Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 24-30 March 2014

[jcza]

18km to go for the lone leader. There's a flat section of road, a false flat and then the final climb to the ski station begins. Tinkoff are winding things up at the front of the peloton.

[cruzr]

http://bigsports.tv/.../eurosport1.php

#MSR playing here..

[jcza]

Further reports of snow at the finish.

 

There's not much wind on the climb but it's down to around 2 degrees.

 

As for the final climb, it's fairly narrow. It becomes flatter with 4 kms to go then kicks up again with 2 km to go.

[jcza]

15km to go and Serpa has attacked. De Gendt now has 1'30" on the peloton

[jcza]

Now 3 leaders - De Gendt, Plaza and Serpa. 1'15" on peloton.

 

Around 15km to go

[jcza]

13km to go and real climb to the finish is about to start.

[jcza]

The fog means we can only see around 20 feet infront of us. If riders start attacking in this it could be carnage.

[jcza]

11km to go and the three leaders have 40 seconds on the bunch but Rolland has attacked with a huge move. He's 10 seconds clear of the peloton and closing on the three leaders. Still no moves from the main favourites.

[Cellar]

Well, that stage set us up for an eventful summer. Thank heavens that Froome is mortal, and that Contador has found himself again.

 

Throw in the wild cards, and this deck is stacked for awesome!

[Cav']

What poor weather, couldnt see a thing on the broadcast.

 

But it was a very big win for Tejay.

 

Berto just 4secs behind purito on GC and froome 17secs.

 

Tomorrow has time bonuses again so lets hope for a podium by a favourite. (Other than j rod)

['Dale]

What poor weather, couldnt see a thing on the broadcast.

 

But it was a very big win for Tejay.

 

Berto just 4secs behind purito on GC and froome 17secs.

 

Tomorrow has time bonuses again so lets hope for a podium by a favourite. (Other than j rod)

 

This occasional time bonuses - weird

[Cav']

 

 

This occasional time bonuses - weird

Berto would have been ahead on GC today for finishing 3rd.

Edited March 27, 2014 by Cav'

['Dale]

“It was a day of cycling when it’s hardest. The truth is that I had good legs and perhaps I should have tried something else, but at the end of the day, I’m happy because my legs are fine. Tactically, you’re always wiser after having crossed the finish line. The race is still open, there are still three stages to go and important things can happen. The crucial thing now is not getting cold, recover as best as possible and tomorrow will be another day. From here to Barcelona, the terrain makes it more difficult to attack but it’s not impossible."

 

'Berto

['Dale]

From velonews

 

I smaak that white canyon

 

['Dale]

Brrrrrr

 

['Dale]