2012 Giro d'Italia; May 19th; Stage 14: Cherasco - Cervinia(205km)

[Nielsa]

The tarmac there is looking a little rough.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Neutral support with the 80mm wheels on there.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Amador looks unhappy.

 

[Parrulo]

cunego with a 2 minute lead according to the portuguese commentators

 

[Fetisoff]

The tarmac there is looking a little rough.

Well, about 15 minutes ago Phil and Paul were talking for like 5 minutes about the new tarmac on Col De Joux, and how nice it is.
I'm not a specialist, but the tarmac on Cervinia does not look nearly as good as the one on Col De Joux, but we'll have to wait for the final verdict from Phil and Paul, or or resident tarmac specialist - BR

 

[Random Direction]

gap to Cunego is 7:44 at 25 km mark. Peloton 8:55

 

[Christomir]

So who should be second favorite for the stage win, after Amador?
And is it still raining up there?

 

[hrotha]

So who should be second favorite for the stage win, after Amador?
And is it still raining up there?

It's either Amador, or one of the GC contenders (not Cunego) if they decide it's time to partey right now and/or Amador cracks.

 

[Random Direction]

Montaguti of course. AG2R for the trifecta.

 

[Highlander]

I haven't seen any time gaps lately, but it looks like Amador has expanded his gap over the 4 chasers

 

[Parrulo]

the liquitrain hits the front

 

[Christomir]

It's either Amador, or one of the GC contenders (not Cunego) if they decide it's time to partey.

Then in that scenario it should be Scarponi, if he doesn't mind the rain (and if it's indeed still raining on the upper parts of the climb).

 

[Flamin]

yep, finally an image of rujano. he's in the bunch.

 

[Potomac]

That group is too big, liquigas should up the pace.

 

[Highlander]

Scarponi is now riding ahead of all of his teammates (not counting Cunego). He may not have the strongest team this year, which may be hurting his chances.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Bruser and Txurruka caught Cunego

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Schleck looks fine. Don't think he was ever in trouble - just making a meal out of going back to the car and putting his jacket on

 

[Fetisoff]

Purito and Scarponi pretty far back in the main bunch

Edit: and they move up just as I say this

 

[Mellow Velo]

Brushegin doing the donkey work, again.

 

[meat puppet]

Brushegin doing the donkey work, again.

Aww, Marzio and his donkeys, dont you just love them.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

I hope this isn't another ToC-style group ride on the climb.

 

[The Sheep]

this is like big bear lake

 

[Nielsa]

Well, about 15 minutes ago Phil and Paul were talking for like 5 minutes about the new tarmac on Col De Joux, and how nice it is.
I'm not a specialist, but the tarmac on Cervinia does not look nearly as good as the one on Col De Joux, but we'll have to wait for the final verdict from Phil and Paul, or or resident tarmac specialist - BR

Well the tarmac just got worse. But I don't have to listen to PhilPaul as I have the excellent Roberto Vacchi on Eurosport Swe. My only complaint is that he never seems to talk about the tarmac.

 

[woodburn]

Stetina brings Hesjedal up to front.

 

[Random Direction]

first chase group +1:04
Cunego etc +7:30
Peloton +8:00

(at 20km to go)