2013 Giro d'Italia, stage 18: Mori - La Polsa 20.6k

[Eshnar]

Indeed, for example, a certain rider Ryo called "extremely overrated" and a "mediocre climber" is now leading the Giro by 4 minutes

yep, the same guy who 2 months ago claimed Nibali isn't even in the top 10 climbers in the world (or something)

 

[SafeBet]

Vino to RAI: this morning I told Vincenzo "you have to show who is il padrone del giro. Now go."

@ryo: uran looked smoother in the second part to me. No mechanical has been mentioned anyway.

 

[Pentacycle]

Indeed, for example, a certain rider Ryo called "extremely overrated" and a "mediocre climber" is now leading the Giro by 4 minutes

Overrated as a climber, yes, not as a GT rider...

Edit: not starting this discussion again.

 

[kjetilraknerud]

It's all about enjoying someone losing more than someone winning. Why bother watching at all ? I have enjoyed the race very much.

I copy that, the race has been very entertaining so far IMO.

 

[contessador]

damn - 4.02 on Evans- damn

Nibbs just took his preformance to the next level

Evans time was surprising. I thought he might even have a little edge on Nibali, based on the first TT. Nibali is definitely better than ever and it is too bad he will not be riding the Tour. It would be fun to see Nibs in this form riding vs Contador and Froome.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Evans time was surprising. I thought he might even have a little edge on Nibali, based on the first TT. Nibali is definitely better than ever and it is too bad he will not be riding the Tour. It would be fun to see Nibs in this form riding vs Contador and Froome.

Why are people constantly mentioning Alberto? Atm he is nowhere near Froome and Nibali's level.

 

[burning]

yep, the same guy who 2 months ago claimed Nibali isn't even in the top 10 climbers in the world (or something)

ok, don't tell me I didn't wanr you. here it comes:

RODRIGUEZ OLIVER Joaquím "Purito"
CONTADOR VELASCO Alberto
RUJANO GUILLÉN José Humberto "Cara de Niño"
ANTON HERNANDEZ Igor
CAMARGO TENORIO Luis Fernando
SCHLECK Andy(not anymore I guess)
EVANS Cadel
DUARTE AREVALO Fabio Andres "El Niño Meravilla"
BASSO Ivan(maybe not anymore)
SANCHEZ GONZALEZ Samuel “Samu”
POZZOVIVO Domenico
MONTAÑA Freddy Emir
FROOME Chris
COBO ACEBO Juan Jose
SCARPONI Michele
QUINTANA ROJAS Nairo Alexander
ATAPUMA HURTADO John Darwin “El Volcán”
CANO ARDILA Alex Norberto
INFANTINO ABREU Rafael
SZMYD Sylvester
GADRET John
ROLLAND Pierre
MARTIN Daniel
SCHLECK Frank
HENAO MONTOYA Sergio Luis "El Venao"
HORNER Christopher
VALVERDE BELMONTE Alejandro

are all better climbers imo than nibali. even if you don;t agree you can easily spot 15 names that are better, this is like 40

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[Eshnar]

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comedy gold.

 

[whittashau]

yep, the same guy who 2 months ago claimed Nibali isn't even in the top 10 climbers in the world (or something)

Actually, he said he isn't in the top 20, in fact it could have been 30.

 

[movingtarget]

Why are people constantly mentioning Alberto? Atm he is nowhere near Froome and Nibali's level.

Wait till July. Contador will be in the mix.

 

[Coolair2970]

Why are people constantly mentioning Alberto? Atm he is nowhere near Froome and Nibali's level.

Didn't he win a GT just last year ?

 

[whittashau]

Why are people constantly mentioning Alberto? Atm he is nowhere near Froome and Nibali's level.

Why? Because he started the year badly? All I remember is that in the last GT he did he won and that was after almost a year off. Once upon a time riders peaked for one race a year. Maybe Bertie is doing that. So to say that he's not at Froome's or Nibali's level is a little presumptive.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Actually, he said he isn't in the top 20, in fact it could have been 30.

what is funny is that he said, "this is like 40 [names]" but in fact it's just 27

 

[casati]

Because he is 5 time grand tour champion

 

[LaFlorecita]

Why? Because he started the year badly? All I remember is that in the last GT he did he won and that was after almost a year off. Once upon a time riders peaked for one race a year. Maybe Bertie is doing that. So to say that he's not at Froome's or Nibali's level is a little presumptive.

I think not but I will leave this discussion now

 

[contessador]

Why are people constantly mentioning Alberto? Atm he is nowhere near Froome and Nibali's level.

I like to think Contador is getting back to top form as I type this

Contador in his Giro 2011 form

 

[number0]

What did he (Nibbles) say in Processo alla Tappa?

he said that after Giro will not ride the tour. he needs a rest

 

[armchairclimber]

he said that after Giro will not ride the tour. he needs a rest

After all, a second rate rider can't go challenging for the big one can he?

 

[RownhamHill]

what happened to uran? he rode the 2nd fastest time on the 2nd part. but the first part was very bad

He was waiting for Wiggins. . .

 

[cineteq]

He was waiting for Wiggins. . .

That was the extent of the damage Sir Wiggo has caused to Rigo Urán.

 

[The Hitch]

Ever? At this precise moment? No contest: Contador.

At this present moment - Nibali.

I think its likely Contador at the tour will be better than what Nibali is now, but don't underestimate Nibali now. Times change. I still had in my mind an image of Nibali from 09, 10, 11, 12 who was a top 10 climber and top 15 tter who had a good ttt team and could urk out podiums/ gt wins, when others faltered.

But what he is showing us right now, winning the tt like Contador won the tt in Nvegal - crushing the field, best climber on every stage in quite a decent field (whereas in the **** 2010 vuelta field he wasnt even the best climber), i think one has to realize Nibali has improved.

 

[contessador]

At this present moment - Nibali.

I think its likely Contador at the tour will be better than what Nibali is now, but don't underestimate Nibali now. Times change. I still had in my mind an image of Nibali from 09, 10, 11, 12 who was a top 10 climber and top 15 tter who had a good ttt team and could urk out podiums/ gt wins, when others faltered.

But what he is showing us right now, winning the tt like Contador won the tt in Nvegal - crushing the field, best climber on every stage in quite a decent field (whereas in the **** 2010 vuelta field he wasnt even the best climber), i think one has to realize Nibali has improved.

Exactly.

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[JRanton]

Outrageous performance by Nibali...

Evans beyond horrible.

Bizarre TT from Uran. It's ok doing negative splits but that's just too extreme. I wonder if it was a reaction to Cataldo's TT, who went out hard and suffered in the second half?

 

[Samson]

Kangert told Estonian media few days ago that he will not go full gas in this TT cause there's two big mountain stages ahead so him finishing 34th was expected.

Nibali was impressive.

 

[number0]

After all, a second rate rider can't go challenging for the big one can he?

no he cannot..after the Giro it's almost impossibile.. Contador 2011 has shown it