2019 Giro d'Italia, stage 6: Cassino - San Giovanni R. 238km

[HelloDolly]

Dutch journos saying Oomen is no where near last years form

 

[shalgo]

I timed the gap between the first two groups at only 21 seconds at the 5 km banner.

 

[Red Rick]

Oomen only matters if hes really Tom Dunoulin in disguise

 

[Son of Amsterhammer]

The last week is brutal, a few mins today is nothing.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Conti should have this in the bag.

 

[Zoophonic]

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So, is Roglic' decline in form confirmed now with today's 7 minute loss?

No chance. Roglic welcome the break from the jersey for a week or so.

 

[shalgo]

They cut away before the second group hit the 3 km banner, but the gap was larger again--probably around 30 seconds.

 

[spalco]

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So, is Roglic' decline in form confirmed now with today's 7 minute loss?

No chance. Roglic welcome the break from the jersey for a week or so.

Wasn't serious, just for the record.

 

[Zoophonic]

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Can’t work out if Conti is just wheel sucking or he is struggling to take a long turn at the front. Anyway I’m rooting for Masnada here.

I'd guess their deal would involve Masnada working more so Conti can try keep the jersey as long as possible.

Yes Masnada. Deserved. Both.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Festa di ciclismo italiano!

 

[luckyboy]

Masnada stage, Conti pink, Ciccone blue, Carboni white. Great stuff!

 

[Scarponi]

Riveting stuff

 

[fauniera]

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The big question is: Who of Plaza and Carboni will beat Rojas so he gets his mandatory fourth spot?

Plaza tried hard but failed. Shocker!

 

[Broccolidwarf]

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The biggest mountain stages will produce gaps approaching double-digits between the 1st and the ~15th rider. None of the riders in the breakaway are a threat.

Normally I would agree with you but you never know with Androni this year

I agree, they were stunning in Tour of the Alps.

I do think Oomen is the greater overall threat though, over a 3 week race. - He is a young GC contender in training, who - I remind you - got 9th overall at last years Giro.

Handing him 7 minutes, when he had already lost 6 helping Dumoulin, seems weird to me.

I do understand Jumbo wanting to lose the jersey this early in the race, but I don't understand the size of the gap..... Conti was only 2 minutes ahead - no need to give them 7!

Your reasoning don't really make sense. Whether Oomen has lost time due to helping Dumo, crashing, being bad or whatever doesn't matter. Oomen is a fine young rider in the mountains, but he is nothing in the bigger picture of things. Therefore, the other teams dont really care about him, Conti and all the other guys.

Ofcourse it matters.

If his form is bad, you could give him 15 minutes, and it would make no difference in the end.

But, if his form is good, and all his time was lost babysitting Dumoulin, it is stupid to let him back in the fight, especially when there is no need to.

As for your opinion he does not matter overall, please explain how he got 9th last year?

 

[King Boonen]

Great finish, deserved winner and good sportsmanship from Conti.

 

[tobydawq]

I hate these stupid deals. What on earth did Conti gain from letting Masnada win?

How many Giro stages has he won since he can just afford to piss such a chance away?

 

[The Chicken]

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The only sprinter who could conceivably make the finish is Ackermann and this is a long shot - This could be a breakaway day - Look for Masnada to win this stage.

Nice.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

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I hate these stupid deals. What on earth did Conti gain from letting Masnada win?

How many Giro stages has he won since he can just afford to piss such a chance away?

Time

 

[Squire]

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Great finish, deserved winner and good sportsmanship from Conti.

Very deserved. A great racer, young Masnada.

 

[King Boonen]

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I hate these stupid deals. What on earth did Conti gain from letting Masnada win?

How many Giro stages has he won since he can just afford to piss such a chance away?

He gains legs and energy for later stages that isn't wasted fighting for a win he might not get.

 

[Squire]

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I hate these stupid deals. What on earth did Conti gain from letting Masnada win?

How many Giro stages has he won since he can just afford to piss such a chance away?

He gains legs and energy for later stages that isn't wasted fighting for a win he might not get.

He also gains respect and possible friends in similar situations in the future. Not to be underestimated.

 

[HelloDolly]

Masnada was the strongest ...so he may not have been given anything

Swiss Tony jogging with joy

 

[The Chicken]

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I hate these stupid deals. What on earth did Conti gain from letting Masnada win?

How many Giro stages has he won since he can just afford to piss such a chance away?

lol you must hate the sport of professional cycling then. These deals are everywhere.

 

[Red Rick]

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I hate these stupid deals. What on earth did Conti gain from letting Masnada win?

How many Giro stages has he won since he can just afford to piss such a chance away?

He gains legs and energy for later stages that isn't wasted fighting for a win he might not get.

Getting the jersey was a waayy bigger effort

Good to not even get a fight for stage win now either.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

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