2016 Vuelta a España

[Bonus]

I would be very suprised if it only get to 23 degrees.

[Mntboy]

And the finale...

That'll warm me up

 

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Sheeweeee!!!!!!!!!! My legs are burning and I ain't riding it! That's one darn difficult climb!

 

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[BouncingBrain]

If I start climbing that on fresh legs, I'd be delighted if I made it to the top alive

[ScottCM]

That's a coffee-keyboard moment right there!

 

Hey stranger, good to see you again

['Dale]

Watching on Eurosport the commentators also comment on NQ looking at his powermeter

 

 

Yeah, I'm sure he's using it too

And he's making a public statement, supported by his team, that it should be cast aside

Very interesting as it reflects his preference around racing.

Don't think he'll succeed with his suggestion, highly unlikely 

[shaper]

They going to start talking about banning osymetric chainrings next?

[Fat Boab]

Yeah, I'm sure he's using it too

And he's making a public statement, supported by his team, that it should be cast aside

Very interesting as it reflects his preference around racing.

Don't think he'll succeed with his suggestion, highly unlikely 

 

Nothing to stop NQ turning his power meter off, presumably?

[SwissVan]

Yeah, I'm sure he's using it too

And he's making a public statement, supported by his team, that it should be cast aside

Very interesting as it reflects his preference around racing.

Don't think he'll succeed with his suggestion, highly unlikely

 

Assuming he does have one on his race bike...maybe he does not understand what it tells him Or is long sighted and can't see it properly

 

????

['Dale]

STAGE 11

 

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There are two non-starters to report after Tuesday's rest day, as Silvio Herklotz (Bora-Argon18) and Simon Clarke (Cannondale-Drapac) have withdrawn from the Vuelta. Clarke rode up Lagos de Covadonga one-handed after crashing on Monday, but resolved to continue in the Vuelta until he was diagnosed with a fractured scapula.

['Dale]

168.8km remaining from 168.6km

 

The flag drops as the Vuelta peloton reaches kilometre zero after the neutral zone.

['Dale]

Reminder of the GC top 10

 

1 Nairo Quintana (Col) Movistar Team 38:37:07

2 Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Movistar Team 0:00:57

3 Christopher Froome (GBr) Team Sky 0:00:58

4 Esteban Chaves (Col) Orica-BikeExchange 0:02:09

5 Alberto Contador (Spa) Tinkoff Team 0:02:54

6 Leopold Konig (Cze) Team Sky 0:02:57

7 David De La Cruz (Spa) Etixx - Quick-Step 0:03:03

8 Simon Yates (GBr) Orica-BikeExchange 0:03:06

9 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Astana Pro Team 0:03:14

10 Samuel Sanchez (Spa) BMC Racing Team 0:03:20

[GrumpyOldGuy]

I haven't been watching, but I see Scarponi in 9th position, not bad for the old man of climbing.

 

'Berto looks a little off the pace there, nearly 3 minutes....! 

[Gen]

Tinkoff seem to be on a mission todat

[Gen]

9.3km to go.. gap is 41 sec..

['Dale]

Right, pop those gels, prepare for pain, let's hit this wall!

[Gen]

And Chavez is first to attack