2014 La Vuelta Ciclista a España

[SwissVan]

 

A few things in that pic that should tell you it was not during the TT:

 

1. Handlebars

2. Spoked back wheel

3. Helmet

 

And, the following vehicle is NOT ALLOWED "along side" or "in front of" the rider during a TT.

 

Work getting in the way so did not have time to view the video and that's why i asked and said "damn shocking" if it was the TT

 

Sometimes riders ride a normal light weight bike when there are long climbs involved and then switch to their TT bike at the top, during this TT I saw one guy doing just that.

 

 

 

[Pure Savage]

what about the sprinters? I would think they would easily manage on a time trials which usually flat and short distance, I can only think it affects their cadence maybe?

 

That would be true if the TT was 800m.

[SwissVan]

I think 'Berto needs grip tape on the saddle

 

Yeah on his TT saw that, damn it was irritating just watching him shift back every few seconds

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Tomorrow:

 

What’s Spanish for déjà vu? Because this stage is a repeat of the 2012 loops around Logroño. It was a sprint finish then and it’ll surely be one again.

 

The Inner Ring

 

 

Looks quite bumpy, maybe suit John Degenkolb again.?

 

I have been hoping to see Ferrari in the mix but so far he hasnt really featured, but I am quite impressed with Pardilla's performance, he is up there on the climbs, in the sprints, he is everywhere, MTN got a good signing there.

[jcza]

I'm going for Bouhanni but only cause he is in my fantasy team

[Cheese]

Would be Nice If Sbiragli for MTN can get there, but it does not seem they are working as team, In the last sprint he and Ciolek was sprinting next to each other and always to far back.

 

If One can give lead out to the other maybe they can get top3.

['Dale]

Boonen and Sagaaan play along in the sprints after Bouhanni crashes out...

 

Otherwise a relatively uneventful stage hey

 

 

[Bonus]

I'm missing NQ :-(

[tombeej]

My fantasy team takes another blow

['Dale]

I'm missing NQ :-(

 

True hey

 

['Dale]

"I thought maybe after the rest day and the time trial, I would be better," he said. "But I had not recovered from the virus that caused me fever for three days, [the race is] not worth pursuing."

 

Pinot, retiring from the Tour

[Capcha]

I must say im rather disappointed by the support for our local MTN boys. Been here a week and yet to see a local fan. TDF didnt have one SA rider but you constantly see a SA flag that has effall to do with the race. So ja its just a little sad. Yes its not the hight of holiday season but must be a downer when the boys see all dif nationality flags being flown except for their own. Rant done!

[Bonus]

Capcha - it is the holiday season in Europe. Schools close from last week in July until next week. 6 weeks summer holiday.

[Meezo]

I must say im rather disappointed by the support for our local MTN boys. Been here a week and yet to see a local fan. TDF didnt have one SA rider but you constantly see a SA flag that has effall to do with the race. So ja its just a little sad. Yes its not the hight of holiday season but must be a downer when the boys see all dif nationality flags being flown except for their own. Rant done!

 

My brother in law will be there, I'll confirm which stage. He said he'll be flying he's SA flag even though he's a UK citizen...

 

 

['Dale]

Few pics by BrakeThroughMedia

 

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['Dale]

Them fans

 

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