Doesn't matter, he's not gonna win any way. It's 2015, he doesn't stand a chance against the likes of Anton, Navarro, Schleck or VDB, in short 'The Contract Hunters'...
Not we just await Froome. He hasnt ever won the race despite competing 3 times after his transformation (2,4 and 2). Would be an amazing field he if so chooses to!
Also, Ag2R should bring Bardet. Thats probably also the team I am the intrigued by leading up to the Vuelta - will Bardet be there, how good can Pozzo be (I reckon he will have good chances of a top-3) and in what state decides Bentacur to show up in?
Astana squad for la Vuelta. Strongest team and it won't be close.
Fabio Aru (Ita)
Dario Cataldo (Ita)
Mikel Landa (Spa)
Vincenzo Nibali (Ita)
Diego Rosa (Ita)
Luis Leon Sanchez (Spa)
Paolo Tiralongo (Ita)
Alessandro Vanotti (Ita)
Andrej Zeits (Kaz)
Spilak23 wrote:
Astana squad for la Vuelta. Strongest team and it won't be close.
Fabio Aru (Ita)
Dario Cataldo (Ita)
Mikel Landa (Spa)
Vincenzo Nibali (Ita)
Diego Rosa (Ita)
Luis Leon Sanchez (Spa)
Paolo Tiralongo (Ita)
Alessandro Vanotti (Ita)
Andrej Zeits (Kaz)
Yeah, thats incredibly strong. But lets wait for Movistar's team with Valverde and Quintana present, that wont be bad. A Froome-led Sky with Nieve and Henao wont be bad either.
Well I guess that rules out Rein Taaramae as being this year's zany 'Out of Contract' overall victor, unless Astana change their minds after today's performance.
Really hope that Pierre-Roger Latour will ride Vuelta for AG2R, just to see how he copes with a Grand Tour at such a young age. May be featured in some epic climbs as well then whilst he's at it.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
Latour? I would wanna see him, but seems like he is peaking and has been racing very hard recently in RdS, Austria and Burgos with some fantastic results for a neo. Unless its obviously just a trick and he is only still at 70%, Andy Schleck-style. Seriously tho, I dont expect him to be at the Vuelta.
Looking forward to taking on the @lavuelta
Tough but always exciting for the viewers #bringiton
He was not even close in 2012 when he hardly raced before Dauphine and did not have the extra August workload that winning le Tour brings. Don't see how it'll go better now.
What else could he race anyway though? Vuelta is the last race he can do achieve something this season and only realistic target left. Sure he's not likely to win it but there are plenty of chances for success along the way.
If I were Froome, I think I would've raced Tour of Britain. He'd be welcomed as a hero by folks who do appreciate him. Sounds more enjoyable than getting wrecked by Ánton, Navarro, Schleck and VDB...
Seriously tho, I dont expect him to be at the Vuelta.
