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

[whittashau]

So, I was wondering about Sonny Colbrelli since I hadn't heard of him before and according to wikipedia he's a sprinter, yet he finished top 10? Is this typical wikipedia douchbaggery, or has he transformed himself within the last year? Or is he the next Sagan?

 

[Spicco]

So, I was wondering about Sonny Colbrelli since I hadn't heard of him before and according to wikipedia he's a sprinter, yet he finished top 10? Is this typical wikipedia douchbaggery, or has he transformed himself within the last year? Or is he the next Sagan?

He is a sprinter. Usually Modolo's last leadout man.

The only reason he finished top 10 today is that he was the strongest from the early breakaway (which only included non-climbers). Given that he started the climb with an advantage of 5 minutes, the performance is less impressive.

 

[gooner]

Dan Lloyd just said this on twitter.

Daniel Lloyd ‏@daniellloyd1 5m
If you want to see the ENTIRE final climb of today's giro stage, tune into Sky Sports 1 now...

I won't be able to watch now so will record instead.

Heads up for anyone though.

I thought we wouldn't be able to see it all in the end.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

So, I was wondering about Sonny Colbrelli since I hadn't heard of him before and according to wikipedia he's a sprinter, yet he finished top 10? Is this typical wikipedia douchbaggery, or has he transformed himself within the last year? Or is he the next Sagan?

Paolini came in 19th, +1:41

Both were part of the break.

They could smell the stage win. Gave everything, don't think one can deduct too many things from it.

edit: redundant

 

[the asian]

Dan Lloyd just said this on twitter.



I won't be able to watch now so will record instead.

Heads up for anyone though.

I thought we wouldn't be able to see it all in the end.

Rai showed it.

 

[whittashau]

He is a sprinter. Usually Modolo's last leadout man.

The only reason he finished top 10 today is that he was the strongest from the early breakaway (which only included non-climbers). Given that he started the climb with an advantage of 5 minutes, the performance is less impressive.

okay, that makes a lot of sense

 

[whittashau]

http://cricfree.tv/sky-sports-1-live-stream-online.php

here you go everyone

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Gesink said he was too cold on the final climb to do anything. Pretty much expected excuse

 

[classicomano]

Maybe its his roboleg acting up again in the cold? But yeah, theres always something.

 

[ferryman]

Dan Lloyd just said this on twitter.



I won't be able to watch now so will record instead.

Heads up for anyone though.

I thought we wouldn't be able to see it all in the end.

Nice heads up. Cheers Gooner.

 

[whittashau]

Di Luca was quite impressive on the climb working for Santa. Nibbles looks to be in the best shape I've ever seen him in

 

[Pentacycle]

Di Luca was quite impressive on the climb working for Santa. Nibbles looks to be in the best shape I've ever seen him in

Nibali was really comfortable in the end, gifting a stage while checking his SRM. He must have some extra watts up his sleeve

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Di Luca was a beast!
Betancur cracked by the pace from Santa and Nibali, and the rest was not even close.
Thanks for the stream

 

[futures]

Come back eurosport commentators, all is forgiven.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Di Luca was quite impressive on the climb working for Santa. Nibbles looks to be in the best shape I've ever seen him in

Yep classy ride from Di Luca

 

[Red Rick]

Can anyone post a link to a video?

 

[whittashau]

Come back eurosport commentators, all is forgiven.

Aw, I kind of enjoyed the Sky commentator's boyish enthusiasm. Different at least.

 

[jens_attacks]

killer stronger and stronger just like he said. very good work for santa(and nibali...)
vincenzo is clearly one step above all of them, really exploded that group with the attack

 

[jaylew]

Looks like Samu is riding into some form. I think he may get his stage at some point.

Kinda sad about Gesink. I always figured he'd eventually get it together and be at least a podium player in GTs but it's just not happening for him.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Looks like Samu is riding into some form. I think he may get his stage at some point.

Kinda sad about Gesink. I always figured he'd eventually get it together and be at least a podium player in GTs but it's just not happening for him.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/jafferau-climb-reveals-the-madness-and-bravery-of-the-giro-ditalia

this explains more. Gesink was totally frozen. Scarponi suffered a lot too. It's sad though. Gesinks GT so far was pretty much perfect, no falls, good preparation.. but if you have too many weaknesses... then it's useless. gesink is not explosive, prone to falls and cold weather.. too much weaknesses for a GT rider

 

[webbie146]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/jafferau-climb-reveals-the-madness-and-bravery-of-the-giro-ditalia

this explains more. Gesink was totally frozen. Scarponi suffered a lot too. It's sad though. Gesinks GT so far was pretty much perfect, no falls, good preparation.. but if you have too many weaknesses... then it's useless. gesink is not explosive, prone to falls and cold weather.. too much weaknesses for a GT rider

I agree with u. I find the statement from them that 'it was going to fast so I couldn't get more clothes on' kinda weird. Like a extra sleeve is gonna do anything for the last 7km. He should be wearing more clothes the whole stage/

 

[The Hitch]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/jafferau-climb-reveals-the-madness-and-bravery-of-the-giro-ditalia

this explains more. Gesink was totally frozen. Scarponi suffered a lot too. It's sad though. Gesinks GT so far was pretty much perfect, no falls, good preparation.. but if you have too many weaknesses... then it's useless. gesink is not explosive, prone to falls and cold weather.. too much weaknesses for a GT rider

Maybe he can get his stage Kreuziger style. Would be better than a top 5 imo if thats what he was on his way to.

 

[Pippo_San]

Gesink the big loser of course. Duarte 16th @1.15 ! hope he comes in to some form.

Wait for the 3 Cime di Lavaredo...Duarte's gonna drop everyone like stones

 

[Ruudz0r]

Anyone has a (found) video of the hole final climb? If so link plz!

 

[blaxland]

Anyone has a (found) video of the hole final climb? If so link plz!

Only have seen the last few hundred metres,really dissapointed.Lets hope there is a better stage tonight?Maybe the race organizers should move the stage?if at all possible?