Vuelta 2012, Stage 17: Santander > Fuente Dé (187 km)

[cineteq]

Valverde is going to win this stage too.

 

[Danilot]

TV commentator just mentioned that there is a rumour J Rod didn't even get on his bike during the rest day yesterday, which could explain his collapse today.

It seems very strange and unlikely to me, but I thought it may interest others.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

the working man gets screwed once again

Moments like these, I wish I had night shifts or something

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Vuelta wins the kings of the GT this year for sure.

 

[Mellow Velo]

Piti dopping the deadweight, one after another.
Looks like he might well catch Contador.

 

[SafeBet]

Valverde is going to win this stage too.

It's gonna be close.
Berto might know what's going on and save some for the steepest section.

 

[max_powers]

Wow. This almost doesn't seem real??? It's a Landis like ride (not implying anything here).

Bad rest day? How do you explain this?

The long cage derailleur, less chain tension

 

[Kwibus]

I think Valverde will make it back to Contador again, which is too bad since Alberto really deserves the win now.

But whatever.. he will win the Vuelta this way. Saturday will be great again.

 

[goggalor]

What? If Rodriguez could follow him, we wouldn't have had the gripping stage that we've had...

Purito didn't have to crack completely for this to be exciting. If he lost red by a few seconds Bola del Mundo would still be desisive.

 

[MartinGT]

Vuelta wins the kings of the GT this year for sure.

Without a doubt. The Giro I enjoyed, the Tour de Bore, glad Wiggo won, but not a Sky fan.

Vuelta, wow, Its been class, I have really enjoyed it.

 

[Bala Verde]

Valverde at 30s from Contador now!

 

[sulgpallur]

dam, valverde looks strong

 

[GroupDK]

I hope Bertie will hold off Valverde...a stage win would be more than deserved!!!!

agree..he deserves it..can remember how many second places contador had sofare in this race..something like 4 or 5

 

[MatParker117]

This is shaping up to be Stage 17 of the TDF without Froome trying to drag a spent Wiggins.

 

[Publicus]

Catch is almost happening. I hate that this is happening, but the end result is Contador is in red so I'm happy.

 

[US Patent Exploding Cyclist]

Holy crap! I had no idea this stage was going to be so ridiculous. If I had, I would've taken off work.

Great tactics by AC and SBTB, and perfect execution, definitely deserve the win, stage or overall.

 

[ILovecycling]

GC riders of Top10 are all over the place,this stage is EPIC!
Piti is superstrong today.Love it!

 

[No_Balls]

Dont be so sure Valverde will be fresh once (if) he bridges Alberto.

 

[SafeBet]

30 seconds.
But Valverde not looking great either.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

No but in the end, what did happen?

Contador attacked on the first climb or what?
where are the rest of the top 10?

 

[skidmark]

Purito didn't have to crack completely for this to be exciting. If he lost red by a few seconds Bola del Mundo would still be desisive.

Understood, I wish he was losing less time too, but my point is that if he hadn't been gapped, Contador wouldn't have kept going like he has. They may have battled on this last climb, but I have enjoyed the longer-term drama of the day.

 

[SafeBet]

Noce might take the stage

 

[Eshnar]

well a quick resume would've been nice.
Anyway, tell me if I'm correct.
AC attacked (where?) and Purito popped (?)

@Cineteq: God bless this is not a typical Unipublic stage.

 

[Ferminal]

looks like a win for Henao.

 

[Ferminal]

well a quick resume would've been nice.
Anyway, tell me if I'm correct.
AC attacked (where?) and Purito popped (?)

@Cineteq: God bless this is not a typical Unipublic stage.

Penultimate climb, bridged more or less solo to break and teammates. Gained time on descent/false flat.