Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2023, stage 14: Sauveterre-de-Béarn - Larra-Belagua, 156.2k

[Libertine Seguros]

What's the story on Carlos Rodriguez? Did he sign with Movistar or is he staying with Ineos? I thought it was a great attempt by Movistar to sign a big rider.

They got screwed by agents when negotiating against Ineos again. Rodríguez' agent insisted on a clause that would enable him to break a contract pre-inception if he was offered more money, and after Brailsford got back in charge of Ineos he hit the roof about the exodus of quality riders and counter-offered, so Movistar have to come back with more money still if they want to make that signing, and Telefonica are in the middle of a protracted issue in Spain regarding potential Saudi investment, so whether they get the funds for that hangs in the balance and probably doesn't get settled in time for next season. It's still uncertain but it is vastly more likely he re-ups with Ineos. Movistar are now pursuing Bernal supposedly, but I don't know if that is actually realistic stuff or pie in the sky.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Closing down the 14 year old Cian uttjfsdhfoah like he's peak Pantani

 

[Savant12]

I'm glad they are trying. Otherwise, it's just a training ride for JV.

There's "trying" and then there's "UAE trying".

 

[CyclistAbi]

Some serious panache earned by Ayuso.

 

[Netserk]

Has a strong team ever failed harder to set up a simple play than UAE today?

 

[iBanesto]

UAE have never been great strategically.

The flaws of their strategy have always been masked by Pogacar's dominance.

 

[Reynard]

False pacing to keep Vlasov in. Smart.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Manny Buchmann in great shape, also wtf is he doing

 

[RobertCrawley]

They got screwed by agents when negotiating against Ineos again. Rodríguez' agent insisted on a clause that would enable him to break a contract pre-inception if he was offered more money, and after Brailsford got back in charge of Ineos he hit the roof about the exodus of quality riders and counter-offered. It's still uncertain but it is vastly more likely he re-ups with Ineos. Movistar are now pursuing Bernal supposedly, but I don't know if that is actually realistic stuff or pie in the sky.

Thanks for the good info! I hope Rodriguez gets a great contract, wherever he ends up.

 

[iBanesto]

Manny Buchmann in great shape, also wtf is he doing

He thinks Hindlay is in the race.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Has a strong team ever failed harder to set up a simple play than UAE today?

Possibly Movistar on stage 9 in 2013, the one day Froome was isolated and Porte was dropped, and they spent the whole day on the front, rode everybody into the ground, and then the attacks that ensued were as effective as throwing a cup of water at a forest fire.

 

[HelloDolly]

Roglic looking mega strong ...think he wants to go after Remco ...

 

[IndianCyclist]

Bora Bros at the front, what for, God knows

 

[Vino's Mum]

This road looks like the Peak District… like some of the climbs out of Hathersage.

Just longer, steeper, hotter!

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

Just back from my ride, tune in and see Buchmann and Kämna pacing? Is this for Cian who's feeling well because I just saw Vlasov at the back.

 

[Lequack]

Basically Jumbo's message to others is is, you can't even beat our thirst best rider. Pretty demoralizing.

 

[Reynard]

Manny Buchmann in great shape, also wtf is he doing

Keep control so that Vlasov isn't dropped again Kämna was also quite confused: "So are we hitting it Manny?"

 

[HelloDolly]

Looks like Connemara, Galway

 

[Samamba]

Jumbo riding now so its guaranteed Remco vs. Bardet.

 

[Netserk]

Immortal Bobby Gesink.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Storer in no man's land and apparently in a trans according to Vande Velde

 

[Rob5091]

UAE are really missing Vine today.

 

[CyclistAbi]

UAE are really missing Vine today.

And Pogi.

 

[HelloDolly]

stop slapping Bardet on his skinny ass

 

[iBanesto]