Vuelta a España - Stage 11 Vilanova i la Geltrú - Andorra 208.4km

[Frosty]

The Garmin guy in 3rd in the sprint. Don't see any reason for it.

Ah my apologies, i thought you were thinking about him for the stage win.

 

[issoisso]

But even after he outsprinted Gibo for the Cima Coppi, a victory looked unlikely and difficult, but he pulled it off.

It helped that nobody in the peloton was even slightly interested in chasing until the final 2kms

 

[Spare Tyre]

any1 can link mo to a live stream? i am on a road trip and i am using my mobile net to see online.

ty in advanced

http://streamz.yolasite.com/ch-16.php

(Sporza, in Dutch)

 

[Mellow Velo]

Menacing Menchov or Moody Menchov, today?
I think we are in for another eyeballing contest.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

But even after he outsprinted Gibo for the Cima Coppi, a victory looked unlikely and difficult, but he pulled it off.

I don't argue that the performance was impressive, i don't even disagree with him not letting gibo take the summit - at the time, a lot of people here shared their disappointment and anger at tschopp - just pointing out my man crush on gibo

But yes, as isso pointed out, the chase wasn't exactly rapid.

 

[roundabout]

It helped that nobody in the peloton was even slightly interested in chasing until the final 2kms

He was in a pretty good escape group (Vino, Sastre etc). But they also didn't seem interested in chasing on the Gavia.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Anton not placed very well

 

[Francois the Postman]

Anton at the back end?

 

[Jamsque]

Anton not placed very well

He's been taking tactical advice from Carlos Sastre I think.

 

[Christomir]

So what do you guys think are the chances of Xavier Tondó, if it comes to a sprint between the best 10 or so climbers?

 

[roundabout]

Meh, there's still a bit to go before the climb starts

 

[krebs303]

any1 can link mo to a live stream? i am on a road trip and i am using my mobile net to see online.

ty in advanced

http://www.fromsport.com/v-0/4/40/v-44119.html english

 

[issoisso]

KAN HAZ FOR RELAX?

Antón will move up. Give him time.

 

[Francois the Postman]

Ah, Katusha already taking over from Rabo, right at the base. Thank you and goodnight?

 

[The Hitch]

So what do you guys think are the chances of Xavier Tondó, if it comes to a sprint between the best 10 or so climbers?

Ive been talking him up big time since he and sastre did well last hilly stage, though part of me doesnt want him to win since a virus prevented me from getting him onto my fantasy team.

 

[The Hitch]

Harmon expects a minimum of 16 riders contesting the finish

I was expecting a lot less than that.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

It's just a matter of time before Mosquera attacks.

 

[issoisso]

Harmon expects a minimum of 16 riders contesting the finish

I was expecting a lot less than that.

It's a very easy climb until the last 2kms.

The mountains don't REALLY start until the weekend

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

friere still there, bodes well for his wc aspects.

agree with isso. It's a pretty easy climb.

 

[roundabout]

Wonder how far up the climb will Caruso, ??? and Karpets get Rodriguez

Not far

 

[Zoncolan]

From 4.4 to 2.4 km from the finish it averages over 8 %.
I expect attacks to start there.
Nibali looking ominous.

 

[vcampbell]

Oh yeah, Xacobeo pulling, c'mon Mosquera!

 

[The Hitch]

adios menchov

 

[Mellow Velo]

Adios Dennis! Oooh snap!!!

 

[Wergeland]

Menchov has been dropped.