Giro D'Italia- Stage 16 ***Spoilers***

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  • dolan_driver
    dolan_driver Posts: 831
    It looks like Ryder is on a mission today. Pushing on at the front of the break. Fingers-crossed he can go all the way.

    DD.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    Here is what's going to happen in case you aren't able to watch. 7-13 riders at the top of Mortirolo, a few catch up on the descent and Betancur wins the sprint.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Good job Hesjedal is giving this break some impetus. They are going to need a much larger gap if they mean business. Niemiec was 6th in GC in 2013 - the man knows how to climb.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Watching Hesjedal race you just feel that he loves riding his bike.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Ah, didnt notice first time around that they do this Aprica climb twice...Hesjedal just went under the finish line.

    He has already 45 secs or so on the chasers.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    Anyone know who Kruijswijk carries a table on his back for?
  • joelsim
    joelsim Posts: 7,552
    What on earth is Hesjedal doing? He must have forgotten to engage his brain this morning
  • dolan_driver
    dolan_driver Posts: 831
    Joelsim wrote:
    What on earth is Hesjedal doing? He must have forgotten to engage his brain this morning

    It is a good question but what if he goes all the way to finish? He will be a bloody legend! It is his style though, to go from a long way out. If anyone can pull it off, he probably can.

    He is certainly going for it. Two bad speed wobbles and a foot-out-of-the-pedal corner on that descent from him.

    DD.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    WE GOT A RACE!

    ECHELONS!!!! (not really, but almost!!)
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    As they were just saying on Eurosport, there's no protracted valley sections so that helps a small break (or Hesjedal!) to stay away.

    Splits all over the place at the moment.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    This is brilliant (and site is back up..)
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    Hesjedal gives up.

    Contador 32s back currently.
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    edited May 2015
    Ryder Hesjedal caught before the Mortirolo. Thus endeth the showboating, let the slaughter begin
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME SORT YOUR FORUM OUT

    Contador got a flat tire then Katusha and Astana drilled it

    Tinkoff team is weak so Contador down to one man and @30 secs from Astana motor engine

    50km to race
    Contador is the Greatest
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Contador with only Kreuziger left trying to pull back entire Astana and Katusha teams. Not on the steeps yet though. WHAT A RACE.
    ...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    That was something from Boaro that
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    50 sec deficit due to attacking Contador after a flat tyre

    Contador now has 2 riders helping out

    Going to be one hell of an effort up the Mortirolo to catch the Astana express
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Lower slopes, LLS pulls off, Zakarin hits the front, Tiralongo comes through

    COME ON CONTADOR
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    CONTADOR NOW SOLO

    vs

    ASTANA EXPRESS
    Contador is the Greatest
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    frenchfighter wrote:
    ARE YOU ******* KIDDING ME SORT YOUR FORUM OUT

    Contador got a flat tire then Katusha and Astana drilled it

    Tinkoff team is weak so Contador down to one man and @30 secs from Astana motor engine

    50km to race
    He'll be fine... don't worry, got plenty of time in hand. :mrgreen:
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    Looking for a big ride from Contador here!

    Astana train drilling it at the front.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Come on Contador lets do this.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    This is.. special.. Best we could have hoped for.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Just Landa left

    YEAH PANTANI OPRA STYLE FROM CONTADOR
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Contador taken back 15 secs in 1km
    Contador is the Greatest
  • dolan_driver
    dolan_driver Posts: 831
    Bertie is going to be pissed when he catches Aru!

    DD.
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    Ha he's already taken nearly 15s back apparently. Passing people like they're not moving.

    Be interesting to see how Astana react.
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Just Landa left

    YEAH PANTANI OPRA STYLE FROM CONTADOR
    Not quite as blatant as the 1999 version, but intriguing anyway as to what he'll do – or be able to do – after catching Aru. :D
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    They all give Alberto a bit of help
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    I hope he doesn't blow!! This climb is savage.
    Contador is the Greatest

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