I half expected Froome to put 20-30 seconds into Contador with the long hard climb at the end. Today, he was watching the other riders and not pacing his effort. He appeared completely drained at the line. Froome misses out overall by 97 seconds; 53s lost in the first two-thirds of the Stage 10 ITT.
Did Valverde crunch his gears causing him to be dropped?
Gaps far too big in top 5 to change in the short ITT tomorrow. Martin is 17 seconds behind Sanchez in sixth.
Contador was clever/using gamesmanship. He let Froome do the work and then took advantage. If he had shared the work they may have got more time and the result may have been different.
Blimey.......don't know what happened today but I completely forgot about the Vuelta........and the Canadian race........:o
Just checked the results........bit surprised to see Froome finished 63rd in the TT and Contador 101st .......what happened, were they just coasting round ?
Blimey.......don't know what happened today but I completely forgot about the Vuelta........and the Canadian race........:o
Just checked the results........bit surprised to see Froome finished 63rd in the TT and Contador 101st .......what happened, were they just coasting round ?
the early riders had it bone dry.. by the time the top men came out the weather was pouring rain and the course became very slick
hence all the early riders had easily the best times
Cataldo is back racing in the World's Sky TTT team with Kiryienka, Puccio, Siutsou, Thomas and Wiggins next Tuesday.
The GB team (After tomorrow's vote will it just be B Team? ) for the men's road race is Cummings, Froome, Kennaugh, Millar, Rowe, Swift, Thomas and the Yates brothers. No road race for Wiggins who competes in the ITT with Dowsett.
Women’s road race team is Armitstead, A Barnes, H Barnes, Christian, Garner and Last.
Drama in the women's TTT - Rabo Liv were on for second until one of their riders overshot a corner about 2km from the finish.
From what I've read on the Cyclingnews forum, the broadcasters have to negotiate with Infront Sports & Media (an agency) for rights to all UCI WC. This took effect last year, and they cannot agree terms with Eurosport as things stand.
From what I've read on the Cyclingnews forum, the broadcasters have to negotiate with Infront Sports & Media (an agency) for rights to all UCI WC. This took effect last year, and they cannot agree terms with Eurosport as things stand.
It also happens with the semi-Classics like the KBK. The race organiser can earn more revenue selling exclusive rights to several national broadcasters than just one Europe wide budget broadcaster.
When BBC coverage starts the UCI YouTube channel will probably be geo-blocked.
that UCI youtube channel is good........I watched a bit earlier. It sounded like Hugh Porter doing the commentary.........he's certainly been very busy since he 'retired'.....:o
It also happens with the semi-Classics like the KBK. The race organiser can earn more revenue selling exclusive rights to several national broadcasters than just one Europe wide budget broadcaster.
When BBC coverage starts the UCI YouTube channel will probably be geo-blocked.
I hope not because it is better quality than the red button service.
I'm hoping that because they are not a commercial broadcaster they havent asked for it to be geo blocked
Just looked in on the UCI Channel.......it's the men's U21 time trial and Irishman Ryan Mullen is leading with only 8 riders to come in..........all of whom were slower than him at the intermediate time checks
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Did Valverde crunch his gears causing him to be dropped?
Gaps far too big in top 5 to change in the short ITT tomorrow. Martin is 17 seconds behind Sanchez in sixth.
Just checked the results........bit surprised to see Froome finished 63rd in the TT and Contador 101st .......what happened, were they just coasting round ?
the early riders had it bone dry.. by the time the top men came out the weather was pouring rain and the course became very slick
hence all the early riders had easily the best times
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Really? Unfortunate?
Worn it once, major team publicity. Job done for the sponsor.
1.45 Wallonie Grand Prix - a one day race from Belgium
Looking at the past winners, Gilbert, Nuyens, Bakelants it appears to be one for the classics riders
The GB team (After tomorrow's vote will it just be B Team?
Women’s road race team is Armitstead, A Barnes, H Barnes, Christian, Garner and Last.
Men's RR course for Sunday 28th on the (slow) official website: http://www.mundialciclismoponferrada.com/descargas/6992846.pdf
All the big names will be preparing for the UK track champs, I imagine, trying to get onto the national squad. Big competition for places now.
https://www.facebook.com/thejensie/photos/a.167717206741705.1073741828.125792300934196/322067731306651/?type=1&theater
BBC have the TV broadcast rights in UK but are not listing coverage today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/29252239
As last year, BES do not have broadcast rights.
It's a shame because ES used to cover it properly, basically showing every event live
Obviously the Beeb can't do that so lots of it just passes by unnoticed and most of the events they are covering are stuck away on the red button
From what I've read on the Cyclingnews forum, the broadcasters have to negotiate with Infront Sports & Media (an agency) for rights to all UCI WC. This took effect last year, and they cannot agree terms with Eurosport as things stand.
When BBC coverage starts the UCI YouTube channel will probably be geo-blocked.
2nd - Oreca
3rd - OPQS
that UCI youtube channel is good........I watched a bit earlier. It sounded like Hugh Porter doing the commentary.........he's certainly been very busy since he 'retired'.....:o
I hope not because it is better quality than the red button service.
I'm hoping that because they are not a commercial broadcaster they havent asked for it to be geo blocked
Looking good for gold !