La Vuelta *** SPOILERS***

[BrumJim]

Not as bad as I thought to be honest...

Wout van Aert has not suffered any fractures from his crash in La Vuelta. The three-time stage winner had to withdraw due to severe knee pain caused by a deep wound. That wound requires intensive care. Wout will travel back to Belgium to continue his recovery.

Likewise. Thought that if it was just a wound, van Aert would just carry on and finish inside the time limit to fight another day. Sprint jersey was almost his, for sure. So feard the worst.

As much as I hate to see domination, and wanted to see someone else in the polka dot jersey by right, it is cruel to see the top man have to depart largely due to someone else's error.

 

[Adam4868]

Likewise. Thought that if it was just a wound, van Aert would just carry on and finish inside the time limit to fight another day. Sprint jersey was almost his, for sure. So feard the worst.

As much as I hate to see domination, and wanted to see someone else in the polka dot jersey by right, it is cruel to see the top man have to depart largely due to someone else's error.

He's been class this Vuelta....flying ! Three stages green and poss kom.Back to his best and looking like he was enjoying himself again.These riders are tough as hell ! Was watching Vine yesterday thinking how the feck do you come back to that sort of fitness and keep your nerve after the injuries he had.
Classy from Kaden..

View: https://x.com/AlpecinDCK/status/1831018492637905250?t=Nh1W3K5Ms8tsOntb-diyEg&s=19

 

[Mike_P]

Likewise. Thought that if it was just a wound, van Aert would just carry on and finish inside the time limit to fight another day. Sprint jersey was almost his, for sure. So feard the worst.

As much as I hate to see domination, and wanted to see someone else in the polka dot jersey by right, it is cruel to see the top man have to depart largely due to someone else's error.

Given the green jersey is on points gained, in the case of a rider abandoning due to obvious health issues it would be better IMO that the jersey remained until another rider exceeds the points gained.

 

[Alex321]

Given the green jersey is on points gained, in the case of a rider abandoning due to obvious health issues it would be better IMO that the jersey remained until another rider exceeds the points gained.

You always have to finish the race to get any jersey.

Even if he had twice the points of all the rest put together, and abandoned on the final stage, he still wouldn't be the final green jersey winner.

I've sometimes thought that one should just be on total points, regardless of actually completing the race, but it is that way in every stage race I know of.

 

[Beebo]

You always have to finish the race to get any jersey.

Even if he had twice the points of all the rest put together, and abandoned on the final stage, he still wouldn't be the final green jersey winner.

I've sometimes thought that one should just be on total points, regardless of actually completing the race, but it is that way in every stage race I know of.

Exactly, it’s why Cav has to suffer over the mountains.
Otherwise, as an extreme example you could stick Chris Hoy in to hoover up points in the first week, then drop out.

The bit about dropping out due to health issues is far too hard to police. you either start the next day or you are out.

 

[Aravis]

He might still be able to win the super-combativity, or whatever they call it in Spain.

 

[Adam4868]

End of the season for Van Aert....no more racing.

 

[BrumJim]

I see there is another member of the Martin clan racing in the Vuelta. Tony and Daniel have now retired, Guillaume still racing but in the twighlight of his career, but Gotzon Martin Sanz is racing here for Euskaltel-Euskadi. Younger brother? Son? Nephew?

 

[Legs]

I remember Antonio Martin Velasco, RIP

 

[Adam4868]

Just got in from work....WTF Landa 😭

 

[tarric]

I can't believe T-Rex Quick- Step have just dropped Cattaneo out of the lead group with 12km to go to wait and help Landa.

 

[Adam4868]

I can't believe T-Rex Quick- Step have just dropped Cattaneo out of the lead group with 12km to go to wait and help Landa.

Movistar level of tactics 🤣

 

[tarric]

Movistar level of tactics 🤣

I don't think even Movistar are that stupid or desperate.

 

[Adam4868]

I don't think even Movistar are that stupid or desperate.

Cough....

One of my favourite Soler moments 🤣

 

[Adam4868]

Anyway chapeau Berrade and Kern Pharma...having a great Vuelta !

Just cause it feels like a nightly tradition....Rogla takes red tomorrow 😁