Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2023, stage 5: Morella - Burriana, 186.2k

[Sciatic]

Strange to turn it on and see Groupo compacto with 38km to go. Must have been a weak break? Or is Alpecin feeling their oats to the point they never let one get far?

 

[Rob5091]

That lasted well...

The ol' "Kiss of Death" as they used to say.

 

[Netserk]

Will anyone challenge Soler for the bonus seconds?

 

[Rob5091]

Will anyone challenge Soler for the bonus seconds?

Bonus seconds and points I believe.

 

[RedheadDane]

Strange to turn it on and see Groupo compacto with 38km to go. Must have been a weak break? Or is Alpecin feeling their oats to the point they never let one get far?

The break for most of the day was Fagundez. Then Sepulveda attacked shortly before the KOM.
Fagundez was caught.
Sepulveda was caught.

 

[noob]

I'm pretty sure it's CattAneo, according to Rolf Sørensen. Who's not Italian, but lived there a few years.

My Italian commentator also calls him that but weirdly teammates etc doesn't so I'm so confused 😆

 

[RedheadDane]

My Italian commentator also calls him that but weirdly teammates etc doesn't so I'm so confused 😆

Surely, his teammates call him Mattia.

 

[noob]

Never noticed Bora from behind really makes me wanna sing it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. They really do look like Christmas 😱

 

[Sciatic]

The break for most of the day was Fagundez. Then Sepulveda attacked shortly before the KOM.
Fagundez was caught.
Sepulveda was caught.

Thanks. Hope that’s not indicative of the breakaways this Vuelta. Their are quite a few teams without a sprinter or a GC guy—seems like a break would be their only place to make a mark.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Just got back from my morning ride. Did I miss anything?

 

[RedheadDane]

Never noticed Bora from behind really makes me wanna sing it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. They really do look like Christmas 😱

They look like Christmas? In what way?

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Never noticed Bora from behind really makes me wanna sing it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. They really do look like Christmas 😱

Wish I had the same view, however Peacock is playing yet another commercial!

 

[tobydawq]

My Italian commentator also calls him that but weirdly teammates etc doesn't so I'm so confused 😆

It is pronounced that way. Rolf rarely corrects other commentators but if they dare say Cattanéo, he has to intervene.

 

[Aimar16]

Spain would look much more attractive if the Muslims had stayed longer

 

[Danskebjerge]

Spain would look much more attractive if the Muslims had stayed longer

And the Romans.

 

[Riek s]

It is pronounced that way. Rolf rarely corrects other commentators but if they dare say Cattanéo, he has to intervene.

Why does this make me think about Serie: "the big bang theory"...
where a drunk Sheldon calls Hawkins while saying 'geeeeeoode'

 

[Tricycle Rider]

The town they are riding through right now looks ghastly, very boxy, more modern-looking buildings

 

[Sciatic]

Just got back from my morning ride. Did I miss anything?

Reading the comments on this page that delve into architecture, Italian surname pronunciation, and Christmas colors should give you an idea of the race action.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Reading the comments on this page that delve into architecture, Italian surname pronunciation, and Christmas colors should give you an idea of the race action.

Let's hope for a cracking sprint finish.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

where is the link to vote for Fagundez for combativity award??

 

[Tim Cahill]

Evenepoel +6, Groves 2nd

 

[Lequack]

Huge fail for Jumbo, just giving Remco another 6 seconds. None from Jumbo were at the front. And he will gain more time in the TT. They must be hugely confident that Vinge will go crazy in the mountains and gain minutes.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Evenepoel +6, Groves 2nd

Nice move by a super nice guy.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Every sprinter bar Groves has already given up on green.

 

[Samamba]

6 free seconds for Remco, others sleeping.