Giro Stage 16 *spoiler*

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  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    GV???

    GC
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  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    redddraggon wrote:
    donrhummy wrote:
    Sky isn't carrying it in the UK? What's the point of sponsoring a cycling team there if that's the case?

    Huh?

    Why you only advertise to your customers?

    Sure but think about what sky is. They're advertising to cycling fans because they want them to watch sky instead of other satellite or cable companies. So the cycling fan's going to say, "They sponsor a team, oh cool, I'll bet they show a lot of cycling on there!" But if they then see they don't show even the races Sky's main rider (wiggins) is at, you think they're going to get Sky?
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Don't ya just love that final km? Dan Martin took 4'-44" to cover it! :shock:
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Now the pros know what amateurs feel like when they go up normal mountains....
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  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    donrhummy wrote:
    redddraggon wrote:
    donrhummy wrote:
    Sky isn't carrying it in the UK? What's the point of sponsoring a cycling team there if that's the case?

    Huh?

    Why you only advertise to your customers?

    Sure but think about what sky is. They're advertising to cycling fans because they want them to watch sky instead of other satellite or cable companies. So the cycling fan's going to say, "They sponsor a team, oh cool, I'll bet they show a lot of cycling on there!" But if they then see they don't show even the races Sky's main rider (wiggins) is at, you think they're going to get Sky?

    You have to distinguish between Sky Sports (little cycling) and the Sky platform (Eurosport available)

    If the choice is a straight one between ES on Sky or Virgin Media, maybe lots of fans will switch to Sky cos of the sponsorship.
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  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    Simoni with a bike change. Just a question: wasn't that push from the mechanic twice as long as usual?

    Also, Garzelli is ahead by 26 sec at half way.
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Pozzato takes of with "Smoke on the Water" hammering out over race speakers.
    Psychological warfare!

    Maybe they should get to pick their own start music, a biy like in wrestling. Wiggy would choose a track by the Jam :D
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    This has been covered quite a lot Don, but Sky can't get the rights to most of the big events as their sports channels are pay services.

    Eurosport is carried by Sky though, so most people who watch it are already Sky customers.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    calvjones wrote:
    donrhummy wrote:
    redddraggon wrote:
    donrhummy wrote:
    Sky isn't carrying it in the UK? What's the point of sponsoring a cycling team there if that's the case?

    Huh?

    Why you only advertise to your customers?

    Sure but think about what sky is. They're advertising to cycling fans because they want them to watch sky instead of other satellite or cable companies. So the cycling fan's going to say, "They sponsor a team, oh cool, I'll bet they show a lot of cycling on there!" But if they then see they don't show even the races Sky's main rider (wiggins) is at, you think they're going to get Sky?

    You have to distinguish between Sky Sports (little cycling) and the Sky platform (Eurosport available)

    If the choice is a straight one between ES on Sky or Virgin Media, maybe lots of fans will switch to Sky cos of the sponsorship.

    good point.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Cunego setting off to RATM. I thought he was a Doors fan.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Szmyd is pretty amazing. I hope he is getting a good salary.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    FF: 4'-44". I timed it.
    Garzelli is on a charge........not sure what it is, though. :P
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  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    44:17 for Wegelius, good ride.
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    Question for everyone:

    The 20% comes at 7.5km, the 24% at 11.5km. If they were switched, would the 20% be a harder section because it comes so much later or would 24% still be harder?
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    Wiggins loses 2 mins at first time check! Didn't think he would win but still....
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    Think Wiggo is just riding to complete the Giro now.
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    Fantastic ride by Samoilau! 1st by 1 sec!
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    DaveyL wrote:
    Think Wiggo is just riding to complete the Giro now.

    He's far enough down now that he might consider getting into a break. Maybe...
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    donrhummy wrote:
    Question for everyone:

    The 20% comes at 7.5km, the 24% at 11.5km. If they were switched, would the 20% be a harder section because it comes so much later or would 24% still be harder?


    Having ridden up la Redoute on weekend, I reckon the steep bit at the start is harder because you know its all to come, whereas the steep bit at the end you can safely go anaerobic (i.e., faster than 6 kmh in my case...) because you know its the end... if that makes any sense?
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  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    Garzelli is looking good
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Did Uran Uran just look like the Mekon when he crossed the finish line then...
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Looks like Nibali is a Depeche Mode fan then!
  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    greasedscotsman wrote:
    Did Uran Uran just look like the Mekon when he crossed the finish line then...
    Ha yes he did :lol:
  • Cumulonimbus
    Cumulonimbus Posts: 1,730
    DaveyL wrote:
    44:17 for Wegelius, good ride.

    Three seconds slower than last time.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Sonny73 wrote:
    Garzelli is looking good
    Deceptive. It was Peter Weening who looked like he wasn't moving.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    Cadel Evans is just about to head off!
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    Cumulonimbus wrote:
    DaveyL wrote:
    44:17 for Wegelius, good ride.

    Three seconds slower than last time.

    At least he's consistent!
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    Garzellli not hanging about. 2008 time?
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Gregor Brown on Twitter says Fernando Alonso will be following Sastre on a motorbike...
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Got it BZ re last km time - edited my bit out after seeing your first but not your 2nd post.
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