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

[winkybiker]

If Sagan attacks on the Poggio and is brought back, it means that the pace is way too high for the sprinters to get over Poggio, which in turn means that Sagan will just win the reduced bunch sprint.

I think it more likely that Rodriguez and/or Nibali will push on the Poggio to try drop the sprinters. Sagan might lose some time but will be the closest of the fast men, and if he can catch back on (perhaps with Cancellara), he'll win, provided the whole thing doesn't come back together.

 

[Afrank]

I think it more likely that Rodriguez and/or Nibali will push on the Poggio to try drop the sprinters. Sagan might lose some time but will be the closest of the fast men, and if he can catch back on (perhaps with Cancellara), he'll win, provided the whole thing doesn't come back together.

Nibali will attack on the Poggio, that's a given, but Purito, like D and C said, won't be competing.

 

[SafeBet]

Nibali should try on Cipressa if the weather is bad as it seems.

 

[Taxus4a]

I bet for Ciolek

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Nibali should try on Cipressa if the weather is bad as it seems.

agree completely. Could be an epic win if he succeeds.

 

[will10]

When was the last time anything stuck from the Cipressa? It's too easy to organise a chase between the bottom of the descent and the Poggio unfortunately.

 

[jaylew]

Complete start list finally up.

 

[rghysens]

When was the last time anything stuck from the Cipressa? It's too easy to organise a chase between the bottom of the descent and the Poggio unfortunately.

Was it 1996, with the group with Colombo and Sciandri?

 

[taiwan]

OMEGA PHARMA - QUICK-STEP BEL

171 GBR19850521 CAVENDISH Mark GBR
172 BEL19801015 BOONEN Tom BEL
173 FRA19790630 CHAVANEL Sylvain FRA
174 POL19900602 KWIATKOWSKI Michal POL
175 CZE19851211 STYBAR Zdenek CZE
176 NED19840518 TERPSTRA Niki NED
177 BEL19840425 VANDENBERGH Stijn BEL
178 SVK19850221 VELITS Martin SVK

Oh my that is not a weak lineup.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Oh my that is not a weak lineup.

indeed, too bad this fine team will wait until Poggio to get into action.

Cavendish FTW.

 

[Bushman]

I really don't see Sagan Attacking on the Poggio as some are suggesting. Of course he will be near the front and cover moves from his rivals, but it would be stupid and way too risky for him to attack and ride solo.

Regarding Purito, i can't see him gapping Sagan on Poggio. The climb isn't very steep and I believe it suits the more powerful riders better (Sagan, Cancellara, Gilbert (Not sure of his shape))

 

[Netserk]

I really don't see Sagan Attacking on the Poggio as some are suggesting. Of course he will be near the front and cover moves from his rivals, but it would be stupid and way too risky for him to attack and ride solo.

Regarding Purito, i can't see him gapping Sagan on Poggio. The climb isn't very steep and I believe it suits the more powerful riders better (Sagan, Cancellara, Gilbert (Not sure of his shape))

Sagan will ride away with others on Poggio. Nibali and Pippo IMO.

 

[gruppeto993]

Sagan will ride away with others on Poggio. Nibali and Pippo IMO.

There is no point of riding away on the poggio if you cant hold the gap to the finish. Sagan cant do it on his own. Only cancellara can stay away from a chasing peleton because of his power on the flat. Evidence of this is last year's race. Had nibali and gerrans been without canc they would have been swallowed up by the peleton.

 

[Netserk]

Sagan, Nibali and Pippo would be able to defend the time they get on the ascent and descent on the flat.

 

[gruppeto993]

Not really. I dont see pippo collaborating only to pull sagan to a win. Nibali will since he has no chance in the sprint whatsoever. Nibali and sagan pulling with pippo sitting om sagans wheel will get them nowhere.

 

[iZnoGouD]

Sagan will save as much energy as possible and just follow strong moves

 

[CleanSnipe]

Can't Wait to Watch Milan-San Remo

It will be an exciting race, especially for Peter Sagan!

http://thedeal.cleansnipe.com/watch-pro-road-cycling-online/

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Complete start list finally up.

I'm not sure Astana have got enough options in their team...

NIBALI Vincenzo
BOZIC Borut
GASPAROTTO Enrico
GAVAZZI Francesco
GRIVKO Andriy
IGLINSKIY Maxim
PONZI Simone
VANOTTI Alessandro

 

[Panda Claws]

*****
Peter Sagan

****

***
Cavendish, Goss

**
Cancellara, Greipel, Gilbert, Pozzato, Moser, Hushovd

*
Bennati, Roelandts, Boeckmans, Santambrogio, Nibali, Boasson Hagen (?), Van Avermaet, ...

 

[jens_attacks]

gazzetta rated nibali as the top favourite lol
same as sagan.

 

[greenedge]

Oh my that is not a weak lineup.

The strongest teams in my view are BMC, OGE and OPQS.

If Nibali does attack on the Cipressa descent i expect Moser to go with- Sagan needs a hard race and other team like Radiosahck and Astana will also help.

Anyone know Gavazzis' form??? even though Astana should ride for Nibali.

 

[Netserk]

gazzetta rated nibali as the top favourite lol
same as sagan.

I think he will beat Pippo's time on the Poggio

I think they will go fast this year. Really fast.

 

[jens_attacks]

I think he will beat Pippo's time on the Poggio

I think they will go fast this year. Really fast.

the weather doesn't agree with you. i don't think it will be fast

and especially if it will rain, nibali will attack on cipressa,because on cipressa descent it will be chaos

delfino and voeckler to attack on cipressa too!

 

[burning]

I think he will beat Pippo's time on the Poggio

I think they will go fast this year. Really fast.

Climbers needs to pull out a 1996 Cipressa to have a shot imo

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Climbers needs to pull out a 1996 Cipressa to have a shot imo

agree, and they are starting to understand this. Not just for this edition but in general. Nibali is not a placement rider, winning is the only deal. Same with Voeckler etc. The idea of a climber going on Poggio is pointless.