108th Giro dell'Emilia (04.10.2025)

[tobydawq]

Really weird how they showed Leknessund coming in and we thought he was riding for 13th or something like that. It turns out he was 32nd...

 

[RedheadDane]

No Italian in the top 10 (Mexican flag does not count as Italian). Probably the first time that ever happened.

Can't argue with that.

 

[AlpRaid]

Not yet proven, but he's very good. Really exceptional talent.

and correct GT body type.

 

[Unchained]

Ironically, Pidcock probably lost today because he has been considered too good. If he had been in Del Toro´s wheel, accepting that he wasn't the favorite, he would have had a better chance in the sprint.

Wow! I see it 180 degrees different, I thought Pidcock's jump was bold and beautiful, I was super stoked to see him attack instead of sit in and roll the dice on a sprint with other talent, including Del Toro who has an OK sprint.
Pidcock's was only answered by one guy who is having an extraordinary season.. I personally like seeing Tom go off the front instead of conservatively suck Del Toro wheel until it's sprint time..
Potomac posted the numbers.. for me despite Pidcock not winning, he wins with me for style points and mixing it up with everyone.. Del Toro has luck with him and his move worked but Tom also gave him something to shoot for.. I respect that strong second place.

 

[Salvarani]

Wow! I see it 180 degrees different, I thought Pidcock's jump was bold and beautiful, I was super stoked to see him attack instead of sit in and roll the dice on a sprint with other talent, including Del Toro who has an OK sprint.
Pidcock's was only answered by one guy who is having an extraordinary season.. I personally like seeing Tom go off the front instead of conservatively suck Del Toro wheel until it's sprint time..
Potomac posted the numbers.. for me despite Pidcock not winning, he wins with me for style points and mixing it up with everyone.. Del Toro has luck with him and his move worked but Tom also gave him something to shoot for.. I respect that strong second place.

Agree, except that Del Toro doesnt have luck with him. He was strong enough to chase down Tom and won convincingly in the sprint. The best rider won.

Tom effort was brave and definitely deserve his 2nd place. Very good ride. He would have won if not for Del Toro.

 

[Unchained]

I am a Pidcock fan, new one. I really enjoy the way he acts, races and talks about racing and other racers. He is confident and knows when he gets beat it's usually from a quality ride not from him making stupid mistakes. I think Del Toro is careful to consider others also, quick with compliments about his team and other quality guys who contest him..

 

[Cookster15]

Yes just watched the replay. A valiant attempt by Tom Pidcock who continues his great form for Q36.5. Only beaten by an amazing Del Toro. Hard to believe Del Toro is still only a neo pro the way he jumped across from the chasing pack. Dare I say like Roglic of old?

 

[Salvarani]

Yes just watched the replay. A valiant attempt by Tom Pidcock who continues his great form for Q36.5. Only beaten by an amazing Del Toro. Hard to believe Del Toro is still only a neo pro the way he jumped across from the chasing pack. Dare I say like Roglic of old?

Perhaps, if you only look to this race.

Otherwise, I dont think Del Toro remind me much of Roglic.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

and correct GT body type.

@Unchained had mentioned all this delicious Mexican food Del Toro has at his disposal in another thread, but does he really eat at all?

 

[Cycling111]

@Unchained had mentioned all this delicious Mexican food Del Toro has at his disposal in another thread, but does he really eat at all?

If it belongs to another thread, why do you bring it here?

 

[tobydawq]

Yes just watched the replay. A valiant attempt by Tom Pidcock who continues his great form for Q36.5. Only beaten by an amazing Del Toro. Hard to believe Del Toro is still only a neo pro the way he jumped across from the chasing pack. Dare I say like Roglic of old?

I wouldn't call him a neo pro. To me, it doesn't make sense to use this term beyond the first pro season, especially now that long-term contracts are common, even for young riders.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

If it belongs to another thread, why do you bring it here?

Why so salty if we're talking about Del Toro (and his body type, and now diet) being he had just won the race we speak of in this thread?