2013 Giro D'Italia Field Discussion

[Panda Claws]

Eddy Merckx:

1972: Giro, Tour de France
1973: Vuelta and Giro

Were they in a different order back then?

 

[Eshnar]

Were they in a different order back then?

The Vuelta used to be held in April back then.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Not a smart choice by Contador, Il Killer will annihilate him.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Gesink will crush him

 

[theyoungest]

Gesink will crush him

When he crashes on him

 

[ILovecycling]

Well I always KNOW what he's saying because he always says the same things... but he speaks very unclear.

Me too,I even more understand catalanos or gallegos than him

 

[SafeBet]

So is there any spanish speaking poster who can confirm what's written in the article?
I understand he's saying the Giro parcours this year is not as hard as in the previous years, hence going for the Giro and the Tour would be possible,

 

[The Hitch]

So is there any spanish speaking poster who can confirm what's written in the article?
I understand he's saying the Giro parcours this year is not as hard as in the previous years, hence going for the Giro and the Tour would be possible,

The article is Italian. Its the audio that's Spanish. Just had a listen. ****.me is it unclear. Like a sting operation in the 50s. Only with the poor quality it would be inadmissible in court.

He clearly does not confirm he's doing the giro. That's the only thing clear about this audio.

. He talks about san Luis about his team. Then 5 minutes in someone asks him.about his schedule. He names the schedule up to pais vasco. He then is asked about the classics. He says he might do.them. Then he's asked about doing tour vuelta or giro tour.

He says the giro tour is more likely as the route isnt that tiring. Says vuelta would be very hard because of the course difficulty.Absolutely no.indication that he's made up his mind. At least up to the bit i listened to.
Even says there are other members of his team who can do the other gts.

Also rules out doing worlds unless he does.vuelta.

 

[SafeBet]

The article is Italian. Its the audio that's Spanish. Just had a listen. ****.me is it unclear. Like a sting operation in the 50s. Only with the poor quality it would be inadmissible in court.

Man I know, I'm italian myself.
Just wanted to understand if the article messed up with the translation, which appears to be the case.
Audio is very bad but spanish guys should have no problem.
Where the hell is hrotha???

 

[The Hitch]

Where the hell is hrotha???

In the clinic these days

But dude, i got over the **** audio and told you what he said underneath.

 

[Eshnar]

In the clinic these days

But dude, i got over the **** audio and told you what he said underneath.

And I said it before too. He just say it's a good possibility. No certainties. And he says if he does go, it'll be to win.

 

[SafeBet]

Cheers, missed that part.
The article is kind of misleading. People in Italy will go nuts when they read this.

 

[Eshnar]

Cheers, missed that part.
The article is kind of misleading. People in Italy will go nuts when they read this.

The very fact that Gazzetta stayed silent should make people think why

 

[The Hitch]

And I said it before too. He just say it's a good possibility. No certainties. And he says if he does go, it'll be to win.

Yeah but i added that hes not doing the worlds

 

[Eshnar]

Yeah but i added that hes not doing the worlds

actually he says that he's not racing the worlds IF he doesn't race the Vuelta. u.u

 

[The Hitch]

actually he says that he's not racing the worlds IF he doesn't race the Vuelta. u.u

Yeah and hes not racing the vuelta.

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

Yeah and hes not racing the vuelta.

Yup, you have to read between the lines with him.

 

[Peccio89]

Damn i was already celebrating for Contador decision

Well, at least he says that it is possible to go for the double.

 

[Eshnar]

Yeah and hes not racing the vuelta.

it's just unlikely that he races the Vuelta. He didn't say he's definitely NOT going.

 

[GP Blanco]

Bobridge will ride the Giro d'Italia.

 

[cineteq]

Bobridge will ride the Giro d'Italia.

Now, for sure, we need a new poll.

 

[Eshnar]

Bobridge will ride the Giro d'Italia.

The Rabo/Blanco lineup seems very promising this year

 

[maltiv]

Now, for sure, we need a new poll.

Will Contador drop out of the Giro now that he knows Bobridge is riding?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Will Contador drop out of the Giro now that he knows Bobridge is riding?

No, but Wiggo will

 

[Eshnar]

As always, PRC is spot on. This Giro is really easy