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

[SHAD0W93]

What are the odds of Evenepoel blowing himself up today

If you bet your house, you will still be living in it after the stage.

Inquiring on if your house will be available in a couple hours?

 

[Samamba]

Castroviejo is freed

 

[Reynard]

looked like caruso waited for Kämna almost.

 

[Rackham]

I'd imagine if UAE are pacing like this, it's because Ayuso wants to attack. Surely.

Otherwise I don't get the point.

 

[Red Rick]

I'd imagine if UAE are pacing like this, it's because Ayuso wants to attack. Surely.

Otherwise I don't get the point.

They arent going very fast

 

[Salvarani]

Inquiring on if your house will be available in a couple hours?

Not a gambling man. It was only a suggestion.

 

[Samamba]

Bardet actually riding on a high level this Vuelta. Don't think he can beat Remco, but he'll get more chances in the last week. I see him winning a stage.

 

[Samamba]

Only Van Eetvelt to follow Castroviejo so they actually go hard, but Remco with backpack Bardet keeps winning time.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Movistar is a pretty big joke this Vuelta…

Movistar are just performing to their level. They've never been one of the big budget teams, and have simply had more prominence than their budget would suggest for many years because of having a couple of big-ticket leaders and getting a larger amount of prominence in screen time due to racing like absolute headless chickens for said leaders.

Their racing just reflects the riders at their disposal. They were once the team of Valverde, Quintana and Landa simultaneously. They attacked descents, climbs, did unexpected things, started the Soler memes. Now they're the team of Enric Mas.

 

[Reynard]

What was the point of this UAE?

 

[iBanesto]

This pace is piss easy for Kuss.

He is the one setting the pace on the mountains in other grand tours. He can easily ride a hard pace.

 

[HelloDolly]

The Vuelta is such a strange race when it comes to form...you never know where anyone is at

However I do like how it rewards riders who can keep form longer and ride more than one GT...that is as valid an aspect of pro cycling as any

Also how young , 'never rode a GT before' riders can get a chance to shine

 

[red_flanders]

Bardet actually riding on a high level this Vuelta. Don't think he can beat Remco, but he'll get more chances in the last week. I see him winning a stage.

Could be today…I’m not convinced Remco is the guy we’ve seen decimate a field yet today. No shock if he folds again, but props for going for it.

 

[Samamba]

Could be today…I’m not convinced Remco is the guy we’ve seen decimate a field yet today. No shock if he folds again, but props for going for it.

I don't believe he can drop Remco and Remco will win the sprint. But he will be the strongest climber in the break in one of the upcoming stages, pretty sure.

 

[HelloDolly]

evenepol or bardet...who is the more desperate ? hard to know

 

[CyclistAbi]

evenepol or bardet...who is the more desperate ? hard to know

Both thirsty.

 

[Samamba]

Lol completely missed that Storer was in between there somewhere.

 

[iBanesto]

The Vuelta is such a strange race when it comes to form...you never know where anyone is at

However I do like how it rewards riders who can keep form longer and ride more than one GT...that is a valid an aspect of pro cycling as any

Also how young , 'never rode a GT before' riders can get a chance to shine

Pretty easy explanation, most guys who have already ridden a long, tough season don't want to be at the Vuelta.

But a contract is a contract.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Not a gambling man. It was only a suggestion.

Not yours, @Red Rick house lol

Though as it was your suggestion we can split the house.

 

[Netserk]

They arent going very fast

Almeida is the anchor.

 

[Samamba]

Jeez UAE

 

[HelloDolly]

and yet tomorrow is a perfect stage for Evenepol ?

 

[Savant12]

What's UAE speak for "RaboFail"

 

[Libertine Seguros]

FFS just let Jumbo do the pacing. They're going to have the advantage of numbers later anyway, so just keep hold of your own domestiques rather than drop your own riders and make it even easier for Jumbo.

I mean, Jumbo can ride like brainless fools plenty of times, but they're strong enough that they can get away with it and win despite their team car. No need to ride like brainless fools if you aren't strong enough to get away with it.

 

[saunaking]

damn, Bardet already looking a little ragged