La Vuelta 2016 **SPOILERS**

[rich p]

Hmmm, looked at the profile and I suspect the hard last two climbs after a relatively benign 80% of the race will mean that the GCers will let a breakaway go again.
Are Ettix man enough, or convinced de la Cruz can keep the jersey with such a small lead? Maybe they'll have a go given that it's a rest day next.

 

[Crackle]

Hmmm, looked at the profile and I suspect the hard last two climbs after a relatively benign 80% of the race will mean that the GCers will let a breakaway go again.
Are Ettix man enough, or convinced de la Cruz can keep the jersey with such a small lead? Maybe they'll have a go given that it's a rest day next.

Given the previous stages, I doubt it. Fingers in the air, draw lots.

 

[suzeworld]

My wife, who has no interest in cycling and is doing her knitting while I watch the Vuelta, just expressed disgust at Carlton Kirby's commentary.

Why? What did he say?

 

[philk56]

Given the previous stages, I doubt it. Fingers in the air, draw lots.

Gap's closing. I think they'll be caught.

 

[philk56]

Froome in trouble?

 

[Buddfox]

Well he's struggling but that's no surprise really - I expect he will close the gap between now and the finish, even if he doesn't catch them. Hats off to Contador for sticking with it after his crash.

 

[Crackle]

I think Froome has taken the lesson from the last summit finish and is riding on power.

 

[Buddfox]

I think Froome has taken the lesson from the last summit finish and is riding on power.

Agreed - and already closing the gap. Also the chance that if Quintana and Contador play a bit of cat and mouse, that plays into Froome's hands.

This was the kind of racing the Tour was lacking, all very entertaining.

 

[smutchin]

Why? What did he say?

Something to do with biscuits.

 

[Buddfox]

This is classic Froome - looks great

 

[philk56]

Great racing!

 

[Crackle]

Quintana needs to stop looking at Contador.


oh he has, good.

 

[Buddfox]

Quintana looking really good

 

[Crackle]

Contador gone. Shame Froome is pulling Valvpiti up.

 

[Buddfox]

I think Froome will do well to limit his losses to Quintana to 20 seconds.