2008 Catalunya - Stage 5

I wish I had more to comment on this race. It really is one I like but write ups are pretty short. I am starting to wonder what's going on with Fabian. Being a powerhorse in TT type stages with some serious kick with stages that suit him, I'm not thinking he'd be up near the top, but I'm surely not expecting to see him come in so far at the end. I checked CSC's site but I don't see a write up today. Hopefully all is well and he's just getting in miles and training for July. I often don't comment much on finishing places as they usually are misleading as some have the job of early on hard-as-nails support for stages and then are more likely seen coming in later. Just not sure I'm used to seeing him come in so far back like this. Hmm...?

I was hoping George would update his site with a note or another cool iphone pic but it's been quiet. Slipstream is trying to animate but not having much luck just yet. A couple more days. :-)

For an unrelated but funny and enjoyable read check out The CaliRado Cyclist. It's also posted over in Missing Saddle but I usually see the post on the blog first. Good and funny stuff he writes so take a read!


Stage 4 - May 23: Ascó "La Vostra Energia" - El Vendrell, 163.5km
Results
1 Sylvain Chavanel (Fra) Cofidis - Le Crédit par Téléphone 3.52.15 (42.293 km/h)
20 Chris Horner (USA) Astana 2.34
28 Michael Barry (Can) Team High Road 2.37
31 Daniel Martin (Irl) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30
38 Craig Lewis (USA) Team High Road
48 George Hincapie (USA) Team High Road
76 Blake Caldwell (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30
79 Thomas Peterson (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30
94 Thomas Danielson (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30
95 Christophe Laurent (Fra) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30
145 Trent Lowe (Aus) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30
146 Lucas Euser (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30
161 Fabian Cancellara (Swi) Team CSC 3.28
General classification after stage 4
1 Rémi Pauriol (Fra) Crédit Agricole 18.24.25
24 George Hincapie (USA) Team High Road 1.40
28 Daniel Martin (Irl) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30 1.51
57 Chris Horner (USA) Astana 10.51
65 Lucas Euser (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30 13.17
66 Christophe Laurent (Fra) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30 13.30
77 Blake Caldwell (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30 17.05
92 Thomas Peterson (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30 23.57
97 Thomas Danielson (USA) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30 24.43
98 Michael Barry (Can) Team High Road 24.47
99 Craig Lewis (USA) Team High Road 24.50
110 Trent Lowe (Aus) Slipstream Chipotle P/B H30 28.38
150 Fabian Cancellara (Swi) Team CSC 40.41

Slipstream: Lucas can't get a break