2012 Tirreno -Adriatico, Stage 4:Amelia - Chieti: 252km

[will10]

You were warned.
This alteration/cancellation stuff happens in Tirreno-Adriatico, a lot.
I wouldn't be surprised to see the finish come out of stage 5, either.

So far, it's been a complete dud.

Well it wouldn't happen if they planned a crappy route like Paris Nice did. No cols = no need to cancel them.

 

[canyonball]

When did that happen? Was he involved in the crash @ stage 2?

From what I remmember he didn't actually fell off the bike. "Just" took a hit on his hand from other bike.

I'm not going from excitement to depression in a flash. It's part of race. It will still be fun. I expect fast and chaotic.

 

[More Strides than Rides]

Just to be sure, is there confirmation on a route change? I may have seen the post, but missed it with selective (or wishful) reading.

 

[TeoSheva]

From what I remmember he didn't actually fell off the bike. "Just" took a hit on his hand from other bike.

I'm not going from excitement to depression in a flash. It's part of race. It will still be fun. I expect fast and chaotic.

nothing serious for Scarponi. He's ok

 

[TeoSheva]

Just to be sure, is there confirmation on a route change? I may have seen the post, but missed it with selective (or wishful) reading.

yes it's official, and this is the new profile of the stage

 

[More Strides than Rides]

yes it's official, and this is the new profile of the stage

Bummer.

I still won't be able to watch it, but at least I won't miss anything in a 10k highlights video that may emerge.

 

[Swede1]

If Scarponi is not injured then of course I would pick him. I think Peter Velits is pretty strong on steep stuff and seems to be good (ill probably pick him quite a bit this season). Evans should be a sure bet to top 5, Nibbles top 10. I'd also like to see Di Luca do well, and also Garzelli. btw as an outside pick, Fabian Cancellara might be up there too.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

what is the gradient of the last hill/hills? if not to steep i would put my money on an strong EBH

Are you kidding me. On this finish never.

 

[Swede1]

Haha yeah EBH probably won't even try. Just watch the videos from last year on the same finish.

 

[maltiv]

Are you kidding me. On this finish never.

More likely than Westra winning on Mende

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Dude if Hagen beats Scarponi, Evans, Poels etc etc on this ascent I'll buy you a lifetime supply of Norwegian finest beer

 

[El Pistolero]

Dude if Hagen beats Scarponi, Evans, Poels etc etc on this ascent I'll buy you a lifetime supply of Norwegian finest beer

Count me in, though I would have said the same about Westra tbh

Thank god I won't have to buy you a lifetime supply of Amstel

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Count me in, though I would have said the same about Westra tbh

Thank god I won't have to buy you a lifetime supply of Amstel

That would be the same as giving me a lifetime supply of water already have that.

Rather have Palm

 

[El Pistolero]

That would be the same as giving me a lifetime supply of water already have that.

Rather have Palm

Belgian joke: where someone ****ed in

La chouffe is my favorite Belgian beer. If you're ever in the Ardennes you should definitely give it a try, but I'm sure you have already.

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So what kind of injury does Scarponi actually have? I suppose he won't win here then... Vacansoleil seems to be on a roll, so I'm going to root for Poels then. Nearly won a stage last year and should be even better now.

 

[dlwssonic]

its time finally for BMC to unleash the twin beasts!
EVANS AND GILBERT **** YEAH WIN THIS GUYS!

 

[UselessToo]

Duarte, Poels or Vanendert FTW

 

[canyonball]

Another casualty for Tirreno?

Tuttobici reporting a broken collarbone for Navardauskas on yesterday's stage. Link. Gutted

 

[maxmartin]

nibali won for sure

 

[Kwibus]

Another casualty for Tirreno?

Tuttobici reporting a broken collarbone for Navardauskas on yesterday's stage. Link. Gutted

Nooo! That's just bad news..
Great talent. Very strong rider and certainly a rider that will make an impact on classics in the near future. Could've been this year allready.

 

[Kwibus]

its time finally for BMC to unleash the twin beasts!
EVANS AND GILBERT **** YEAH WIN THIS GUYS!

Normally it's pretty safe to put money on them and Evans might take it, but somehow I don't think any of these 2 will win.

 

[Frosty]

Who takes the lead after today? Any of the GreenEdge guys able to hold on?

 

[dlwssonic]

Normally it's pretty safe to put money on them and Evans might take it, but somehow I don't think any of these 2 will win.

Yeah especially with gilbert's current form

 

[will10]

Who takes the lead after today? Any of the GreenEdge guys able to hold on?

There are hills so I'll go with "no".

 

[Mellow Velo]

Well it wouldn't happen if they planned a crappy route like Paris Nice did. No cols = no need to cancel them.

There are hills so I'll go with "no".

When is a climb, not a climb?
When it's in Paris-Nice apparently.
Hills? Today's finish is sub Mende, which you found so pathetic.
But, of course, this is Italy and comes after 250 kms of rollin', rollin', rollin'.

 

[Trofinios]

Who takes the lead after today? Any of the GreenEdge guys able to hold on?

We could actually se Sky's Lovkvist in the lead after today. He is only 25 seconds back, and is usually quiet strong in these type of finishes. 9th last year on the Chieti stage, 16 seconds behind Scarponi.