>This quote was made before the last SF earthquake, the speaker is presumably refering to the earthquake of 1906.

Maybe, didn't checked that

>Are you following la Vuelta a España?

No, not too much.

>Do you have any favorites?

This year the favorites are sleeping a bit. :)

>Tomorrow's stage will be very interesting, we will see if Heras has what it takes to win.

Yes this will be a good stage.

I followed the Vuelta, Tour & Giro in the days of Miguel Indurain & also Neil Amstrong (what a increible story he has!).

Regards,