Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2021: Stage 20 (Sanxenxo - Castro de Herville, 202.2 km)

[Red Rick]

I've heard Roglic said that Mas was ordered not to help the front group due to Lopez having been caught out. I'm more inclined to believe Roglic that Mas was ordered not to help. Roglic is know for giving creditable information when he does give information.

From what I've heard Roglic spend all the 2018 Tour telling Dumoulin he was so *** before attacking him so I dunno

 

[Koronin]

If Lopez thought the team would sacrifice Mas' podium spot to try to help him back to the front, which likely wouldn't happen anyway, he's crazy. Mas made the split and his second place is fairly secure unless of he totally blows up in the ITT, which I'd be shocked about. Lopez did have Rojas pulling for awhile. If the team didn't want him to try to regain contact there is no way Rojas pulls like he did. That report is suspect at best.

 

[Lequack]

But if he just didn't have the legs then it would no make sense to just abandon. Being told to not follow attack still makes the most sense.

 

[RedheadDane]

Now here's a question completely unrelated to Lopez:
The DQ riders finished side-by-side, so how was it decided in which order they should be listed on the result sheet? Did someone get the - frankly, unnecessary - task of checking the finish-line photo, or did they just draw straws?

 

[noob]

But if he just didn't have the legs then it would no make sense to just abandon. Being told to not follow attack still makes the most sense.

It makes sense if you know you'll lose whatever you do and you're very impulsive and have a hard time controlling those emotions of defeat. <3

 

[titan31]

But if he just didn't have the legs then it would no make sense to just abandon. Being told to not follow attack still makes the most sense.

I dunno. Mentally collapsing cos he didn't have the legs makes the most sense to me.

 

[Armchair cyclist]

Miguel Ángel López's partner, Natha Acevedo, has shared on his Instagram that the broker's representation agency will make a statement explaining the situation.

In as much as that tells us that MAL has at least been in touch with his loved ones, I'll take it as good news.

 

[tobydawq]

Now here's a question completely unrelated to Lopez:
The DQ riders finished side-by-side, so how was it decided in which order they should be listed on the result sheet? Did someone get the - frankly, unnecessary - task of checking the finish-line photo, or did they just draw straws?

Photo-finish.

 

[Koronin]

Because he's (Lopez) extremely emotional and temperamental (or at least he appears to be temperamental). So that's where it makes sense. Marc Soler may have thrown a fit when he was called back to help Quintana, but he also didn't abandon the race and did help later in the race.

 

[noob]

In as much as that tells us that MAL has at least been in touch with his loved ones, I'll take it as good news.

Yes, if it's true and not some fake account.

 

[tobydawq]

Because he's (Lopez) extremely emotional and temperamental (or at least he appears to be temperamental). So that's where it makes sense. Marc Soler may have thrown a fit when he was called back to help Quintana, but he also didn't abandon the race and did help later in the race.

But that call-back made much more sense than if López really was told to not bridge (which I still very much doubt).

 

[Lequack]

Most combative rider is Ryan Gibbons

 

[perico]

But if he just didn't have the legs then it would no make sense to just abandon. Being told to not follow attack still makes the most sense.

Remember TeeJay in 2nd in the 2015 TDF after the Pyrenees and collapsing and DNF? It happens.

Movistar is an easy target for Colombian media because of Nairo and these reports started coming out of Colombia before the stage was even finished.

 

[Escarabajo]

If Lopez thought the team would sacrifice Mas' podium spot to try to help him back to the front, which likely wouldn't happen anyway, he's crazy. Mas made the split and his second place is fairly secure unless of he totally blows up in the ITT, which I'd be shocked about. Lopez did have Rojas pulling for awhile. If the team didn't want him to try to regain contact there is no way Rojas pulls like he did. That report is suspect at best.

Nobody said that.

 

[saganftw]

hold on, if lopez was told to sit and not chase, who was benefiting from that? all that just to get rid of Bernal?

 

[Colombianfan]

lol at the fool who said Lopez should now just stage hunt. The man has rode the TDF now the last years and it has not gone well injuries falls covid and just general bad level. He can would easily be a favourite to podium Giro/Vuelta combo year after year. He would of had his 3rd podium more than likely he is 27 he is way ahead of Pinot's dramatics.

 

[Colombianfan]

He needs to forget the TDF and do the Giro/Vuelta and i bet you he gets a podium out of it year after year.

 

[noob]

The only thing that would make sense apart from a meltdown is that he wanted to attack earlier and were denied. I mean way before Bernal went.

And that doesn't feel likely.

 

[Armchair cyclist]

Now here's a question completely unrelated to Lopez:
The DQ riders finished side-by-side, so how was it decided in which order they should be listed on the result sheet? Did someone get the - frankly, unnecessary - task of checking the finish-line photo, or did they just draw straws?

Even when he tries to be joint last, Mauri Vansevenant can't quite reproduce what his father is most famous for.

 

[Lequack]

Defended the green jersey, quite a feat in the Vuelta

 

[BlueRoads]

Defended the green jersey, quite a feat in the Vuelta

Not a fan of this whole wolfpack marketing since it's mostly marketing, but that's one cool picture!

 

[Armchair cyclist]

I haven't wound the coverage back that far, but IIRC Lopez covered Bernal's attack immediately before Yates went. He basically fell victim to the old 1-2, and (I suspect, but have no proof other than what we saw) dropped into a sulk when everyone who didn't jump with Yates said "You do it" in terms of the chase.

 

[Escarabajo]

hold on, if lopez was told to sit and not chase, who was benefiting from that? all that just to get rid of Bernal?

I don't get that either.
However, the order could have been made with the assumption that they were going to come back because the mountain was almost over. And all of a sudden the gap opened in a hurry. Then Movistar could have realized about the error. Especially that they didn't have anyone helping him. The funny thing is that Lopez had just responded to an attack. He looked OK. I don't understand.

 

[Red Rick]

Not a fan of this whole wolfpack marketing since it's mostly marketing, but that's one cool picture!

It's exactly why I dislike it.

Zomg what an achievement that the Vuelta changed the points system and Philipsen went home.

 

[IndurainsTdF1994]

Let’s not spend too much arguing about (potentially) fake news, and rather celebrate gutsy, maniacal finish by Champoussin, what a champ!! Chapeau!