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issoisso said:Perfect stage for Valverde or Cunego.
Stijn Devolder
Belgian DEVOLDER Stijn (145) has won the Tour of Flanders on two occasions and is currently considered one of the leading Classics riders. His wins in the iconic Flemish race have converted him into a hero for cycling fans from the Low Lands. An all-round rider, he performs equally well in TTs and mountain stages. Although he attempted to compete for the GC in Grand Tours, finishing 12th in 2006 Vuelta and wearing the leader's jersey in the 2007 edition, he has since concentrated on one-day races and week-long tours.
Over 5 minutes now.The 7-man break is composed of DEVOLDER Stijn (145), LOPEZ GIL José Antonio (023), MARZANO Marco (126), CESAR VELOSO Gustavo (212), DE LA FUENTE RASILLA David (103), TAARAMAE Rein (079) and SANCHEZ PIMIENTA Julian (081)
Bala Verde said:Sanchez in the descent? Or how steep is the descent actually. Gesink said that his Spanish team mates told him it couldn't be called a descent in the true word. Valverde seems a good bet and Cunego showed his form yesterday.
More importantly, who will lose time today?
Gesink and Evans have shown on Huy and/or Montelupone that they can suffer on the shorter steeper climbs. But Basso? Danielson?
Where is Di Luca when you need him![]()
There's a steep climb near the finish - 39x25 kind of stuff - then two or kilometres of fast descent. It's about 80 or 90km/h descending a windy road to the finish.
Bala Verde said:Hmm from the cyclingnews live report it seems like a rather boring stage. Nothing happening, break away 7m ahead and no one in the peloton interested in the stage win. Easy day in the saddle for Evans & co?
Rein taarame didn't he recently win the queen stage in tour de l'ain...
issoisso said:Nothing with the Xorret de Catí is easy.
I guarantee this break will be caught before the top of the climb. Watch them die when they get there![]()
Bala Verde said:Hmm from the cyclingnews live report it seems like a rather boring stage. Nothing happening, break away 7m ahead and no one in the peloton interested in the stage win. Easy day in the saddle for Evans & co?
ak-zaaf said:Devolder is thinking: pfff, it doesn't even have cobbles.
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issoisso said:He'll still get dropped though
Anyway, the peloton has relaxed, so with 6 minutes they may very well stay away. 3 minutes, no chance at all. 4, doubtful. 6, very possible!
ak-zaaf said:That makes it time to play the 'Which Lucky ******* Will Take Te Stage' game.
I'll go with Cesar Veloso. =/
issoisso said:Nothing with the Xorret de Catí is easy.
I guarantee this break will be caught before the top of the climb. Watch them die when they get there![]()
issoisso said:I'll go with De la Fuente
Mellow Velo said:I think I'd take that bet. They are not all Fabio Roscioli's up there.
Grovel? Yes
Die? Heavy casualties, but someone will survive.
BroDeal said:They look to be taking it easy, but I don't see how nothing can happen on the final climb. The grades are so steep that there will surely be gaps, even with the short descent.
The riders are mugging for the camera right now.
ak-zaaf said:Wuyts is saying riders will have bodypainted sponsornames on their legs at the worlds.
On a more relevant note: are the really steep parts of this climb short enough for a classic guy like Gilbert?
If it's Redoute or Huy times 3 he might actually try to stay with Evans.
issoisso said:Or he might try to drop Evans![]()
ak-zaaf said:Wuyts is saying riders will have bodypainted sponsornames on their legs at the worlds.