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

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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?
 
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whittashau said:
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?
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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.
 
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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...
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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.
 
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whittashau said:
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?
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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
 
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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.
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okay, that makes a lot of sense
 
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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
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Nibali was really comfortable in the end, gifting a stage while checking his SRM. He must have some extra watts up his sleeve :eek:
 
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jaylew said:
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.
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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
 
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Dekker_Tifosi said:
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
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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/
 
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Dekker_Tifosi said:
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
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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.
 
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