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Ok.Mr.White said:To Mayomaniac: Ok. Valverde podium, I win. Out of podium, you win.
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Ok.Mr.White said:To Mayomaniac: Ok. Valverde podium, I win. Out of podium, you win.
durtyfat7 said:What about Hesjedal? I really think he can get a podium in this Giro if he doesn't get bad luck in the first week.
SafeBet said:Many stages in the first couple of weeks are perfect for Valverde. He's also a very reliable TTer, could even win the MTT. Add that some mountain stages in the third week could be cancelled due to bad weather. He has a very good shot at the podium.
I don't think that he'll win it, but the long ITT is great for him (it's also a great ITT for Nibali).Valv.Piti said:SafeBet said:Many stages in the first couple of weeks are perfect for Valverde. He's also a very reliable TTer, could even win the MTT. Add that some mountain stages in the third week could be cancelled due to bad weather. He has a very good shot at the podium.
Honestly he could even win the long ITT if Dumoulin has a bad day, has abandoned or whatever, even tho there also are other better than him normally! Especially Nibali on this one.
I dont either, but Valverde does very well in those TT'sMayomaniac said:I don't think that he'll win it, but the long ITT is great for him (it's also a great ITT for Nibali).Valv.Piti said:SafeBet said:Many stages in the first couple of weeks are perfect for Valverde. He's also a very reliable TTer, could even win the MTT. Add that some mountain stages in the third week could be cancelled due to bad weather. He has a very good shot at the podium.
Honestly he could even win the long ITT if Dumoulin has a bad day, has abandoned or whatever, even tho there also are other better than him normally! Especially Nibali on this one.
He could win a few stages, there are more than enough opportunities for him.
Ugh, I had hoped to see Dayer. He will hopefully get a chance in the Vuelta then.Eshnar said:https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/720888398873907201\
Movistar short list for the Giro. There's no Dayer and Rojas. OP updated.
Ventoso has been a regular presence in Movistar lineups for the Giro. Rojas is probably taking his place, or maybe just because he has a good rapport with Valverde.Eshnar said:yes I must've allucinated.SafeBet said:Rojas is mentioned in the shortlist
ice&fire said:Ventoso has been a regular presence in Movistar lineups for the Giro. Rojas is probably taking his place, or maybe just because he has a good rapport with Valverde.Eshnar said:yes I must've allucinated.SafeBet said:Rojas is mentioned in the shortlist
pastronef said:Konig not on Trentino official star list.
he´s in Czech Rep training, not even in Monaco nor Teide.
I think the Giro is gone. maybe Yorkshire-California-Slovenia
liamito said:pastronef said:Konig not on Trentino official star list.
he´s in Czech Rep training, not even in Monaco nor Teide.
I think the Giro is gone. maybe Yorkshire-California-Slovenia
who will step in? Frosty?
pastronef said:Konig not on Trentino official star list.
he´s in Czech Rep training, not even in Monaco nor Teide.
I think the Giro is gone. maybe Yorkshire-California-Slovenia
MatParker117 said:pastronef said:Konig not on Trentino official star list.
he´s in Czech Rep training, not even in Monaco nor Teide.
I think the Giro is gone. maybe Yorkshire-California-Slovenia
Yorkshire, Cali, Dauphine, Tour
It's way hillier than usual. Don't think I've seen this many medium-mountain/hilly stages in a single Giro. 6 or 7 sprints, 3 mountain stages and 3 TTs. Leaves 7 or 8 hilly stages. Way more than normal. Not sure if three TTs suit him more than one, especially not an MTT and the prologue. I expect him to top-10 and maybe top-5 the hilly/flat one in Tuscany. The others he may lose time on.yaco said:Giro route suits Valverde. Not as hilly as usual with 3 TT is made for his characteristics.
Zakarin never rode GTs for GC. Last year he just wanted to be in good shape for spring week long stage races, this year he wants to reach his peak conditions in the GiroRollthedice said:Zakafroome will be fun to watch but seriously, even with help from Rusvelo it's hard to see him podium. Valverde on the other hand, I think he'll be ready. Lots of opportunities for boni seconds, his quality as an allrounder, experience and a strong team make him number one threat to Nibali.
Brullnux said:It's way hillier than usual. Don't think I've seen this many medium-mountain/hilly stages in a single Giro. 6 or 7 sprints, 3 mountain stages and 3 TTs. Leaves 7 or 8 hilly stages. Way more than normal. Not sure if three TTs suit him more than one, especially not an MTT and the prologue. I expect him to top-10 and maybe top-5 the hilly/flat one in Tuscany. The others he may lose time on.yaco said:Giro route suits Valverde. Not as hilly as usual with 3 TT is made for his characteristics.