Vuelta Stage 8: Post-Race Thread
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 6, 2009 12:03 PM EDT
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Finally, the climby bits. David Moncoutie almost stole the show, but for some late attacks by Damiano Cunego and Robert Gesink. Not a ton of gaps today, though the GC is starting to take shape. Results:
- Damiano Cunego, Lampre
- David Moncoutie, Cofidis, at 0.33
- Robert Gesink, Rabobank, at 0.36
- Valverde, Evans, Sanchez, etc, at 0.44
General Classification:
- Cadel Evans, Silence-Lotto
- Alejandro Valverde, at 0.02
- Sammy Sanchez, at 0.08
- Tom Danielson, Slipstream, at 0.13
- Robert Gesink, Rabobank, at 0.29
- Ivan Basso, Liquigas, at 0.46
- Cunego, at 1.26
Screencap du jour:
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Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I got a similar shot but w/ a little more podium girl
So, better, really. Unfortunately that vid had the wrong aspect ratio, 4:3 stretched into 16:9.
I'm thinking it's probably relief ;)
I’m glad for him
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I like this one better
Hey it’s only stage eight and that thing’s only gonna get tighter!
here (thanks Graham).
i try to be nice about him
but socially awkward? That’s our Cuddles.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Maybe he's just trying to stay healthy.
Podium girls: the #1 vector of transmission of the H1N1 virus throughout the peloton.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I'm laughing. am I meant to be?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A very very happy puppy.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
No wonder he's happy
First stage win in a GT since 04 giro I believe
"We know what the cycling fans want. They love the mountains, and they will have mountains" Javier Guillén - Vuelta Race Director
Boy
I would love to open his sitemeter and read the hits on the official Cunego site:
gavia
gavia
mama Cunego
gavia
…
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 6, 2009 6:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not only that, but he looked *good*.
He rode Moncoutie down from 1+ min ahead over 3k and went by him as if he were stopped, and left the rest of the GC guys behind in doing so.
I’d say that should make for a very happy puppy indeed.
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
Awww, it's ok. I have such a crush on many members of the peloton ;-)
"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.
Emma Johansson beats The Evil Vos on the Cauberg to win last stage
Vos wins the Profiel Ladies Tour though.
Vos didn't look at all healthy at the TT natchamps
Here’s an unflattering headshot while she was warming up. Sorry Vosje.
http://i26.tinypic.com/s2qphc.jpg
Are there any women who look good in casquettes? I sure don't.
"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.
Only Fuglsang a slight disappointment today
and if he hadn’t been smooching belgian tank-trucks, who knows.
Might have been nice
if instead of starting big named riders that they would start riders who actually wanted to compete.
Well, they're not there for publicity they're there for a purpose
. If the UCI/organizers have a problem with riders using the Vuelta for Worlds tune-up they should do something about the schedule.
It is weird
That owners let their riders place such a priority on the Worlds at the expense of their sponsors.
Plus I would have liked to have seen the Schlecks show even an appearance of supporting Fuglsang.
Riis has publicly said that he think's it's time
they had the rainbow jersey on Saxo. I think he is looking out for the sponsors.
Not so sure
JAGM showed early, then faded…came in @ 2.20
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
I am soooo bummed I missed the Cunego win...what an awesome win!!!!
….darn hotel internet was spotty….grrrr…will have to watch the stage later.
Gav…thanks for the Twitter update…and I was also able to keep track via text updates on the trusty iPhone.
We have the press conference at 1:30 local time then off to watch stage 3 of the ToM women’s series.
Ha!
"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.
Yes, what exactly was he up to there, silly boy...?
"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.
I know Cunego will probably pay for his efforts sooner or later (maybe as early as tomorrow?)
But perhaps he’s the type that would just need to completely forgo the Spring classics to arrive on competitive form at the Giro or Tour? All his career he’s been arriving at the Grand Tours like Laurent Jalabert used to, overcooked from too much racing in the Spring classics and one week races.
Why not just go all out for the Giro next year? Especially if the course profile suits his strengths as a rider. (ie no monster mountain stages and less TT miles) He won a very similar Giro in 2004 and I still haven’t given up hope that he can repeat that performance one day with a little luck on his side.
hmmmm. Vino down 9 minutes
and a dark-horse candidate for most over-rated, Remy di Gregorio arrives dfl.
Odd stage . . .
Vuelta is always weird
if you compare with the Tour. So many agendas. As for Remy he could either be completely in the dumps or he’s pulling a Rasmussen, making sure he will be free to ride for stagewins on stages that suit him better than todays. I’m leaning towards no 1.
Di Gregorio
Hmm, either he’s sick and off-form, or he’s going to ride a break tomorrow. I seem to recall him pulling a dfl-breakaway combo in the past. Or, he’ll go home ;-)
seems that Portugal
did good to Cunego, despite the weather are quite different. Poor Moncoutie!! My Vds are doing good.
Great shot of the escape artist
that is Johnny Hoogerland (NED/Vacansoleil)
Source http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dRIbtN6PAdA8?q=vuelta
Also picked up by http://cyclocosm.com/2009/09/hero-of-the-day/
Great shot
and yes, a great week from him.
I was glad to see him finally crack today. Had he perservered I would have had a big “?” on him, but as it is, I like what I see.
Chapeau.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
Yay Cuddles!
It’s nice to see him in the golden fleece.
Now if only SBS would actually show some of the stages live…
by LurkerMcLurkerson on Sep 7, 2009 1:55 AM EDT reply actions
What's that line from 'The Castle'?
‘Tell him he’s dreaming’….
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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