Vuelta a Espana 2023 (spoilers)
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MasterDabber
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- Surrey and the Lot in France
I see it starts in Ribadasella... I've great memories of the place. I raced the Descenso International del Sella kayak race twice. Back in 1965 we won the Junior Double (K2). A fantastic experience https://www.descensodelsella.com/?lang=en
Alex321
Guru
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- South Wales
She was still on GCN+ Breakaway programme for today's stage.
Cathryn
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- Marlborough, Wiltshire
I think reports of her resignation are probably greatly exaggerated!
Mo1959
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- Perthshire,Scotland
I thought yesterday’s scenery was gorgeous.
DogmaStu
Senior Member
Smart move by JV.
Vingo is in prime position to fend off anyone else should Sepp falter now.
I still think - hope - JV are working for Sepp to win since there are no downsides for them in that and only positives but I guess this is a Pro sport and Vingo's participation must have been to challenge for victory and go on to complete the set of major stage races later on with a Giro win too at some point.
Today will likely give us the answer.
matticus
Guru
Agree with all that. Their tactics were consistent with getting all 3 guys as far ahead as possible of non-JV riders (but letting Sepp keep the leader's jersey).
May not have been the official plan, but I suspect it's what all 3 knew would/should happen if the other top-10 riders did nothing. Especially in the light of Van Hoydonk's misfortune :-/
May not have been the official plan, but I suspect it's what all 3 knew would/should happen if the other top-10 riders did nothing. Especially in the light of Van Hoydonk's misfortune :-/
I think the next couple of stages will decide the out come, I don't see anything but a Jumbo win but can they keep all 3 on the podium, Movistar and UAE are going to have to do something different and maybe even take a few risks if they want to crash the party.
I expect Evenepoel to go for the win today seeing as he lost a whole chunk of time on the climb yesterday.
I expect Evenepoel to go for the win today seeing as he lost a whole chunk of time on the climb yesterday.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
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- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
There is one downside: Kuss would seek more money in next year's contract negotiations if he wins a GT.
But I think they may have underestimated the hate that Vingo will attract if he takes the lead off Kuss by an unprovoked attack like that.
I think Jumbo expected Movistar and UAE to to chase Vingegaard and I don't mean with Fisher-Black and were just looking to increase the distance between their 3 riders and the rest. I think the race is Kuss's to lose I don't think Vingegaard and Roglic will attach him just ensure that no other team takes over the lead of the race.
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Adam4868
Guru
He's always been,and happy to be a domestique....sh1t tactics by Jumbo to attack with Vingo.Should of looked after him.
If i was him I'd leave,maybe go to Ineos who'll treasure him 🙄
