Vuelta Stage 19: Post Stage Thread
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 18, 2009 11:22 AM EDT
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The Sanchez Surprise has officially not materialized. Yesterday was a nonevent, and today Sammy clearly had the downhill attack on his brain, but for whatever reason (I'll go with wet, overly dangerous conditions) it wasn't to be. Valiant racing by all, but Valverde is simply the strongest guy in the race. Results:
- JJ Cobo
- Alejandro Valverde, at 0.03
- Cadel Evans, s.t.
- Sammy Sanchez, s.t.
- Daniel Moreno, s.t.
One change to the GC... sadly Robert Gesink has succumbed to injuries. I was pretty sure he'd lose that second step of the podium anyway, but now it's official.
- Valverde
- Sanchez, at 1.25 (prov)
- Basso, at 1.45 (prov)
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"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09
no luck on him this year
"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09
2 secs back on the stage for av and gang
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Maybe Valverde and Sam San have a deal.
Sammy doesn’t take away Valverde’s oro and Valv works for Sam at worlds.
the hills will suit av more than samu
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Sep 18, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
gc 3rd is basso at 1.45
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
evans 4th at 1.59
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
samu 2nd at 1.26
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Valv
Enthusiastically congratulated Cobo after his win. Was it a payback time after the help earlier?
De FIETS en anders NIETS
Sneaky dude, that AV
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Top 10 on GC after today...
The top 10 on GC after today:-
1) Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne)
2) Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) +1.26
3) Ivan Basso (Liquigas) +1.45
4) Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) +1.59
5) Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo Galicia) +2.11
6) Robert Gesink (Rabobank) +5.30
7) Paolo Tiralongo (Lampre NGC) +6.49
8) Joaquim Rodriguez (Caisse d’Epargne) +7.42
9) Philip Deignan (Cervelo) +9.37
10) Juan Jose Cobo (Fuji-Servetto) +10.40
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
so..
evans onto the podium then. really happy deignan managed to hold himself in the top 10 as well.
"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09
Jinx..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
heh
basso jinxes himself every time he rides a TT bike, he don’t need my help!
"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09
You could knock me down with a feather ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Me too!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
My boy is so close.
I’m not around tomorrow btw, I’m at The Tour of Britain with Albertina, so no screen shots. Someone cheer on my boys for me? :)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
We can cheer from the ToB...people might think we're mad but never mind!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
How did blonde podium girl get that pregnant all of sudden?
She looks like she’s due in november.
And how many days has Greipel been missing his teeth now?
He removes them for hilly stages.
Carbon Fiber dentures would probably solve the issue, but he’s old school like that…
Kinda resembles
Nosferatu. Speaking of teeth…
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 18, 2009 6:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sad thing about this Vuelta
Is that the two most exciting riders, one lost the GC spot due to injury and the other left early for Worlds prep. And yes I am referring to Gesink and Cunego. Those are the only two riders who have taken ANY chances this whole race. It paid off for Cunego with two stage wins and Gesink really brought some energy to the three climby stages. Other than that the top four guys have played it safe and done nothing the whole time. Sorry to say.
Another sad thing
Winning a GT without winning any stages. That’s gotta smart.
De FIETS en anders NIETS
BTW, Cobo is from Torrelavega
Torrelavega is also Freire’s hometown, near Santander and Picos de Europa national park.
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