2015 Giro d'Italia, Stage 3: Rapallo – Sestri Levante 136 km

[Netserk]

Boaro (Tinkoff) is one of the riders in the front group.

 

[Flamin]

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The tempo needs to be hard enough on the climb, otherwise Greipel may survive or get back on.
He was climbing pretty well in Turkey.

Gravity will do the trick with Greipel today.

 

[Kwibus]

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Does someone agree with me on the following?:

I think this is a perfect stage for team that have a (semi)sprinter but not a clear favourite/contender for the GC.
For example, if LottoNL-Jumbo sends Kruijswijk in the break, other teams have an incentive to chase the break and give Hofland an opportunity for a sprint. If teams don't chase, Kruijswijk (as Lotto's GC man) would stand to gain a bit of time in the GC.
Another example I could think of is Sky with Nieve in the break and Viviani as sprinter.
There's little risk involved because the next stage looks like a breakaway stage/recovery ride for the GC men anyway.

Viviani will not survive the climb. I'm leaning towards that Hofland will not either.

Too hard for Hofland, too hard for most sprinters. Thing is will they be able to organise after the climb?

 

[SafeBet]

This is one of the stages Felline is targeting. I could see Trek helping the chase if the break has a legit gap.

 

[Eshnar]

Daniel Lloyd ‏@daniellloyd1 2 min2 minuti fa

Now 25 riders in the lead with 1m10 over peloton. Gilbert, Chaves, Clarke and Paterski also in the group. #Giro

 

[Netserk]

Smart to have Chaves in the group.

I really hope the break will stick all the way with 5+ minutes.

 

[Kwibus]

Strong will by Atapuma. Lost his mother just before the Giro.
Bmc allowed him to go home, but since he wasn't able to make it there in time for the funeral he opted to stay and the giro.

Still it's hard mentally... Lose your mother and then you have to go all out every day.

 

[Netserk]

@daniellloyd1 · 23s 23 seconds ago

Slagter (Cannondale Garmin) trying to bridge, he's at 46s and peloton now at 1m20. #Giro

They have reached the top of the first uncategorised climb.

 

[Kwibus]

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Smart to have Chaves in the group.

I really hope the break will stick all the way with 5+ minutes.

Indeed. Would be awesome for the Giro.

Tinkoff won't let it happen though.

 

[Eshnar]

 

[Kwibus]

Good tactical racing by Orica. Liking it.

 

[Netserk]

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Smart to have Chaves in the group.

I really hope the break will stick all the way with 5+ minutes.

Indeed. Would be awesome for the Giro.

Tinkoff won't let it happen though.

Why not? As it stands now, Contador could risk getting pink after Abetone. Better to have a pretender wear it for the first week or two.

 

[Kwibus]

Chaves is no poor rider. 5 minutes shouldn't be a problem, but if I was Contador i'd rather have a buffer of 2 minutes

 

[Netserk]

Tinkoff and Astana chasing. Hmm, why not let them go and have an easy day. :O

 

[liamito]

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whose twitter account is this?

 

[Eshnar]

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whose twitter account is this?

Daniel Lloyd

 

[Flamin]

Keep the updates coming please, guys no access to twitter here.

 

[Eagle]

Daniel Lloyd @daniellloyd1 · 3m 3 minutes ago
Only teams without a rider in front:

IAM
Nippo
Lotto NL Jumbo
Trek

Gap holding at 1:18. #Giro

 

[Eyeballs Out]

The crappy Giro site has four completely different riders in front

 

[Eshnar]

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The crappy Giro site has four completely different riders in front

it probably refers to the very first breakaway attempt.

 

[SafeBet]

Come on RAI show me some live pictures!

 

[Kwibus]

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Tinkoff and Astana chasing. Hmm, why not let them go and have an easy day. :O

Indeed. If I were them I would give them a lot more space.

Contador didn't want pink too early.... Well give chaves a minute or 3.

 

[Eagle]

Slagter didnt make it to the break

 

[l.Harm]

Some names must be incorrect, Lindeman is up there as well with the leaders.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

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Tinkoff and Astana chasing. Hmm, why not let them go and have an easy day. :O

Indeed. If I were them I would give them a lot more space.

Contador didn't want pink too early.... Well give chaves a minute or 3.

Don't think Tinkoff will mind Chaves in front but Astana probably will (white jersey)