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Vuelta al Tachira Discussion
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 02-11-2026 09:21
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Pretty elated with 2nd place for Shikai. I snuck a look at this stage last year and got pretty worried seeing how random the results were so pretty relieved it panned out normal this time. Don't really have any dreams of beating Cras (congrats Ezee!) so some small gains on Stussi and Galta + a decent amount on Schlegel is a great result. A little worried still to see how Shikai's low MM works out over the next couple stages though.
Thanks for another great report redordead! Appreciate the effort spent covering such a wide portion of the field, made for a great read.
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| Heine |
Posted on 02-11-2026 09:30
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Big win for Cras! Congrats Ezee
Have to be honest, I didn't expect a lot from Le Creuset here
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| jackgibbs |
Posted on 02-11-2026 13:15
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Solid from Masnada.
Obviously his MO is a touch low compared to the competition, so hopefully he can limit his losses on S6 and S8 and put his energy stats to good use for S7.
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| Bjartne |
Posted on 02-11-2026 14:12
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Happy to see Pira didn't lose a lot of time on this TT, but let's see how he does in the pure mountains. Good to see Bilyi as well, holding on to that white jersey with the tiniest of margins.
Thanks a lot red or dead for the extensive TT-reporting!  |
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| Blasing |
Posted on 02-11-2026 14:31
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Cras is a cheatcode.
Edited by Blasing on 02-11-2026 17:29
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| Caspi |
Posted on 02-11-2026 15:42
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Everything isn't lost.
Decent MTT by Rachid (and Azman). I hope to see Rachid on the defense, conserving energy, and Azman doing the opposite, attacking.
Excited to see how the race unfolds, despite Sureda’s submission to worst underperformance this season. There’s still plenty to ride for.
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| seancoll |
Posted on 02-11-2026 20:38
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Cras with a good ride, but not more than expected thankfully - Osorio doing just what he needs to do and sit top 5 which he should be able to fight for throughout the race.
Obando giving Bilyi a run for his money in the youth race was also a goal, so glad it's playing out correctly so far. Main the 3rd to help in the team battle.
This race is going to be a razor's margin for the top 10, team top 3, and youth race I feel and which way it falls will determine whether multiple managers consider this a success.
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| cunego59 |
Posted on 03-11-2026 07:36
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Shocking from Cras and Schlegel. The body language when they were under the 1km banner indicates that they were already completely out of energy, but that's pretty weird. I hope they can recover a bit over the next stages, Cras is particular is still within reach of at least a Mid-Top 10 finish. But a tough result for both teams.
On the other hand, big congrats to trek, Shikai looks amazing. And cool to see Galta give Billstedt their first taste of good results here, too
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| Bjartne |
Posted on 03-11-2026 08:40
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Good to see that Pira can compete with the best. In two races there is a mountain stage only 127km long, and that should suit Pira really good. The 16,5 ITT in the last stage is way too long though 
Really weird to see Cras and Schlegel not keeping up with the pace, in this relatively easy stage. But they might come very strongly back in the next two, so this will be really excited.
Really good reporting so far redordead |
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| Heine |
Posted on 03-11-2026 09:06
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I like how Doubey placed first and foremost
Very good result for Chikai there, congrats trek! I would think next stage is the most scary for him. Burke specially should be really scary on that one with how strong he looked at this stage
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 03-11-2026 09:22
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Shikai! Absolutely awesome result. Got a bit worried seeing him so far down the peloton then suddenly he just rode past everyone. Especially given I was hoping just not to lose time it's amazing and unexpected to get a stage win and the GC lead. Still a long way to go though. We don't have great support to defend the jersey and next stage especially is pretty scary for Shikai.
Do feel for Cras and Schlegel, hope they can come back on the next couple stages.
Thanks again for another great report!
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| Blasing |
Posted on 03-11-2026 11:12
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Wow what a GC shuffle! These harder mountain stages will become very interesting!
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| jackgibbs |
Posted on 03-11-2026 12:07
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Huh. On the one hand, the team sat towards the front and Masnada limited the damage as hoped, and there's especially not too much to complain about given who was behind him.
On the other hand, odd we seemed to be working at the front to bring the breakaway back? And would've hoped for a bit more from Smith (though he did finish with Schlegel and Cras, so...).
Next stage should suit Masnada the best, so let's see if he can climb back into the T10. |
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