Giro 2023: Stage 16: Sabbio Chiese – Monte Bondone 203 km, A Mucho Mountain Affair. ***Spoilers***

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  • phreak
    phreak Posts: 2,953
    edited May 2023
    mididoctors said:

    Sivakov packs!

    He seems somewhat jinxed in GTs. Since he got 9th in his first Giro he seems to have crashed out or crashed way down the pecking order in every race he's done. Including this one, he's abandoned 50% of the GTs he's ridden. Back in 2019 he beat TGH in the Tour of the Alps, and it's perhaps fair to say their paths have diverged quite a bit since then.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,035
    edited May 2023
    Blythe very entertaining on the bike, though think I still prefer his input on commentary, but having said that, REALLY liking Jens' insights.
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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    Giro commentary has benefited from variety and no Kirby
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,035
    edited May 2023
    The Astana duo who were out front on their own are now part of a larger group, which includes Ben Swift, and they are currently 4 minutes ahead of the peloton being lead by JV?

    Is that all correct?
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Right I'm up at 20km to go. No meetings, just (duplication) admin.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Very weird hearing Voigt on the call.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Climb looks steep where the break is.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Shout out to the Italian champ riding with his jersey open.

    Not enough of that anymore.
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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    Here we go
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,730
    Maglia Rosa hanging on well.
    Healy cooked himself chasing KoM points
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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    Healy falling away
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • phreak
    phreak Posts: 2,953
    That Arkea guy's helmet is horrendous.
  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,340
    daniel_b said:

    Blythe very entertaining on the bike, though think I still prefer his input on commentary, but having said that, REALLY liking Jens' insights.

    Blythe screaming "Jesus!" on the descent definitely did a great job of capturing the experience for the viewer.
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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    Jumbo running out of rouleurs
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,035
    Lanterne_Rogue said:

    daniel_b said:

    Blythe very entertaining on the bike, though think I still prefer his input on commentary, but having said that, REALLY liking Jens' insights.

    Blythe screaming "Jesus!" on the descent definitely did a great job of capturing the experience for the viewer.
    Yep, loved it, genuine reactions :D
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,691
    blazing_saddles said:

    Maglia Rosa hanging on well.
    Healy cooked himself chasing KoM points

    Probably wise, the stage is going to the GC group anyway

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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    Healy caught by GC group
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Jens getting excited about UAE representation in the group
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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    edited May 2023
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    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,730
    Pink starting to struggle
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,691
    blazing_saddles said:

    Pink starting to struggle

    He's been to gurning for the camera school as well
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,730
    Jumbo out of ammo and nobody else fancies it.
    UAE reluctantly take it up
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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    Dennis parked up ....no reaction from anyone
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • Tashman
    Tashman Posts: 3,497
    all the bluffing begins
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,691
    Lol. Dennis drops off and nobody knows what to do next.
    UAE eventually come to the front
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  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,912
    UAE taking it up
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • phreak
    phreak Posts: 2,953
    Formolo gurning as usual.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Regrouping in the break might foretell what happens in the peloton.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Not really sure what UAE get out of this
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Come on lads. 10km to go. Not gonna get big time gaps if you leave it too late.
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