La Vuelta a Espana 22/8 - 13/9 2015 (here be spoilers)

[uncle_adolph]

Can't understand why everyone seems so anti-Carlton Kirby and Sean Kelly. True, Seany does rabbit on and say the same thing about six times over before he puts down the mic but I have always much prefered Eurosport's coverage to anyone elses.

Mind you, I do wish Dave Harmon would come back.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I think I prefer the ITV crew to Carlton Kirby and the Priest with the Most Boring Voice from Father Ted. But generally I'm happy with either. Phil n Paul are a different kettle of fish. In an odd way I quite like them, even though they are rubbish.

 

[roadrash]

hmm ,ive only just noticed tat a trek rider is using disc brakes , i hadnt noticed them in the pro peleton before

 

[Bobby Mhor]

I've no problem with Mr Kirby's ramblings...
Father Stone, sorry Father Sean does rather mumble at times...
I like the wee bloke who just shoves the microphone up into the riders faces for interviews but he's not at La Vuelta only yon young lady..

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I think I prefer the ITV crew to Carlton Kirby and the Priest with the Most Boring Voice from Father Ted. But generally I'm happy with either. Phil n Paul are a different kettle of fish. In an odd way I quite like them, even though they are rubbish.

Same here, TDF wouldn't be the same without them.

 

[tug benson]

Chaves takes the stage

 

[rich p]

Dan Just Too Late Martin comes in second!

 

[mjr]

And Ned referred to race radio today, just to confuse everyone who thinks they don't have it!

 

[themosquitoking]

hmm ,ive only just noticed tat a trek rider is using disc brakes , i hadnt noticed them in the pro peleton before

I saw that too. I hope he didn't puncture.

 

[mjr]

Can Chaves keep red tomorrow? Last 20km at 5% or so

 

[HF2300]

Another cracker by Chaves. Be interesting to see how he does in the serious mountains. Brave, or at least sure of yourself, to go from the base of the climb.

Dan Just Too Late Martin comes in second!

Supposedly he's changing his name to Sagan

Dan Martin threw away todays stage ... he should or has to go earlier,

Millar was suggesting that going late and putting a short deep effort in is where his strength lies, and he possibly hasn't got the ability to go for a long finishing effort. His suggestion was that Martin needs better teamwork to give him protection and bring him up to the point where he can put in a successful attack. I don't know if my memory's playing tricks but I thought I remembered him putting in long efforts in other GTs, though perhaps not in similar situations.

 

[rich p]

I don't know if my memory's playing tricks but I thought I remembered him putting in long efforts in other GTs, though perhaps not in similar situations

I remember him winning a long effort in the Vuelta (or Tour?), a couple of years ago when he outsprinted Fuglsang. I can't recall the exact parcours though.

 

[timbono5]

Anyone else play the "Dan Martin drinking game"? Everytime Carlton and Sean say his name take a drink. I guarentee you'll end up plastered every time!

 

[tug benson]

Froome dropped

 

[rich p]

Aru looking good