Gen Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 De Marchi wins a crazy stage. Hats off to Pinot he gave it a good go and in the end only gained 11sec, but hey if you don't try... Should've gone and tried to follows and forgotten about who is on his wheel.. but hey the frenchie got the better of himself[emoji39]
Jewbacca Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 What a day of racing! Tomorrow could be one for the fast men and then it's into the mountains! This race is only just beginning methinks!
coppi Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 Great to see my “ paeseano” win the stage [emoji1377]
Slowbee Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 OK, so this little thing called work got in the way today. I need a summary .... who broke what ?
Gen Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 OK, so this little thing called work got in the way today. I need a summary .... who broke what ?Bonkers it was bonkers.
Slowbee Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 Bonkers it was bonkers.I said summary, not make me jealous !
Gen Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 I said summary, not make me jealous !Lol.. we all are coverage only started at 4. Break only established with less than 100km to go. Pinot was in the break and attacked multiple times from within the break, his teammate did well but couldn't hang around with him all the way.. BMC had 3 in the break and eventually De Marchi broke free with a Katusha rider who he then dropped in the last 5km to take the win. Back in the peloton Movistar did the work EFF upped the tempo towards the end and late attack from Nairo separated some of the GC guys. In the end Pinot only gained 11 sec.
T-Bob Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 According to one report the road book in Spain is less than reliable and local riders are saying there are some steep ramps on the route today that aren't noted or under played and could spoil the bunch gallop. Could be be another fun one and would scream a classics rider like a Sagan or Valverde. Longest stage of the race and summit finish tomorrow could play a part. "The Route: 181km and a trip to the Punta de Estaca de Bares, Spain’s northernmost point with the finish by the lighthouse on the cape. After 40km the race reaches the coast and there are several short, sharp climbs and it’s exposed although the weather forecast predicts quiet 10-20km/h onshore breeze. The day’s main ascent is above San Pedro, 7km at 5% and all on a narrow road followed by a fast descent and then more climbing before reaching the sprint in Ortigueira and then a quick loop south via a climb and some wooded roads before returning to reach the cape. It’s all on twisty roads that aren’t suited to big sprint trains, it’s more like a early season semi-classic"
Gen Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 According to one report the road book in Spain is less than reliable and local riders are saying there are some steep ramps on the route today that aren't noted or under played and could spoil the bunch gallop. Could be be another fun one and would scream a classics rider like a Sagan or Valverde. Longest stage of the race and summit finish tomorrow could play a part. "The Route: 181km and a trip to the Punta de Estaca de Bares, Spain’s northernmost point with the finish by the lighthouse on the cape. After 40km the race reaches the coast and there are several short, sharp climbs and it’s exposed although the weather forecast predicts quiet 10-20km/h onshore breeze. The day’s main ascent is above San Pedro, 7km at 5% and all on a narrow road followed by a fast descent and then more climbing before reaching the sprint in Ortigueira and then a quick loop south via a climb and some wooded roads before returning to reach the cape. It’s all on twisty roads that aren’t suited to big sprint trains, it’s more like a early season semi-classic"They like understating the route at the Vuelta.. like a box of chocolates and all that
Shebeen Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 47 sec separates the top 10 on GCon superbru they have reclassified Maincheese from "GC contender" to "Climber"...
Gen Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 on superbru they have reclassified Maincheese from "GC contender" to "Climber"...Someone should send him the memo
bleedToWin Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 on superbru they have reclassified Maincheese from "GC contender" to "Climber"... Maybe he'll start climbing better now?
Cheese Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 Maybe he'll start climbing better now?Well he has not been doing badly the last few days. Moved up from 27th to 20th but lets see what happens tomorrow. It is uphill for a long distance, After tomorrow's stage you will be able to gauge a bit better.
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