Sunday, September 12, 2010
Intxausti drops out of Vuelta
According to VeloNews, Beñat Intxausti has decided to call it quits in the Vuelta and has dropped out of the race. Whether he dropped out underway or just didn't take to the start was not specified, and doesn't really matter, but it was not a surprising call by Beñat. He's struggled immensely since day one and has looked out of sorts and a shadow of his former self. His performances have been a massive let-down for the team and himself, and he probably couldn't find the motivation to keep on going now that there's no longer a captain or race-leader to serve. I assume this is the end of his season, and thus his last outing for the team. Not the way he would have wanted to say goodbye.
Intxausti has let his team down, most of all. His attitude has been beneath contempt.
ReplyDeleteWell it really blows that Igor crashed out but I still think Euskaltel can win another stage. With no team leader in place don't you think they should be in all the breaks and attack one after another on some of the mountain stages. They need to at least try something.....But it was so devistating for Igor to crash out. My wife thought I was going to cry yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI've really lost a lot of respect for this guy by now...
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously hoping he just wasn't slacking because he's already signed a new contract elsewhere, a la Andy Schleck--this would set a bad precedent for late-season races like the Vuelta and would be, worse, lousy sportsmanship. I imagine he'll explain himself at some point.
ReplyDeleteWell he better explain himself, this really doesn't look good...
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