2013 Giro D'Italia Field Discussion

[Ferminal]

All our hope is on Delfino and Juanjo now

Ok maybe Di Luca too for jens.

 

[Eshnar]

All our hope is on Delfino and Juanjo now

Ok maybe Di Luca too for jens.

There was no hope on Basso...

 

[SafeBet]

This is sad but it means i will be able to watch The Giro in peace.

Would be nice to see Moreno in the Giro.

 

[theyoungest]

http://ftp.cyclingnews.com/road/2009//giro09/graphics/map12.gif

Check out the 9543234 corners. Anyone who thinks that TT is in any way a good benchmark for this year's long ITT is having a laugh.

Look at this video from stage 5 last year. The first 10 k or so is the coastal road that they'll take in the TT this year. Looks pretty technical to me.

 

[Pippo_San]

Meanwhile the Knight tries his new Bolide for TT. Get ready for total domination.

 

[theyoungest]

I see it's actually called the Bolide. In Dutch that's the word for 'fast car'. Are they trying to tell us something?

 

[Eshnar]

I see it's actually called the Bolide. In Dutch that's the word for 'fast car'. Are they trying to tell us something?

Actually the term "Bolide" literally means "Meteor", and it's applied by extension to everything that goes very fast.

 

[taiwan]

Pinarello also claim that, in certain conditions, the aero profile of the frame will work to generate a forward thrust.

http://roadcyclinguk.com/zfeaturedbox/bradley-wiggins-to-ride-new-pinarello-bolide-time-trial-bike-at-giro-ditalia.html

Bit like the BMC TT01, bit like the original Shiv with the nose.

 

[serfla]

Actually the term "Bolide" literally means "Meteor", and it's applied by extension to everything that goes very fast.

Here, besides in ordinary meaning, we use the term to describe a manic, not very smart person.
"Look at this kid... He's a bolide."

 

[Eshnar]

Here, besides in ordinary meaning, we use the term to describe a manic, not very smart person.
"Look at this kid... He's a bolide."

Funny no idea why

 

[webbie146]

Meanwhile the Knight tries his new Bolide for TT. Get ready for total domination.

Apparently the drag compared to there old TT bike is 15% less, and weight is 5% less. Will save seconds, especially in the long 55k TT.

 

[serfla]

Funny no idea why

Probably because of lack of (self)control and rushing into things.

 

[pastronef]

Meanwhile the Knight tries his new Bolide for TT. Get ready for total domination.

something tells me the Uci commissaires will not be happy with the aero covers for the brakes

 

[wiggos sideburn]

Only just noticed Basso isn't riding?

 

[taiwan]

something tells me the Uci commissaires will not be happy with the aero covers for the brakes

It's already been rubber stamped for whatever reason.

 

[webbie146]

Only just noticed Basso isn't riding?

He has a cyst and needs surgery.

 

[pastronef]

about Wiggo bike

https://mobile.twitter.com/leguape/status/329907719182098432?p=v

There's a UCI commissaire in Italy who is really looking forward to making @TeamSky remove fairings from new Pinarello TT bike.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

All our hope is on Delfino and Juanjo now

Ok maybe Di Luca too for jens.

Evans is still there.

 

[Ferminal]

Evans is still there.

Right, we can also hope that Evans 2007 will appear...

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Right, we can also hope that Evans 2007 will appear...

And it's a better hope because it's one year more than basso 2006.

 

[theyoungest]

Actually the term "Bolide" literally means "Meteor", and it's applied by extension to everything that goes very fast.

I know, but in Dutch the word is actually used. Referring to cars.

I doubt you ever use the word in Italian.

 

[Eshnar]

Apparently Navardauskas in instead of Howes...

 

[Tour de Berghem]

I know, but in Dutch the word is actually used. Referring to cars.

I doubt you ever use the word in Italian.

I'm italian..."Bolide" is often used wih the meaning of "fast car"...

 

[Eshnar]

I know, but in Dutch the word is actually used. Referring to cars.

I doubt you ever use the word in Italian.

It is used in Italian too. That way. But not only with cars.

 

[jaylew]

Am I the only one who feels like this Giro is going to be a big disappointment? The field seems weak and fairly uninteresting to me. And I have a distinct fear that Wiggins will take the lead early and then just hang on to it.

I really hope I'm wrong but I'm just not expecting much. Please surprise us, Samu!