View Full Version : Vuelta a España 2009 [R]
Dead Fingers
28 Jul 2009, 05:42 PM
August 29 to September 20
http://www.lavuelta.com/09/imagenes/mapa_peque_ing.jpg
http://www.lavuelta.com/
panicfc
28 Jul 2009, 05:58 PM
Directv doesn't offer the universal channel yet. I called them.
FCGrunn
28 Jul 2009, 07:34 PM
I'll be somewhere along the parcours in Zutphen!
cjump
28 Jul 2009, 07:36 PM
Ag2r-La Mondiale
Andalucía-Cajasur
Astana
Bouygues Telecom
Caisse d’Epargne
Cervélo TestTeam
Cofidis
Contentpolis-Ampo
Euskaltel-Euskadi
FDJeux
Garmin-Slipstream
Lampre
Liquigas
Quick Step
Rabobank
Silence-Lotto
Columbia-Highroad
Milram
Saxo Bank
Vacansoleil
Xacobeo-Galicia
aveslacker
29 Jul 2009, 01:14 AM
I was totally excited that Universal had the rights to the Vuelta, and then I realized that their stream is probably geo-restricted and I won't be able to watch now that I've moved overseas.
Then I realized it will probably be on my television here and I got happy again.
Twenty26Six
29 Jul 2009, 01:28 AM
Subbing.
Moishe
29 Jul 2009, 05:55 PM
http://velonews.com/article/96153/andy-schleck-basso-headline-strong-vuelta-field
Andy Schleck amongst others will plan to ride the Vuelta to set themselves up for the Worlds. This could also see the return of Vino to Grand Tour racing.
KyleP
30 Jul 2009, 12:41 PM
http://velonews.com/article/96153/andy-schleck-basso-headline-strong-vuelta-field
Andy Schleck amongst others will plan to ride the Vuelta to set themselves up for the Worlds. This could also see the return of Vino to Grand Tour racing.
Quite a suprisingly strong field this year, though a bit disappointing that the majority of those names aren't likely to be going full out. Still, should be a better Vuelta than the last few we've had.
aveslacker
30 Jul 2009, 02:36 PM
I'd like to see CVV put a big push for the top spot on the podium because I think he wasn't 100% fit by the end of le Tour. However, he may not do it and since Bert is likely to be there it may be immaterial anyway.
cleansheetbsc
31 Jul 2009, 08:20 AM
I'd like to see CVV put a big push for the top spot on the podium because I think he wasn't 100% fit by the end of le Tour. However, he may not do it and since Bert is likely to be there it may be immaterial anyway.
Velonews article about Schlek, I thought, said that Contrador wouldn't defend.
Twenty26Six
31 Jul 2009, 08:33 AM
No Contador, Leipheimer, or Sastre.
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Why does this thing start in Holland? :confused:
Bluto11
31 Jul 2009, 09:20 AM
No Contador, Leipheimer, or Sastre.
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Why does this thing start in Holland? :confused:
Spanish Netherlands ;)
dmar
31 Jul 2009, 09:25 AM
No Contador, Leipheimer, or Sastre.
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Why does this thing start in Holland? :confused:
Odd race schedule... On top of that, no Pyrenees, no Picos de Europa.
Moishe
31 Jul 2009, 09:49 AM
Odd race schedule... On top of that, no Pyrenees, no Picos de Europa.
I thought that odd as well. With nearly an even split between flat and mountain stages, this is certainly a climbers Vuelta. From the stage profiles I read on the race site, the two that really stand out are Berja-Sierra Nevada and Granada-La Pandera. Too bad this race isn't later in the season so as to allow the riders a bit more rest after Le Tour and not conflict with the Worlds. I still hold hope that this is one of the better Vuelta's in recent years.
FCGrunn
31 Jul 2009, 03:18 PM
No Contador, Leipheimer, or Sastre.
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Why does this thing start in Holland? :confused:
Promotional reasons of course. Also: I assume that the average Moto GP loving Spaniard is very much familiar with the town of Assen.
(Assen: home of the Dutch TT, BTW the only TT ficture left on the Moto GP schedule, and soon home of the opening race of the Vuelta a Espana. Hurray! 20 km off!)
johan neeskens
05 Aug 2009, 07:41 AM
It's a brilliant idea to start in Holland! If a bit odd. They pass only a half an hour's drive from me so I'm definitely going to watch.
Also: go Gesink!
johan neeskens
05 Aug 2009, 07:42 AM
I'll be somewhere along the parcours in Zutphen!
Ha! I might see you around!
Moishe
05 Aug 2009, 08:12 PM
It's a brilliant idea to start in Holland! If a bit odd. They pass only a half an hour's drive from me so I'm definitely going to watch.
Also: go Gesink!
Will Gesink be ready to ride? Since you'll be on the side of the road, you need to make a sign that calls out BigSoccer's cycling forum and find a way to get on TV:D
aveslacker
06 Aug 2009, 01:48 AM
Will Gesink be ready to ride? Since you'll be on the side of the road, you need to make a sign that calls out BigSoccer's cycling forum and find a way to get on TV:D
Indeed!
johan neeskens
10 Aug 2009, 05:47 AM
Will Gesink be ready to ride? Since you'll be on the side of the road, you need to make a sign that calls out BigSoccer's cycling forum and find a way to get on TV:D
I'm an extremely lazy person so probably can't be bothered to make a sign! I will try and take some pics though.