2013 Milan-San Remo, 17 March (298km)

[thirteen]

I no has Eurosport 2...

not the same, but better than nothing: http://88.80.5.80/w00t/20130317/vv5145bb50de6fc482633937-545161.html

 

[Netserk]

Did it ever occur to you no journalist bothered (yet) to put a microphone under Goss's nose?

Is it so wrong to ask to organisers to have prepared better for this? I think not. MSR needs 300km, not two stages of 140km.

Boonen is the greatest active rider, so he should be too good to whine, even if some stupid jurno ask him about it. He should say that he didn't have the legs, or that he is far from being in top form. He *shouldn't* have blamed RCS.

 

[El Pistolero]

Why not, unlike Boonen he has actually won this race.

Unlike Goss, Boonen is famous.

 

[El Pistolero]

Boonen is the greatest active rider, so he should be too good to whine, even if some stupid jurno ask him about it. He should say that he didn't have the legs, or that he is far from being in top form. He *shouldn't* have blamed RCS.

Why should RCS be blameless?

Couldn't they have predicted this and made an alternative route of around 300km with some important hills in it like Cipressa and Poggio. Leaving out Le Manie ain't really a big deal if it's for the safety of riders.

 

[Arnout]

Nobody gives a flying **** about Boonen. Please, stop it.

Gap to break down to 2:45.

 

[Pippo_San]

Nibs doesn't look half good...

 

[cineteq]

Boonen is the greatest active rider, so he should be too good to whine, even if some stupid jurno ask him about it. He should say that he didn't have the legs, or that he is far from being in top form. He *shouldn't* have blamed RCS.

Stop feeding the troll. Shouldn't you be moderating here?

 

[cocteau_ireland]

Unlike Goss, Boonen is famous.

Seriously, go walk your dog or something.

 

[myrideissteelerthanyours]

we havent see cancellara's face. Where is he and please may he, hushovd and gilbert not abandon.

my thoughts exactly. i think canc will pull his other signature move and neutralize this thing before we see any real racing today

 

[HoinkDoink]

Just tuned in, has anyone been dropped or abandoned?

 

[myrideissteelerthanyours]

Just tuned in, has anyone been dropped or abandoned?

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...ilan-Sanremo-Turchino-Pass-to-be-dropped.aspx

 

[Afrank]

Just tuned in, has anyone been dropped or abandoned?

Too many to list.
But Boonen, Goss, Phinney, Chavanel among the notables.

 

[Xavier.Lopez]

The terrible feeling when your legs are freezing, can't push the pedals for following the wheel in front of you...

 

[will10]

Anyway, shall we talk about the race?

Nibali pulling an Armstrong?

 

[Netserk]

Why should RCS be blameless?

Couldn't they have predicted this and made an alternative route of around 300km with some important hills in it like Cipressa and Poggio. Leaving out Le Manie ain't really a big deal if it's for the safety of riders.

RCS are to blame. But Boonen shouldn't blame them. When you are the greatest of all active riders, you should take the high road. Never blame others, even if they deserve it.

 

[Parrulo]

well truth is, there have been reports of snow for days now, so RCS should have a back up plan imo

 

[Lexman]

Nibali needs to be motivated to keep goin' on ridin...

 

[Ferminal]

Anyway, shall we talk about the race?

Nibali pulling an Armstrong?

I dunno, if he wants to retire he will probably just do it, rather than hitting the deck.

 

[cocteau_ireland]

If a big name goes on the cipressa, surely sagan won't let moser go cover as makes it too dodgy for himself getting in the mix. So anyone wanting to win will have to throw attacks at sagan on cipressa. My tuppence worth anyway.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Modolo efficient wheel change

 

[spalco]

Nibali pulling an Armstrong?

You mean he's faking having difficulties? I don't know, not really his style I'd guess. And if he thinks he has the legs today, he wouldn't need to play any games.

 

[El Pistolero]

RCS are to blame. But Boonen shouldn't blame them. When you are the greatest of all active riders, you should take the high road. Never blame others, even if they deserve it.

That's silly to be honest. So Hoogerland shouldn't blame the Tour organisers for what happened to him in the Tour a couple of years ago? Or is he allowed to complain because his palmares isn't good enough?

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Nibali needs to be motivated to keep goin' on ridin...

Sandbagging ... probably

 

[The Hitch]

Quick everyone. Get your bets in. Paddy Power offering amazing odds on Altro.

 

[Ferminal]

Amador also a good bet.