2015 Giro d'Italia Stage 1 (TTT) **Spoiler**

Macaloon
Macaloon Posts: 5,545
edited May 2015 in Pro race
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Well underway.
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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Was just about to set up a thread myself.

    Although apart from the result I can't see too much to talk about or worry any of the riders.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Astana fastest so far, AG2R 35" down, Sky 2" down at intermediate split.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,816
    Vino has handed out the letters early, this year.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    BMC 2nd +12"
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Etixx -2" at the intermediate.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Sky 3rd +14"
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,816
    Crampeur wrote:
    Sky 3rd +14"

    Quite frankly I thought the team was over-hyped.
    Doesn't look particularly strong to me for a TTT.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Etixx 2nd +6"

    Kin hell Astana.
  • milton50
    milton50 Posts: 3,856
    That's a pretty good effort from Astana to beat EQS in a TTT. Solid team.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Decent time from IAM, 19'51" and 3rd place.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Movistar now 3rd, 19'47" +8s. Again, a good effort for them.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Orica 8" up at the intermediate.
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    PTP's hot fav on the ramp.
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    4 EQS, 5 Sky and a few novelty picks. Otherwise everbody loves Ulrika.
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  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    Orica 1st in 19'26" 13" faster than Astana.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,816
    Gerrans into virtual pink.
    Should please frenchie no end. :lol:
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 40,589
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Gerrans into virtual pink.
    Should please frenchie no end. :lol:

    Was just going to post the same! Likely to stay there as well.
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Gerrans into virtual pink.
    Should please frenchie no end. :lol:

    Yeah he sucked wheels most of the stage.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 40,589
    Anyone think Zakarin could be a dark horse for the podium?
  • mulletmaster
    mulletmaster Posts: 502
    Rather old no neck than some chap from the delightful Astana.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    That Jumbo kit is so great.
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Contador and Basso nearly dropped, but Tinkoff 2 secs up at intermediate.
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    +7 for Tinkoff
  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,786
    OGE are really good at this TTT lark.
    http://cyclinganddesign.blogspot.fr/
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Contador
    Aru +6
    Uran +12
    Porte +20
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,272
    Gerrans' wrinkles are quite embarrassing for his age...

    Is botox doping?

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    left the forum March 2023
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,816
    25 replies.
    I guess the Giro just ain't the Tour de Yorkshire.
    Welcome to the wacky world that is bikeradar! 8)
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,329
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    25 replies.
    I guess the Giro just ain't the Tour de Yorkshire.
    Welcome to the wacky world that is bikeradar! 8)

    TTT over a short distance = little to talk about.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Gerrans into virtual pink.
    Should please frenchie no end. :lol:

    Indeed. My first thought to be honest and the worst thing is that he will hold on to it for a while.

    Interesting course that was and a little surprise in the placing of Sky but agree that their team was definitely not the 1st or even 2nd favourite like many were saying. Tinkoff has some serious hitters in that team so I'm not surprised at their placing.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    25 replies.
    I guess the Giro just ain't the Tour de Yorkshire.
    Welcome to the wacky world that is bikeradar! 8)

    TTT over a short distance = little to talk about.

    I was in the middle of writing school reports and watching the race, yet still fell asleep. TTTs aren't made for TV unless they're technical or in a crucial part of the race.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,738
    Probably would have posted more but I did fall asleep.
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