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Vuelta al Pais Vasco 2017
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| Selwink |
Posted on 03-04-2017 13:40
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Now it's time for yet another race with terrible coverage, as the Vuelta al Pais Vasco has started today. The race seems to have an easier course than the last few years, but in the end the riders make the race
This one actually seems like it could end in a sprint.
This one's a bit harder, but the final climb seems rather easy, at least too easy to make it very selective.
Stage 3 seems more like it  Moar hills
Or not
At least the Eibar stage is still left. It should end in a real battle between the best climbers in the field
And then again the ITT to end the race. It seems a bit easier and flatter than the last few years, just like the rest of the race.
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| Kiserlovski01 |
Posted on 03-04-2017 14:55
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Well at least the Vervaeke - José Been combo is present 
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| Tamijo |
Posted on 03-04-2017 15:51
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Selwink wrote:
Now it's time for yet another race with terrible coverage
It is live on Eurosport 1 - right now
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| Selwink |
Posted on 03-04-2017 16:08
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Can someone tell José Been to not only shut up about Vervaeke but also about Van der Sande?
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| Selwink |
Posted on 03-04-2017 16:27
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Aand an easy win for Matthews, as expected basically.
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| Kiserlovski01 |
Posted on 03-04-2017 16:29
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Seems to me both really like Sean de Bie as well 
Incredibly boring stage but quite a nice finale. Alaphilippe attacked at the final bump then punctured in the descent to the line, Matthews wins the sprint of a reduced pack. Contador lost around 1'05", not sure what happened.
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 03-04-2017 16:33
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Contador crashed with 700 metres to go. No problem for GC for him
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| lakebeach |
Posted on 03-04-2017 16:37
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The aussies seem to be in good shape.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 03-04-2017 18:46
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Was it his fault? Bertie must stay on his bike ffs, he crashes way too much.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 03-04-2017 21:51
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Not only was Alaphilippe robbed an easy win by that, but they apparently penalised him 2'19! Pretty ridiculous given he was in the pack at 3 km to go.
Oh well, he can still win a couple of stages..
And this route sucks for itzulia standards. Only one selective road stage + ITT. Screams Contador to me this one. |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 04-04-2017 00:21
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Riis123 wrote:
Not only was Alaphilippe robbed an easy win by that, but they apparently penalised him 2'19! Pretty ridiculous given he was in the pack at 3 km to go.
Sadly, I assume it's because the rule says you get s.t. if the puncture/mechanical occurs in the final 3km, not if you drag out an earlier incident until the 3km mark.
The latter could obviously still work if you hide in a group long enough for nobody to realize, but since he was in plain view and alone...
Still pretty ridiculous considering the lax enforcement of the sidewalk rules in comparison.
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Posted on 04-04-2017 08:01
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Shonak wrote:
Was it his fault? Bertie must stay on his bike ffs, he crashes way too much.
No. He claimed that two riders crashed in front of him and he could not avoid that. But he claimed that he fell on the grass - no problem for him.
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| Strydz |
Posted on 04-04-2017 10:04
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cio93 wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Not only was Alaphilippe robbed an easy win by that, but they apparently penalised him 2'19! Pretty ridiculous given he was in the pack at 3 km to go.
Sadly, I assume it's because the rule says you get s.t. if the puncture/mechanical occurs in the final 3km, not if you drag out an earlier incident until the 3km mark.
The latter could obviously still work if you hide in a group long enough for nobody to realize, but since he was in plain view and alone...
Still pretty ridiculous considering the lax enforcement of the sidewalk rules in comparison.
That is the problem with the UCI rulebook, it's so vaguely written and unevenly enforced. The Alaphilippe decision was the correct one but I can understand why some might see it as unfair seeing as we know riders have ridden with punctures into the final 3km the call for help thus falling under the 3km rule. I think the UCI rules need re-writing and better enforcement implemented as they just aren't working at the moment.
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Posted on 04-04-2017 17:03
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Albasini wins the 2nd stage of Tour of the Lowlands |
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 05-04-2017 16:29
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nice win for De la cruz |
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 05-04-2017 16:31
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What a ride from De La Cruz!
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| purepasd |
Posted on 05-04-2017 16:32
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What amazing times these are for Quick-Step. Impressive all over the squad |
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Posted on 05-04-2017 16:32
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Posted on 05-04-2017 16:33
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purepasd wrote:
What amazing times these are for Quick-Step. Impressive all over the squad
You'd think sponsors for 2018 would be coming left right and centre right? |
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Posted on 05-04-2017 17:54
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
purepasd wrote:
What amazing times these are for Quick-Step. Impressive all over the squad
You'd think sponsors for 2018 would be coming left right and centre right?
Remember when the team that would get win after win folded?
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