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

[Supersuperleeds]

Segan has pulled out due to his injuries.

http://www.tinkoffsaxo.com/news/peter-sagan-retire-vuelta-espana/

That's two riders I've lost from my velo team now.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

That climb was a bit of a bugger. 2nd time round should be fun.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Has Thomas been allowed to go in the break because Froome isn't feeling okay, or are they putting him up there so Froome (or Roche I suppose) have someone to help when they get to the final climb?

 

[sleaver]

That climb was a bit of a bugger. 2nd time round should be fun.

I'm sure some of the riders will be thinking otherwise

 

[Bobby Mhor]

I'm sure some of the riders will be thinking otherwise

Yeah, its only reaches 25% in the first part going down to bits of 18%, scoosh

 

[mjr]

183 riders started today's stage

Give Shimano neutral service a few minutes, they'll soon bring it down to a more manageable number.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Come on Froome.....

 

[Crackle]

Dumoulin! Cripes.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

That was class ...
testing each other with sharp bursts..
Excellent finish

 

[smutchin]

Well, that was a pretty exciting finale. Most enjoyable.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Wow.

 

[roadrash]

what a finish , im knackered watching it

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Wow.

Dumoulin cannae quite believe it either...
"What. The. F**k! I can't believe this! Winning on a steep climb like this... Amazing feeling!"

 

[Rustybucket]

Another good stage to watch! Looking forward to itv's highlights tonight too!

 

[smutchin]

Well, Rustybucket is looking forward to watching them on itv, which might be a bit of a clue.