Vuelta a Andalucia (Ruta Del Sol) 2.HC // 18.2 - 22.2

[LaFlorecita]

So, any predictions and expectations for today?
Anything but Vuelta plot would surprise me.

I think:

Tinkoff-Saxo will bring back the break.
RoboBasso will whittle down the peloton to a group of, say, 6-7 riders.
Froome will do a crazy seated attack with Alberto on his wheel.
Alberto rides away in the last 2 km to take the stage victory

 

[Tournesol]

1 Contador
2 Froome
3 Keldermerckx

 

[indianfanboy]

Repeat of vuelta's La Farrapona stage with Contador winning by 10-15 sec

 

[Rollthedice]

I think:

Tinkoff-Saxo will bring back the break.
RoboBasso will whittle down the peloton to a group of, say, 6-7 riders.
Froome will do a crazy seated attack with Alberto on his wheel.
Alberto rides away in the last 2 km to take the stage victory

That's about right.

 

[indianfanboy]

Has the stage started yet?

 

[manafana]

Keldermann has chance if he times it right might see the other bluff each other

 

[Bexon30]

Keldermann has chance if he times it right might see the other bluff each other

I agree Kelderman will be there at the end with Alberto, and Froome gapped by those 2. Beginning of the end for Froome starting today. Bardet should figure well today also I think. I hope it goes off right away, looking forward to some good battles this year.

 

[staubsauger]

No love for Intxausti? He should be a bit further in his preparation. So I would at least keep him in mind.

Will Kennaugh step up if Froome is going to struggle?

 

[Wallenquist]

No love for Intxausti? He should be a bit further in his preparation. So I would at least keep him in mind.

Will Kennaugh step up if Froome is going to struggle?

I think Nieve might be Sky's second option but Froome won't struggle, he will be there with the best.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Szmyd, Bazzana, Geschke, Jacobs, Saramotins, Roy, Riblon, De Maar, Pello Bilbao

40"

Rubiano

1'05"

Peloton with Tinkoff-Saxo on the front

 

[De Snelle Duif]

Szmyd, Bazzana, Geschke, Jacobs, Saramotins, Roy, Riblon, De Maar, Pello Bilbao

40"

Rubiano

1'05"

Peloton with Tinkoff-Saxo on the front

Quite a strong break if they're on form

 

[Dedelou]

Szmyd, Bazzana, Geschke, Jacobs, Saramotins, Roy, Riblon, De Maar, Pello Bilbao

40"

Rubiano

1'05"

Peloton with Tinkoff-Saxo on the front

where are you getting updates, Flo? I am getting nothing here in the States.

 

[LaFlorecita]

where are you getting updates, Flo? I am getting nothing here in the States.

https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=61rds&src=typd

eurosport should go live in 20 minutes

 

[Dedelou]

https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=61rds&src=typd

eurosport should go live in 20 minutes

Thanks a bunch.... will take the Iphone with me to the gym.. minus 10 here in NY ... no time for old guys to go ride outside..

 

[staubsauger]

Nordic combined has been rescheduled, so I fear at least Eurosport Germany may delay the Ruta del Sol live coverage.

 

[indianfanboy]

75km to go,gap at 2:30

 

[rune1107]

WTF, no cycling on Eurosport 1 or 2 in Denmark! Same for you guys?

 

[Carols]

68km to go, gap at 1:59. Saxo driving peloton.

 

[jens_attacks]

Nordic combined. A sport that shouldnt even exist
It has zero fans and it sucks

 

[Carols]

Alberto on 5th wheel, MovieStar lined up next, followed by Sky. 66.5km with leaders at 1:59

 

[LaFlorecita]

Nordic combined. A sport that shouldnt even exist
It has zero fans and it sucks

I so agree. Sometimes when I am bored during winter I watch ski jumping, biathlon or xc skiing. But this sucks.

 

[staubsauger]

Guess they should be finished at about 14.30 or 14.45. So don't worry guys and ladies . Not yet.

 

[icefire]

MARCA reports that Mollema didnt start today

 

[TourOfSardinia]

WTF, no cycling on Eurosport 1 or 2 in Denmark! Same for you guys?

its' still Nordic Skiing on British EuroSport too
http://cricfree.tv/watch/live/vuelta-a-andalucia-ruta-ciclista-del-sol-live-streaming

 

[Carols]

Smyzd closest at 2:42 on GC of 10 man lead group. I have Great pics on Universal Sport but no commentary LOL!