Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2025, March 24-30

[Red Rick]

For me at least the biggest pity is the only time he actually failed in echelons cost him a Tour win. Given how remarkably good he has been in those despite his small stature, that Neeltje Jans stage really sticks out like a sore thumb.

All he had to do was be more aggressive that Tour and he would have won.

 

[Samamba]

It split behind Brennan and Yates initially. So the guy won whon eventually almost didn't make it. A Lotto guy lost the wheel there, and Van Eetvelt was behind him. He tried to jump but I think he blew up cause a few others behind Van Eetvelt seem to have made the first group eventually.

 

[Sciatic]

For me at least the biggest pity is the only time he actually failed in echelons cost him a Tour win. Given how remarkably good he has been in those despite his small stature, that Neeltje Jans stage really sticks out like a sore thumb.

Or he decided after that debacle that he would never miss an echelon again .. .

 

[Samamba]

As feared, tomorrows stage will be modified, no Pradell

 

[Red Rick]

As feared, tomorrows stage will be modified

How?

 

[Samamba]

How?

No Pradell... so stage is completely ruined

Queralt is in for now, but it still depending on how the weather will be.

 

[Red Rick]

No Pradell... so stage is completely ruined

Plucky underdog team UAE needs all the help it can get. Tis understandable.

 

[Põhja Konn]

Or he decided after that debacle that he would never miss an echelon again .. .

I guess the bigger picture depends on how to interpret the Saint-Amand-Montrond stage two years prior, where he was the only rider on his team to get on the right side of the echelons. Was it beginners luck or the first sign of an innate ability he showed time and again later. The more time has passed, the more I'm leaning towards the latter view.

 

[tobydawq]

Plucky underdog team UAE needs all the help it can get. Tis understandable.

Lol, this isn't to the disadvantage of Roglic...

 

[Red Rick]

Lol, this isn't to the disadvantage of Roglic...

Please don't convolute my narrative with trivial things such as balanced takes.

 

[Netserk]

The Volta a Catalunya shortens the sixth stage after the activation due to wind risk in Catalunya (VENTCAT) - Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2025

Following the recommendations from the Servei Català de Trànsit and the relevant authorities, the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya has been forced to shorten the 6th

www.voltacatalunya.cat

 

[CyclistAbi]

Sunday will be tricky but likely tomorrow is on when GC to get decided. Looking forward to that as especially with shortened stage things should get rather explosive.

 

[Red Rick]

The Volta a Catalunya shortens the sixth stage after the activation due to wind risk in Catalunya (VENTCAT) - Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2025

Following the recommendations from the Servei Català de Trànsit and the relevant authorities, the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya has been forced to shorten the 6th

www.voltacatalunya.cat

I'm a bit sceptical Bora have the firepower to really put the hurt on, so it will probably just go to another sprint.

Meh.

 

[KZD]

Brennan looking so good, I hope Visma sends him to the classics next year.

Great to watch this Ayuso-Roglic battle, every day we get new developments.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

wtf is going on in this race. Is wind now a problem? Crazy stuff.
edit: well, from below, it looks like we finally have a real cause.

 

[search]

wtf is going on in this race. Is wind now a problem? Crazy stuff.

Here's the wind forecast from today's race communique

If this comes true, I guess we may not see any racing at all.

 

[Red Rick]

Tailwind on Isidre, and on the rolling section before Queralt. Attacking is mandated there.

 

[Samamba]

I'm a bit sceptical Bora have the firepower to really put the hurt on, so it will probably just go to another sprint.

Meh.

It's also a headwind...
I also wouldn't be surprised if they cancel the whole thing. It's weird average wind isn't high in Berga tomorrow, but wind gusts seem to be insane

 

[Monsi]

90 km/h wind? Damn. Ayuso and UAE should definitely hard pace Isidre. Only way he'll beat Roglic tomorrow is by dropping him on Isidre.

 

[Red Rick]

Please don't convolute my narrative with trivial things such as balanced takes.

I will say the crusade is back on if they cancel the whole thing @tobydawq

 

[Red Rick]

It's also a headwind...
I also wouldn't be surprised if they cancel the whole thing. It's weird average wind isn't high in Berga tomorrow, but wind gusts seem to be insane

Final 2.8 km of Queralt should be cross/tail mostly/

 

[Samamba]

Final 2.8 km of Queralt should be cross/tail mostly/

You are right, first part is headwind. Isidre isn't tho, someone should try to make it hard there, but not sure if anyone really wants to. Maybe Visma is bored, it's Kuss his stage.

 

[CyclistAbi]

I don't believe organiser would cancel the stage due to ulterior motives as Rogla is Spaniard too.

 

[Escarabajo]

Here's the wind forecast from today's race communique

If this comes true, I guess we may not see any racing at all.

That is insane speed. With the wind that strong whoever can stand on the bike wins!!!!

 

[CyclistAbi]

That is insane speed. With the wind that strong whoever can stand on the bike wins!!!!

Quintana would be my pick.