Giro Stage 15 *spoiler*

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  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Sometime early this week.

    Well that's the first I've read about it. Fair enough.

    It's ok, I won't take it personally, but I did reply to your initial 'Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells' post about 2 hours ago telling you. :wink:
  • ellerslierd
    ellerslierd Posts: 266
    'kin hell - he dislocated his shoulder! Pretty sure none of us would have even cycled for the next month if that had happened to us.

    When? Today?

    Sometime early this week.


    [cynic hat] Amador to get busted next? [/cynic hat]

    Harmon and Kelly said he had previously won a l'Avenir prologue. Dec 2010 he was mugged and left unconscious in a ditch. Nothing to do with getting busted of course, but may give some reason for why he hasn't been noticed.

    Also apparently did his ankle in on stage 1 of the TdF, and finished the race 2nd last. Maybe the bad weather is bringing out the fighting spirit?
  • ellerslierd
    ellerslierd Posts: 266
    cunego now only 10" in virtual pink
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Coriander wrote:
    Sometime early this week.

    Well that's the first I've read about it. Fair enough.

    It's ok, I won't take it personally, but I did reply to your initial 'Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells' post about 2 hours ago telling you. :wink:

    I didn't see it, sorry. My wife's downstairs baking and I've been trying to entertain our boys (4 yrs, 19 months and 6 weeks) on my own for last 3 hrs. Stressed isn't the word :(
  • yourpaceormine
    yourpaceormine Posts: 1,245
    Do you think Nicole + David Millar ae taking the piddle out of the commentary? "What is riding tempo?"
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,310
    Sometime early this week.

    Well that's the first I've read about it. Fair enough.

    Bruyneel doesn't think it's fair enough

    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/frank-s ... ro-ditalia
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  • Tusher
    Tusher Posts: 2,762
    'kin hell - he dislocated his shoulder! Pretty sure none of us would have even cycled for the next month if that had happened to us.

    When? Today?


    He claims that he was beaten up then stabbed and had his wallet stolen by Alex Rasmussen who said that he didn't do it, he wasn't there, but he saw a big man batter Frank, and the big man ran away. The Toytown Polis, aka the UCI, believed Alex.


    Or words to that effect.

    The Hog has told Frank to grow up and Frank's thrown all his toys out the pram, and retired to his fishing hut with Andy, slamming the door behind him and scaring all the fish away. He's no doubt in Andy's arms right now, sobbing his heart out.

    Barnaby Riis was last seen crying with laughter.


    (I couldn't ride for a fortnight last December when I had a toe nail removed. All of the pros inspire me with their determination.)
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Bruyneel doesn't think it's fair enough

    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/frank-s ... ro-ditalia

    How long is Schleck's contract with Radioshack? Can't see Bruyneel and the Schlecks on the same team bext year.
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Sometime early this week.

    Well that's the first I've read about it. Fair enough.

    Bruyneel doesn't think it's fair enough

    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/frank-s ... ro-ditalia

    I seem to remember that the Schlecks signed 4 year contracts when they went to Leopard. Could be an verrrry long and miserable next 2.5 years for them...
  • sagefly
    sagefly Posts: 295
    cunego now only 10" in virtual pink

    There is a great line going to waste after that comment
    Turned out nice again!
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    I just wouldn't pick Frank for the Tour, simple as that. Don't want to race, then don't...
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Tusher wrote:
    (I couldn't ride for a fortnight last December when I had a toe nail removed. All of the pros inspire me with their determination.)

    Ahh, it's not the same. If you were a pro and spent alot of money on doping products, why waste it by not riding! :wink:
  • nevman
    nevman Posts: 1,611
    Rabottini should find a new bottle holder with his DS. :D
    Whats the solution? Just pedal faster you baby.

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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Tusher wrote:
    The Hog has told Frank to grow up and Frank's thrown all his toys out the pram, and retired to his fishing hut with Andy, slamming the door behind him and scaring all the fish away. He's no doubt in Andy's arms right now, sobbing his heart out.

    The worst thing is that's probably true!
  • smithy21
    smithy21 Posts: 2,204
    You would have thought Schelck would have attempted to get through to the rest day.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Bit murky now. Farnese riders with the advantage.
  • Tusher
    Tusher Posts: 2,762
    Or at least Frank cold have heroically thrown himself off his bike* and faked an injury for the cameras.










    *whilst riding downhill
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Crash for Rabbotini. He's back up, but looks knackered.
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Nooooooo....
  • LangerDan
    LangerDan Posts: 6,132
    Rabbotini looks like he wants to tell Scinto to eff off
    'This week I 'ave been mostly been climbing like Basso - Shirley Basso.'
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Pozzo lost on the descent.
  • TheStone
    TheStone Posts: 2,291
    Wasn't a bad crash. He just looked like he wanted to walk off.

    Interesting finish ahead.
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    afx237vi wrote:
    Pozzo lost on the descent.

    Found him! Making his way back.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Finally, first bit of cycling I have been able to watch this weekend! What an amazing weekend of heavyweight racing.

    Cant wait to go over it all.

    Shame Cunego lost that time yesterday, but looks like he has the courage to go for it today. Hope he holds out and is back in the mix.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    All the small Italian teams lighting up this Giro.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Oh damn, Sly hit the front...
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Hope Heano is in that group - was still up in GC yday.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Promising stuff from Henao to still be in the mix.

    Rabbotini doing a great ride. Gap is staying the same, more or less.
  • Is that De Gendt in the bunch too?