I don't care who you are, cat 5, touring, bike messenger, pro. It hurts when you fall. Crashing is a byproduct of cycling. The old saying "it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when". This is a risk that we all take when we ride, race, or tour.
Igor Anton knows this all to well. Yesterday while wearing the leader's jersey he crashed out of la Vuelta, one of the better climbers and contender for the top step in Madrid. What do you think hurt more hitting the tarmac or getting into the team car?
With Anton in the car opportunity came knocking for Nibali and Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Nibali attacked the field and Rodriguez took the stage, Nibali put on the jersey.
Stage 15
What a nasty nasty stage in profile and weather. The hot sunny days that they have been enjoying turned into rain and fog. The wheel swinging Barredo is pretty good at actually riding the bike. With the poor weather and climbs Barredo attacked the break-away group and soloed to a stage win. Short and sweet.
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