Vuelta a Espana

O.K.  Maybe only an outside chance, despite his comeback in Le Tour - but put me down for Richie Porte (if he enters)

I suppose after their victory in le Tour---  the Sky team will put on their usual perfect performance and help Froome  win the Vuelta.  There is no other team as well organised.

I'll go for Froome  Ian 

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The early bidding has started......so I might as well join in.

Goldie - Richie Porte

Kennine - Chris Froome

IanH - Nairo Quintana (ah well, give him a second chance)

Who's next?

Last year's winner, Fabio Aru for me.

Well, I will go for Mr Contador, likely to be fresher than Froome, Quintana and Aru, given that he dipped early on the Tour. 

I'll go for Valverde, I know he's past his best, but he always seems to do well in the Vuelta.

So then, we have so far:

Richie Porte - Goldie

Chris Froome - Kennine

Nairo Quintana - IanH

Fabio Aru - Nellie

Alberto Contador - TtDA

Alejandra Valverde - Pliers

Any more takers? You can always change your selection if your first choice doesn't make the start....

With the above big hitters all taken, I will go with Purito (Joaquim Rodriguez) maybe he can go out with a bang. 

Although if Froome and others fully commit, maybe the best he can hope for is a stage win or two, even if they a gifted.

I am not a big fan of Contador, but this is his "home" territory. Depends on team with him I think.

I think Purito is a good bet, on his home turf and wanting to make a statement.....