105 th Giro di Lombardia. La classica delle foglie morte.

[The Hitch]

Because they are a team that doesn't sit at the back and do nothing like Rabobank atm. They try and BMC and I believe that GVA and Santa can do the job.

Kind of funny that the one major 60km attack that BMC didnt try to chase down this season was the one where they had a rider that could win.

Maybe its the principle of people attacking from 60k rather than wheelsucking till the time trial, that team Cadel doesnt like


jj with the 2nd paragraph.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Gaps coming down

Yup, contrary to some antipodeans who act amazed when one of the best descenders maintains his gap on the descent, he's now going to pay big time in a 10mile TT.

 

[cineteq]

how many k's till the last climb?

17km...meaning he's in the flat section already...

 

[meat puppet]

well, i certainly would have meh'd if phil did this. it's called surprise, difference not repetition.

 

[zapata]

Kind of funny the difference of reaction. When Cancellara did this in Ronde everyone cried about how boring it was, even though he pulled a rival for 50km.

But when Nibali does it at Lombardia its the most interesting thing possible.

When cancellara goes, you (rightly or wrongly) get the feeling that the race is over. This is very much uncertain, and therefore exciting.

 

[Parrulo]

nibali, y u no sit up and wait for the group?

also

itialian motorbikes, y u no motor pace nibali?

also RCS, y u no put less flat in btw the last 2 climbs?

also

parrulo, y u no top using "y u no" meme?

 

[Arnout]

Only Txurruka pulling and some Sky guys once in a while. Well no way Txurruka is faster on the flat than Nibali.

He will have to crack.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Gone back up

 

[Tank Engine]

The chase is slowing. Go Vince!

 

[Simply The Best]

Gaps started growing a bit. Good for nibbles he will need every second

 

[Parrulo]

Gone back up

fixed it for you

 

[Nielsa]

Who was the Sky rider having a laugh with Paolini as he returned to the peloton?

 

[Havetts]

Who was the Sky rider having a laugh with Paolini as he returned to the peloton?

Mick Rogers

 

[Arnout]

Gone back up

Van Avermaet is never gonna win so don't worry.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Sky, Euskaltel, Kausha & BMC all need to dedicate a rider to go flat out for 10km. This ain't coming back if they don't.

 

[sublimit]

Rogers showing some of his previous form. Greenedge fans have another year till you get that guy though.. start counting.

 

[Shardi]

Can't let an euskaltel guy pull on the flat. He isn't gonna catch Nibali..

 

[hrotha]

nibali, y u no sit up and wait for the group?

also

itialian motorbikes, y u no motor pace nibali?

also RCS, y u no put less flat in btw the last 2 climbs?

also

parrulo, y u no top using "y u no" meme?

Nibali has to keep going at this point. It would be silly to stop now.

And hey, the gap's going up again.

 

[Havetts]

Mollema seems to have had a flat tire, same as Astarloza..

Seems thats why he isnt in the front group.

 

[roundabout]

Of course Uran is not going to win as well yet Sky are riding

 

[Arnout]

Sky, Euskaltel, Kausha & BMC all need to dedicate a rider to go flat out for 10km. This ain't coming back if they don't.

Which is what often happens if it isn't a sprint stage in which all teams have 8 riders.

I dunno why I got called an antipodean for this, don't even know what it means to be honest

 

[hatcher]

Few other teams gonna have to throw a couple riders into the chase soon-ish.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

gilbert and his guys are awfully quiet today

 

[Nielsa]

Mick Rogers

His body language said it all. "Ma che cazzo, what did you think you were doing, Luca?"

 

[Parrulo]

Nibali has to keep going at this point. It would be silly to stop now.

And hey, the gap's going up again.

ya you are right. go big or go home simple as that