2014 Giro D'Italia, stage 8: Foligno - Montecopiolo 179 km

[Butterhead]

But still Ewans lost 2 seconds to Quintana, tomorrow will tell us more.

 

[cineteq]

Disappointing stage indeed. Ulissi did nothing and won. Which is of course better than doing nothing and not winning, like most other riders.

Yup he did nothing. He managed to stay with the favorites, attacked and won

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

So why did AG2R do all that work?

 

[roundabout]

Also this. Phil could have won 3 stages so far lol.

Ok, I see where he could have won 2, but 3?

 

[auscyclefan94]

But still Ewans lost 2 seconds to Quintana, tomorrow will tell us more.

Tomorrow's finish is far less decisive. Nothing will happen

 

[GuyIncognito]

Tell me a calme first MTF TDF stage. Even 2011 Luz Ardiden had some action.

2012. 2011. 2010. 2009. 2008. 2007. Every time "BWAAAH 10 seconds or less between the big favorites".

 

[SafeBet]

Quintana pulled back 2 seconds from Evans.

Good, he's gonna get the maglia Rosa in 2015 if he keeps that up.

Even Ulissi was surprised of his win.

 

[BigMac]

Ok, I see where he could have won 2, but 3?

Since Ulissi won this one...

 

[GuyIncognito]

Good, he's gonna get the maglia Rosa in 2015 if he keeps that up.

Even Ulissi was surprised of his win.

Unzué said two days ago, Nairo is having trouble sleeping due to crash injuries, he's just trying to keep in touch until next weekend

 

[hfer07]

Not to diminish Ullissi's win, but If it wasn't for the breakaway with Arredondo, Pirazzi & Rolland- this stage would have been a disaster---the GC riders rode so "cowardly" today, I was expecting more from them...

 

[DirtyWorks]

Quintana pulled back 2 seconds from Evans.

And Ryder lost time.

Pozzovivo did okay.

Uran marking Evans.

A little early for Evans as GC leader.

The winner comes out of the current top-10.

 

[UlleGigo]

Lol at Siutsou's dig.

 

[Jspear]

Top 10 GC

Evans
Uran +57
Majka +1'10"
Morabito +1'31"
Aru +1'39"
Ulissi +1'43"
Kelderman +1'44"
Quintana +1'45"
Kiserlovski +1'49"
Pozzovivo +1'50"

 

[McLovin]

2012. 2011. 2010. 2009. 2008. 2007. Every time "BWAAAH 10 seconds or less between the big favorites".

Are you serious? A lot of attacks in most of them. But because you mentioned 2007 I think you answered as a joke.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Lol at Siutsou's dig.

Attacking the "brave" climbers.......

 

[Yingge]

Another good sign for Evans and BMC, in that Morabito was there until the last few metres, Sanchez not far behind.

 

[roundabout]

So why did AG2R do all that work?

Why not?

Mourey

 

[burning]

2012. 2011. 2010. 2009. 2008. 2007. Every time "BWAAAH 10 seconds or less between the big favorites".

2008?? Frank gained like 2 minutes on everybody else
Edit: Tignes was very entertaining for me as well

 

[Lanark]

Not a huge epic battle between the favorites, but it made the final all the more tense because of it.

Arredondo and Rolland had a great fight, Moreno was the joke of the day, losing almost 30 seconds in 200 meter, after such an impressive attack.

Didn't think Ulissi would be capable of this, very nice. Kiserlovsky also strong, just as Kelderman, if he keeps this up, top-5 is possible (but it's still a long road to go). Quintana seems okay, but pretty far from his usual level. He needs to improve if the wants to beat Evans, who will surely take at least 1.5 to 2 minutes on him in the itt.

 

[DirtyWorks]

Not to diminish Ullissi's win, but If it wasn't for the breakaway with Arredondo, Pirazzi & Rolland- this stage would have been a disaster---the GC riders rode so "cowardly" today, I was expecting more from them...

We're barely through the first week. They are racing like they have two more weeks and many opportunities to fall out of top-10.

Tomorrow is the first test. It's going to sort out the top-10 for the rest of the race.

 

[GuyIncognito]

Are you serious? A lot of attacks in most of them. But because you mentioned 2007 I think you answered as a joke.

That's so typical of this forum. Every single race people complain it was much better before. Then someone pulls posts from those same people just after the 'before' race showing everyone complaining it sucked, and the fight starts

 

[GuyIncognito]

2008?? Frank gained like 2 minutes on everybody else
Edit: Tignes was very entertaining for me as well

And was considered in no way a GC guy. Everyone complained that the peloton just let nobodies take the stage...
People were actually taking shots at Riccò for not attacking

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

As excpected really. Nice win by Ulissi.

 

[roundabout]

Since Ulissi won this one...

Look at the people still there in the last km.

Doesn't mean that Gilbert would have been

 

[luckyboy]

Another good sign for Evans and BMC, in that Morabito was there until the last few metres, Sanchez not far behind.

On a stage where two hillclimbers battled for the win you'd expect them to be there

well, Sanchez was 1:47 down