Vuelta 2018 stage 21: Alcorcón - Madrid 100.9 km

[Robert5091]

Vuelta 2018 stage 21: Alcorcón - Madrid 100.9 km NB! late start 17.15 CET

From Malaga to final stage at Madrid. The year's last 3 week GT ends on the streets of Madrid. Chapeau to Yates (S) and to all who made it an entertaining race.

At 100.9 kilometres, the final stage of the Vuelta a España runs from Alcorcón to Madrid, places that are actually only 13 kilometres apart. As (almost) always, the Spanish Grand Tour ends on a 5.9 kilometres circuit in the Spanish capital. The route is flat, so we should expect a bunch sprint.

Following a slight detour the riders hit the 5.9 kilometres circuit in the city centre of Madrid. It’s flat and it’s straightforward and it’s raced eleven times. Last edition, Alberto Contador entered the circuit slightly ahead of the others. El campeón was saluted by cheers and applause from the home crowds and he drank in this goodbye.

It’s a safe bet to expect a bunch sprint in Madrid. Previous winners at this arrival are Matteo Trentin (2017), Magnus Cort Nielsen (2016), John Degenkolb (2015, 2012), Michael Matthews (2013), Peter Sagan (2011), and Tyler Farrar (2010). They all won in the sprint.

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[DanielSong39]

Predicting an upset, Viviani does not win.

Sagan?

 

[Koronin]

Don't care.

 

[Robert5091]

Weather forecast - Partly cloudy skies. High 31C. Winds light and variable.

 

[Robert5091]

Re:

Predicting an upset, Viviani does not win.

Sagan?

This year's Vuelta normal upset - the breakaway wins it!

 

[Anderis]

Quintana to outsprint Viviani from a two-men breakaway.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Quintana to transform into Quinrobotana and win stage and GC while during the post race interview stating it was all part of the plan and that he in fact did not lie about his age.

 

[Gigs_98]

I hope Sagan gets his stage win. He deserves it after a lot of close calls. Nizzolo to get 2nd.

 

[RedheadDane]

Re:

Predicting an upset, Viviani does not win.

Sagan?

Well, if Quickstep only gets three stage win then it'll be a total failure for them.

 

[Tonton]

Solo breakaway, Aru wins the stage and the overall.

...or in the real World, meh...sprint to end a nice Vuelta. And we rate it, argue a little...and next week, it's all about the RRWC .

 

[Escarabajo]

Richie Porte to finally get his stage!

He is hyped again in this forum and it is now ready to win the Worlds and the Tour in the process.

 

[movingtarget]

Yates and Mas puncture at the start........Aru attacks......Sagan wins.

 

[Gigs_98]

Btw, as this is the last stage thread I wanted to take my last chance and thank @Robert5091 for his great OP's. Great work

 

[movingtarget]

Yes, thank you Robert. Excellent job.

 

[Breh]

Indeed, very informative posts.

 

[Carols]

Yes Kudos and Thanks to @Robert5091! Great Job!

 

[sir fly]

Btw, as this is the last stage thread I wanted to take my last chance and thank @Robert5091 for his great OP's. Great work

I'm sure he won't mind if girls hijack this thread for a while.

Excellent OPs, mate.

 

[Koronin]

Btw, as this is the last stage thread I wanted to take my last chance and thank @Robert5091 for his great OP's. Great work

This most definitely.

 

[sir fly]

Congrats to Bronzini.
Crazy fast racing. The girls were nuts... Why didn't they enjoy sightseeing? We'd enjoy, as well.

And this lack of love for them is a crime, people.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

If Kelderman gains 2 seconds in Izagirre he can finish 9th.
That's the most important part obviously

 

[Stella0596]

MS'kit looking too much like BMC now xD

 

[Laplaz]

A finisseur to win this, just like Keisse in the Giro 2015.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

Re:

Yes Kudos and Thanks to @Robert5091! Great Job!

exactly!! THANK you!!

 

[Laplaz]

Nibali leading the peloton into the last 6.5 km

 

[Stella0596]

Meh, Viviani again.