2014 Giro Del Trentino, 22/04 - 25/04, 2.HC

[Jspear]

Just watched the video. Couldn't understand a word they were saying! but thanks anyways for the link. Tomorrow definitely will be nice to watch.

I wonder if Cadel has changed his cadence style....In years past he has always ridden a very hard gear. Looking at the video, it looked like maybe he was riding a slightly easier gear. Not as fast of a cadence as say, Pozzovivo, but faster than what he has had in the past.

 

[Jspear]

He had stomach problems because he had his **** handed to him on both days on the climbs so far. Pozzovivo won't be near the action at crunch time in the Giro anyway.

You're from down under....guess your happy right now. Surely Pozzovivo will be in the action at the Giro to some extent. He was top 10 last year, and he seems to being doing well right now....I mean, he's second best here.

 

[auscyclefan94]

You're from down under....guess your happy right now. Surely Pozzovivo will be in the action at the Giro to some extent. He was top 10 last year, and he seems to being doing well right now....I mean, he's second best here.

TTT and time trials along with the flat stages will see him lose 3-4 minutes. I have little confidence about his general ability across 3 weeks

 

[Jspear]

TTT and time trials along with the flat stages will see him lose 3-4 minutes. I have little confidence about his general ability across 3 weeks

I understand what you're saying. I'm not trying to say he'll even get top 5. I'm just saying he should be able to contend for top 10. He was able last year, is there a specific reason to think that he can't this year?

 

[auscyclefan94]

I understand what you're saying. I'm not trying to say he'll even get top 5. I'm just saying he should be able to contend for top 10. He was able last year, is there a specific reason to think that he can't this year?

The time trial is quite long and not suited to him, the TTT is bad for him and I question his strength over 3 weeks. He'll lose time on the flat stages as well. I just see him getting blown out of the water tbh.

 

[Jspear]

The time trial is quite long and not suited to him, the TTT is bad for him and I question his strength over 3 weeks. He'll lose time on the flat stages as well. I just see him getting blown out of the water tbh.

I'll agree to disagree. We shall see soon enough.

 

[movingtarget]

Just watched the video. Couldn't understand a word they were saying! but thanks anyways for the link. Tomorrow definitely will be nice to watch.

I wonder if Cadel has changed his cadence style....In years past he has always ridden a very hard gear. Looking at the video, it looked like maybe he was riding a slightly easier gear. Not as fast of a cadence as say, Pozzovivo, but faster than what he has had in the past.

I noticed when he won the the Tour in 2011 he was spinning more on some stages but on the Galibier he was riding a monster gear. Usually he tends to get out of the saddle more and ride the bigger gears which is probably why he has trouble with constant attacks from the likes of Contador.

 

[Kokoso]

Agreed mate. Looks perfectly poised gor the final day with a hellish climb. I think the young Pole is favourite with Evans second and Pozzovivo third

Young Pole who?

 

[karlboss]

Young Pole who?

Niemiec? 34 is the new 25.

 

[Kokoso]

Niemiec? 34 is the new 25.

Ah, thank you. Do we think he'll be leader at Giro?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Ah, thank you. Do we think he'll be leader at Giro?

yep, he will be co leader with Cunego.

 

[Bavarianrider]

The time trial is quite long and not suited to him, the TTT is bad for him and I question his strength over 3 weeks. He'll lose time on the flat stages as well. I just see him getting blown out of the water tbh.

The TT is only 42km and has uphill sections.

 

[manafana]

Niemiec while a good rider just doesn't cut it for me as someone who could podium in a grand tour too many off days and chinks in the armour

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Niemiec while a good rider just doesn't cut it for me as someone who could podium in a grand tour too many off days and chinks in the armour

Agree, but there seems to be little alternative within the Lampre team.

 

[Cookster15]

Anyone know much about the Kiwi rider George Bennett (Cannondale)? Finished Stage 3 14th place @ 51 sec (GC: 14th @ 1.50) ?

I didn't know the Kiwis had a pro that could climb a bit? Then again New Zealand is a pretty mountainous country so it should come as no surprise. Plus he's only 24. Good to see.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Niemiec? 34 is the new 25.

Majka of course! He is having an easy build again to the Giro this year.

 

[SafeBet]

Agree, but there seems to be little alternative within the Lampre team.

The alternative is going for stage wins instead of caring about a top10 placement.
Which actually applies to plenty of teams in this year Giro.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I understand what you're saying. I'm not trying to say he'll even get top 5. I'm just saying he should be able to contend for top 10. He was able last year, is there a specific reason to think that he can't this year?

who cares about top- ten. or even top 5. pozzovivo should just attack wherever he cna in the mountains to make the race interesting.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

yep, he will be co leader with Cunego.

source?


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[hughmoore]

Last call, but a brutal one. Stage 4:

To snatch the race from Evans, a move on this climb may be needed:

Otherwise somebody will have to go berserk on this tiny hill:

Show us what you got, Anton.

Is this deemed to be a big Hill? Can we confirm this either way so when Cadel wins, there is no confusion.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

The alternative is going for stage wins instead of caring about a top10 placement.
Which actually applies to plenty of teams in this year Giro.

Yep, but I doubt it will happen. We have 30 GC contenders, where 20 are just pretenders who will switch to stage hunting late in the Giro.

source?


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[Dazed and Confused]

Is this deemed to be a big Hill? Can we confirm this either way so when Cadel wins, there is no confusion.

If Evans wins it will be a combination of weak field and a soft climb.....

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Ticker: http://www.girodeltrentino.com/IT/3/7/Diretta-gara.htm

Rosa on a serious solo ride here. 1:10 gap to peloton. 35km in.

Hopefully others will join him on the first climb.

 

[SafeBet]

Ticker: http://www.girodeltrentino.com/IT/3/7/Diretta-gara.htm

Rosa on a serious solo ride here. 1:10 gap to peloton. 35km in.

And after being in the break yesterday. Kid has balls.

 

[jens_attacks]

sella all'attacco!
we have today's winner