Giro 2014 - Stage 11: Collechio - Savona **Spoilers**

Macaloon
Macaloon Posts: 5,545
edited May 2014 in Pro race
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Fine profile for opportunistic GC chancers. Shame there's a crucial TT tomorrow. Two Hundred and forty nine kilometres of

PTP: Stage 11
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Great photo. Would make a good avi.


    “This is the second time I’ve ridden the Giro but, this time. I’ve taken three stage wins. I feel that the spectators are starting to recognise me and encourage me from the roadside,” he said. “It’s a great pleasure when they call out my name. In the mountains, I think they’ll push me and encourage me, because they’ll recognise the Maglia Rossa.”
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,445
    Would love to see Evans having a dig over the last climb and going for it on the decent.
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    That's a nice painting that.

    So today we are entering the home of the mighty pesto folks. Hmmm lekker.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • smithy21
    smithy21 Posts: 2,204
    This should be good shouldn't it. I mean no GC action but you would think there will be a load of riders who fancy a stage win today.

    Surely it will be a panache-fest.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    TailWindHome wrote:
    Would love to see Evans having a dig over the last climb and going for it on the decent.

    I was imagining that scenario and nearly went with the trusty old goat for PTP for that very reason.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,445
    Above The Cows wrote:
    TailWindHome wrote:
    Would love to see Evans having a dig over the last climb and going for it on the decent.

    I was imagining that scenario and nearly went with the trusty old goat for PTP for that very reason.


    WWND?
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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    smithy21 wrote:
    This should be good shouldn't it. I mean no GC action but you would think there will be a load of riders who fancy a stage win today.

    Surely it will be a panache-fest.


    Brrrreakaway day, if ever there was one
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    TailWindHome wrote:
    Would love to see Evans having a dig over the last climb and going for it on the decent.

    Samu: "After you, Cadel"
    Evans: "No, no, after you, Samu"
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  • tuneskyline
    tuneskyline Posts: 370
    I think this could be a dramatic stage. it would be a good day to attack Evans. Don't forget Evans would have to ride just as hard if he has to chase anything down. You have to take a chance and be brave if you want to pull back the time Evans has got. Those GC guys who are going to get their ass kicked tomorrow may as well go for it today.
    The more easy rides they give Evans the easier he will be able to control the last week.
  • Party Weirdo
    Party Weirdo Posts: 40
    With the 4km of flat at the end the few seconds that could be gained by any GC guys will likely be nullified. We can always hope for bad weather now Matthews has gone home, that'd liven up the descent and encourage someone to try and split the GC run-in.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    TailWindHome wrote:
    WWND?

    What Would Nietzsche Do?

    He'd look how he's languishing in 18 place and think he needs to pick up some maximum points and so thought while Evans was probably a solid bet for a top 10, he really needs to pick a winner and so plumped for Swift given his recent showing at MSR.

    Actually Nietzsche would have done nothing of the sort. He'd probably see PTP as far too systematic.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,976
    Another top quality PTP graph. Today is the today for the reigning PTP Giro champ to assert himself.
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Does everyone know there is a TT tomorrow?
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • The_Boy
    The_Boy Posts: 3,099
    Hansen or Kiyrienka from a breakaway. Pozzovivo to try and grab some seconds on the final climb.
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  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,976
    iainf72 wrote:
    Does everyone know there is a TT tomorrow?

    Can't speak for the masses, but it is in the OP.
  • philwint
    philwint Posts: 763
    What sort of gap would you need to hold off the chasers over that last 4km? Would 1min do it?
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  • Paulie W
    Paulie W Posts: 1,492
    The_Boy wrote:
    Hansen or Kiyrienka from a breakaway. Pozzovivo to try and grab some seconds on the final climb.

    Kyrienka isnt in the race! Or am I missing something..?
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,445
    iainf72 wrote:
    Does everyone know there is a TT tomorrow?

    They had Monday off.....I want them to dance today. Dance I tell you. Dance.
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,445
    Daniel Lloyd ‏@daniellloyd1 · 1m
    #Giro Bunch split in two on the climb of Cento Croci, Scarponi amonst those caught behind.

    Daniel Lloyd ‏@daniellloyd1 · 38m
    More bad luck for Garmin Sharp - a crash at KM 23 spells the end of the Giro for Fabian Wegmann. No breakaway yet on stage 11.
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Paulie W wrote:
    The_Boy wrote:
    Hansen or Kiyrienka from a breakaway. Pozzovivo to try and grab some seconds on the final climb.

    Kyrienka isnt in the race! Or am I missing something..?


    Quick! give Kiry a shout and he'll zip over from Mt Teide

    :wink:
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,259
    philwint wrote:
    What sort of gap would you need to hold off the chasers over that last 4km? Would 1min do it?
    One minute would be more than enough. Especially as there's unlikely to be a particularly organised chase. I reckon a breakaway with a minute's lead over the top of the final climb has a better than evens chance.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Average speed for first hour was 49km/h.
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  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    TheBigBean wrote:
    iainf72 wrote:
    Does everyone know there is a TT tomorrow?

    Can't speak for the masses, but it is in the OP.

    And here it is. Had forgotten it was 40K+. Every chance of taking a packet if you're slightly off the pace. Great stage for a non-GC TT specialist, another bunch of engines saving legs today.
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  • knedlicky
    knedlicky Posts: 3,097
    What they’ll pass about 500 m short of the top of the Passo Cento Croci.

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  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    ^ Good on them.

    12:21:01 CEST
    Geniez, Quemenuer and Roche are the next to give it a try. BMC is doing its best to keep everything under control.

    Cameras on bikes to capture this carnage to fill the hours when nobody chases.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,445
    Daniel Lloyd ‏@daniellloyd1 · 1m
    Very strong group of 22, 28s in front, incl Roche, Morabito, Moser, Cataldo, Siutsov, Geniez. 1km to KOM.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    These riders have 32secs and Arredondo is there along with three Europcar and three Bardiani. Arredondo picked up the top points.
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  • Party Weirdo
    Party Weirdo Posts: 40
    Remember when Moser won Strade-Bianchi? Since then I've only seen him on TV getting up off the deck during yesterday's stage.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Mori, Puccio, Durbridge and Hermans are in difficulty.
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