log in
register

La Vuelta 2019

  • Creator
    Topic
  • August 8, 2019 at 12:30 pm #30001
    MinardiM189

    Just had my first look at the route and details of the race.

    Looks like there is a big change in the points competition this year. Some stage have 5 intermediate sprints, some have only one and a lot of the intermediate sprints are half way up a climb. There is one on the flat 2km from the start of a mountain stage.

    I have no idea how points are going to be awarded, I can’t find a copy of the rules anywhere but it looks like they are trying to create a more competitive competition, which can be won by sprinters, climbers, puncheurs or breakers. Dr Winston should like this.

    Interestingly the most competitive rider is chosen by the public via social media.

  • Creator
    Topic
Viewing 15 replies - 31 through 45 (of 162 total)
1 2 3 4 … 9 10 11
  • Author
    Replies
  • September 6, 2019 at 8:42 am #948071
    0
    Suthisan

    I can’t find Carl Fredrik

    I can’t find Carl Fredrik Hagen LTS in the list of riders. At 6th in GC, he is a possible sleeper in the contest. Is this a temporary glitch or has he retired?

    September 5, 2019 at 4:25 pm #948069
    0
    MinardiM189
    Condor Andy wrote:
    You’ll have caught me up a wee bit with Aranburu. I should have had him in this whole time!

    Still a long way to go and lots of people closing in.

    I screwed up bringing Higuita in for Quintana, wasted a transfer and threw  away guaranteed points with an outside bet on a kid in his first GT.

    September 5, 2019 at 3:34 pm #948067
    0
    Condor Andy

    You’ll have caught me up a

    You’ll have caught me up a wee bit with Aranburu. I should have had him in this whole time!

    September 5, 2019 at 3:26 pm #948065
    0
    MinardiM189
    Condor Andy wrote:
    MinardiM189 wrote:
    Two changes today. Bevin & De Gendt out, Lopez & Bizkarra in.

    Lopez and Brambilla in for me with the same out. Doesn’t see like either of our extra picks are going to do anything. After that it’s Henao v Aranburu.

    Both Bevin and De Gendt tried to get in the break early on, I was worrying I might have a stage like Sniffer had with Craddock.

    September 5, 2019 at 2:20 pm #948063
    0
    Condor Andy
    MinardiM189 wrote:
    Two changes today. Bevin & De Gendt out, Lopez & Bizkarra in.

    Lopez and Brambilla in for me with the same out. Doesn’t see like either of our extra picks are going to do anything. After that it’s Henao v Aranburu.

    September 5, 2019 at 11:53 am #948061
    0
    MinardiM189

    Two changes today. B
    Two changes today. Bevin & De Gendt out, Lopez & Bizkarra in.

    September 4, 2019 at 6:48 pm #948059
    0
    Sniffer

    Dropping Craddick wasn’t my
    Dropping Craddick wasn’t my best move.

    September 4, 2019 at 11:33 am #948057
    0
    MinardiM189
    Condor Andy wrote:
    Yeah that’s a fair point. I should have gone Aranburu, looks like he’s trying again. 

    Aranburu is near his home town. Looks like I have him & Madrazo in the break. I Should have dropped De Gendt & gone Lopez + Herrada. Tomorrow I’m not convinced the break wins, it looks an easier stage to control & a good stage for lots of riders.

    September 4, 2019 at 11:16 am #948055
    0
    Condor Andy

    Yeah that’s a fair point. I

    Yeah that’s a fair point. I should have gone Aranburu, looks like he’s trying again. 

    September 4, 2019 at 11:15 am #948053
    0
    Sniffer
    Condor Andy wrote:
    I did go for Teuns, straight swap for De Gendt. I think De Gendt is tired after his season. I’ve got Henao and Madrazo who might still fancy the break in the next couple of days. I’ll get Lopez back in for stage 13.

    Put Lopez back in for GC and Young rider points and I would be doing it for 13 anyway.

    Left Bevin and Latour in and added Herrada and Aranburu.  That is my four potential breakaways.

    Dropped De Gendt and didn’t go Teuns as I don’t think he will be allowed room to go again.

    September 4, 2019 at 11:07 am #948051
    0
    Condor Andy

    I did go for Teuns, straight

    I did go for Teuns, straight swap for De Gendt. I think De Gendt is tired after his season. I’ve got Henao and Madrazo who might still fancy the break in the next couple of days. I’ll get Lopez back in for stage 13.

    September 4, 2019 at 11:02 am #948049
    0
    MinardiM189

    Just one change for today,
    Just one change for today, Quintana out, Higuita in. Not convinced it is a good choice, Jesus Herrada may prove better. I would have picked Teuns but his GC position
    might limit his chances.

    September 3, 2019 at 4:33 pm #948047
    0
    Sniffer

    Gambled today.

    Gambled today.

    Quintana, Lopez, Madrazo and Aru 

    Relaced with

    TDG, Bevin, Craddock and Oliviera.

    With Pogacar, Valverde, Roglic and keeping Latour.  It seems to have worked out.

    September 3, 2019 at 3:48 pm #948045
    0
    Condor Andy
    MinardiM189 wrote:
    Just 2 transfers today, De Gendt & Bevin in, Lopez & Latour out.

    Did you copy my notes? Haha

    September 3, 2019 at 1:19 pm #948043
    0
    MinardiM189

    Just 2 transfers today, De
    Just 2 transfers today, De Gendt & Bevin in, Lopez & Latour out.

  • Author
    Replies
Viewing 15 replies - 31 through 45 (of 162 total)
1 2 3 4 … 9 10 11
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.