2012 Giro d'Italia; May 16th; Stage 11: Assisi - Montecatini Terme (255km)

[Geraint Too Fast]

The longest stage of this years Giro.

 

[Fetisoff]

That's one long - a$$ stage. Since everyone's gonna pick Cav or Goss for a win here, I'll pick Theo Bos, since arguably he stands no chance in hell on paper

 

[jens_attacks]

fabio felline gets his stage win

 

[will10]

Manuel Belletti from the break.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Good day for bernies eyesore's cav in team sky breakaway tactic.

 

[fluffkitten]

Looks a good stage for everyone to take a day off/rest and let a break go.

 

[Bala Verde]

Good day for bernies eyesore's cav in team sky breakaway tactic.

We'll have to rename him "Bernies SkyScore" if that happens.

Although, since all DSs read this forum, teams will most likely anticipate the tactic and take preventative measures.

 

[wirral]

Do I see 3 sharp corners in the last km on the profile?

 

[will10]

Do I see 3 sharp corners in the last km on the profile?

No they are warning of inflatable bananas to be dodged

 

[Fetisoff]

No they are warning of inflatable bananas to be dodged

 

[jsem94]

Bos will NEVER make it up that hill. Have Hushovd in my GT game for this, but he's out and was in terrible shape anyway. Might be a snoozefest, you never know.

 

[WindLessBreeze]

DS read this forum?

We'll have to rename him "Bernies SkyScore" if that happens.

Although, since all DSs read this forum, teams will most likely anticipate the tactic and take preventative measures.

wake up, kiddo'.
On the other hand, I think that Jo*Rod's scudería will not chase the breaks which may take place; will seek to relinquish the jersey until later. Katusha not strong enough to waste efforts mid-way.

 

[Frosty]

If a strong break goes then will Sky chase that hard given the similar challenges to what happened at the end of stage 9? Sky might be tempted to wait for stage 13 if it looks like they will have to chase alone for much of the stage. If a fairly weak group of 3 take it on though then they might be bothered. Maybe a stage for someone like Casar or Zaugg to have a go at a break and try take pink? They arent big contenders for the overall so the main contenders wont be that bothered unless they start taking big time.

 

[Catwhoorg]

So the two questsions are:

1) Who takes Cav out on this stage ?
2) What other sprinters get taken out as collatoral damage ?


Hard to see past Cav, unless there is an incident on the run in.

Goss for 2nd (again)

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Giro d'Italia, Stage 11. Take a closer look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv2vXZ1-JuY&feature=player_embedded

 

[jsem94]

Nice video.

 

[Kwibus]

Good day for bernies eyesore's cav in team sky breakaway tactic.

That made me lol.

 

[Lexman]

we had some fun in Assisi tomorrow it's sky's day again, can hardly wait for the weekend stages

so Cav it will be or do we have another mad sprinter crash??

 

[Gloin22]

Either Cav wins or crashes. No other way about it

 

[Pippo_San]

If Ballan finds some of his form, he could very well launch an attack.
Otherwise it's Cav to lose.

 

[Havetts]

Hoping Oscar Gatto can do something on that final hill.

 

[Sylvester]

Breakaway win for me. The stage is just too long.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Too long ?

Not sure I agree with your logic there Sylvester me old puddy cat !

 

[wirral]

So the two questsions are:

1) Who takes Cav out on this stage ?
2) What other sprinters get taken out as collatoral damage ?


Hard to see past Cav, unless there is an incident on the run in.

Goss for 2nd (again)

1) An Italian from a Pro Conti team.

 

[More Strides than Rides]

I've thought hard about a prediction, but I am not sure. The real benefit is, that even if this is a bunch sprint (which cav would win), I think there will be enough drama between a strong early breakaway, the hill and the chase of any attacks, to make this more than the lamented "snoozefest".