Tour of San Juan: Stage 6
yet88 km
- Mauro Abel Richeze (ARG)
- Maximiliano Ariel Richeze (ARG)
- Emiliano Ibarra (ARG)
- Gerardo Matias Tivani (ARG)
- Juan Pablo Dotti (ARG)
- Rafael Lourenço (FOR)
head group- Mauro Abel Richeze (ARG)
- Maximiliano Ariel Richeze (ARG)
- Emiliano Ibarra (ARG)
- Gerardo Matias Tivani (ARG)
- Juan Pablo Dotti (ARG)
- Rafael Lourenço (FOR)
peloton
After yesterday’s queen stage towards Alto Colorado, there is less climbing in San Juan today. Two third category climbs are the only obstacles early in the stage, after which we may get another bunch sprint. Follow the 6th ride here.
- 21:33. In the peloton, the sprinter teams watch it from the second row for the time being. The Chilean selection and the local Chimbas Te Quiero set the pace, followed by leader Lopez’s Team Medellin. .
In the peloton, the sprinter teams will watch it from the second row for the time being. The Chilean selection and the local Chimbas Te Quiero set the pace, followed by leader Lopez’s Team Medellin.
- 21 hours 24. 7 leaders descend towards the finish. For a good understanding: the leading group again consists of 7 riders: the Argentines Dotti, Richeze (2x), Ibarra and Tivani, the Portuguese Lourenço and the Italian Magli. Dotti is now the top seed at 2’07” from Lopez. .
7 leaders descend towards the finish
For a good understanding: the leading group again consists of 7 riders: the Argentines Dotti, Richeze (2x), Ibarra and Tivani, the Portuguese Lourenço and the Italian Magli. Dotti is now the top seed at 2’07” from Lopez.
- The reason for Bernal’s statement is not stomach problems, but knee pain. 21 hours 23.
The reason for Bernal’s statement is not stomach problems, but knee pain.
- Dique Punta Negra (cat. 3). On the second climb of the day, the Argentinian Dotti reconnected at the front. Just before the top he leaves the other breakaways and takes the last mountain points of the Tour of San Juan. . 21 hours 22.
Punta Negra dike (cat. 3)
On the second climb of the day, the Argentinian Dotti reconnected at the front. Just before the top he leaves the other breakaways and takes the last mountain points of the Tour of San Juan.
- 2’52”. The four escapees have 2’52” on the peloton, where Team Medillin pulls the lead. Italy’s Magli is best placed up front at 3’12” from leader Lopez. . 21h20.
2’52”
The four escapees have 2’52” on the peloton, where Team Medillin pulls the lead. The Italian Magli is the best placed in the front at 3’12” from leader Lopez.
- 21 hours 10. 9 chances out of 10 it will be a mass sprint today. Yves Lampaert (Soudal-Quick Step) before the start of the stage.
9 chances out of 10 it will be a mass sprint today.
Yves Lampaert (Soudal-Quick Step) before the start of the stage
- 21h08. 4 remaining. After the intermediate sprint, the two of the Richeze brothers pushed hard together. Only Magli and Ibarra are still with us and that is good news for the peloton, which can control the flight even more easily. .
4 survivors
After the intermediate sprint, the two of the Richeze brothers pushed hard together. Only Magli and Ibarra are still with us and that is good news for the peloton, which can control the flight even more easily.
- 21 hours 04.
- Sprint. The first intermediate sprint has become a prey for Tivani, the leader in the intermediate sprint classification. Today he can assure himself of the overall victory in that secondary classification. . 21h03.
Sprint
The first intermediate sprint has become a prey for Tivani, the leader in the intermediate sprint classification. Today he can assure himself of the overall victory in that secondary classification.
- 21 hours 01. Of 7 names on a road:. – Filippo Magli (Stone) – Rafael Lourenço (For) – Mauro Abel Richeze (Arg) – Juan Pablo Dotti (Arg) – Emiliano Ibarra (Arg) – Gerardo Matias Tivani (Arg)
The 7 names in a row:
– Filippo Magli (Ita)
– Rafael Lourenço (By)
– Mauro Abel Richeze (Arg)
– Maximiliano Richeze (Arg)
– John Paul Dotti (Arg)
– Emiliano Ibarra (Arg)
– Gerardo Matias Tivani (Arg)
- 20:55. Richeze is the engine of new escape. A new group of 7 has left and now Team Medellin is letting go. The Richeze brothers are both part of the Argentinian selection, Juan Pablo Dotti is the best placed in the front at 2’07”. .
Richeze is the engine of new escape
A new group of 7 has left and now Team Medellin is letting go. The Richeze brothers are both part of the Argentinian selection, Juan Pablo Dotti is the best placed in the front at 2’07”.
- 8:55 pm. Redo everything. The adventure of the 13 leaders did not last long, because Team Medellin calls everyone to order. .
Redo everything
The adventure of the 13 leaders did not last long, because Team Medellin calls everyone to order.
- 20h 53. Stomach problems with Bernal. There is now some more information about Bernal’s statement. The number 4 in the general classification still appeared at the start of the sixth stage, but soon gave up with stomach problems. .
Stomach problems at Bernal
There is now some more information about Bernal’s statement. The number 4 in the general classification still appeared at the start of the sixth stage, but soon gave up with stomach problems.
- 8:52 pm. 13 leaders. Uphill, another 10 riders joined the 3 leaders. The leading group is now 13 strong and seems to have left. .
13 leaders
Uphill, another 10 riders joined the 3 leaders. The leading group is now 13 strong and seems to have left.
- Ruta 60 (cat. 3). The mountain points on Ruta 60 have been handed out, but leader Manuele Tarozzi is not among them in the front. He is already certain of the overall victory in the mountains classification. . 8:50 pm.
Route 60 (cat. 3)
The mountain points on Ruta 60 have been handed out, but leader Manuele Tarozzi is not among them in the front. He is already certain of the overall victory in the mountains classification.
- 8:45 pm. 3 leaders. Of the 8 escapees, 3 riders are still on the first climb of the third category. It’s a guess at their names. .
3 leaders
Of the 8 escapees, 3 riders are still on the first climb of the third category. It’s a guess at their names.
- 20:44. The head of the peloton forms a ball and this allows the riders who have stayed behind to return. .
The head of the peloton forms a ball and this allows the remaining riders to return.
- Sudden fall. The peloton is startled by a fall at the back. A few riders from the Chilean national team and an Argentinian appear to be the main casualties, but no one has been seriously injured. . 20 hours 42.
Sudden fall
The peloton is startled by a fall at the back. A few riders from the Chilean national team and an Argentinian appear to be the main casualties, but no one has been seriously injured.
- 8:41 pm. When leaving San Juan, the wind is blowing a bit stronger at the back. Evenepoel does not want to be surprised and rides well in the front of the peloton. .
When driving out of San Juan the wind blows a bit stronger at the back. Evenepoel does not want to be surprised and rides well in the front of the peloton.
- 8:40 pm. In the meantime, a group of 8 riders has succeeded in cycling a gap. We still have to wait for the names, but WorldTour riders are not among them… .
In the meantime, a group of 8 riders has succeeded in cycling a gap. We still have to wait for the names, but WorldTour riders are not among them…
