Vuelta 2012, Stage 15: La Robla > Lagos de Covadonga (186,5 kms)

[Miburo]

It's amazing though how much purito improve in GT's.

He was never even close to that level, he used to drop when Wiggins pulled the pace last year

I don't know, it's clinic-material anyways.

 

[killswitch]

It's amazing though how much purito improve in GT's.

He was never even close to that level, he used to drop when Wiggins pulled the pace last year

I don't know, it's clinic-material anyways.

Vuelta 2011 is NOT indicative of Jrod's, Anton's etc real levels as GT riders.

 

[SafeBet]

Vuelta 2011 is NOT indicative of Jrod's real level as GT rider.

Giro 2011 then.

 

[ggusta]

It's amazing though how much purito improve in GT's.

He was never even close to that level, he used to drop when Wiggins pulled the pace last year

I don't know, it's clinic-material anyways.

cycling is cycling, so yes, that means i am agreeing with you and very sadly, it is clinic material. never gonna change.

 

[icefire]

Giro 2011 then.

Before Giro 2011 his best was Vuelta 2010. 2nd and 3rd in punchy finishes at Malaga and Valdepeñas. Cracks in Pal. Wins Peña Cabarga. Takes time on all other contenders in Cotobello. Svcks at the flat ITT. And gets third at Bola del Mundo at 20 seconds of Eze and Nibali when he was out of contention.

 

[killswitch]

Giro 2011 then.

:facepalm: Jrod was sick then...

 

[Carols]

cycling is cycling, so yes, that means i am agreeing with you and very sadly, it is clinic material. never gonna change.

I'm sure there is already a thread over there; go have a look.

 

[sartoris]

It's amazing though how much purito improve in GT's.

He was never even close to that level, he used to drop when Wiggins pulled the pace last year

I don't know, it's clinic-material anyways.

You mean Wiggins dropping Purito everytime he pulled the pace? Yeah, must agree with you.

 

[ggusta]

I'm sure there is already a thread over there; go have a look.

Thanks for the offer and I am certain there is without looking.

 

[webvan]

Odd indeed but I remember when he cracked last year, then I think he just gave up...you can't discount what happens "in the head" especially after being a "helper" for years...now are there any precedents...only one comes to mind and it's not one wants to be talking about outside the clinic.

 

[El Pistolero]

You mean Wiggins dropping Purito everytime he pulled the pace? Yeah, must agree with you.

Nah, that wasn't clinic material. Jrod was just terribly inconsistent last year and was dropped by pretty much everyone. It's not like Wiggins was in super shape at the Vuelta last year.

 

[iZnoGouD]

You've been waiting all your life for...Machado to briefly join a large breakaway, get caught out by a split and being swamped up by the peloton before the TV coverage even started?

I certainly hope you have more to your life than that!

he will keep trying and if he doesn't have bad luck it's easy to win

 

[Miburo]

Nah, that wasn't clinic material. Jrod was just terribly inconsistent last year and was dropped by pretty much everyone. It's not like Wiggins was in super shape at the Vuelta last year.

He's not only way more consistent but he's also way WAY better.

I've never seen him follow Contador, he tried a few times like on the angliru but he then blew up hard. Ok Contador isn't 100 % but still.

And do you remember the stage of the giro that Tiralongo won? Purito had a cold when Contador passed him, it was unbelievable.

And that was one of purito's best stages in the giro.

 

[iZnoGouD]

this is super suspicious how can he improve so much on suitained efforts and still be as explosive as before?
i don't buy it

 

[theyoungest]

Apparently he also has a new trainer. A swimming trainer, perhaps?

It is indeed remarkable that he's gotten stronger on the longer efforts, without weakening on the short, explosive front.

 

[the asian]

Apparently he also has a new trainer. A swimming trainer, perhaps?

It is indeed remarkable that he's gotten stronger on the longer efforts, without weakening on the short, explosive front.

Piepoli is his coach.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Time for Gesink to appoint Jacco Verhaeren as new trainer then.

 

[killswitch]

this is super suspicious how can he improve so much on suitained efforts and still be as explosive as before?
i don't buy it

Stolen Machado's err umm suitcase of courage?

 

[the asian]

Time for Gesink to appoint Jacco Verhaeren as new trainer then.

Will have to wait one more year. Contracted to the Dutch Swimming team until 2013.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

He's not only way more consistent but he's also way WAY better.

I've never seen him follow Contador, he tried a few times like on the angliru but he then blew up hard. Ok Contador isn't 100 % but still.

And do you remember the stage of the giro that Tiralongo won? Purito had a cold when Contador passed him, it was unbelievable.

And that was one of purito's best stages in the giro.

He was domestiquing for Valverde there though, yes he stayed with Contador longer than Valverde, but his job at that race was a helper and he had already done a bunch of work in other stages for Valverde so had less left in the tank than Contador would. Not saying he would have stayed with him or anything, but it should be born in mind that Purito wasn't a team leader until 2010.

 

[maltiv]

Time for Gesink to appoint Jacco Verhaeren as new trainer then.

Actually, Nordhaug said that Rabobank are completely renewing their training staff for next year. I guess Nordhaug can teach them some swimming coach tips as well

 

[Kwibus]

Piepoli is his coach.

I really hope this is a joke?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Actually, Nordhaug said that Rabobank are completely renewing their training staff for next year. I guess Nordhaug can teach them some swimming coach tips as well

Really? All I know is they hired Merijn Zeeman from Argos. And Delahaye is being promoted to a role where he actually doesn't do much anymore

 

[Kwibus]

Really? All I know is they hired Merijn Zeeman from Argos. And Delahaye is being promoted to a role where he actually doesn't do much anymore

Atleast next year Rabo will succeed at winning bunchsprints with Zeeman as trainer.
Gesink, Mollema and Ten Dam pulling the bunch in the last 10km and then sprinters train....

 

[happychappy]

Contador looks a bit hungry. Did he fuel correctly? He should watch his protein intake, when you don't get enough protein your recovery from hard efforts will suffer.
Contador should ask his Spanish friends for some dietary advice.