Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2021: Stage 19 (Tapia - Monforte de Lemos, 191.2 km)

[Netserk]

Unable to tell from the heli shot, but I think it was an error by Knox that caused the crash?

 

[glassmoon]

just after he made it to top 10

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Poor guy. He wouldn't have finished top ten I think, but what a heartbreak.

 

[yaco]

BEX is tactically naive - You need to place multiple riders in the break to cover options - You place one rider in the break, and then if he suffers, it may be too late to bring back the break - It also means you unnecessarily burn out riders for the following stage.

 

[120mmStem]

Hopefully a big fine for that maneuver

 

[JosefK]

In other sports, if you have an instance of bad luck you might miss a point-blank goal, fumble the ball, or make a bad play, but in cycling bad luck can mean broken bones.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Kirby trying to argue it wasn't Meintjes against a guy who actually used to work with him, was a bit funny.

But very sad for Meintjes, who has done well to get into the top 10 on the last two stages, where he has looked much better than Martin, so 9th place was definitely in his sights.

 

[glassmoon]

Kirby trying to argue it wasn't Meintjes against a guy who actually used to work with him, was a bit funny.

But very sad for Meintjes, who has done well to get into the top 10 on the last two stages, where he has looked much better than Martin, so 9th place was definitely in his sights.

I just don't get how is this incompetent hack being able to keep his job for all those years... so surreal.

 

[SafeBet]

Simmons is really strong today,

 

[ice&fire]

I just don't get how is this incompetent hack being able to keep his job for all those years... so surreal.

He must be rated by his ability to speak in non-stop mode when nothing happens

 

[glassmoon]

He must be rated by his ability to speak in non-stop mode when nothing happens

and talking incorrect *** every time something is happening...

 

[Samamba]

I am now officially a Bikeexchange hater

 

[JosefK]

Waiting for Magnus Cort to pounce.

 

[Sciatic]

Ha! I never noticed before the broadcast showed a little trash can icon when the peloton rolled through the discard zone

 

[RedheadDane]

Gotta say; I was rather surprised - when I quickly checked the live-update before heading home from work - to see that the peloton did not just let the break get several minutes.
But I am glad to see that the Danes are both still there.

 

[ice&fire]

and talking incorrect *** every time something is happening...

True, that happens always, but it takes a very small fraction of the total broadcast time. So he's doing ok most of the time

 

[Sciatic]

It’s enjoyable watching this break work together with the race on the line. Probably futile given the only 30” gap but definitely making this stage more interesting.

 

[Netserk]

I am now officially a Bikeexchange hater

I find it difficult to hold anything against them today. It was (B)DSM who kept the break in check and chased all day, BE only started after Stannard was caught.

 

[Baldinger]

I find it difficult to hold anything against them today. It was (B)DSM who kept the break in check and chased all day, BE only started after Stannard was caught.

But why are Matthews refusing to join the early breaks? Seems much easier than to sacrifice the whole team again and again.

 

[ice&fire]

LOL
Apparently you can vote for any rider

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[BlueRoads]

Well, Bardet left France to make some new experiences.

 

[BlueRoads]

Sad to hear Meintjes is out.

 

[Sciatic]

The break looks stronger than chasers right now

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

So, not first time since Vuelta 1996.

TBH, I didn't expect it to have happened in Tour so I didn't look there. My bad.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Whether they make it or not, this is a hugely impressive performance by these seven riders.