2013 Giro d'Italia Stage 14: Cervere - Bardonecchia 168KM

[Escarabajo]

I don't agree with that. Betancur looked as if he was bored waiting for the others to catch Pozzovivo so he could launch his own attack

He even missgeared and came back to the front. He was holding back IMHO.

 

[Netserk]

Given the change of the next stage, I think they will go full gas from the bottom of the final climb.

 

[Escarabajo]

Given the change of the next stage, I think they will go full gas from the bottom of the final climb.

What are you talking about?

 

[Netserk]

What are you talking about?

http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?p=1234755#post1234755

 

[manafana]

yeah agree with sunday looking like it will be a short day its be gun ho for the gc men on saturday

 

[Ferminal]

Sky will if Siutsou and Cataldo are OK. Otherwise it might just be the reverse of Lagunas de Neila last year.

 

[The Hitch]

I hope nuevo Vino - Betancur, gets the stage.

 

[blaxland]

Looking forward to the Evans vs Nibali battle for overall,could go either way i guess.Uran is also someone im keeping my eyes on,could be the real darkhorse.Also looking forward to seeing how Gesink goes tonite,its been a while since he has climbed really well.Tonite could be his night?Bring it on..

 

[Jelantik]

Very steep final climb, Pozzovivo seemed to be the strongest on the steep part on tuesday so I go for him (+ im a fan!).

Majjjjkaaaaaaaaa!! be ware...

 

[number0]

attention.today it could snow on the sestrierre and also on the final finishing line.
for tomorrow stage, the authorities' French have prohibited the transit on the Galibier and also on the Moncenisio.possible stage of 70 km with col du telegraph only climb

 

[auscyclefan94]

I am obviously biased but I think Evans is going to get stronger as the race progresses. I don't see that to be the case for Nibali imo.

 

[veganrob]

I am obviously biased but I think Evans is going to get stronger as the race progresses. I don't see that to be the case for Nibali imo.

You may be correct, which will make for some great racing.

 

[Descender]

Evans? Nah. Evans will fight as always, but he's a step below Nibali.

 

[Cookster15]

I am obviously biased but I think Evans is going to get stronger as the race progresses. I don't see that to be the case for Nibali imo.

Evans agrees with you.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cycling/evans-sounds-warning-to-race-leader-nibali-20130518-2jstn.html

At the same time I think I am coming a bit better in the mountains. I am still on the improve. I am not going to say I am worse than him at the moment

I actually think Nibali missed an opportunity on stage 10 to put more time into Evans before he hits top gear. Too bad about the weather I hope that doesn't play any role.

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

I hope Betancur can keep it up. He was by far the best climber on the first MTF, IMO, and is "only" 5 1/2 minutes behind on GC. One can dream...

 

[Sophistic82]

The question is whether Evans poor last season and early 2013 was a result of him getting older/worse naturally or if it was really just a health issue and he is comin back now. In prime shape he is a step ahead of Nibali.

 

[Climbing]

Probably nothing happens 'till final climb, and even there not many would risk too much considering tomorrow is very very hard stage.

Or the weather could cancel everything, which is very possible atm.

 

[Miburo]

Probably nothing happens 'till final climb, and even there not many would risk too much considering tomorrow is very very hard stage.

Or the weather could cancel everything, which is very possible atm.

It's only 60 km

 

[ebandit]

only

It's only 60 km

'only' 60 km could turn into a mad dash sprint..............i hope!

Mark L

 

[Sasquatch]

Samu to attack early and hold on to win

 

[Eyeballs Out]

I'm half expecting them to cancel the second half of the stage and finish at Pinerolo - Cav FTW

Heavy rain then Sestriere plus descent in snow and freezing wind ? I'm sceptical. A lot of riders will pack if they do. As we know Nibali couldn't continue in similar conditions in MSR so he and some of the skinnier climbers could struggle (in other words the weather will be a bit of a leveller). Even if they do go all the way to the intended finish I doubt we'll see much of it

 

[el_angliru]

The last 500 meters are 11.6%, so thats like having Koppenberg at the end of a really tough mountain stage (except the surface)

I can see a few riders losing lots of time on that section alone. Let's hope they don't cancel the final climb.

 

[manafana]

so will the whole stage play out, surely they first climb can be crested and the descent isnt tricky so as along as its not super cold and wet it should be safe, the days final climb however has much narrower roads.

I cant see Evans cracking Nibali much, id fear Uran more as hes shown he can put in a dig.

 

[Leadbelly]

It would be quite amusing if the three Colombians teamed up to mug Nibali. Betancur and Henao to attack together low down on the climb, Uran bridges, and they ride off into the sunset together.

 

[Lupetto]

Sestriere could be out.

the Inner Ring ‏@inrng 1m

Sestriere climb could be cut from today's Giro stage says @pierbergonzi. Race may take Val di Susa straight to Bardonnechia then final climb