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A Day in the Life | Sweet Delight
Ian Butler
sutty68 - I think he learned his lesson Pfft

Shonak - Stybar especially. He's at 80 cobbled at the moment Grin French teams acted French Grin


As predicted, no update today, sorry Wink
Tomorrow might be tough, but Thursday for sure!
 
duxili
Good you let me time to catch up Wink

Great signing, hope you won't regret Wout!
Could you report on a race you dont win? Shock
And for Christmas, take it easy on the Champagne Rolling Eyes
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krisa
Nice victory
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Ian Butler
duxili - Have fun catching up Wink Hope that Wout can give us some top 5s in Ardennes Classics, big hopes but I think he can do it!

krisa - Thank you!
 
Ian Butler
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Night of the Champagne - Part IV
All there was was darkness. Everything was infinite and nonexisting, and darkness was all there was.

Let there be light.

I opened my eyes. My mouth was very dry, it was hard to swallow.
Uh... I got my senses back. What time is it?

21:05
"What happened?"
Only now I noticed my team mates standing around me.
"You fainted, man. Are you okay?"

I stood up quickly. At 10 o' clock I had my date. I couldn't miss it this time.
"Wow, head rush."
Julien took my by the shoulders.
"Lay down a little, here in the back. I'll wake you up in time for your date."

"Okay, thanks."
And so I was off for a small nap just before my big date.


Hi there!

I'm thriller, absolutely thrilled. Over the top, a little bit.
The reason why? Isn't it obvious?

Tomorrow is the start of the Vuelta a España, and I made the squad! So tomorrow I'll be racing in my very first Grand Tour, alongside my best friend Warren!

Tour of Utah

The Tour of Utah was a good experience. The big surprise was the stage win for Jamis rider Ben Jacques-Maynes! Finishing with quite a lead, he even held a top 10 place until the very end.

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My best result was the summit finish on the final day, sprinting to a 2nd place, was behind Van Garderen. I had good legs and just make the podium on the general classificaiton, outclassed by the BMC supermen.

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General Classification
1Tejay Van GarderenBMC Racing Team16h18'00
2Cadel EvansBMC Racing Team+ 1'38
3Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 2'34
4Peter StetinaGarmin - Sharp+ 3'54
5Matthew BuscheRadioShack - Leopard+ 6'11
6Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharp+ 7'29
7Ramunas NavardauskasGarmin - Sharp+ 7'30
8Bob JungelsRadioShack - Leopard+ 8'03
9Ben Jacques-MaynesJamis - Hagens Berman+ 9'44
10Francisco Mancebo5-Hour Energy+ 9'49
Spoiler
11Óscar SevillaEPM - UNE+ 11'07
12Michel KrederGarmin - Sharp+ 14'14
13Andrew DahlheimBissell Cycling+ 14'18
14Tyler WrenJamis - Hagens Berman+ 14'20
15Dadley MitchellCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 14'35
16Stephen CummingsBMC Racing Team+ 14'37
17Alex HowesGarmin - Sharp+ 14'44
18Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Team+ 14'55
19Janier AcevedoJamis - Hagens Berman+ 14'57
20David ZabriskieGarmin - Sharp+ 15'03
21Markel IrizarRadioShack - Leopard+ 15'18
22Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Team+ 15'32
23Kiel ReijnenUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 15'40
24Jack BauerGarmin - Sharp+ 16'04
25Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopard+ 16'17
26Taylor PhinneyBMC Racing Team+ 16'18
27Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 16'25
28Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Team+ 16'29
29Laurent DidierRadioShack - Leopard+ 16'30
30Jesse SergentRadioShack - Leopard+ 16'44
31Jakob RatheGarmin - Sharp+ 16'52
32Jasper StuyvenBontrager Cycling Team+ 17'00
33Gavin MannionBontrager Cycling Team+ 17'02
34Ben DayUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 17'11
35Ricardo Van der VeldeJelly Belly p/b Kenda+ 17'33
36Freddy PiamonteEPM - UNE+ 17'45
37Alessandro BazzanaUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 17'53
38Ken HansonOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 18'03
39Jorge CastiblancoEPM - UNE+ 18'35
40Robigzon OyolaEPM - UNE+ 18'45
41James Stemper5-Hour Energy+ 20'07
42Christopher JonesUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 20'22
43Chase PinkhamJamis - Hagens Berman+ 20'42
44Tony BenhachemBontrager Cycling Team+ 20'47
45John MurphyUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 21'14
46Joey RosskopfHincapie Sportswear Development Team+ 21'18
47Martin KohlerBMC Racing Team+ 22'41
48Emerson OronteJelly Belly p/b Kenda+ 22'53
49Tom ZirbelOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 23'06
50Danilo HondoRadioShack - Leopard+ 23'41
51Rick ZabelCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 23'48
52Bjorn SelanderOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 23'54
53Stephen ClancyTeam Novo Nordisk+ 23'57
54Mac BrennanBissell Cycling+ 25'07
55Jake KeoughUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 25'22
56Jonathan Patrick McCartyBissell Cycling+ 25'39
57Hayden RoulstonRadioShack - Leopard+ 25'50
58Michael TorcklerBissell Cycling+ 26'26
59Scott ZwizanskiOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 26'50
60Philip MooneyJamis - Hagens Berman+ 26'52
61Javier MegíasTeam Novo Nordisk+ 27'27
62Adrian HegyvariUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 28'38
63David Williams5-Hour Energy+ 28'50
64Karl MenziesUnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team+ 29'27
65Shawn Milne5-Hour Energy+ 31'28
66John-Lee AugustynCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 31'52
67Thomas CarpenterCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 36'01
68Christian Parrett5-Hour Energy+ 37'24
69Dylan GroenewegenCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 41'17
70Guido PalmaJamis - Hagens Berman+ 43'51
71Jeremy PowersJelly Belly p/b Kenda+ 44'49
72Weimar RoldanEPM - UNE+ 45'49
73Nathan WilsonBontrager Cycling Team+ 46'10
74Terry BorsellinoOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 46'37
75Oscar ClarkHincapie Sportswear Development Team+ 47'04
76Oscar RiveraEPM - UNE+ 47'18
77Justin MorrisTeam Novo Nordisk+ 48'21
78Andrea CiacchiniTeam Novo Nordisk+ 49'12
79Joonas HenttalaTeam Novo Nordisk+ 49'35
80Ronald StiflerOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 49'51
81Greg Brandt5-Hour Energy+ 49'56
82Ian MoirOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 50'29
83Ruben CompanioniJamis - Hagens Berman+ 50'32
84Michael ShererOptum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies+ 50'38
85Alexandre DarvilleBontrager Cycling Team+ 50'55
86Patrick BevinBissell Cycling+ 50'57
87Branden RussellTeam Novo Nordisk+ 51'51
88Paolo CravanzolaTeam Novo Nordisk+ 51'58
89Joseph LewisHincapie Sportswear Development Team+ 52'08
90Tanner PuttBontrager Cycling Team+ 52'26
91Andy BakerHincapie Sportswear Development Team+ 52'27
92Cristian Peña MenesesEPM - UNE+ 52'35
93Benjamin WolfeJelly Belly p/b Kenda+ 52'50
94Julian KyerBissell Cycling+ 53'11
95Alexander CatafordEquipe Garneau - Québecor+ 53'28
96Kyle WamsleyJamis - Hagens Berman+ 53'38
97Nic HamiltonJelly Belly p/b Kenda+ 53'55
98Andzs FlaksisBontrager Cycling Team+ 54'03
99James OramBontrager Cycling Team+ 55'08
100Pierrick NaudEquipe Garneau - Québecor+ 57'08
101Michael ChaunerEquipe Garneau - Québecor+ 57'15
102Ian BurnettJelly Belly p/b Kenda+ 58'01
103Rémi Pelletier-RoyEquipe Garneau - Québecor+ 58'07
104Joe EldridgeTeam Novo Nordisk+ 58'08
105Edison Blair TurnerHincapie Sportswear Development Team+ 59'06
106Geoffroy DussaultEquipe Garneau - Québecor+ 59'43
107Matt LipscombHincapie Sportswear Development Team+ 1h01'13
108Louis GarneauEquipe Garneau - Québecor+ 1h01'58


All in all it was a good preparation for the Vuelta.

So tomorrow is my first day of my first Grand Tour.
Wish me luck!
Henry
 
Dippofix
Nice, looking forward to Henry at the Vuelta! Smile
 
welker3257
Another good result for HenrySmile
Gig 'em Aggies

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baia
Good result for Henry and Maynes.. Wink
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duxili
Only beaten by BMC magic team...

Looking for the Vuelta and the date (or would you miss it again?)
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Shonak
Jeez, if that teammate doesn't wake him up... grrrr!

3rd in GC is a good sign that the form is right for Vuelta. Cool
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"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
 
Ian Butler
Dippofix - Me, too!

welker3257 - Thanks, I agree. It was especially nice to fight back after a bad start.

baia - True. Especially Maynes Grin

duxili - BMC was too strong. He wouldn't miss the Vuelta or the date for the world Wink

Shonak - The form is good. But 21 days of racing is truly a lot. We'll see how he managed Smile


I will do the first two stages tonight, most probably. I have a lot on my plate. (I thought I had more time because I have a break from work, but the studying is more than ever) but I'll try to make some time!
 
Ian Butler
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Night of the Champagne - Part V
Wow, this was amazing. Colors were flowing together and there was a tunnel. I just knew I had to follow it. At the end, I found Lucy, she was wearing a Team Sky outfit, with some diamonds on the side.

She was cheering me on: "Henry, Henry, Henry!"

I opened my eyes slowly. "Henry?"
Heh? Lucy doesn't have a goatee. Wait a minute - "Warren?"
"Dude, you're gonna be late for your date!"

Oh no, not again! Where the hell was Julien? He was supposed to wake me up! There was no time to find out. No panic, I could make it in time if I just hurried now!

So I gathered my new jersey and got in the car.

Sigh...

I really shouldn't drive, I had way too much champagne...


Hi there!
I have to tell you, I'm not sure how much I can report from back here. A Grand Tour is crazy, let me tell you. There is no time to play around. I've had the first two stages, reporting back to you!

Before the Vuelta
The Vuelta is a milestone in my career. Ages 22, I have a chance to participate in my very first Grand Tour. It's not to be underestimated, the profile of the Vuelta is the toughest of all Grand Tours.

I don't have big ambitions coming here, to be honest. I have no GC hopes and I just want to taste how it feels, experience the Vuelta and put up a good fight.

Week 1: I fear week one will cost me a lot of time. The team time trial is not our strongest quality. The first stages I will save energy where possible. I've never raced 21 days before, so I don't mean to blow my legs in the first week.
Week 2: I will get a better view on how we're all doing. The GC will start to form slowly. By now, I will know if I can fight for a distant place (maybe top 30?) or if it's just about finishing this Vuelta alive.
Week 3: Anything is possible here. Am I far back and still alive? Then I will fight and try to get a good result here and there. Am I within striking distance for a distant GC place? Then I will fight and try to get more good results here and there!
Week 4: I will be laying on the couch, half dead.

Vuelta a España - Stage 1
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A team time trial. We were not really prepared for this...

The Race
We were off to a decent start, but we couldn't hold the pace...

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So... Not very good. But at least we weren't the last team!

Result
1Sky Procycling31'41
2Garmin - Sharps.t.
3Movistar Team+ 12
4Orica - GreenEdge+ 24
5BMC Racing Team+ 38
6Team Saxo - Tinkoff+ 45
7RadioShack - Leopard+ 49
8Cannondale Pro Cycling+ 52
9Omega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 58
10Vacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 1'01
11Belkin Pro Cycling Team+ 1'07
12Astana Pro Team+ 1'09
13Team Argos - Shimano+ 1'15
14Lotto Belisol+ 1'16
15Katusha Team+ 1'18
16FDJ.fr+ 1'27
17AG2R La Mondiale+ 1'35
18Citigroup Pro Cycling+ 1'42
19MTN - Qhubeka+ 1'46
20Lampre - Merida+ 1'53
21Euskaltel - Euskadi+ 1'57
22Caja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.


Vuelta a España - Stage 2
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Well, the Vuelta certainly doesn't keep you wait. Action! I will try to get in a good showing. But this day is very important to me: it's the first time riding around in my National Jersey!

The Race
I love this jersey so much I feel I have to show it as much as possible! This will certainly motivate me in the coming days so attack anyway!

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The Vuelta doesn't keep you wait, and the favorites don't like to be kept waiting. Fireworks!

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It's my first Grand Tour, first day on the road. I don't make the mistake of trying to follow and get stuck in the following peloton. I try to keep at the front, though, and profit from my good final kilometer.

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Always eager to attack, Hesjedal made this attempt stick!

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I'm not on the same level as those guys up front, but I put up a decent sprint and gain some time on the peloton. So at least my form is good and I'm not the worst rider here.

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Result
1Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharp4h06'28
2Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 16
3Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopard+ 26
4Chris FroomeSky Procycling+ 34
5Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Team+ 1'11
6Bradley WigginsSky Procyclings.t.
7Peter SaganCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
8Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
9Laurens Ten DamBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
10Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
11Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
12Tom DanielsonGarmin - Sharps.t.
13Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 2'07
14Vasil KiryienkaSky Procyclings.t.
15Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 2'18
16Sergio HenaoSky Procycling+ 2'26
Spoiler
17Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiales.t.
18Haimar ZubeldiaRadioShack - Leopards.t.
19Cameron MeyerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
20Egor SilinAstana Pro Teams.t.
21Francis De GreefLotto Belisols.t.
22Giovanni ViscontiMovistar Teams.t.
23Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Teams.t.
24Valerio AgnoliAstana Pro Teams.t.
25Alberto LosadaKatusha Teams.t.
26Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
27Vladimir GusevKatusha Teams.t.
28Roman KreuzigerTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
29Paolo TiralongoAstana Pro Teams.t.
30Kanstantsin SiutsouSky Procyclings.t.
31Fredrik KessiakoffAstana Pro Teams.t.
32Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiales.t.
33Tom SlagterBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
34Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
35Andrey AmadorMovistar Teams.t.
36Javier MorenoMovistar Teams.t.
37Robert VrecerEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
38Lou SmeetsLotto Belisols.t.
39Stephen CummingsBMC Racing Teams.t.
40Mikel AstarlozaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
41Jérémy RoyFDJ.frs.t.
42Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
43Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
44Eduard VorganovKatusha Teams.t.
45Pieter WeeningOrica - GreenEdges.t.
46Jussi VeikkanenFDJ.frs.t.
47Dries DevenynsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
48Cayetano SarmientoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
49Yelko GomezCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
50Daniele BennatiTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
51Amets TxurrukaCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
52Gianluca BrambillaOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
53Sergio PardillaMTN - Qhubekas.t.
54Lars Petter NordhaugBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
55Christian Vande VeldeGarmin - Sharps.t.
56Damiano CarusoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
57Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
58Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
59Thomas DamuseauTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
60Manuele MoriLampre - Merida+ 3'44
61Gianni MeersmanOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
62Ramunas NavardauskasGarmin - Sharps.t.
63Jure KocjanEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
64Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
65David LópezSky Procyclings.t.
66Kevin SeeldraeyersAstana Pro Teams.t.
67Thor HushovdBMC Racing Teams.t.
68Daniele PietropolliLampre - Meridas.t.
69Thomas RohreggerRadioShack - Leopards.t.
70Marcos GarcíaCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
71Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
72Francesco GavazziAstana Pro Teams.t.
73François ParisienTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
74Leigh HowardOrica - GreenEdges.t.
75Simon ClarkeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
76Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
77Johan VansummerenGarmin - Sharps.t.
78Eros CapecchiMovistar Teams.t.
79Guillaume BonnafondAG2R La Mondiales.t.
80John-Lee AugustynCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
81André CardosoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
82José RujanoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
83Kristjan KorenCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
84Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
85Iván VelascoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
86Michel KrederGarmin - Sharps.t.
87Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
88Rubén PlazaMovistar Teams.t.
89Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
90Tobias LudvigssonTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
91Paul MartensBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
92Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
93Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
94Ian StannardSky Procyclings.t.
95Luke DurbridgeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
96Thomas PetersonTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
97Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Teams.t.
98Jacques Janse Van RensburgMTN - Qhubekas.t.
99Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
100Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
101Sylwester SzmydMovistar Teams.t.
102José Joaquín RojasMovistar Teams.t.
103Maxim BelkovKatusha Teams.t.
104Juan Manuel GárateBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
105Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
106Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Teams.t.
107Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
108Maciej BodnarCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
109David ArroyoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
110Timofey KritskiyKatusha Teams.t.
111Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
112Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 5'23
113Josué MoyanoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 5'34
114Warren BarguilCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
115Ben HermansRadioShack - Leopards.t.
116Anthony RouxFDJ.frs.t.
117Marco MarcatoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
118Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
119Adriano MaloriLampre - Meridas.t.
120Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
121Steve ChainelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
122Ioannis TamouridisEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
123Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
124Maarten WynantsBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
125Vincent JérômeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
126Mickaël DelageFDJ.frs.t.
127Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubekas.t.
128Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
129Koldo FernándezGarmin - Sharps.t.
130Yohan OffredoFDJ.frs.t.
131Dimitriy MuravyevAstana Pro Teams.t.
132Grégory RastRadioShack - Leopards.t.
133Johannes FröhlingerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
134Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiales.t.
135Antonio PiedraCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
136Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
137Alan MarangoniCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
138Andrew FennOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
139Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
140Alexander PorsevKatusha Teams.t.
141André GreipelLotto Belisols.t.
142Patrick GretschTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
143Anthony GeslinFDJ.frs.t.
144Ignatas KonovalovasMTN - Qhubekas.t.
145Pim LigthartVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
146Gaetan BilleLotto Belisols.t.
147Matthew LloydLampre - Meridas.t.
148Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
149Fabio SabatiniCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
150Dominique RollinFDJ.frs.t.
151Freqalsi DebesayMTN - Qhubekas.t.
152Danilo HondoRadioShack - Leopards.t.
153Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
154Kenny DehaesLotto Belisols.t.
155Joost Van LeijenLotto Belisols.t.
156Benoît VaugrenardFDJ.frs.t.
157Jetse BolBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
158Brett LancasterOrica - GreenEdges.t.
159Alex DowsettMovistar Teams.t.
160Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
161Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
162Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
163Tosh Van der SandeLotto Belisols.t.
164Matthew HaymanSky Procyclings.t.
165Svein TuftOrica - GreenEdges.t.
166Kenny Van HummelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
167Bert De BackerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
168Fabricio FerrariCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
169Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
170Laurent PichonFDJ.frs.t.
171Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
172Albert TimmerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
173Tiziano Dall'AntoniaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
174Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
175Marco PinottiCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
176Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
177Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
178Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Teams.t.
179Martin WesemannMTN - Qhubekas.t.
180Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
181Davide ViganòLampre - Meridas.t.
182Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
183Hayden RoulstonRadioShack - Leopards.t.
184Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
185Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
186Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisols.t.
187Tom VeelersTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
188Kris BoeckmansVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
189Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
190Alex RasmussenGarmin - Sharps.t.
191Jens DebusschereLotto Belisol+ 8'36
192Bradley PotgieterMTN - Qhubeka+ 9'31
193Miguel UbetoLampre - Meridas.t.
194Robert WagnerBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
195Leocadio ManresaCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
196Juan Andrés OliverOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
197Armando MinnucciKatusha Teams.t.
198Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 10'08


General Classification
1Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharp4h38'00
2Chris FroomeSky Procycling+ 43
3Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 1'04
4Bradley WigginsSky Procycling+ 1'20
5Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
6Tom DanielsonGarmin - Sharp+ 1'21
7Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Team+ 1'32
8Matthias FrankBMC Racing Team+ 1'58
9Peter SaganCannondale Pro Cycling+ 2'12
10Vasil KiryienkaSky Procycling+ 2'16
(...)
58Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 4'09
Spoiler
11Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 2'18
12Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 2'21
13Laurens Ten DamBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 2'27
14Sergio HenaoSky Procycling+ 2'35
15Kanstantsin SiutsouSky Procyclings.t.
16Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharp+ 2'36
17Christian Vande VeldeGarmin - Sharps.t.
18Giovanni ViscontiMovistar Team+ 2'47
19Javier MorenoMovistar Teams.t.
20Andrey AmadorMovistar Teams.t.
21Cameron MeyerOrica - GreenEdge+ 2'58
22Pieter WeeningOrica - GreenEdges.t.
23Stephen CummingsBMC Racing Team+ 3'13
24Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
25Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 3'17
26Roman KreuzigerTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 3'20
27Daniele BennatiTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
28Haimar ZubeldiaRadioShack - Leopard+ 3'24
29Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
30Cayetano SarmientoCannondale Pro Cycling+ 3'27
31Damiano CarusoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
32Dries DevenynsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 3'33
33Gianluca BrambillaOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
34Tom SlagterBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 3'42
35Lars Petter NordhaugBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
36Valerio AgnoliAstana Pro Team+ 3'44
37Egor SilinAstana Pro Teams.t.
38Paolo TiralongoAstana Pro Teams.t.
39Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Teams.t.
40Fredrik KessiakoffAstana Pro Teams.t.
41Thomas DamuseauTeam Argos - Shimano+ 3'50
42Francis De GreefLotto Belisol+ 3'51
43Lou SmeetsLotto Belisols.t.
44Alberto LosadaKatusha Team+ 3'52
45Vladimir GusevKatusha Teams.t.
46Eduard VorganovKatusha Teams.t.
47David LópezSky Procycling+ 3'53
48Ian StannardSky Procyclings.t.
49Ramunas NavardauskasGarmin - Sharp+ 3'54
50Johan VansummerenGarmin - Sharps.t.
51Michel KrederGarmin - Sharps.t.
52José Joaquín RojasMovistar Team+ 4'01
53Jussi VeikkanenFDJ.fr+ 4'02
54Jérémy RoyFDJ.frs.t.
55Eros CapecchiMovistar Team+ 4'05
56Rubén PlazaMovistar Teams.t.
57Sylwester SzmydMovistar Teams.t.
58Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 4'09
59Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiale+ 4'10
60Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiales.t.
61Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
62Simon ClarkeOrica - GreenEdge+ 4'16
63Leigh HowardOrica - GreenEdges.t.
64Luke DurbridgeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
65Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
66Sergio PardillaMTN - Qhubeka+ 4'20
67Thor HushovdBMC Racing Team+ 4'27
68Winner AnaconaLampre - Merida+ 4'28
69Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Team+ 4'31
70Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
71Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Teams.t.
72Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 4'32
73Robert VrecerEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
74Mikel AstarlozaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
75Amets TxurrukaCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
76Yelko GomezCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
77Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 4'38
78Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
79Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
80Thomas RohreggerRadioShack - Leopard+ 4'42
81Kristjan KorenCannondale Pro Cycling+ 4'45
82Maciej BodnarCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
83Gianni MeersmanOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 4'51
84Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
85José RujanoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 4'54
86Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
87Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
88Francesco GavazziAstana Pro Team+ 4'56
89Paul MartensBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 5'00
90Juan Manuel GárateBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
91Kevin SeeldraeyersAstana Pro Team+ 5'02
92François ParisienTeam Argos - Shimano+ 5'08
93Tobias LudvigssonTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
94Thomas PetersonTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
95Maxim BelkovKatusha Team+ 5'10
96Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
97Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Teams.t.
98Timofey KritskiyKatusha Teams.t.
99Guillaume BonnafondAG2R La Mondiale+ 5'28
100Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
101John-Lee AugustynCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 5'35
102Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
103Jacques Janse Van RensburgMTN - Qhubeka+ 5'38
104Matthew HaymanSky Procycling+ 5'43
105Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
106Koldo FernándezGarmin - Sharp+ 5'44
107Alex RasmussenGarmin - Sharps.t.
108Manuele MoriLampre - Merida+ 5'46
109Daniele PietropolliLampre - Meridas.t.
110Jure KocjanEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 5'50
111Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
112Marcos GarcíaCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
113Iván VelascoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
114André CardosoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
115David ArroyoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
116Alex DowsettMovistar Team+ 5'55
117Brett LancasterOrica - GreenEdge+ 6'06
118Svein TuftOrica - GreenEdges.t.
119Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
120Michael SchärBMC Racing Team+ 6'21
121Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
122Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 6'28
123Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
124Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
125Ben HermansRadioShack - Leopard+ 6'32
126Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
127Grégory RastRadioShack - Leopards.t.
128Danilo HondoRadioShack - Leopards.t.
129Hayden RoulstonRadioShack - Leopards.t.
130Alan MarangoniCannondale Pro Cycling+ 6'35
131Fabio SabatiniCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
132Tiziano Dall'AntoniaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
133Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
134Andrew FennOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 6'41
135Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
136Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
137Marco MarcatoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 6'44
138Pim LigthartVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
139Kenny Van HummelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
140Kris BoeckmansVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
141Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 6'50
142Maarten WynantsBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
143Jetse BolBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
144Dimitriy MuravyevAstana Pro Team+ 6'52
145Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Teams.t.
146André GreipelLotto Belisol+ 6'53
147Johannes FröhlingerTeam Argos - Shimano+ 6'58
148Patrick GretschTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
149Bert De BackerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
150Albert TimmerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
151Tom VeelersTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
152Gaetan BilleLotto Belisol+ 6'59
153Kenny DehaesLotto Belisols.t.
154Joost Van LeijenLotto Belisols.t.
155Tosh Van der SandeLotto Belisols.t.
156Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisols.t.
157Alexander PorsevKatusha Team+ 7'00
158Anthony RouxFDJ.fr+ 7'10
159Mickaël DelageFDJ.frs.t.
160Yohan OffredoFDJ.frs.t.
161Anthony GeslinFDJ.frs.t.
162Dominique RollinFDJ.frs.t.
163Benoît VaugrenardFDJ.frs.t.
164Laurent PichonFDJ.frs.t.
165Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 7'14
166Steve ChainelAG2R La Mondiale+ 7'18
167Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
168Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
169Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiales.t.
170Warren BarguilCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 7'25
171Vincent JérômeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
172Marco PinottiCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
173Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubeka+ 7'28
174Ignatas KonovalovasMTN - Qhubekas.t.
175Freqalsi DebesayMTN - Qhubekas.t.
176Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
177Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
178Martin WesemannMTN - Qhubekas.t.
179Adriano MaloriLampre - Merida+ 7'36
180Matthew LloydLampre - Meridas.t.
181Davide ViganòLampre - Meridas.t.
182Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
183Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
184Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 7'40
185Ioannis TamouridisEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
186Josué MoyanoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
187Antonio PiedraCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
188Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
189Fabricio FerrariCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
190Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
191Jens DebusschereLotto Belisol+ 10'01
192Juan Andrés OliverOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 10'38
193Robert WagnerBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 10'47
194Armando MinnucciKatusha Team+ 10'57
195Leocadio ManresaCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 11'02
196Bradley PotgieterMTN - Qhubeka+ 11'25
197Miguel UbetoLampre - Merida+ 11'33
198Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 11'59



Analysis & Daily Thoughts
Despite the lack of good results in this Vuelta, we have reason to be happy. It's the team's very first Grand Tour. With 19 stages left there is no reason to panic. We really want to prove we're worthy of our wildcard and even of a potential World Tour spot!

So we will mainly go for a stage win or two. With this tough start, we will have to, because the GC is gone for our team.
Thank you for being here!
Henry
Edited by Ian Butler on 27-12-2013 11:16
 
sutty68
Lets hope Henry and the team can recover form the team time trial Wink
 
duxili
Hard time.

He shoudn't go on a date if he takes Warren for Lucy. And certainly not drive. Taxi may be? With all the wins he has taken down the line he can certainly afford it.
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Ian Butler
sutty68 - I'm sure he will Wink Thanks!

duxili - Paying for a cab can't be a problem. Though getting one in time might be... We'll see how it goes Pfft


I've done the next race but will report on it tomorrow. Got a date (with a lady in white - my guitar), so need to go!
Until tomorrow Wink
 
Dippofix
Loosing time early on isn't the worst thing, after all one or two stage wins are much better than say a 12th spot in the GC or something. Smile
 
welker3257
Very solid start to the uphill finishes for HenrySmile
Gig 'em Aggies

Fast N' Loud Cycling Project - ICL
 
Ian Butler
Dippofix - That's true. But it isn't easy securing a stage win here for a 22 year old Wink

welker3257 - He can only improve! Smile
 
Ian Butler
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Night of the Champagne - Part VI
I must've looked crazy, but that was just the best solution. A cyclist is a cyclist and nothing else. So in my jeans, but wearing my new jersey, I was riding through town on an old woman's bike I borrowed from a friendly old lady at the bar. I couldn't miss my date, after all!

I had to stop for a red light. There were a bunch of young guys, grouped together, maybe they were rapping or something. Suddenly one of them noticed me. "Wait a minute... Guys, look, it's Vergnaud, man!" They surrounded me and congratulated me. I was just happy they weren't out to rape me, you never know at night time in this world...

The light turned green. "See you guys, thanks for the support, I'll win the next race for you!"

21:57
I was on time.


But where was she?


Hey,

We're already a week into the Vuelta. I told you it'd be hard to report back on a daily base. It's a whole new experience for me, but I'm still alive, and more, I'm enjoying it!

Vuelta a España - Stages 3 - 7

Three hilly stages and two flat stages. Nothing major happened for me. Three things I'd like to point out.

Meeting Mark

During stage 3, I ended up next to Mark Cavendish in the first half of the race. I was surprised that he knew who I was. We chatted a little bit. He's a real warm guy, the media gives him a nasty spin but he's really all right. Good guy.

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Tough days

These are tough days. I admit I have been sitting back a little bit, to see what would happen. At stage 4, when there were a lot of attacks, I sat back a bit too long.

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So that evening, I sat down with coach Van Impe. He told me to get over myself, I shouldn't be afraid, I'd be able to handle the three weeks.
He told me I'd regret it if I just sat in the peloton for three weeks. It's all right to save energy, but you gotta take chances. I couldn't agree more. I'm a fighter, and so far I've been riding like a sissy.

So that brings us to stage 5...

Vuelta a España - Stage 5
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The profile for this stage looked pretty good to me. A bit uphill at the end, tough enough in the middle. I was keen on finally showing myself in this Vuelta!

And I had good legs. Unfortunately, the breakaway stayed clear of the bunch and fought for the victory.

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The podium was gone. I decided it was time to start working on closing the big gap I had to the leader. 3 kilometers from the finish, I attacked. Garmin was holding a tough pace at that time. I felt amazingly strong and I think I surprised many by making the attack!

In the final 400 meters, I lost a bit of my punch and they gained back some time. Not enough to take away my first top 10 in this Vuelta, though!

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Yes! In the end, no time difference was appointed, but at least I had managed a 4th place in a Vuelta stage. That's a good start. Now I have two weeks left to try and do even better!

Result
1Daniele PietropolliLampre - Merida4h11'14
2Jérémy RoyFDJ.frs.t.
3Johannes FröhlingerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
4Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 4'29
5Michel KrederGarmin - Sharps.t.
6Ramunas NavardauskasGarmin - Sharps.t.
7Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Teams.t.
8Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharps.t.
9Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
10Peter SaganCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.


General Classification
1Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharp25h19'48
2Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Team+ 27
3Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopard+ 1'07
4Peter SaganCannondale Pro Cycling+ 1'42
5Chris FroomeSky Procycling+ 1'43
6Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
7Tom DanielsonGarmin - Sharp+ 2'11
8Bradley WigginsSky Procycling+ 2'35
9Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 3'21
10Kanstantsin SiutsouSky Procycling+ 3'25
(...)
37Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 5'41
Spoiler
11Matthias FrankBMC Racing Team+ 3'30
12Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 3'34
13Roman KreuzigerTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 3'37
14Laurens Ten DamBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 3'42
15Cameron MeyerOrica - GreenEdge+ 3'58
16Tom SlagterBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 3'59
17Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 4'06
18Sergio HenaoSky Procycling+ 4'07
19Daniele BennatiTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 4'20
20Egor SilinAstana Pro Team+ 4'26
21Javier MorenoMovistar Team+ 4'35
22Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopard+ 4'39
23Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Team+ 4'44
24Francis De GreefLotto Belisol+ 4'51
25Lars Petter NordhaugBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 4'57
26Luca PaoliniKatusha Team+ 5'05
27Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiale+ 5'10
28Daniele PietropolliLampre - Merida+ 5'13
29Paolo TiralongoAstana Pro Team+ 5'16
30Mikel AstarlozaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 5'22
31Vladimir GusevKatusha Team+ 5'24
32David LópezSky Procycling+ 5'25
33Michel KrederGarmin - Sharp+ 5'26
34Johan VansummerenGarmin - Sharps.t.
35Thomas RohreggerRadioShack - Leopard+ 5'32
36Ian StannardSky Procycling+ 5'41
37Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
38Thor HushovdBMC Racing Team+ 5'42
39Gianluca BrambillaOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 5'45
40Vasil KiryienkaSky Procycling+ 5'51
41Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Team+ 5'53
42Thomas DamuseauTeam Argos - Shimano+ 6'11
43Lou SmeetsLotto Belisol+ 6'12
44Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Team+ 6'15
45Rubén PlazaMovistar Team+ 6'17
46Andrey AmadorMovistar Team+ 6'22
47Gianni MeersmanOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 6'23
48Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharp+ 6'24
49Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 6'39
50Francesco GavazziAstana Pro Team+ 6'44
51Stephen CummingsBMC Racing Team+ 6'48
52Jure KocjanEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 6'50
53Kevin SeeldraeyersAstana Pro Teams.t.
54Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 6'59
55Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 7'05
56Johannes FröhlingerTeam Argos - Shimano+ 7'07
57Haimar ZubeldiaRadioShack - Leopard+ 7'12
58Giovanni ViscontiMovistar Team+ 7'22
59André CardosoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
60Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 7'23
61Pieter WeeningOrica - GreenEdge+ 7'33
62Christian Vande VeldeGarmin - Sharp+ 7'36
63Cayetano SarmientoCannondale Pro Cycling+ 7'45
64Dries DevenynsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 7'51
65Yohan OffredoFDJ.fr+ 7'52
66Marco MarcatoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 7'59
67Ben HermansRadioShack - Leopard+ 8'04
68Dominik NerzBMC Racing Team+ 8'13
69Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopard+ 8'20
70Eduard VorganovKatusha Team+ 8'27
71Maarten WynantsBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 8'32
72Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdge+ 8'34
73Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 8'42
74Damiano CarusoCannondale Pro Cycling+ 8'45
75Winner AnaconaLampre - Merida+ 8'46
76Kenny DehaesLotto Belisol+ 8'47
77Robert VrecerEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 8'50
78Ramunas NavardauskasGarmin - Sharp+ 8'54
79Fabio SabatiniCannondale Pro Cycling+ 8'56
80Anthony RouxFDJ.fr+ 8'58
81Valerio AgnoliAstana Pro Team+ 9'02
82Dimitriy MuravyevAstana Pro Team+ 9'04
83Simon ClarkeOrica - GreenEdge+ 9'06
84Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
85Alberto LosadaKatusha Team+ 9'10
86Paul MartensBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 9'18
87Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiale+ 9'19
88Jussi VeikkanenFDJ.fr+ 9'20
89Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Team+ 9'21
90Amets TxurrukaCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 9'22
91Eros CapecchiMovistar Team+ 9'23
92Adriano MaloriLampre - Merida+ 9'24
93Luke DurbridgeOrica - GreenEdge+ 9'25
94Thomas PetersonTeam Argos - Shimano+ 9'26
95Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 9'28
96Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiales.t.
97Sergio PardillaMTN - Qhubeka+ 9'29
98Leigh HowardOrica - GreenEdge+ 9'34
99Kristjan KorenCannondale Pro Cycling+ 9'35
100Maciej BodnarCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
101Sylwester SzmydMovistar Teams.t.
102Juan Manuel GárateBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
103Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 9'38
104Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 9'41
105François ParisienTeam Argos - Shimano+ 9'43
106Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 9'47
107Yelko GomezCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 9'50
108José RujanoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 9'54
109Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 10'03
110Manuele MoriLampre - Merida+ 10'04
111Timofey KritskiyKatusha Team+ 10'10
112Tobias LudvigssonTeam Argos - Shimano+ 10'13
113Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'27
114Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 10'29
115Alex DowsettMovistar Team+ 10'30
116Koldo FernándezGarmin - Sharp+ 10'34
117Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'37
118Marcos GarcíaCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 10'40
119Maxim BelkovKatusha Teams.t.
120Svein TuftOrica - GreenEdge+ 10'41
121John-Lee AugustynCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 10'44
122Guillaume BonnafondAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'58
123David ArroyoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 10'59
124Matthew HaymanSky Procycling+ 11'01
125Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 11'08
126Jacques Janse Van RensburgMTN - Qhubekas.t.
127Andrew FennOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 11'16
128Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
129Brett LancasterOrica - GreenEdge+ 11'24
130Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
131Michael SchärBMC Racing Team+ 11'30
132Kris BoeckmansVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 11'34
133Steve ChainelAG2R La Mondiale+ 11'36
134Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 11'37
135Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Team+ 11'39
136Alan MarangoniCannondale Pro Cycling+ 11'44
137Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
138Benoît VaugrenardFDJ.fr+ 11'45
139Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 11'46
140Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 11'49
141Grégory RastRadioShack - Leopard+ 11'50
142Iván VelascoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 11'51
143Vincent JérômeCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 12'00
144Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Team+ 12'01
145Pim LigthartVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 12'02
146Tiziano Dall'AntoniaCannondale Pro Cycling+ 12'05
147Joost Van LeijenLotto Belisol+ 12'07
148Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisol+ 12'17
149Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubeka+ 12'18
150Mickaël DelageFDJ.frs.t.
151Davide ViganòLampre - Merida+ 12'26
152Patrick GretschTeam Argos - Shimano+ 12'28
153Tosh Van der SandeLotto Belisol+ 12'29
154Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
155Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiale+ 12'36
156Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
157Ignatas KonovalovasMTN - Qhubeka+ 12'37
158Anthony GeslinFDJ.fr+ 12'40
159Dominique RollinFDJ.frs.t.
160Laurent PichonFDJ.frs.t.
161Ioannis TamouridisEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 12'58
162Tom VeelersTeam Argos - Shimano+ 12'59
163Gaetan BilleLotto Belisol+ 13'00
164Josué MoyanoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 13'10
165Fabricio FerrariCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
166Marco PinottiCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 13'26
167Freqalsi DebesayMTN - Qhubeka+ 13'29
168Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 13'41
169Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 13'48
170Jérémy RoyFDJ.fr+ 14'10
171Jens DebusschereLotto Belisol+ 15'31
172Leocadio ManresaCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 15'37
173Danilo HondoRadioShack - Leopard+ 16'13
174Kenny Van HummelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 16'25
175Albert TimmerTeam Argos - Shimano+ 17'02
176Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Merida+ 17'20
177Matthew LloydLampre - Merida+ 17'34
178Antonio PiedraCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 17'44
179Bradley PotgieterMTN - Qhubeka+ 18'09
180Christopher SuttonSky Procycling+ 19'29
181Alex RasmussenGarmin - Sharp+ 20'41
182Bert De BackerTeam Argos - Shimano+ 21'19
183Miguel UbetoLampre - Merida+ 21'45
184Jetse BolBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 21'47
185Hayden RoulstonRadioShack - Leopard+ 21'57
186Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
187Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubeka+ 22'01
188André GreipelLotto Belisol+ 22'02
189Warren BarguilCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 22'16
190Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubeka+ 22'25
191Martin WesemannMTN - Qhubeka+ 23'22
192Robert WagnerBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 26'12
193Alexander PorsevKatusha Team+ 28'09
194Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 31'42
195Juan Andrés OliverOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 37'08
196Armando MinnucciKatusha Team+ 41'17



Analysis & Daily Thoughts

One week has passed, but the first rest day is still three days away. What follows now is a tough succession of mountain stages. I'm motivated to make something of it! I'm doing good now. After the initial fright of a Grand Tour, I got over myself. I'd rather empty myself trying to fight then finish 3 weeks without even trying to put in a great effort!

I will fight this weekend!
Henry

PS funny (or sad) detail: I score the first 2 WT points for our team!
Edited by Ian Butler on 27-12-2013 11:17
 
Ian Butler
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Night of the Champagne - Part VII
I couldn't believe this. Was this some sort of revenge? Did she do this because I showed up late the last time? I was starting to lose hope.

Maybe the lady in red has lost its romance, no longer did it seem like a fairy tale. It had become real and too painful. This was not how it was supposed to happen.

Maybe it was time to let go...


Hey,

Two more stages completed and things are clearing up, surprisingly! First, some sad news.

Jonas Ljungblad

After winning stage 5 in the Tour of Colorado, arguably the biggest victory of his career since the National Championships 2005, Jonas has told us and the media that he will retire right after the race. He will stay on the team as a sprinting coach.


Vuelta a España - Stage 8
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A stage for the climbers. I want to try something.

The Race
Making plans and keeping them is a whole other thing, especially in a Grand Tour... I got stuck somewhere in the middle of the pack.

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At the final climb, I got a little better. I organized a chase and even got a view of the group of favorites.

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However, I missed the energy to get back in that group. Not a good day, but not a bad day either.

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Result
1Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoff4h30'09
2Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopards.t.
3Chris FroomeSky Procyclings.t.
4Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharp+ 44
5Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Teams.t.
6Bradley WigginsSky Procycling+ 1'22
7Tom DanielsonGarmin - Sharp+ 2'10
8Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
9Laurens Ten DamBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
10Leocadio ManresaCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.


I finished 22th. Keeping the time loss limited, though.

Vuelta a España - Stage 9
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I'm tired of getting stuck in the bunch. So today I want to attack!

The Race
Keen to finally show my national jersey, I started the race aggressively.

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I gave it my all, but the peloton wouldn't let me go. I don't know why, but it really sucked for me.

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It sucked double because the breakaway of the day would make it to the finish. I could've been there!

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For me, this was a bad day. For the audience, it was a great day, though. The sprint of the favorites was amazing to watch.

However, I think that final climb is on the limit of a responsible profile, look at how steep!

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Because of the attempted breakaway at the start, I lacked energy at the final climb. Luckily I didn't lose too much time.

Result
1Jérémy RoyFDJ.fr4h22'06
2Tobias LudvigssonTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
3Cayetano SarmientoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
4Eros CapecchiMovistar Teams.t.
5Maarten WynantsBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
6Amets TxurrukaCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 21
7Marco PinottiCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 3'05
8Peter SaganCannondale Pro Cycling+ 3'42
9Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharps.t.
10Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Team+ 3'51
Spoiler
11Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopard+ 4'13
12Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
13Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 4'47
14Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
15Sergio HenaoSky Procyclings.t.
16Vasil KiryienkaSky Procyclings.t.
17Marco MarcatoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
18Bradley WigginsSky Procyclings.t.
19Tom DanielsonGarmin - Sharps.t.
20Laurens Ten DamBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
21Valerio AgnoliAstana Pro Teams.t.
22José RujanoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
23Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharps.t.
24Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
25Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopards.t.
26Chris FroomeSky Procyclings.t.
27Roman KreuzigerTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
28Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
29Kevin SeeldraeyersAstana Pro Teams.t.
30Stephen CummingsBMC Racing Teams.t.
31Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
32Francesco GavazziAstana Pro Teams.t.
33Kanstantsin SiutsouSky Procyclings.t.
34Haimar ZubeldiaRadioShack - Leopards.t.
35Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
36Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiales.t.
37Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Teams.t.
38Tom SlagterBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
39Javier MorenoMovistar Teams.t.
40Gianni MeersmanOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
41Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
42Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiales.t.
43Paul MartensBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
44Andrey AmadorMovistar Teams.t.
45Cameron MeyerOrica - GreenEdges.t.
46Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
47Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
48Luke DurbridgeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
49Giovanni ViscontiMovistar Teams.t.
50Egor SilinAstana Pro Teams.t.
51Thor HushovdBMC Racing Teams.t.
52Ian StannardSky Procyclings.t.
53Leigh HowardOrica - GreenEdges.t.
54Paolo TiralongoAstana Pro Teams.t.
55Ramunas NavardauskasGarmin - Sharps.t.
56Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
57Simon ClarkeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
58Francis De GreefLotto Belisols.t.
59Guillaume BonnafondAG2R La Mondiales.t.
60Lars Petter NordhaugBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
61Vladimir GusevKatusha Teams.t.
62Eduard VorganovKatusha Teams.t.
63Robert VrecerEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
64Johan VansummerenGarmin - Sharps.t.
65Dries DevenynsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
66Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Teams.t.
67David LópezSky Procyclings.t.
68Mikel AstarlozaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
69Marcos GarcíaCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
70Grégory RastRadioShack - Leopards.t.
71Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
72Gianluca BrambillaOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
73Michel KrederGarmin - Sharps.t.
74Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdges.t.
75Steve ChainelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
76Alberto LosadaKatusha Teams.t.
77Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
78Andrew FennOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
79Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
80Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
81Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
82Ben HermansRadioShack - Leopards.t.
83Pieter WeeningOrica - GreenEdges.t.
84Rubén PlazaMovistar Teams.t.
85Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Teams.t.
86Damiano CarusoCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
87Thomas RohreggerRadioShack - Leopards.t.
88Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
89Svein TuftOrica - GreenEdges.t.
90Pim LigthartVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
91Ioannis TamouridisEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
92Yohan OffredoFDJ.frs.t.
93Kenny Van HummelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
94Daniele PietropolliLampre - Meridas.t.
95Juan Manuel GárateBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
96André CardosoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
97John-Lee AugustynCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
98Vincent JérômeCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
99Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
100Christian Vande VeldeGarmin - Sharps.t.
101Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
102Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
103Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
104Dimitriy MuravyevAstana Pro Teams.t.
105Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiales.t.
106Jure KocjanEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
107Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
108Manuele MoriLampre - Meridas.t.
109Sylwester SzmydMovistar Teams.t.
110Yelko GomezCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
111Lou SmeetsLotto Belisols.t.
112Kristjan KorenCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
113Sergio PardillaMTN - Qhubekas.t.
114Adriano MaloriLampre - Meridas.t.
115Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
116Matthew LloydLampre - Meridas.t.
117Thomas DamuseauTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
118François ParisienTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
119Jussi VeikkanenFDJ.frs.t.
120Tiziano Dall'AntoniaCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
121Iván VelascoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
122Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopards.t.
123Benoît VaugrenardFDJ.frs.t.
124Josué MoyanoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
125Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Teams.t.
126Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
127Joost Van LeijenLotto Belisols.t.
128Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
129Antonio PiedraCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
130Anthony GeslinFDJ.frs.t.
131Mickaël DelageFDJ.frs.t.
132David ArroyoCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
133Ignatas KonovalovasMTN - Qhubekas.t.
134Koldo FernándezGarmin - Sharps.t.
135Dominique RollinFDJ.frs.t.
136Fabricio FerrariCaja Rural - Seguros RGAs.t.
137Jacques Janse Van RensburgMTN - Qhubekas.t.
138Maxim BelkovKatusha Teams.t.
139Tosh Van der SandeLotto Belisols.t.
140Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
141Anthony RouxFDJ.fr+ 9'37
142Thomas PetersonTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
143Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
144Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubekas.t.
145Daniele BennatiTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
146Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
147Maciej BodnarCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
148Brett LancasterOrica - GreenEdges.t.
149Fabio SabatiniCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
150Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
151Matthew HaymanSky Procyclings.t.
152Danilo HondoRadioShack - Leopards.t.
153Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
154Christopher SuttonSky Procyclings.t.
155Jetse BolBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
156Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
157Tom VeelersTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
158Miguel UbetoLampre - Meridas.t.
159Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
160Alexander PorsevKatusha Teams.t.
161Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
162Johannes FröhlingerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
163Kenny DehaesLotto Belisols.t.
164Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisols.t.
165Martin WesemannMTN - Qhubekas.t.
166Alan MarangoniCannondale Pro Cyclings.t.
167Bert De BackerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
168Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoffs.t.
169Patrick GretschTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
170Gaetan BilleLotto Belisols.t.
171Laurent PichonFDJ.frs.t.
172Timofey KritskiyKatusha Teams.t.
173Davide ViganòLampre - Meridas.t.
174Alex DowsettMovistar Teams.t.
175Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
176Freqalsi DebesayMTN - Qhubekas.t.
177Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
178Warren BarguilCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
179Albert TimmerTeam Argos - Shimanos.t.
180André GreipelLotto Belisols.t.
181Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
182Hayden RoulstonRadioShack - Leopards.t.
183Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
184Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
185Kris BoeckmansVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
186Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
187Leocadio ManresaCitigroup Pro Cyclings.t.
188Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
189Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
190Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Merida+ 12'35
191Alex RasmussenGarmin - Sharp+ 15'52
192Robert WagnerBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 18'12
193Jens DebusschereLotto Belisols.t.
194Bradley PotgieterMTN - Qhubeka+ 19'34
195Armando MinnucciKatusha Team+ 21'25
196Juan Andrés OliverOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 21'57


General Classification
1Ryder HesjedalGarmin - Sharp34h16'29
2Alejandro ValverdeMovistar Team+ 36
3Andy SchleckRadioShack - Leopard+ 48
4Alberto ContadorTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 1'20
5Chris FroomeSky Procycling+ 2'00
6Peter SaganCannondale Pro Cycling+ 3'08
7Bradley WigginsSky Procycling+ 4'18
8Tom DanielsonGarmin - Sharp+ 4'42
9Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 5'52
10Kanstantsin SiutsouSky Procycling+ 5'56
(...)
22Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 8'12
Spoiler
11Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 6'05
12Roman KreuzigerTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 6'08
13Laurens Ten DamBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 6'13
14Cameron MeyerOrica - GreenEdge+ 6'29
15Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 6'37
16Sergio HenaoSky Procycling+ 6'38
17Matthias FrankBMC Racing Team+ 6'51
18Egor SilinAstana Pro Team+ 6'57
19Javier MorenoMovistar Team+ 7'06
20Tony GallopinRadioShack - Leopard+ 7'10
21Tom SlagterBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 7'20
22Henry VergnaudCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 8'12
23Vasil KiryienkaSky Procycling+ 8'22
24Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiale+ 8'31
25Andrey AmadorMovistar Team+ 8'53
26Francis De GreefLotto Belisol+ 9'02
27Paolo TiralongoAstana Pro Team+ 9'27
28Haimar ZubeldiaRadioShack - Leopard+ 9'43
29Rohan DennisGarmin - Sharp+ 10'35
30Stephen CummingsBMC Racing Team+ 10'59
31Amets TxurrukaCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 11'22
32Andrey KashechkinAstana Pro Team+ 11'24
33Giovanni ViscontiMovistar Team+ 11'33
34Cayetano SarmientoCannondale Pro Cycling+ 11'58
35Mikel AstarlozaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 12'02
36Pieter WeeningOrica - GreenEdge+ 12'21
37Dominik NerzBMC Racing Team+ 12'24
38Lars Petter NordhaugBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 12'46
39Lou SmeetsLotto Belisol+ 12'52
40Valerio AgnoliAstana Pro Team+ 13'13
41Vladimir GusevKatusha Teams.t.
42Eros CapecchiMovistar Team+ 13'30
43Gianluca BrambillaOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 13'34
44Rubén PlazaMovistar Team+ 14'06
45Tobias LudvigssonTeam Argos - Shimano+ 14'24
46Dries DevenynsOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 14'31
47Thomas RohreggerRadioShack - Leopard+ 14'36
48Jure KocjanEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 14'39
49Johan VansummerenGarmin - Sharp+ 15'11
50Gianni MeersmanOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 15'14
51Thomas DamuseauTeam Argos - Shimano+ 15'15
52Thor HushovdBMC Racing Team+ 15'27
53David LópezSky Procycling+ 15'28
54Robert VrecerEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 15'30
55Eduard VorganovKatusha Team+ 15'36
56Kevin SeeldraeyersAstana Pro Team+ 15'41
57Alberto LosadaKatusha Team+ 15'50
58Daniele PietropolliLampre - Merida+ 16'01
59André CardosoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 16'13
60Maarten WynantsBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 16'18
61Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Team+ 16'29
62Damiano CarusoCannondale Pro Cycling+ 16'34
63Francesco GavazziAstana Pro Team+ 16'47
64Jérémy RoyFDJ.fr+ 16'56
65Michel KrederGarmin - Sharp+ 17'15
66Ian StannardSky Procycling+ 17'30
67Simon ClarkeOrica - GreenEdge+ 17'38
68Yelko GomezCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 17'39
69Winner AnaconaLampre - Merida+ 17'50
70Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 17'53
71Christian Vande VeldeGarmin - Sharp+ 18'13
72Marcos GarcíaCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 18'29
73Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Team+ 18'30
74Sergio PardillaMTN - Qhubeka+ 18'33
75Ian BibbyCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 18'39
76Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiale+ 19'13
77Maarten TjallingiiBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 19'34
78José RujanoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 19'39
79Ramunas NavardauskasGarmin - Sharp+ 19'42
80Marco MarcatoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 19'48
81Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Team+ 20'02
82Guillaume BonnafondAG2R La Mondiales.t.
83Kristjan KorenCannondale Pro Cycling+ 20'23
84Sylwester SzmydMovistar Teams.t.
85Juan Manuel GárateBelkin Pro Cycling Teams.t.
86Ben HermansRadioShack - Leopard+ 20'41
87Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 20'46
88John-Lee AugustynCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 20'47
89Manuele MoriLampre - Merida+ 20'52
90Nelson OliveiraRadioShack - Leopard+ 20'57
91Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Team+ 21'10
92Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 21'13
93Jussi VeikkanenFDJ.fr+ 21'25
94Iván VelascoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 21'36
95Yohan OffredoFDJ.fr+ 21'39
96Dimitriy MuravyevAstana Pro Team+ 21'41
97David ArroyoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 21'47
98Matti BreschelTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 21'52
99Paul MartensBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 21'55
100Luke DurbridgeOrica - GreenEdge+ 22'02
101Ioannis TamouridisEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
102Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 22'15
103Baden CookeOrica - GreenEdge+ 22'21
104Marco PinottiCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 22'26
105Grega BoleVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 22'29
106Lee de JongCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 22'37
107Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiale+ 22'42
108Leocadio ManresaCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 22'44
109Adriano MaloriLampre - Merida+ 23'05
110Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 23'15
111Maxim BelkovKatusha Team+ 23'17
112Leigh HowardOrica - GreenEdge+ 23'21
113François ParisienTeam Argos - Shimano+ 23'30
114Jacques Janse Van RensburgMTN - Qhubeka+ 23'45
115Luca PaoliniKatusha Team+ 23'52
116Josué MoyanoCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 23'58
117Daniele BennatiTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 24'04
118Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 24'06
119Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiale+ 24'08
120Steve ChainelAG2R La Mondiale+ 24'13
121Koldo FernándezGarmin - Sharp+ 24'21
122Grégory RastRadioShack - Leopard+ 24'27
123Vincent JérômeCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 24'37
124Thomas PetersonTeam Argos - Shimano+ 25'04
125Dominique RollinFDJ.fr+ 25'17
126Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 25'24
127Johannes FröhlingerTeam Argos - Shimano+ 25'44
128Tiziano Dall'AntoniaCannondale Pro Cycling+ 25'52
129Mickaël DelageFDJ.fr+ 26'05
130Ignatas KonovalovasMTN - Qhubeka+ 26'24
131Pim LigthartVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 26'25
132Jacopo GuarnieriAstana Pro Team+ 27'15
133Joost Van LeijenLotto Belisol+ 27'21
134Anthony RouxFDJ.fr+ 27'35
135Fabricio FerrariCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 28'04
136Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiale+ 28'06
137Timofey KritskiyKatusha Team+ 28'47
138Fabio SabatiniCannondale Pro Cycling+ 29'00
139Gediminas BagdonasAG2R La Mondiale+ 29'14
140Maciej BodnarCannondale Pro Cycling+ 29'19
141Svein TuftOrica - GreenEdge+ 29'28
142Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubeka+ 29'45
143Benoît VaugrenardFDJ.fr+ 29'57
144Andrew FennOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 30'03
145Michael SchärBMC Racing Team+ 30'17
146Antonio PiedraCaja Rural - Seguros RGA+ 30'21
147Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Team+ 30'26
148Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 30'33
149Warren BarguilCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 30'50
150Patrick GretschTeam Argos - Shimano+ 31'05
151Tosh Van der SandeLotto Belisol+ 31'16
152Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 31'20
153Matthew LloydLampre - Merida+ 31'21
154Anthony GeslinFDJ.fr+ 31'27
155Alan MarangoniCannondale Pro Cycling+ 31'28
156Gaetan BilleLotto Belisol+ 31'37
157Kris BoeckmansVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 31'38
158Kenny Van HummelVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 31'39
159Matthias KrizekCannondale Pro Cycling+ 31'48
160Freqalsi DebesayMTN - Qhubeka+ 32'06
161Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiale+ 32'40
162Alex DowsettMovistar Team+ 34'07
163Matthew HaymanSky Procycling+ 34'38
164Jonathan CantwellTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 35'23
165Davide ViganòLampre - Merida+ 36'03
166Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo - Tinkoff+ 36'06
167Laurent PichonFDJ.fr+ 36'17
168Kenny DehaesLotto Belisol+ 36'35
169Barry MarkusVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 37'06
170Jonas VangenechtenLotto Belisol+ 37'56
171Brett LancasterOrica - GreenEdge+ 38'27
172Aidis KruopisOrica - GreenEdges.t.
173Danilo HondoRadioShack - Leopard+ 39'50
174Tom VeelersTeam Argos - Shimano+ 40'02
175Albert TimmerTeam Argos - Shimano+ 40'39
176Juan José LobatoEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 40'44
177Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 40'51
178Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubeka+ 41'02
179Jetse BolBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 41'51
180André GreipelLotto Belisol+ 42'06
181Christopher SuttonSky Procycling+ 43'06
182Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubeka+ 44'49
183Miguel UbetoLampre - Merida+ 45'22
184Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Merida+ 47'21
185Bert De BackerTeam Argos - Shimano+ 48'22
186Hayden RoulstonRadioShack - Leopard+ 49'00
187Davide CimolaiLampre - Meridas.t.
188Martin WesemannMTN - Qhubeka+ 50'25
189Alex RasmussenGarmin - Sharp+ 52'53
190Jens DebusschereLotto Belisol+ 55'12
191Alexander PorsevKatusha Teams.t.
192Dylan van BaarleCitigroup Pro Cycling+ 58'45
193Bradley PotgieterMTN - Qhubeka+ 59'46
194Robert WagnerBelkin Pro Cycling Team+ 1h00'26
195Juan Andrés OliverOmega Pharma - Quick·Step Cycling Team+ 1h22'08
196Armando MinnucciKatusha Team+ 1h26'38


By some miracle I am placed 22th in the General Classification!

Analysis & Daily Thoughts

Just one more stage before the rest day. We will try to make the most of it.
I'm a bit torn now. Being in a 22th position in the GC is not what I expected, and I feel like I haven't done anything to deserve it. So now I can either fight for a spot in the top 25, or lose more time and try to get a stage win..

See you tomorrow,
Henry
 
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