Giro stage 20 ‘Spoiler’

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  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Move of the race and eurosport are still persisting with the chuffing interview.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Wow Piva, shut up FFS.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Classic - big attack by J Rod as ES have a meaningless interview in Italian dominating the screen!
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Clever by J-Rod - Forces Ryder to work
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Lots of support riders dithced early. Basso could be in trouble again today.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    It'll all slow down in the valley in any case.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Trying to snap the big guy on the steep stuff. Classic.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Damn JRod attacking. Balls. Need to get visuals asap.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • smithy21
    smithy21 Posts: 2,204
    edited May 2012
    Another interview. Can we expect another attack?

    No, not with Ryder being interviewed. Man of few words.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Anyone think it would have been smarter to leave J Rod go and let him knacker himself out on the descent and in the valley?
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Ryder not a pr guy.

    Robert Millar-esque
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    iainf72 wrote:
    I guess it largely depends on if J-Rod wants to try put Ryder under pressure early. Or if Scarponi or Basso feel really good (doubtful but hey)

    Doing some damage on the Mortirolo could make it really interesting.

    A long way after that to the finish... plenty of time to regret pushing too hard.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • smithy21
    smithy21 Posts: 2,204
    Pross wrote:
    Anyone think it would have been smarter to leave J Rod go and let him knacker himself out on the descent and in the valley?

    Agreed.
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    "Hey, Serge, do you accept Canadian dollars?"
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Plantain holds Mortirolo record at 43.55. Lance says it was his hardest climb.

    Cnews saying pantani went up it in a 22!!!!! Can anyone confirm this ridiculousness?!
    22 chainring maybe :)
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    disgruntledgoat wrote:
    Ryder not a pr guy.

    Robert Millar-esque

    Probably would have given better answers if the questions hadn't been so inane.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Hej doesn't look so hot here. Hope they light him up like a yoyo until he cracks with pace alternation then Basso powers up the Stelvio.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    afx237vi wrote:
    disgruntledgoat wrote:
    Ryder not a pr guy.

    Robert Millar-esque

    Probably would have given better answers if the questions hadn't been so inane.
    He was OK yesterday on RAI. He's just a bit boring for a Canadian, that's all.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    22% part right near the top could see some fire.

    tappa_20_S03.jpg
    Contador is the Greatest
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Basso, J-Rod and Hesjedal all without team-mates.

    It's like Paris-Roubaix on this bit of road!
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    iainf72 wrote:
    "Hey, Serge, do you accept Canadian dollars?"

    Lovely stuff.

    I do like how the steepest bit is conveniently the worst surfaced too
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    iainf72 wrote:
    "Hey, Serge, do you accept Canadian dollars?"

    I don't understand, will someone please explain, why is Pauwels doing this?
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Tiralongo does a Menchov.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Ryder chewing the bars here.

    Coriander, as iain suggests, probably for money
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • fleshtuxedo
    fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,858
    Zaugg pedalling hexagons
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Heavy crash for uphill! This section of road looks like they've made a wrong turning. Thought it was the Gavia for a moment.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Oh poor Tiralongo. That looked like a nasty fall, banging his hip on the rail then face first into the ground And straight back up!

    Mazzanti yday after crashing:
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    Contador is the Greatest
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Basso really struggling now.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Never realised the Mortirolo was so steep, always thought the Gavia was the steeper climb?
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Can never believe how near the fans get. And who on earth thinks it's Ok to touch the riders?

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