The brand new Fantasy Vuelta rules say after the opening Team Time Trial points are awarded to TRADE TEAMS only. No points for any riders instead, not even for the first "Gold Jersey" (Joseba Beloki in this case). So the first Ranking is quite simple, and is as follows:
TRADE TEAMS - Stage 1 Scores EQUIPOS PROFESIONALES: Puntos tras la Primera Etapa
1 - ONCE-Eroski - 25 Points/Puntos
2 - USPS - 20 Points/Puntos
3 - Kelme-Costa Blanca - 16 Points/Puntos
4 - Team Telekom - 12 Points/Puntos
5 - Fassa-Bortolo - 9 Points/Puntos
6 - Cofidis - 7 Points/Puntos
7 - iBanesto.com - 5 Points/Puntos
8 - Team Coast - 3 Points/Puntos
9 - Mapei-Quick Step - 2 Points/Puntos
10 - Acqua & Sapone - Cantina Tollo - 1 Point/Punto
As many players chose ONCE-Eroski (and the best-placed "B" Category Trade Team, namely Cofidis), the Virtual Team Results for Stage One will certainly be decided by the tie-breaking rules. In any case, they will probably be online not earlier than tomorrow, sorry.
See you later and thanks again for playing the game, Fabio |