Vuelta a Espana 2012: 18 August - 09 September

['Dale]

Will SuperSport broadcast the Vuelta Espana??

 

LIVE?

 

Don't think so, man.

 

Maybe some live stages on the weekends and highlight packages during the week.

Cannot remember what the 2011 deal was.

[petatodd]

No. PnP don't do it as the Americans have no interest in it. However the days of DSTV telling you what you can watch are over with live streaming of every cycle race and other sporting event worldwide.

 

And you get to choose the commentary you want and what language you want.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Don't think so, man.

 

Maybe some live stages on the weekends and highlight packages during the week.

Cannot remember what the 2011 deal was.

 

My memory is not that good, but I seem to recall Supersport did broadcast pretty much every stage, so I think there was good coverage in general last year, but I dont know whats planned for this year.

 

Personally I really enjoy the Vuelta so I hope there is some sort of extended coverage and not just a highlights package, that would be disappointing.

['Dale]

http://redkiteprayer.com/2012/08/the-explainer-this-could-be-the-best-grand-tour-of-the-year/

['Dale]

Froome Dog confirmed to lead the Tour Of Spain.

Gonna be intriguing to see him and Team Sky aim to continue their dominance.

 

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/08/news/froome-will-lead-sky-to-the-vuelta-a-espana-argos-brings-attackers_233851

[Cav']

Froome Dog confirmed to lead the Tour Of Spain.

Gonna be intriguing to see him and Team Sky aim to continue their dominance.

 

http://velonews.comp...ttackers_233851

I cant wait for froome vs Berto.

 

You've been on the down low after the tour eh Dale - sparing your energy for the Vuelta

[RooiWillie]

I cant wait for froome vs Berto.

 

You've been on the down low after the tour eh Dale - sparing your energy for the Vuelta

 

This is indeed going to be interesting... Andy is also back... Think he's grown a pair in the off season now?

[Cav']

This is indeed going to be interesting... Andy is also back... Think he's grown a pair in the off season now?

I hope so the more top competitors the better for us who watch it

[raptor]

This is indeed going to be interesting... Andy is also back... Think he's grown a pair in the off season now?

Andy wont be rinding in the Vuelta

[RooiWillie]

Andy wont be rinding in the Vuelta

 

Bummer...

['Dale]

Bummer...

 

Yeah, he is virtually out for the rest of the year.

I think a lot has to do with what's happening within the RNT setup.

 

Wonder who's gonna roll out for Leaky Gas?

[TNT1]

Bummer...

 

That's almost the exact word his brother used.

[dracs]

Froome Dog confirmed to lead the Tour Of Spain.

Gonna be intriguing to see him and Team Sky aim to continue their dominance.

 

http://velonews.comp...ttackers_233851

making a subtle(ish) point here?

 

“I’m going to do the best job I can and do whatever’s required of me from the team,” said Froome. “Initially I’ll be riding for the GC, but if one of my teammates shows that they’re in a better place to win the race then I’ll happily work for them. We’re sending a first-rate squad and it should be a really exciting race.”

 

I am expecting Froome to be a first rate team leader in EVERY sense. Going to be a very interesting tour.

['Dale]

Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank squad for the 2012 Vuelta a España: Alberto Contador, Nicki Sorensen, Matteo Tosatto, Rafal Majka, Sergio Paulinho, Bruno Pires, Benjamin Noval, Jesus Hernandez and Dani Navarro.

['Dale]

Jurgen vdB to lead Lotto-Bellisol.

 

[Pinarello1]

I see broadcasting is schedule on DSTV from Saturday