Vuelta a España - Stage 9: September 7 - Alcoy - Xorret de Catí, 186km

[issoisso]

Valverde gets the leader's jersey

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Yes gesink was only about 10 seconds back after the climb. Did well, almost got 3rd.
lol at evans and gesink.

 

[ak-zaaf]

Yes gesink was only about 10 seconds back after the climb. Did well, almost got 3rd.
lol at evans and gesink.

Why is Sanchez angry at Gesink?

 

[BroDeal]

Evans is in a lot better shape than I expected. Looking at the way he responded to sharp pace changes, he appears to be climbing better than he normally does.

 

[issoisso]

Why is Sanchez angry at Gesink?

You mean Evans. Gesink swerved wildly. Not that it would've made a difference to the results, but it was very dangerous.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

evans was angry because he claims gesink pushed him in the barriers, dnt think he meant it. Classic evans, has a B!tcH

 

[pedaling squares]

There goes Cadel, whining again. Does he think that he would have had an answer for Valverde's sprint?

 

[issoisso]

Uhm, you people do realize that no matter how whiney Evans normally is, what Gesink did is against the rules, right?

 

[ak-zaaf]

Evans is in a lot better shape than I expected. Looking at the way he responded to sharp pace changes, he appears to be climbing better than he normally does.

If he doesn't crack mentally (again) he will win this thing for sure.

 

[53 x 11]

Uhm, you people do realize that no matter how whiney Evans normally is, what Gesink did is against the rules, right?

+1 putting someone into the barriers is not cool, big bad.

 

[issoisso]

Sánchez lost a minute on the others. That's what happens when you crash: it's always worse the day after the crash than it is on the day itself.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Sammy Sanchez lost close to a minute to the other GC men.
gesink in 3rd
Evans looked really strong today (at this stage he looks best bet to win) And Valv was good too.
Cunego riding good.

 

[BroDeal]

Top six all within 1:03 of each other. This is looking to be a great competition.

It is too bad we never see that sort of super steep climbing in the Tour.

 

[powderpuff]

You mean Evans. Gesink swerved wildly. Not that it would've made a difference to the results, but it was very dangerous.

What do you mean wouldnt have made any difference, once you just touch the brakes just slightly you have lost your chance. He was right in there with a shot until Gesink swerved.

 

[ak-zaaf]

Uhm, you people do realize that no matter how whiney Evans normally is, what Gesink did is against the rules, right?

Gesink doesn't care.
In the Achterhoek there are no rules and whining is not allowed.

Plus he still hates Evans for that Paris-Nice stage.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Uhm, you people do realize that no matter how whiney Evans normally is, what Gesink did is against the rules, right?

of course, but clearly it was an accident.

 

[issoisso]

What do you mean wouldnt have made any difference, once you just touch the brakes just slightly you have lost your chance. He was right in there with a shot until Gesink swerved.

You're not seriously considering it would've made a difference? Valverde had gapped them already and would win the sprint regardless

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

What do you mean wouldnt have made any difference, once you just touch the brakes just slightly you have lost your chance. He was right in there with a shot until Gesink swerved.

lol no way he would have beat valverde in that sprint.

 

[Bala Verde]

I'm reading your reports, emotions and summaries from my phone. keep it coming... It's like listening to the radio, old school cycling style. Very exciting although I can't wait to get home and see the replay

 

[53 x 11]

of course, but clearly it was an accident.

I'll use that one next time I do something stupid.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

was an excellent stage Bella. Epic finish. Probably better for evans if he does lose the lead.

 

[issoisso]

It is too bad we never see that sort of super steep climbing in the Tour.

I keep hoping they'll go back to the Puy de Dôme one day

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Gesink just sprinted in a straight line and Evans was trying to go through a gap that wasn't there.

Besides, payback time for Ventoux in Paris Nice 2008 for Evans

 

[ak-zaaf]

I'll use that one next time I do something stupid.

You never did that?
It's like a mantra to me.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Top six all within 1:03 of each other. This is looking to be a great competition.

It is too bad we never see that sort of super steep climbing in the Tour.

The Vuelta is trumping the tour thus far