Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2021: Stage 17 (Unquera - Lagos de Covadonga, 185.8 km)

[perico]

Mas was in that crash yesterday as well. They didn’t report anything out of the ordinary but it may be affecting him. If not, then stupid racing without trying to minimize their losses. Two leaders is a fail on a stage like this.

 

[Blanco]

I can't believe he's taking turns if he's not 100% sure about his legs. Would be suicide.

They made a deal probably...

 

[Red Rick]

Just joined.. WTF is going on!!

Bernal attacked penultimate climb. Roglic followed. Gained half a minute on descent. Have added like 50s on the flat despite being outnumbered by domestiques behind them.

 

[Gigs_98]

López tried to go with them, and if he had made it across and just sat on, it would have been great for Mas. So we can't conclude whether or not Mas could have followed.

Yeah, Movistar actively deciding against following that move with one of their two leaders while they are isolated honestly sounds too stupid even for them.

 

[Fantastico]

When did Yates disappear?

What do you mean? He's still in the chase group.

 

[tobydawq]

Thanks a lot man

Unlucky Movistar is this depleted.. but looks like epic racing. Vamos Egon

López tried to bridge but waited way too long and didn't seem to have it either, to be fair.

 

[Red Rick]

Yeah, Movistar actively deciding against following that move with one of their two leaders while they are isolated honestly sounds too stupid even for them.

Tbh I think Mas should have been on that wheel in the first place.

 

[Pirazziattacks]

Does Bahrain saving Mäder for the climb make sense? Realistically it will be up to Haig to follow Movistar or go from the bottom of the climb,

 

[roundabout]

Nice chase when the guys in the group have time for a pee

 

[IndianCyclist]

Movistar getting a free ride from other teams so that they can sandbag them on Covadonga

 

[Pirazziattacks]

Tbh I think Mas should have been on that wheel in the first place.

That or he at least should've gone with Lopez.

 

[ontheroad]

The gap has remained steady in the valley. Looks like the stage is between Roglic and Bernal unless they blow up. Will someone have a go out of the chasers early on the Covadonga? I'm not sure if any of them have the legs. Bernal is now ahead of Mas on virtual GC at the minute.

 

[Sciatic]

What do you mean? He's still in the chase group.

Thanks, couldn’t see him!

 

[hfer07]

at last the most anticipated duel that got postponed
Bernal vs Roglic
round 1

 

[Mayomaniac]

Bahrain trying to save Mäder for the final climb loooks like a mistake to me.

 

[solo80k]

Just joined.. WTF is going on!!

Bernal finally decided to test his legs and Roglic joined the party. Movistar can be sore losers and lose even second place here if Bernal and Roglic smash Covadonga.

 

[Samamba]

Grosschartner in pain

 

[Devil's Elbow]

That's what you get for having Zwiehoff pull for no reason, now you have no fresh teammate to help you.

 

[Red Rick]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1433062876449808385

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1433062876449808385

 

[Gigs_98]

Großschartner...ah geh scheißn

 

[roundabout]

who\s the extra Bahrain?

 

[Lequack]

Crap for Felix.

 

[Red Rick]

Großschartner...ah geh scheißn

Pretty gross

 

[Lequack]

 

[Stringer Bell]

Am I the only who thinks this is a really dumb move by Rog? He could have sat on Bernal, or let him go and use him teammates to chase and let Bernal fry out in front. If Bernal drops Rog on the final climb, and gains time on him, then he’s in a heap of trouble. If Rog is more worried about putting time into Movistar duo then he is being badly advised. Bernal is a champion and always dangerous