Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2022, stage 21: Las Rozas - Madrid, 96.7k

[Devil's Elbow]

The final day before GT racing goes into hibernation until May. After a year's absence, it's the usual parade again.

Final kilometres (taken from the site of the women's race as it's a much better profile of the same finish):

 

[RedheadDane]

Another Mads sprint.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I think Mas should try something in Madrid. Judging by Remco's reaction (and possible %-ish continuation at the hotel) he may be unable to produce efforts above zone 2 tomorrow

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Another Mads sprint.

I don't think he will win. The stage is too easy.

 

[Didinho]

I think Mas should try something in Madrid. Judging by Remco's reaction (and possible %-ish continuation at the hotel) he may be unable to produce efforts above zone 2 tomorrow

The only thing he failed this Vuelta is to drink his recovery shake after the stage today. The begin of the end?
And I thought he said that he doesn't drink, so that won't be a problem tomorrow.

 

[Red Rick]

As I have said before.

Until tomorrow Evenepoel has only passed tests that could disprove he was a potential GT winner, but could not really confirm it.

Tomorrow is different.

We will finally see what Remco Evenepoel is really made of.

 

[yaco]

There are two or three sprinters faster than Pedersen - The relevant stage to study is stage 11.

 

[Wvv]

Merlier to make the Belgium party and his GT hattrick complete.

 

[ooo]

Until tomorrow Evenepoel has only passed tests that could disprove he was a potential GT winner, but could not really confirm it.

Tomorrow is different.

Evenepoel is still one (covid) test away from victory, he still need to pass that test.

 

[movingtarget]

As I have said before.

Until tomorrow Evenepoel has only passed tests that could disprove he was a potential GT winner, but could not really confirm it.

Tomorrow is different.

We will finally see what Remco Evenepoel is really made of.

Very true, I have been saying the same thing...............

 

[Volderke]

Are there bonifications (arensman vs Rodriguez = 1 second in GC…!)?

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

Evenepoel is still one (covid) test away from victory, he still need to pass that test.

They'll just swap his sample with Masnada's.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Are there bonifications (arensman vs Rodriguez = 1 second in GC…!)?

At both the intermediate sprint and the finish.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Merlier to make the Belgium party and his GT hattrick complete.

Then he will have to improve tenfold or that party is going to be like it's 1799.

 

[roundabout]

Gaps between GC riders across stages 17, 18 and 20 (in seconds, bonifications not included)

Evenpoel 0
Mas 0
Almeida 6
Ayuso 13
Hindley 15
Lopez 22
Arensman 49
O'Connor 98
Rodriguez 151

 

[Netserk]

Gaps between GC riders across stages 17, 18 and 20 (in seconds, bonifications not included)

Might as well just say across the third week then.

 

[Didinho]

Pedersen's head (in the interview) looks like it also won the Vuelta leaders jersey

 

[tobydawq]

Wow what a gesture for Valverde and Nibali.

 

[Tim Cahill]

We now go to Patrick Lefevere for a few humble words

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Reckless riding by those people on the pavement.

 

[RedheadDane]

No joking attacks here.

 

[T-Nielsen]

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Will this mean that Remco goes to the tour in 2023 and Jakobsen will need to find a new team?

 

[noob]

Why were so many riders up to the comissary car in the beginning of the stage?

And Dennis riding ahead as if he's in a hurry to catch a flight to Australia

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Last 68km of this year's Vuelta, the riders look like they're having way too much fun. Well deserved though... although this stage is largely a snoozefest I'm still tuned in because I think it's nice to see the peloton goofing and letting loose a bit.

On that note I've come to like Pedersen, so hope he wins the eventual sprint.

 

[yaco]

Why were so many riders up to the comissary car in the beginning of the stage?

And Dennis riding ahead as if he's in a hurry to catch a flight to Australia

Except, Dennis is not travelling to Australia.