dadoorsron said:I think Basso should take it. Valverde migh seriously give him a headache or or two.
issoisso said:Garmin is replacing a yet-unnamed rider from the original startlist.
If it's Danielson I'm going laugh very hard, then cry, then laugh again.
surelars said:I voted for Valverde. I have my doubts on his stability for three weeks, but of the top guys he's the one who's focused here.
surelars said:Basso looks like a good option, too - but like Evans, mostly out of a need to make amends for a not-very-good season. That's not the best motivation.
surelars said:Theoretically, Evans should be the stronger, but with his fading motivation and lack of trust in his own team(management), it's hard to see it happening.
surelars said:Personally, I'm rooting for Schleck, but he's really there to prepare for the worlds; he'll take a stage if the opportunity is there, and if he suddenly finds himself at the top, he'll defend it - but, again, I don't think the motivation is 100%.
auscyclefan94 said:I unsure why so many people think valverde's going to win. he's never really been consisten over 3 weeks in a GT
And lost to a guy who was obviously doped up to his eyeballs.DJ Sprtsch said:He placed second in 2006, isn't that consistent enough?
Alpe d'Huez said:......Though he served his suspension, I'm hoping Vino gets a DNF.
Wondering if Tom Danielson will ride well,.........
mambo#5 said:what has more panache? A vuelta winner or a world cycling champion? 'Cause I don't understand the people that say they are using the vuelta to prepare for the world championship.
Alpe d'Huez said:And lost to a guy who was obviously doped up to his eyeballs.
DJ Sprtsch said:He placed second in 2006, isn't that consistent enough?
Alpe d'Huez said:And lost to a guy who was obviously doped up to his eyeballs.
auscyclefan94 said:Yes but what else has he done in a GT. IN the 2006 vuelta he wasn't consistent as he bonked on a day where vino owned!
Timmy-loves-Rabo said:Valverde GT wins: 0
Evans GT wins: 0
Valverde was owned to guy who was most likely doped up. and even still, it was a good result. As i said, him missing the tour could benefit him here at the vuelta.