Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2020: Stage 8 (Logroño > Alto de Moncalvillo, 164 km)

[richwallone]

I wouldn't mind switching the Vuelta's and the Giro's usual place on the calendar.

That wouldn't be a bad idea either Definitely "nicer" weather in Italy at the end of August, early September, at least in the mountains, even if less predictable...

 

[Breh]

Northern Spain is so pretty!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

All three GTs could rotate thru May, July September,
would be fairer too

 

[richwallone]

Finally, Movistar started to animate the main pack

 

[johnymax]

Finally, Movistar started to animate the main pack

Yeah...big change of pace.

 

[richwallone]

Throwing bottles away across the road Almost bringing down the time check moto... j/k Just drop it into to your closer ditch side...

 

[richwallone]

There is like 7 guys in the breakaway aaaaand 20 cars behind them... WTH

 

[johnymax]

I'm loving Movistar's way of racing this Vuelta.

 

[Eclipse]

Can't imagine a UAE rider ever working with a Movistar rider after this DISGUSTING bit of riding.

 

[King Boonen]

Gonna be all back together well before the climb at this rate.

 

[ice&fire]

Peloton split in the descent

 

[titan31]

I don't get why Kelly is so against Movistar riding. Pretty pathetic from him imo

 

[johnymax]

Wow Froome still in the group, surprising.

 

[richwallone]

Gap in the peloton!!! Some riders aren't paying attention on the downhill...

 

[FjPavels]

I don't get why Kelly is so against Movistar riding. Pretty pathetic from him imo

Because they are not British probably ?

 

[ice&fire]

I don't get why Kelly is so against Movistar riding. Pretty pathetic from him imo

He expected to have a nap until the last climb

 

[Pantani_lives]

Because they are not British probably ?

Kelly is Irish, so that can hardly be the point. I would think he doesn't fancy Mas' chances to win the stage and take bonus seconds. Ineos has more reason to work, because that steep final climb should suit Carapaz.

 

[johnymax]

Kelly is Irish, so that can hardly be the point. I would think he doesn't fancy Mas' chances to win the stage and take bonus seconds. Ineos has more reason to work, because that steep final climb should suit Carapaz.

It suits Mas too.

Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team): “I don’t know the climb but it’s a hard one. What matters is to have the legs. Enric [Mas] knows it. He’s strong and he’s a the big favourite for today. There are very strong riders but he knows the climb and we’ll work together so he can win.”

 

[Sciatic]

Northern Spain is so pretty!
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Stunning scenery!

 

[RedheadDane]

Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team): “I don’t know the climb but it’s a hard one. What matters is to have the legs. Enric [Mas] knows it. He’s strong and he’s a the big favourite for today. There are very strong riders but he knows the climb and we’ll work together so he can win.”

While Mas was standing next to him, looking rather like a shy teenager.

 

[johnymax]

While Mas was standing next to him, looking rather like a shy teenager.

A shy teenager with strong legs.

 

[richwallone]

While Mas was standing next to him, looking rather like a shy teenager.

Father and son

 

[Descender]

I wouldn't mind switching the Vuelta's and the Giro's usual place on the calendar.

La Vuelta would.

Switching from first to last GT of the year was the single best decision the Vuelta ever took.

 

[Anybody_but..]

Father and son

I have an idea who should act as his mother but I'm afraid she as being a teenage girl is too young.

 

[search]

Kelly is Irish, so that can hardly be the point. I would think he doesn't fancy Mas' chances to win the stage and take bonus seconds. Ineos has more reason to work, because that steep final climb should suit Carapaz.

does it? Mas for example was among the best from the peloton on the Balcón de Bizkaia two years ago, while I can't remember many great performances from Carapaz on really steep stuff. It shouldn't be bad for him, for sure, but I'd think he is stronger on long, high altitude climbs.