Vuelta a España 2019 stage 5: L’Eliana > Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre 170.7km

[Scarponi]

No man.

It's Quintana who's the worst teammate ever.

Disagree, Valverde has been going to GTs without a chance of winning for years in free roles ruining the dynamics of the team .

 

[bob.a.feet]

Madrazo what a legend

 

[Northerner]

EF's DS said the other day that Carthy's instructions were to destroy the group. I don't think that was supposed to include dropping his own team.

 

[F_Cance]

Nah matey, this is Valverde's team. Quintana profited from him splitting the bunch while Valverde himself was inattentive, otherwise he has rojo at this point and looks hard to beat on home soil. This is Valverde's race, not the underwhelming Quintana's.

That may be the perspective of a valv.piti fanboy, but others don't agree on this.

 

[Noddy97]

valverde raced perfectly! he didn't race well when he left quintana going away! Quintana is so bad these days, that even valverde past his prime, is a better climber than him.

 

[Red Rick]

Disagree, Valverde has been going to GTs without a chance of winning for years in free roles ruining the dynamics of the team .

I was sarcastic

 

[DFA123]

That little dig just as Quintana was slightly making his way back, it’s very personal obviously. No one is allowed to speak back to the great Valverde

I think Quintana seemed quite content to pace himself, rather than making any real effort to get back on to the front. And he did it pretty well.

 

[Carols]

Madrazo does the Yo Yo well!! Chapeau what a comeback .

MAL looks strong, as does Don Bala and Primoz is finding his legs. Should be a good race!

Where did Aru finish? Just when I was thinking he might come to life.

Nice ride by Sepp Kuss, good job lad

 

[Breezy1985]

That little dig just as Quintana was slightly making his way back, it’s very personal obviously. No one is allowed to speak back to the great Valverde

Never forget

 

[luckyboy]

Valverde is going for stage wins though, right? lol...

 

[Black Betsy]

My all time favorite climb and stage since today! Love you, Sparrow!

 

[Escarabajo]

Why are people complaining about valverde? Quintana is not gonna win this race and he won't even be close. Valverde has every reason to ride for himself and it's surely not in his interest that Lopez gains half a minute

I agree. Quintana might come back but Valverde cannot hold back for an "If".

 

[Blanco]

Valverdes fat ego and the crap he pulled at the Tour de France by lying about Quintana might cost him his strongest helper

?! Sure about that? I would say it was a little bit different...

 

[Escarabajo]

As expected. Roglic and MAL.

 

[tobydawq]

Valverdes fat ego and the crap he pulled at the Tour de France by lying about Quintana might cost him his strongest helper

What's that now?

Valverde having a fat ego? That seems like a rather.... uninformed comment.

 

[roundabout]

Now Pogacar is extremely talented, but a lot of people should have a good look at themselves when a first year pro is 4th from the main group.

 

[Northerner]

Where did Aru finish? Just when I was thinking he might come to life.

25th, 2:12 behind Lopez.

 

[DFA123]

I agree. Quintana might come back but Valverde cannot hold back for an "If".

VMT, I think there is a lot of manufactured drama about this. Seems like they are both just riding their own race as co-leaders and, so far, both seem to be doing pretty well out of it.

 

[SafeBet]

Quite painful to watch Aru dropping from 20 riders after all the good signs he showed in the past couple of months.
Makes me wonder if he will ever be back.

 

[Rollthedice]

Valverde did his thing. Quintana didn't because he couldn't. It's an accident they are on the same team.

 

[Blanco]

That little dig just as Quintana was slightly making his way back, it’s very personal obviously. No one is allowed to speak back to the great Valverde

There's a reason why Valverde is great

 

[Rollthedice]

Now Pogacar is extremely talented, but a lot of people should have a good look at themselves when a first year pro is 4th from the main group.

Good point. Bit of a low level at the top.

 

[Escarabajo]

VMT, I think there is a lot of manufactured drama about this. Seems like they are both just riding their own race as co-leaders and, so far, both seem to be doing pretty well out of it.

They have always raced like this. If I remember correctly. Neither Quintana nor Valverde care about it.

 

[DFA123]

I agree. Quintana might come back but Valverde cannot hold back for an "If".

VMT, I think there is a lot of manufactured drama about this. Seems like they are both just riding their own race as co-leadand, so far, both seem to be doing pretty well out of it.

They have always raced like this. If I remember correctly. Neither Quintana nor Valverde care about it.

Exactly, and why should they? 3rd and 4th overall, both within striking distance of the red jersey. Plus a stage win in the bag so far as well. It's not like Valverde sitting up would have changed anything anyway, Lopez would have still attacked and Quintana dropped back immediately.

 

[movingtarget]

Quite painful to watch Aru dropping from 20 riders after all the good signs he showed in the past couple of months.
Makes me wonder if he will ever be back.

After being out for so long I'm surprised he decided to do two grand tours this year. Chaves is another one who looks nothing like he used to but he's also had many problems.