Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2025, Stage 19: Rueda - Guijuelo (161.9 km)

[Unchained]

What race are you watching?

They are going so slow, team cars offering haircuts and cappuccino

 

[Unchained]

Even EF is able to stay near front..

 

[theyoungest]

UAE has largest budget in professional cycling by far. They buy great talent, but great talent comes with challenges.

Yes they do, and that's also why they win a lot. They just have a lot of great riders. But it's not through any genius management or teambuilding.

Almeida could have won this Vuelta, but he likely won't and it's mostly because of his team... which is the strongest team in the race. Make it make sense.

 

[Unchained]

Soler wants to know if his microwave pizza is done

 

[Squire]

Soler cosplaying valuable domestique!

 

[Lequack]

Jesus what a boring stage. This is worse than the protests.

 

[RedheadDane]

To me when it's all the way across the road, peloton is mushroom shaped, nobody is pedaling this is embarrassing.. It's a combo between parade lap and neutralized..

Just as you posted there was an increase in tempo.
Of course that was a while ago, and things seem to have slowed down since then.

 

[Rou]

Yes they do, and that's also why they win a lot. They just have a lot of great riders. But it's not through any genius management or teambuilding.

Almeida could have won this Vuelta, but he likely won't and it's mostly because of his team... which is the strongest team in the race. Make it make sense.

The 'they win a lot' argument is a bit inflated but I won't go around explaining.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Jesus what a boring stage. This is worse than the protests.

Not every stage can/should go up cat 1s. The riders need a break and the big fellas need a chance to win.

 

[RedheadDane]

Stuff happening at 7.4 to go. Luckily looks calm.

 

[Unchained]

Just as you posted there was an increase in tempo.
Of course that was a while ago, and things seem to have slowed down since then.

Tempo is turned off right now, trying to see how many riders can fit on front row of the race.. Absolutely disgraceful to Conti teams that will be lucky to finish a half hour back tomorrow.. Today is all or nothing for sub standard teams.. When they look over and see Mads they say, I should sit in and take my chances? Someone needs to scream like Adam Sandler movie " you can do it! "
This is ridiculous

 

[theyoungest]

The 'they win a lot' argument is a bit inflated but I won't go around explaining.

Well, they do... they're about to break the record of wins in a season. They win a lot of races, no ifs and buts about it.

 

[Rou]

Well, they do... they're about to break the record of wins in a season. They win a lot of races, no ifs and buts about it.

They also won the most in 2023 and were the Number 1 ranked team then.
Well, we all know who was really the best team in 2023.

 

[Unchained]

They need to release some tigers or leopards to chase these snails

 

[RedheadDane]

Absolutely disgraceful to Conti teams that will be lucky to finish a half hour back tomorrow..

I'm guessing you mean ProTeams.

 

[Unchained]

Where is a swarm of bees when you need them

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Fausto should attack

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Vine: pace is hard. See you later.

 

[Unchained]

I'm guessing you mean ProTeams.

No.. I don't consider BH, Polti, Caja Rural, Kern Pharma serious players, pack fill..and I have many exceptions like in Australia when national team squad attacks everyone with honor! They know that they are a long shot and race accordingly. Nat director sends someone everyday no matter what.. I definitely meant Continental level, B leaguers..

 

[Unchained]

I'm guessing you mean ProTeams.

I can't believe teams like EF, BH and Caja not racing bold on what they have to know is it for them.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Vingo is becoming a monster on crosswinds, small hills etc. If Visma adds a few more kilos he will be a bigger powerhouse than Ganna or a better sprinter than Milan.

 

[RedheadDane]

No.. I don't consider BH, Polti, Caja Rural, Kern Pharma serious players, pack fill..and I have many exceptions like in Australia when national team squad attacks everyone with honor! They know that they are a long shot and race accordingly. Nat director sends someone everyday no matter what.. I definitely meant Continental level, B leaguers..

If ProTeams like those you mentioned are "conti team" what are the actual conti teams?

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Not sure if Alpecin's trademark late surge is a great idea on an uphill finish.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Sky at the front too early, it's quite hard

 

[Sciatic]

Ganna crushing it