Very true Chuffy.
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Vuelta a España 2012 (with spoilers)
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Nearly there
Veteran
- Location
- Cumbria
Froome needs a good rest
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
It's a shame Froome seems to be so tired but hardly surprising given his year. I have to say I'm enjoying watching Rodriguez though, the way he seems able to just ride away from Contador at the end of stages :-)
Froome looked cooked there. Purito is looking very strong. Isn't it interesting how riders nowadays can attack full gas and build a gap, but then seem to pay for it as the climb goes on. A few years ago contador would have put 2 mins into everyone else, now he looks a super climber but no longer invincible. Is this a lack of racing, or a lack of steak.
Berto looked very human today didn't he? Much as he did in last year's Tour. I would say it's definitely lack of steak.
Also attacking Rodriguez with only 4 km to go means he can use his awesome kick to claw back 20 - 30 secs in the last km. Maybe it will take an attack from much further out to put him in the red? That carries it's own risks mind. Or maybe Purito is just the strongest?
Enjoyed that. Those guys are incredible, you think they're riding at the limit and then they attack, or respond to an attack. Incredible stuff.
Did Froome have a wee bit of a rush of blood to the head there? That attack of his (and credit for giving it a go), did that do him in d'ya reckon? Might he have been better served just continuing on at his own pace?
Did Froome have a wee bit of a rush of blood to the head there? That attack of his (and credit for giving it a go), did that do him in d'ya reckon? Might he have been better served just continuing on at his own pace?
I agree. He did much the same last week after clawing his way slowly back to the group. Suicidal or brave!
Flying_Monkey
Recyclist
- Location
- Odawa
Purito is doing a fantastic job. I really thought Contador had him today. Valverde now level with Froome - he'll drop out of the podium places in the next couple of stages.
Get In The Van
Senior Member
- Location
- West Lothian
Really enjoyed the racing today, good attacking and as mentioned above, Bertie looked washed out at the finish,
roll on tomorrow
roll on tomorrow
thom
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- The Borough
Just saw the last couple of km - I guess Froome has nothing to lose really so if he feels he might be able to attack and go then he has a go. He looks well cooked and that it's at least useful experience. Must be very hard to maintain motivation for another week though.
JRod, is racing Contador pretty beautifully - Monday's final climb is much longer than today (and tomorrow) and maybe the best opportunity for Contador to turn the tables on him.
JRod, is racing Contador pretty beautifully - Monday's final climb is much longer than today (and tomorrow) and maybe the best opportunity for Contador to turn the tables on him.
tigger
Über Member
Rodriguez is doing a very good job indeed. Contador looked gutted when he appeared back on his wheel. I haven't followed this Vuelta with any real passion, but I've enjoyed catching the last few kms when I'm around.
Hard to see past Rodriquez unless there is another TT? Wouldn't bet against Bertie either - great to see him back (and looking a clean, more mortal rider, I think makes him more interesting).
Hard to see past Rodriquez unless there is another TT? Wouldn't bet against Bertie either - great to see him back (and looking a clean, more mortal rider, I think makes him more interesting).
