ScottCM Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 15:18 First climb The breakaway is in the alto de Valdavia (3rd cat). Meanwhile, the peloton crosses the finish line. Alessandro Vanotti (Astana) suffers after crashing. Giant - Alpecin says Tom Dumoulin didn't crash.
ScottCM Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Confidence within Giant - AlpecinChristian Guiberteau (Giant - Alpecin sports director):"Yesterday Tom scored a psychological point. Astana attacked and we were prepared for it. I think it was a morale blow for them. Yesterday I saw that Aru was on his own in the last climb."John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin):"The biggest goal is to defend and to keep Tom in the red jersey. Maybe he can attack, he is strong on the cobbles."
ScottCM Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 15:32Astana impressed with DumoulinGiuseppe Martinelli (Astana sports director):"Tom Dumoulin surprised me yesterday when he managed to hold Aru's wheel. If we can't beat him man to man, then it's going to have to be collective with the collaboration of Movistar and Majka. Last night Aru told me three seconds seems nothing but against him it's a lot."
Gen Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Hell Impey and Johnny D have done a great job for their leaders both yesterday and again today.
Gen Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Valverde attacks .. but Majka and his team mate bring them all back.. tell you this top 10 battle is just crazy
HappyMartin Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Main cheese really impressing. Day after day up there with the top guys and no team mates to help. Can only imagine how he would do if he had team support.
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Dani Moreno is the only rider who can hold Dumoulin's wheel, while Aru gives desperate chase behind...
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 John Degenkolb and Lawson Craddock set the pace and when they swing over, Tom Dumoulin launches an attack of his own and opens a gap...
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 !!!Aru will lose ground, but not much. The Sardinian is limiting his losses well.
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Dumoulin cross the line just ahead of Moreno. Aru comes home with Domenico Pozzovivo (Ag2r-La Mondiale), either two or three seconds behind him. We await the verdict of the timekeepers...
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Dumoulin cross the line just ahead of Moreno. Aru comes home with Domenico Pozzovivo (Ag2r-La Mondiale), either two or three seconds behind him. We await the verdict of the timekeepers...
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 In any case, Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin) retains the red jersey of race leader and has extended his lead to 5 or 6 seconds over Fabrio Aru (Astana) ahead of tomorrow's tough afternoon in the Sierras around Madrid.
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 The provisional general classification states that Tom Dumoulin is now 6 seconds clear of Fabio Aru. That breathing room could prove crucial.
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Degenkolb and Craddock did very well indeed to hang on (or perhaps chase back on) over the top of the Paramera, and their assistance in the finale proved crucial. Who knows how valuable these seconds will prove to be when the race reaches Madrid on Sunday...
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