remo. Second yesterday due to his own fault. But that's bad news for the opponents. I am sure that today on the final climb he will not ride like wheel sucker Roglic normally does. By attacking or jumping only the last few hundred meters. Pogacar will attack relatively early on the final climb and not only win but also gain a lot of time on the opponents. Good for the spectacle !

 

[Landeirovic]

Jay Vine is a DNS with stomach problems

Always stomach problems by him...

 

[carolina]

Almida will set the pace and prepare Poga for his nuclear attack.

 

[Salvarani]

Majka should have been here instead of Vine.

 

[shadowrider]

Van Gils is back in race. After a good night's sleep, the pain in the wrist is reduced. The team is now taking the risk of letting him start after all. But is that wise ? It may still turn out to be a (small) fracture. I also don't think that Van Gils is still eligible for a stage victory with a painful wrist (and the consequences for the organism). If everything evolves well, it may still be possible in a few days.

 

[Nick2413]

Unipuerto but Kuss could impress today.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Pogi is shaking in his boots right now

Always stomach problems by him...

Needs some probiotics and PPIs. Wonder if it’s food related, physiologically, or c****c.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

 

[Roku]

Vine is a completely useless rider. Even if he was clearly only recruited as a PR ploy to promote the UAE's Zwift rival, that signing is a disaster.

Vine is a niche rider, useful for teams like Alpecin, Cofidis, Intermarché... but totally useless for a Visma/Bora/UAE kind of structure.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Jay Vine is a DNS with stomach problems

Did he have an allergic reaction to a race that requires being able to handle your bike again?