GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Basso starts to claw his way back up the overall: Basso was unable to go after Chris Horner (Radioshack-Leopard) or Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) on the climb to Alto de Hazallanas on Monday but looked stronger than other GC contenders Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar). He lost 1:02 to Horner but actually moved up to seventh overall, 2:20 down on the American.Basso lost 1:26 to Nibali in the opening team time trial and 1:16 to Horner. He may lose some more in Wednesday's time trial around Tarazona but is confident for the big Pyrenean stages."The big days will come next weekend and it's going to hurt…" he joked to Gazzetta dello Sport."It was another good performance from me and I'm happy. I tried every way I could to get away but it didn't happen and so when Nibali went, I preferred to stay on the wheels."Basso seems content to play a long game, knowing the final week and the final mountain stages could dramatically shake up the overall classification."I've moved up overall and I'm relaxed for the rest of the Vuelta," he said, analyzing his rivals."Vincenzo is very strong but that's nothing new. Then there's Valverde and Rodriguez: they were the three favourites before the race and they're still up there. But I'm there too and will try to get into the fight for the red jersey." I see he doesn't include Horner as a threat to the GC.? I was impressed by Basso, he was never very explosive like Rodriguez for example, but he has huge endurance and can grind on up at a steady pace forever. Looks like he could make his objective of a top 5 finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imploder Posted September 4, 2013 Share What time does the fun start today? Will Nibs take Red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 4, 2013 Share On SS6 it starts at 16.00 hours. I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imploder Posted September 4, 2013 Share Thanks! I'm cheering for the Toppie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Thanks! I'm cheering for the Toppie! Yeah, you and me both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxtun Posted September 4, 2013 Share Yeah, you and me both. Is it ok if I cheer for Cancellara ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Is it ok if I cheer for Cancellara ??? - Yeah, its fine, but you may encounter a lot of teasing when he comes in 5th. So at your peril. Edited September 4, 2013 by GrumpyOldGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted September 4, 2013 Share Thanks! I'm cheering for the Toppie! Jacques999 and Cippo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted September 4, 2013 Share Is it ok if I cheer for Cancellara ??? Like Martin I think he is just preparing for World's. he seems to be aiming at grabbing a Road championship instead of another World TT title. Would be nice to see Spartacus with some rainbow stripes on his road jersey. jaxtun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 4, 2013 Share GO BASSO!!!! Edited September 4, 2013 by ' Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imploder Posted September 4, 2013 Share hahahah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxtun Posted September 4, 2013 Share He never sits so he could lose the chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxtun Posted September 4, 2013 Share - Yeah, its fine, but you may encounter a lot of teasing when he comes in 5th. So at your peril.Grumps I know you won't mind if I am a little smug... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 4, 2013 Share Very interesting GC after that hilly TT Nibs in red.Roche and Horner makes up the virtual podium. And a bunch of chasers in Valverde, Basso and co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted September 4, 2013 Share Grumps I know you won't mind if I am a little smug... ;-) Fabian is the master. Even GoG knows it! jaxtun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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