2018 season, Final KM

Final KM: Stage 3, Vuelta a Andalucia, Volta ao Algarve

February 17, 2018 Midge Leave a comment

A sprint and a time trail – both nailed with some precision and flair.

Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol: St 3, Mancha Real to Herrera, 165.1km

EF Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale controlled the run in and nailed the lead out and this time Sacha Modolo and kept the pressure on pedals to beyond the line to claim the victory. Carlos Barbero (Movistar) and Caja Rural’s Nelson Soto rounded out the podium in second and third. There was no change on GC so Wout Poels still holds the lead by 2secs.

Video, we pick it up with 4km to go

A tale of differences it seems

“It’s a new thing for us, this sprint setup. It’s a different way of approaching the races, a different way of managing the riders in the final. It’s a different thing for some of the riders here, too. And it’s going well.” – @wegelius on @SachaModolo's #64RDS win pic.twitter.com/hZUa6RUPBz

— EF Education First – Drapac p/b Cannondale (@Ride_Argyle) February 16, 2018

Full race report at Cycling News

Race Website Race Twitter #64RdS (also #VueltaAndalucia #RutadelSol)

Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta: St 3, Lagoa to Lagoa, ITT, 20.3km.

Geraint Thomas (Sky) increased his grip on the leader’s jersey with a commanding victory in the time trial. The Welshman was 11secs faster than Victor Campaenarts (Lotto Soudal) with BMC’s Stefan Kung at +19secs. Indeed Sky placed 4 riders in the top 10. Thomas now holds 22secs on teammate Michal Kwiatkowski.

Video…

Let’s all take a minute to ponder the TT suit German Champ Tony Martin has to wear #poorTony

Tony Martin is the German ITT champ. One of the worst kits I've ever seen. #VAlgarve2018 pic.twitter.com/BgPnDYl2Jo

— Mihai Cazacu (@faustocoppi60) February 16, 2018