Giro stage 20 ‘Spoiler’
Since I’ll be travelling and won’t see any of the Stelvio stage, I’ll at least start it off by posting this link (even if some of the ascents are from the other side and not all the finish lines are at the top of the Stelvio).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHMkWSdWMxw&feature=player_embedded
The guy who throws up his arms when Bernaudeau wins is Hinault, both in same team - but that might not mean Hinault was happy.
Weather forecast is 10-20% chance of rain in the morning, chance getting less as the day goes on, dry and clear skies by late afternoon, with temperature by then of 4 to 6 deg C at the top of the pass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHMkWSdWMxw&feature=player_embedded
The guy who throws up his arms when Bernaudeau wins is Hinault, both in same team - but that might not mean Hinault was happy.
Weather forecast is 10-20% chance of rain in the morning, chance getting less as the day goes on, dry and clear skies by late afternoon, with temperature by then of 4 to 6 deg C at the top of the pass.
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I guess it largely depends on if J-Rod wants to try put Ryder under pressure early. Or if Scarponi or Basso feel really good (doubtful but hey)
Doing some damage on the Mortirolo could make it really interesting.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
Don't think we'll see any attacks from the main GC contenders on the Mortirolo, it's still aren't very big time gaps between any of them. Top 4 still under 2 minutes. Big gamble to go from that far out, it's more likely that someone else will benefit from such an attack. Think we'll see them all slug it out near the top of the Stelvio. We could still see someone have a bad day.0
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In contrast to sweaty... I reckon at least one of the Top 4 will try something on the Motirolo..'Do not compare your bike to others, for always there will be greater and lesser bikes'0
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Are the Italians (Basso, Scarponi, Pozzivivo) likely to work together to break the foreigners?“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0
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Am I right with this thinking:
If the TV sprint isnt contested by J Rod or Cav then J Rod will need 14 points to overhaul Cav which essentially means that if J Rod places in the top 4 then Cav will lose the Maglia Rosso?
If that is the case despite the lumps could we see Sky trying to get Cav to the front for the intermediate sprint?0 -
Break gone
Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Barracuda), Roman Kreuziger (Astana), Damiano Caruso (Liquigas), Emanuele Sella (Androni Giocattoli), Branislaw Samoilau (Movistar), Mathieu Perget (Ag2r), Oliver Zaugg (RadioShack), Stefan Denifl (Vacansoleil-DCM), Mathias Frank (BMC), Matteo Bono (Lampre), Alexander Kristoff (Katusha), Tom Slagter (Rabobank), and Matteo Rabottini (Farnese Vini),
I think I said at some point Liquigas would send Caruso up the road.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
Unlikely but could be epic from kreuziger. Really chancing it here going so early, but all respect to him.
Rambo again! And let's see what slAgter has. He went yday on pamp and got caught in about 5secs.Contador is the Greatest0 -
This move, for the GC guys, is all about having someone in the valley before Stelvio.
So they're expecting the Mortirolo to be tough.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
Edit - should have read the whole thread! Question already answered!0
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The Mad Rapper wrote:iainf72 wrote:This move, for the GC guys, is all about having someone in the valley before Stelvio.
How will that help? not sure I understand the tactics...
If the pace is lifted on the previous climb, all your team mates could go out of the back leaving you alone. If you put someone in the break and they stay clear, you'll have someone available.
In Liquigas's case it's interesting who it is as he's been Basso's last man the last couple of climbs/Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
Yup, or just left themselves be caught while "resting" and then put in a turn.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0
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Hoping for a great stage today. With immaculate timing Mrs S is out this afternoon.0
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Well I've done my 100km ride and the weekly shop so I can now settle down in front of the TV, feel ever so self-righteous and watch someone else suffer0
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iainf72 wrote:In Liquigas's case it's interesting who it is as he's been Basso's last man the last couple of climbs/
Or Basso isn't very confident of his abilities, break might stay away and then they have a good rider for the stage win.0 -
greasedscotsman wrote:iainf72 wrote:In Liquigas's case it's interesting who it is as he's been Basso's last man the last couple of climbs/
Or Basso isn't very confident of his abilities, break might stay away and then they have a good rider for the stage win.
I don't think anyone would expect the break to stay away.
He had a rough patch yesterday, but like Inrng points out, Basso's performance on the Giau was "something to behold"
http://inrng.com/2012/05/giro-stage-20- ... #more-8852Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
Hunter, Rollin, Guardini and Velasco kicked off race for holding onto carsFckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0
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Guardini, Hunter & 2 others DQ'd on 1st climb :shock:
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iainf72 wrote:greasedscotsman wrote:iainf72 wrote:In Liquigas's case it's interesting who it is as he's been Basso's last man the last couple of climbs/
Or Basso isn't very confident of his abilities, break might stay away and then they have a good rider for the stage win.
I don't think anyone would expect the break to stay away.
He had a rough patch yesterday, but like Inrng points out, Basso's performance on the Giau was "something to behold"
http://inrng.com/2012/05/giro-stage-20- ... #more-8852
No, I'm sure it won't stay away, but then you have it covered if it does.
And yes, he was very good on the Giau, along with Rodriguez, Hesjedal, Uran, Possivivo, Scarponi, they were just as good.0 -
greasedscotsman wrote:
And yes, he was very good on the Giau, along with Rodriguez, Hesjedal, Uran, Possivivo, Scarponi, they were just as good.
Scarponi was less good, as he got dropped with Uran I think.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
iainf72 wrote:greasedscotsman wrote:
And yes, he was very good on the Giau, along with Rodriguez, Hesjedal, Uran, Possivivo, Scarponi, they were just as good.
Scarponi was less good, as he got dropped with Uran I think.
Sure, when Possivivo attacked. So if anything you should be saying his ride was something to behold rather than Basso.0 -
A shame for Guardini. Hunter has had a cracking Giro too, but I guess that crash took its toll yesterday.0
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On the Mortirolo now and everyone already looks stuffed.0
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Plantain holds Mortirolo record at 43.55. Lance says it was his hardest climb.
Cnews saying pantani went up it in a 22!!!!! Can anyone confirm this ridiculousness?!Contador is the Greatest0 -
Fucking hell Eurosport. Can the interview. J Rod attacking.0