jimmycool Posted August 19, 2019 Share lotto/movistar/astana all got solid teams loaded with climbers/GC, but with multiple leaders.going to be damn interesting the real jokers in the pack, team Ineos.GC capable guys on their squad not goingfroomethomasbernalSosasivakovpoelskwiat Open invitation for the tier 2 guys to stake a claim. Remind me why they need carapaz again? So that Movistar don't have himKeep your friends close and your enemies closer... T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 19, 2019 Share Wonder whether Nicholas D will be given the freedom to go for the climber's jersey? Vetplant and Ispeed_V 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted August 20, 2019 Share EF First still have announced their Vuelta Squad will be lead by Uran, TeeJay and Martinez. So a two pronged approach and a sympathy mention of Teejay for the sponsors. Good to see Carthy back in the action as well as the very promising Higuita. "I think this year's race is one of the hardest we've had in the last 10 years. Because we have so many climbs every day, it's going to be really tough. There are fewer big mountain climbs, but we have more climbs in general," said Garate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted August 20, 2019 Share Wonder whether Nicholas D will be given the freedom to go for the climber's jersey? This is his 1st Grand TourHe isn't a climber when it comes to GT climbing KoM hunting Really great to see him make the squad. He needs to take it all in and hook a break or 2 on stages. T-Bob, DieselnDust, Long Wheel Base and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted August 20, 2019 Share I does look like a different team for sure now. Riders have ups and downs but Dan has aways been 'there' animating even if not winning all the time so it's been a real shame to see him struggling. Nice to Aru coming back as well, he's had a long road and will be good to see him in the mix once again with his pain face / crying face / winning face! Kudos to the team for sticking with him as it's been a fairly long time from symptoms to understanding to surgery to recovery. Now one last thing... the kit and it's a reasonably serious Q. Why don't alot of teams seem to go to a decent graphic designer or studio and get a great kit that enhances the brand? Canyon Sram have done well, Mitchelton always look sharp, Katusha went from an eye sore to pretty stylish and very recognisable. Not saying your is bad but is does look a little like it was sketched out a serviette and given to the intern to work up in word. If you fancy a reboot then drop me a line and we'll throw it into the studio for some love! Hahaha, ya the white bibs I really not sure how those came about but they here. I reallyhave nothing to do with the design or anything in those lines, like as much as I have to do with Trumps campaign run - about the same level. However I am off to Vuelta tomorrow and can do some digging on the deal but I presume it is the kit manufacturer that does it, but if you have a mock up, send it bro. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted August 20, 2019 Share See that Willie Smit has cracked the nod for Katusha. Lekker for him! Really stoked for him, he deserves this ride. Keen to keep the bromance alive when I see him. Mopkop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted August 20, 2019 Share Super stoked to see Nicholas Dlamini AND Willie Smit both been confirmed to ride. Not sure what we will see of them, but just being there is like a win before we've even started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 20, 2019 Share This is his 1st Grand TourHe isn't a climber when it comes to GT climbing KoM hunting Really great to see him make the squad. He needs to take it all in and hook a break or 2 on stages. Yip, makes sense Meanwhile: “The Vuelta is a beautiful race. I have won stages here but never been on the podium. That’s a huge motivation going into it. This year has been a bit of an unusual year. I’ve had very few days of racing, and I felt good at the Tour, so I see a great opportunity here at the Vuelta, especially with the strong team we have racing.” Uran Uran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 21, 2019 Share Load your bidonsAlmost time to go around Spain ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted August 22, 2019 Share Wishing Willie Wallie all the best! SwissVan, shaper, T-Bob and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Tracker Posted August 22, 2019 Share Carapaz in doubt after a race crash throwing issues into the Movistar trident / fork / prong or what ever they are running this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 22, 2019 Share This is like a ‘home tour’ for Willem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted August 22, 2019 Share This is like a ‘home tour’ for Willem That Andorra stage looks like the business. He posts a lot of nature pics on his Insta of the area and his adventures there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 22, 2019 Share Meanwhile... jimmycool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsw Posted August 22, 2019 Share Carapaz in doubt after a race crash throwing issues into the Movistar trident / fork / prong or what ever they are running this time. It seems he did the Crit during which he was injured without the permission of Movistar. Things are certainly not going well in that team. Quite a pity for the race that he is out though .. certainly not the strongest field for a Grand tour with so many top riders not taking part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted August 23, 2019 Share No matter how many times I come to Spain, the women are always beautiful, then add a bike race and its even more sick! Edited August 23, 2019 by J Wakefield Duane_Bosch, BMCfan, Blokman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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