Stage 3 Code: Events for stage Vitoria-Gasteiz - Eibar-Arrate -- 20/5/2013 13h26min -- Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. Attack by 4 riders. (J.Hernández, J.Bérard, A.Zeits, M.Cardoso) Miguel Mínguez (Lampre) is trying to counter! Attack by Zdenek Stybar. The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. Attack by Koen De Kort. Attack by Thomas Voeckler. The gap with the breakaway is beginning to shorten as the peloton seems set on denying them victory. The peloton has accelerated. Game over for the breakaway. They have been absorbed back into the peloton. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if R.Ruijgh, J.Hernández can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Koen De Kort (Argos) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Attack by Bram Tankink. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : R.Ruijgh, Z.Stybar The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. Attack by Arnold Jeannesson. Attack by Thomas Voeckler. Attack by Daniele Pietropolli. Attack by Andrey Zeits. Bad news for the escapees. The peloton has woken up and the gap is melting away. Attack by Michel Kreder. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. Attack by Andrey Zeits. None of the big teams seem worried by the breakaway. Attack by Michal Golas. Przemyslaw Niemiec (Lampre) may have been badly placed at the back, but he is certainly losing contact with the head of the group. Daniele Pietropolli (Lampre) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Jesús Hernández (RadioShack). 3rd Zdenek Stybar (Hoegaarden). Attack by Thibaut Pinot. Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. The peloton doesn't seem to have any intentions of pursuing the breakaway riders today. Attack by Thomas Dekker. Despite the incident affecting his leader, Tanel Kangert (Astana), Valerio Agnoli (Astana) has not let up. The gap between the peloton and the breakaway is decreasing. Despite the incident affecting his leader, Tanel Kangert (Astana), Valerio Agnoli (Astana) has not let up. Attack by 2 riders. (J.Hernández, T.Pinot) Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : K.De Kort, Z.Stybar Despite the incident affecting his leader, Tanel Kangert (Astana), Valerio Agnoli (Astana) has not let up. Daniele Pietropolli (Lampre) is trying to counter! Thibaut Pinot (Fosters) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Koen De Kort (Argos). 3rd Jesús Hernández (RadioShack). The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Koen De Kort (Argos) has decided to set off alone. The breakaway has now more than 5 minutes on the peloton. Despite the incident affecting his leader, Tanel Kangert (Astana), Valerio Agnoli (Astana) has not let up. Some riders are beginning to lose contact with the rear of the peloton. We have entered the second half of the race. Koen De Kort (Argos) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Daniele Pietropolli (Lampre). 3rd Zdenek Stybar (Hoegaarden). Despite the incident affecting his leader, Tanel Kangert (Astana), Valerio Agnoli (Astana) has not let up. The peloton is upping the pace. Despite the incident affecting his leader, Tanel Kangert (Astana), Valerio Agnoli (Astana) has not let up. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if J.Hernández, Z.Stybar can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Thibaut Pinot (Fosters) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. The peloton doesn't seem too worried about the breakaway. Perhaps they underestimate the danger. Thibaut Pinot (Fosters) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Zdenek Stybar (Hoegaarden). 3rd Jesús Hernández (RadioShack). Jesús Hernández (RadioShack) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Zdenek Stybar (Hoegaarden) has decided to set off alone. Two-thirds of the race is done and only 55 kms are left. Things will now start to get serious. Attack by 2 riders. (K.De Kort, J.Hernández) Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 3 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if T.Pinot, D.Pietropolli, Z.Stybar can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Thibaut Pinot (Fosters) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Koen De Kort (Argos). 3rd Jesús Hernández (RadioShack). The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Koen De Kort (Argos) has decided to set off alone. The peloton has accelerated. Attack by Paolo Tiralongo. Attack by 2 riders. (P.Rolland, M.Scarponi) Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. The gap with the breakaway riders is melting away. There's little hope left for them. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : T.Pinot, Z.Stybar. Attack by 2 riders. (J.Hernández, A.Txurruka) Luis León Sánchez (Citrosol) has fallen off the pace. He might, of course, be bluffing, but it doesn't look god for him. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : P.Tiralongo, T.Pinot, Z.Stybar Michele Scarponi (Melton Mowbray) is trying to counter! Thibaut Pinot (Fosters) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Zdenek Stybar (Hoegaarden). 3rd Michele Scarponi (Melton Mowbray). Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Rubén Plaza (BMC) is trying to counter! Attack by Simon Gerrans. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. Attack by Pierre Rolland. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Valerio Agnoli (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if E.Vorganov, D.Bellemakers can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Andrey Amador (Argos) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Rubén Plaza (BMC) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Pierre Rolland (Tout Seul) wins the mountain sprint. Sandy Casar (Harpsobank) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. 2nd Rubén Plaza (BMC). 3rd Michele Scarponi (Melton Mowbray). Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. We are getting close to the finish. There are only 15 kilometres left to go. Astana Pro Team won't let any leaders get away. Everybody is working for Paolo Tiralongo. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Fabio Aru (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to counter! The riders pass under the 10 km mark. We are only 5 kms away from the finishing line. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Fabio Aru (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Instructions are clear for Astana. Paolo Tiralongo must play safe and stay at the front. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : A.Amador, M.Scarponi. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if S.Casar, P.Niemiec can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Michele Scarponi (Melton Mowbray) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Attack by Andy Schleck (Rabobank) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Attack by 2 riders. (A.Amador, J.Vanendert) Sandy Casar (Harpsobank) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : A.Klöden, R.Gesink Andy Schleck (Rabobank) is the first to launch the final sprint Fabio Aru (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Andy Schleck (Rabobank) is the winner!! He beat his breakaway companions on the sprint. 2nd Andreas Klöden (Melton Mowbray). 3rd Daniel Martin (Fosters). Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. Valerio Agnoli (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Tanel Kangert (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint !
Kwiatkowski! Rojas clearly to buggered from the climb before-hand, thought 7th is still handy enough I guess. And because I haven't mentioned it before, kloden can gagf Edit: wtf @ Rojas finishing ahead of proper climbers on such a mountainous stage.
Stage 4 Code: Events for stage Eibar - Bera-Ibardin -- 20/5/2013 13h31min -- Instructions are clear for Astana. Paolo Tiralongo must play safe and stay at the front. The peloton has taken its foot off the pedal Despite the finishing post being a long way off, Maarten Tjallingii (Blanco) has decided to attack. His first aim is to put some distance between himself and the peloton. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if M.Tjallingii, K.Domagalski can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : M.Paterski, M.Mínguez, J.Hivert, B.Intxausti Attack by 2 riders. (R.García, M.Golas) Maarten Tjallingii (Blanco) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. Attack by Stephen Cummings. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : B.Intxausti, W.Sulzberger Attack by Imanol Erviti. Rafael Valls (Vacansoleil) is trying to counter! David Zabriskie (Harpsobank) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Attack by Wesley Sulzberger. The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. The peloton continues to lay down a fast pace Attack by Maciej Paterski. Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural) is trying to counter! Attack by Ramunas Navardauskas. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and David Zabriskie (Harpsobank) has decided to set off alone. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. None of the big teams seem worried by the breakaway. David Zabriskie (Harpsobank) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Beñat Intxausti (Citrosol). 3rd Rafael Valls (Vacansoleil). Attack by Bram Tankink. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if D.Pate, T.Dekker can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Attack by Ricardo García. Instructions are clear for Astana. Paolo Tiralongo must play safe and stay at the front. The breakaway has now more than 5 minutes on the peloton. The peloton doesn't seem to have any intentions of pursuing the breakaway riders today. The gap between the peloton and the breakaway is decreasing. The peloton is upping the pace. We have entered the second half of the race. Attack by 2 riders. (D.Zabriskie, A.Txurruka) Several riders seem unable to keep-up with the pace and are dropping back, one-by-one. Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd David Zabriskie (Harpsobank). 3rd Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul). The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural) has decided to set off alone. David Zabriskie (Harpsobank) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural). 3rd Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul). The peloton is laying down a fast pace with Castellón Citrosol well in charge. Two-thirds of the race is done and only 50 kms are left. Things will now start to get serious. Taylor Phinney (Hoegaarden) has fallen inside the peloton. Luckily enough, no other rider has been affected. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. Attack by Paolo Tiralongo. Rein Taaramäe (Rabobank) has fallen inside the peloton. Luckily enough, no other rider has been affected. The peloton continues to lay down a fast pace Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if B.Wiggins, P.Tiralongo can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Imanol Erviti (Argos) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Wesley Sulzberger (Orica). 3rd Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul). Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and David Zabriskie (Harpsobank) has decided to set off alone. Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd David Zabriskie (Harpsobank). 3rd Rafael Valls (Vacansoleil). Attack by Rinaldo Nocentini. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : E.Vorganov, B.Wiggins Valerio Agnoli (Astana) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Attack by Fabio Aru. Eduard Vorganov (Garmin) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Rafael Valls (Vacansoleil). 3rd Beñat Intxausti (Citrosol). Attack by Bradley Wiggins. We are getting close to the finish. There are only 15 kilometres left to go. Attack by Bradley Wiggins. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural) has decided to set off alone. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Attack by Rinaldo Nocentini. Attack by Eduard Vorganov (Garmin) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Eduard Vorganov (Garmin) may have been badly placed at the back, but he is certainly losing contact with the head of the group. Robert Gesink (Rabobank) is trying to counter! Bad news for the escapees. The peloton has woken up and the gap is melting away. It's over ! The peloton didn't give them a chance. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. Rinaldo Nocentini (Harpsobank) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Beñat Intxausti (Citrosol). 3rd David Zabriskie (Harpsobank). Only 5 km to go. It's now or never ! Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 3 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if D.Martin, J.Vanendert, B.Wiggins can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Attack by 2 riders. (L.Sánchez, R.Gesink) Attack by Jelle Vanendert (Hoegaarden) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Attack by Rinaldo Nocentini (Harpsobank) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Michele Scarponi (Melton Mowbray) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. Attack by Daniel Martin (Fosters) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Tanel Kangert (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Fabio Aru (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Tanel Kangert (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : R.Nocentini, M.Scarponi. Daniel Martin (Fosters) is the first to launch the final sprint Andreas Klöden (Melton Mowbray) is having a tough day, he is not able to stay with the peloton. Michele Scarponi (Melton Mowbray) was the fastest rider today. He took the mass sprint ! 2nd Daniel Martin (Fosters). 3rd Andy Schleck (Rabobank).
Stage 5 Code: Events for stage Bera-Oñati -- 20/5/2013 14h15min -- Instructions are clear for Astana. Paolo Tiralongo must play safe and stay at the front. Nobody seems to be keen on pursuit. The peloton is slowing down. Looks like Maarten Tjallingii (Blanco) got out of bed on the right side this morning ! His early attack will, no doubt, please the team's sponsors. The peloton is un-panicked and the pace is nice and easy. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : R.Navardauskas, D.Pate. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : R.García, M.Keizer There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : T.Wellens, M.Golas. Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) is trying to counter! Danny Pate (Lampre) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Ricardo García (RadioShack). 3rd Michal Golas (AG2R). The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. The peloton continues to lay down a fast pace Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : A.Jeannesson, T.Dumoulin Attack by 3 riders. (M.Tjallingii, I.Stannard, D.Arroyo) Jussi Veikkanen (BMC) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 3 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if R.Navardauskas, M.Golas, D.Pate can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers. The gap with the breakaway riders is melting away. There's little hope left for them. Attack by Stephen Cummings. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. Despite the breakaway, the peloton doesn't seem to be willing to make a big effort. Attack by Manuel Cardoso. Ramunas Navardauskas (Hoegaarden) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Danny Pate (Lampre). 3rd Stephen Cummings (BMC). The riders just arrived at the feeding zone. Half of their work is done. The breakaway has now more than 5 minutes on the peloton. Zdenek Stybar (Hoegaarden) has fallen inside the peloton. Luckily enough, no other rider has been affected. Ramunas Navardauskas (Hoegaarden) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Michal Golas (AG2R). 3rd Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank). Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Valerio Agnoli (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Astana Pro Team is working for Tanel Kangert, who seems determined to avoid attacks from other leaders by setting a fast pace. Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. Only 60 kilometres left to the finish line. Things will now start to get serious. The peloton has accelerated. The numbers within the peloton continue to be whittled away with many no longer able to follow the pace. Danny Pate (Lampre) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Michal Golas (AG2R). 3rd Ramunas Navardauskas (Hoegaarden). Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Valerio Agnoli (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Tanel Kangert seems to have given instructions to his team-mates in Astana Pro Team to catch up with the leaders. Instructions are clear for Astana. Paolo Tiralongo must play safe and stay at the front. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 3 riders trying to break away. The names are : P.Tiralongo, I.Izagirre, A.Amador. Michal Golas (AG2R) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank). 3rd Stephen Cummings (BMC). Attack by Andrey Amador. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) has decided to set off alone. Ramunas Navardauskas (Hoegaarden) is trying to counter! Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if I.Izagirre, D.Pate can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Attack by Jonathan Castroviejo. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Valerio Agnoli (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Simon Gerrans (Tout Seul) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : S.Casar, P.Niemiec, L.Sánchez The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Danny Pate (Lampre) has decided to set off alone. Attack by Simon Gerrans. Attack by Luis León Sánchez. Attack by 4 riders. (R.Nocentini, R.Porte, M.Rogers, M.Scarponi) Ramunas Navardauskas (Hoegaarden) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank). 3rd Danny Pate (Lampre). Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 3 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if D.Martin, B.Wiggins, P.Tiralongo can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : J.Vanendert, R.Navardauskas, F.Aru Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. Roman Kreuziger (Melton Mowbray) is trying to counter! The riders are passing the 15 kms banner. Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) is struggling to stay in touch with the peloton. He can certainly say goodbye to a victory. We are only 5 kms away from the finishing line. Attack by Ion Izagirre (Australis) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 3 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if P.Tiralongo, L.Sánchez, A.Amador can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Attack by Roman Kreuziger (Melton Mowbray) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Fabio Aru (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Tanel Kangert (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Valerio Agnoli (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Ion Izagirre (Australis) is the first to launch the final sprint Ion Izagirre (Australis) has added another line to his list of achievements. What a performance ! 2nd Luis León Sánchez (Citrosol). 3rd Richie Porte (Hoegaarden).
am so taking credit for this (seriously did it with this in mind ) Awesome again from LLS, but Porte should have this covered from here, unfortunately. EDIT: Indeed, LLS, so annoyed wasn't able to win either this tour or Catalunya though
