Cimber said:Ye I think thats the plan. But in that case it does show that he is afraid of the descents.
No, just being cautious in the first week and probably trying to gauge the response of his rivals. The man in front of him almost crashed.
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Cimber said:Ye I think thats the plan. But in that case it does show that he is afraid of the descents.
pastronef said:Johan Bruyneel @JohanBruyneel 18h
So happy 2 c @Jan_Bakelants in yellow. After all the bad luck, the hard work and the sacrifices, he deserves this like no other.
IndianCyclist said:No, just being cautious in the first week and probably trying to gauge the response of his rivals. The man in front of him almost crashed.
gustienordic said:I'm curious why Coppel & Taarmae both lost a big chunk of time today. Taarmae has been having a bad year so far, so maybe a lack of form? His climbing has seemed to go downhill, and Coppel should have been able to handle the climbs quite a bit better...
Dazed and Confused said:I think Froome is just very confident and in great form.
Dekker_Tifosi said:Hesjedal was confident and in great form in the 1st week of the Giro...also throwing silly useless attacks..
Dazed and Confused said:lol, the only thing those two have in common is how awkward they look on a bike.
Dazed and Confused said:lol, the only thing those two have in common is how awkward they look on a bike.
Escartín and Mancebo: the epitome of GT contenders.Warhawk said:TBH, if you're a grand tour GC contending rider, one of the following 2 things is true:
1. You look awkward on a bike; OR
2. You are a Spaniard.
hrotha said:Escartín and Mancebo: the epitome of GT contenders.
Dazed and Confused said:lol, the only thing those two have in common is how awkward they look on a bike.
Warhawk said:TBH, if you're a grand tour GC contending rider, one of the following 2 things is true:
1. You look awkward on a bike; OR
2. You are a Spaniard.
Christian said:Lol that is one endorsement that he probably could have done without!