Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2024, stage 6: Some random Carrefour - Yunquera, 185.5k

[Tim Cahill]

Just turned it back on from Avenir

What have these morons done

 

[Samamba]

Dude will have 5 minutes on a lot of riders, the 4th of the Giro, someone who has been 4th in the Tour before. I don't get this. He looks to be in form too, otherwise you aren't able to do this.

I don't even understand Bora's bluff anymore.

 

[Sciatic]

They’ve gained no time in last 5 km (if GPS is correct).

 

[noob]

Everyone watched s2 of Unchained and hence the disrespect

 

[slim charles]

He may end up having 7 minutes at the end, lol

 

[Valv.Piti]

Lmao Bora such dummies

 

[Samamba]

Still losing time... Why? Why would Bora just keep giving him time for no reason? i don't understand it. He has the jersey, he will have it for more than a week already

 

[Valv.Piti]

Still losing time... Why? Why would Bora just keep giving him time for no reason? i don't understand it. He has the jersey, he will have it for more than a week already

Cause they dumb. They have the strongest rider, but decide to play cute

 

[Sciatic]

Why would Roglic, Mas, etc not go to the front and take some time back now on a tired O’Connor?. They are going to have to do it every single age, why not start now?

 

[slim charles]

Still losing time... Why? Why would Bora just keep giving him time for no reason? i don't understand it. He has the jersey, he will have it for more than a week already

I mean the only thing that I can think of is that Roglič actually feels horrible. Idk, it is very weird but I'm not complaining, it should be fun

 

[noob]

Why would Roglic, Mas, etc not go to the front and take some time back now on a tired O’Connor?. They are going to have to do it every single age, why not start now?

I've been wondering if we will see GC attacks on this stage as the peleton get closer to the top

 

[Red Lobster]

Dude will have 5 minutes on a lot of riders, the 4th of the Giro, someone who has been 4th in the Tour before. I don't get this. He looks to be in form too, otherwise you aren't able to do this.

I don't even understand Bora's bluff anymore.

Bingo. He didn't just hitch a ride, he has torn everyone's legs off.

 

[AnotherArmChair]

I hate that these 'great' riders at UAE and Bora are relying on Movistar doms and Campernants

 

[Sciatic]

Crazy sh&t—almost 7 min

 

[JosefK]

Well, now. Most certainly NOT a boring stage!

 

[Tim Cahill]

Bora huge fail, but also a fail from anyone who wants a podium, Movistar, Lotto, UAE

 

[Ilmaestro99]

I had urgent work business to attend to the last hour. WTF is going on??!!!

 

[saunaking]

HAHAHAAH O'Connor gonna be Vuelta champion
Love it
time gap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! going out loooool

 

[Miha81]

This is ridiculus. Now I chear for Ben to win it all.

 

[Ripper]

Ben O’Connor finished 4th in the 2021 Tour after pulling something similar on Tignes in a stronger field. Would not be taking him too lightly.

Totally agree.

That's why I think it's a bit of both. I think they miscalculated how strong he is and how hard it would be to reel in a breakaway on a stage like today if someone is on form. I do also think/hope that they are underestimating him which, for the reasons you've pointed out, are stupid.

It's not quite the same thing obviously, but I've found in my own racing experience that there are times when there is this group think in the peloton and riders have an unfairly poor reputation for being weaker. The old "he's not strong" and "don't worry about him" BS. I love it when they're proven wrong.

 

[ice&fire]

Bora not going faster than the fried Movistar domestique

 

[SHAD0W93]

UAE not worried or they don't have it today?

They respect the yo-yo of O’Connor. Opens them up for all their riders to attack.

 

[kingjr]

I mean the only thing that I can think of is that Roglič actually feels horrible. Idk, it is very weird but I'm not complaining, it should be fun

He did say yesterday that his back was still hurting, didn't he?

 

[Tim Cahill]

I expected him to get a handy little 50 seconds

 

[ontheroad]

It has been a great performance and a very strong ride by O'Connor. In this sort of form he could go all the way if his team is up to the job. Gall could be crucial now.