2019 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1: Bologna - San Luca ITT 8km

[Red Rick]

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From the inner ring on twitter:

The mountains jersey is on offer today, 9, 4, 2, 1 points for the fastest time. So far Giulio Ciccone (Trek-Segafredo) is quickest, tells RAI TV it was a plan, started slow to save himself for the climb

Haha lol, thats pretty smart if you know you aren't riding GC anyways.

More like the most standard decision you can make.

 

[postmanhat]

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Great time from Tao.

Sivakov should be even better in theory. Which will mean Ineos riding for GC for two weeks at least.

Tao was quite clearly stronger than sivakov in the tour of the alps, I expect that trend to continue today if not perhaps into the last week.

You might be right, I only watched one stage. But Sivavkov is a better TTer I think. We are about to find out

 

[Serpentin]

FFS Landa

Nibali will find a way to put Roglic in the snow over 3 weeks with his voodoo.

 

[Salvarani]

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Dumoulin said he felt good and the watts were fine. So everyone else was better

I think it was solid.

He aiming to go the distance this race.

 

[Red Rick]

FFS Landa

Nibali will find a way to put Roglic in the snow over 3 weeks with his voodoo.

Poor Nieve.

 

[Carols]

Why is Landa wearing #1? I know last years winner isn't here but why not give it to #2 Dumo?

 

[sir fly]

Demare change it at the bus stop, Ewan at the climb, so they can choose where they're gonna do it?

 

[fuiers]

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Why is Landa wearing #1? I know last years winner isn't here but why not give it to #2 Dumo?

Maybe Valverde was suppose the have it.

 

[ice&fire]

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Why is Landa wearing #1? I know last years winner isn't here but why not give it to #2 Dumo?

It was probably assigned to his world champ team mate before his injury forced him out.

 

[tobydawq]

What the hell are they doing showing that Virtual Race nonsense at times?

Also, I think the Japanese Nishimura is out because of the time limit.

 

[Alexandre B.]

That was a messy bike change by Ewan.

 

[Carols]

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Why is Landa wearing #1? I know last years winner isn't here but why not give it to #2 Dumo?

It was probably assigned to his world champ team mate before his injury forced him out.

Okay WC would be a worthy wearer .

 

[roundabout]

So, if I understood the rules correctly, with a 30% time limit, Nishimura should be HD

 

[postmanhat]

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Great time from Tao.

Sivakov should be even better in theory. Which will mean Ineos riding for GC for two weeks at least.

Tao was quite clearly stronger than sivakov in the tour of the alps, I expect that trend to continue today if not perhaps into the last week.

You might be right, I only watched one stage. But Sivavkov is a better TTer I think. We are about to find out

Cap Doffed

Yates's decision looks a bit less crazy now the weather's holding. Knows exactly what he's got to beat

 

[Red Rick]

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What the hell are they doing showing that Virtual Race nonsense at times?

Also, I think the Japanese Nishimura is out because of the time limit.

Could've sent me then.

Less cost to fly me over.

 

[Rollthedice]

TGBM changes bikes, oh my

 

[Carols]

Pozzo looks good. Isn't he coming back from a crash? Nibs will need him!

 

[sir fly]

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What the hell are they doing showing that Virtual Race nonsense at times?

Also, I think the Japanese Nishimura is out because of the time limit.

Could've sent me then.

Less cost to fly me over.

And you'd certainly look more entertaining than the Japanese.

 

[huge]

What's this story about Yates, Nibali and a bathroom? lol

What did Yates say?

 

[Rollthedice]

I have the feeling Yates will be close to Roglic.

 

[RedheadDane]

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What the hell are they doing showing that Virtual Race nonsense at times?

I think they're showing the virtual ride (from Thursday) of the real-life rider on the screen, so maybe a "race against themselves".

 

[topt]

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Nibali to Eurosport: 'I had a good time, now I should go to the bathroom according to Yates. I don't know if he really said that or it was emphasized but let's try to have respect of all riders here at Giro'

Fun times ahead.

what did he say ?

 

[sir fly]

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What the hell are they doing showing that Virtual Race nonsense at times?

I think they're showing the virtual ride (from Thursday) of the real-life rider on the screen, so maybe a "race against themselves".

Ha!
There you are.
I was wondering...

 

[Poursuivant]

23 second gap to your nearest rival in such a short TT is emblematic of Roglic’s incredible form.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Tomba la Bomba on Italian TV.