Giro 2014 -Stage 19: Cima Grappa MTT *Spoilers*

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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Look at that RACE FACE. Leave it on the road if you mean it.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    edited May 2014
    24.4kph average for climb – that's close to Armstrong's Alpe d'Huez win in 2001. Would be fascinating to see what Aru can do there.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Yellow Fluo lives!
    Truly nuts.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    dsoutar wrote:
    Chemical Brothers playing in the background just before Aru came in

    Hope that's just a coincidence !

    I'm sure the (good) Dr has worked out his W/kg already :roll:
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    edited May 2014
    Rolland not going to be close to Aru... over a minute at least... here he comes, +1:40
  • Paulie W
    Paulie W Posts: 1,492
    adr82 wrote:
    Rolland not going to be close to Aru

    But a good ride if you ignore Aru!
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    Rolland looks shattered, maybe went out too hard. Still a good time, but the overall 3rd has gone.
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    Now we wait for Uran...
  • Paulie W
    Paulie W Posts: 1,492
    So have they abandoned the time differences to increase the drama?!
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    edited May 2014
    Quintana 4s up on Aru apparently? Bouncing around, up to 6s then 8s in no time
  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    Paulie W wrote:
    So have they abandoned the time differences to increase the drama?!
    quintana's quicker than aru -4s
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    Uran going to be close to Rolland's time, 2nd +1:09
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    2011 and 2013 Giro winner also won the MTT.

    Really want Aru to take this..going to be close.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • jamie1012
    jamie1012 Posts: 171
    What a battle.
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    edited May 2014
    Quintana 400m out... I think he's going to get this
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    Uran still good for 2nd in the GC.
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    oooft what else comes from Columbia?
  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    edited May 2014
    It's quintana's stage!

    -17seconds!!!! WOW!
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    edited May 2014
    Quintana gets 1st, 17s up!

    What a ride from Quintana and Aru!
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Uff Quintana looks so fresh, last km was 13secs quicker.

    Congratulations little man.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    So that's what, 1:36 for Quintana on Uran?
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    At least that sort of gap means the Stelvio descent is not critical.
  • jamie1012
    jamie1012 Posts: 171
    What a rider.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    That structure at the top is very interesting and lovely.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Magnificent event. Bunnets to all of them.
    ...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    "Sex on fire" playing as Nairo crosses the line.
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    rvCfcj2.png
    :shock:
  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    Good stuff.

    Bodes well for Aru that he's outclimbing some classy climbers in the 3rd week of a tough Giro.

    Time gaps in the top 10 are going to be hefty tomorrow. Already 14 minutes from 1st to 10th.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Can't see Uran living with Aru on the Zoncolan.
    40 seconds is no distance.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    What a stage, wish Aru hadn't been held up at the start.

    Great stage. great race.


    Quintana is boss. future tour winner for sure.

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