Vuelta 2012, Stage 9 - Andorra > Barcelona 194,0 km

[DominicDecoco]

Valverde didn't know yesterday's finish. He just followed the wheel of someone who did.

Gilbert didn't know today's finish (he even said in an interview that it was harder than it looked on the road book). He just followed the wheel of someone who did.

Yes, Contador still has a lot to learn.

You do know what Moose referred to, right?

 

[LaFlorecita]

You do know what Moose referred to, right?

I'm afraid he doesn't.

 

[Lexman]

Can someone explain me why Alberto attacked so early on?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Can someone explain me why Alberto attacked so early on?

We think he mistimed his attack. Let's wait for his own comments.

 

[icefire]

I'm afraid he doesn't.

I do. Still, he has a lot to learn.

 

[The Sheep]

I'm afraid he doesn't.

You could say he has something to learn.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I do. Still, he has a lot to learn.

Like how to time his attacks well?

 

[cineteq]

And? At the time Contador attacked the peloton was still big. The Belgian commentators instantly recognized Stybar as well.

Never mind, I was talking about à l'arrivée

 

[icefire]

Like how to time his attacks well?

At least today he clearly mistimed his attack. One of the TV commentators I was listening to is from Barcelona and knows those streets very well. When Contador jumped he said immediately that it was too early. The other commentator is a former pro rider who had raced the now extinct Escalada a Montjuic (on those same streets) and said that the harder ramps were still to come after an almost flat section and he would be caught.

 

[iZnoGouD]

How unlucky can Tiago Machado be? He already crashed twice and today he got a flat

 

[jilbiker]

At least today he clearly mistimed his attack. One of the TV commentators I was listening to is from Barcelona and knows those streets very well. When Contador jumped he said immediately that it was too early. The other commentator is a former pro rider who had raced the now extinct Escalada a Montjuic (on those same streets) and said that the harder ramps were still to come after an almost flat section and he would be caught.

AC had 6 months to prepare for this?? One would think he would done a better recognizance of the different routes. Know the different breaks and tees, or was he assuming it will be a piece of cake? I think we are running out of excuses for AC.

 

[Shardi]

Wonder if Rodriguez had flashbacks of old races once he saw Gilbert coming up to him near the top of the hill. That duo sure has been a familiar sight in recent years.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I think we are running out of excuses for AC.

 

[Escarabajo]

AC had 6 months to prepare for this?? One would think he would done a better recognizance of the different routes. Know the different breaks and tees, or was he assuming it will be a piece of cake? I think we are running out of excuses for AC.

I don't see any problems. Excuses for what? he is still in the fight.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

AC had 6 months to prepare for this?? One would think he would done a better recognizance of the different routes. Know the different breaks and tees, or was he assuming it will be a piece of cake? I think we are running out of excuses for AC.

What?

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

AC had 6 months to prepare for this?? One would think he would done a better recognizance of the different routes. Know the different breaks and tees, or was he assuming it will be a piece of cake? I think we are running out of excuses for AC.

What are you talking about?

 

[burning]

He's probably talking about that mistimed attack by Contador

 

[Escarabajo]

Do we have some drama going on inside Sky?
165 URAN, Rigoberto SKY + 6' 59''

I am starting to worry about Uran. He was in great shape before the Vuelta. I am not sure if he is demotivated, but that's not him. Or maybe he is simply sick or tired.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

I am starting to worry about Uran. He was in great shape before the Vuelta. I am not sure if he is demotivated, but that's not him. Or maybe he is simply sick or tired.

From a cyclingnews article a couple of days ago;

'I had some health issues earlier this week'

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uran-thinks-sky-is-on-the-right-track

Maybe it's still affecting him?

 

[Lexman]

Like how to time his attacks well?

he did have time enough to do a reconnaissance of the stage during the last 6 months ...

didn't he learn that from Lance A

 

[LaFlorecita]

I don't see any problems. Excuses for what? he is still in the fight.

What?

What are you talking about?

Jilbiker you make no sense

 

[dgodave]

Alberto still "has a lot to learn."

The ghost of Lance haunts the Vuelta.
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[Lexman]

VDB 2 did hang on today, although it isn't the kind of climb that suits him the most

might go for a stage win in the Asturias...

 

[jilbiker]

He's probably talking about that mistimed attack by Contador

Yes, thats what I am talking about. if the spanish commentators local to the region knew the breaks and pattern of the road, why doesn't AC know? 6months, no competition, nothing. He had enough time to come to the each route and take a look, talk with local bikers etc. Even ride it himself. Unless you are saying his so called "mistimed" was what he originally planned but there was something that didn't click....again excuses.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Yes, thats what I am talking about. if the spanish commentators local to the region knew the breaks and pattern of the road, why doesn't AC know? 6months, no competition, nothing. He had enough time to come to the each route and take a look, talk with local bikers etc. Even ride it himself. Unless you are saying his so called "mistimed" was what he originally planned but there was something that didn't click....again excuses.

Maybe he found other stages more important.