Lol I didn't even notice it XD
- The profile of stage 7 is f'd up, as it misses the 1 after it gets past 100km.
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Lol I didn't even notice it XD
- The profile of stage 7 is f'd up, as it misses the 1 after it gets past 100km.
Why, haven't my predictions been horrible lately anywayGuys.
We have a problem.
This man is too excited to not watch.Why, haven't my predictions been horrible lately anyway
nah, it's better to do it without obligationsYou should be writing for one of the cycling websites or magazines
Only issue I see is less recharge time for the 2021 stage-by-stage thread.nah, it's better to do it without obligations
Won't watch if it's cancelled due to snow...This man is too excited to not watch.
If only the ski jumper was there instead of the snow diverWon't watch if it's cancelled due to snow...
I think I've seen a similar stage beforeStage 10: Lanciano – Tortoreto 177 km
Tuesday, October 13th, 11:55 CEST
Technical Overview:
Straight off the first rest day, the riders will face an awesome stage full of walls and tricky roads in the finale. The first GPM of the day comes after 45 km, possibly with the break of the day still forming. The wall of Chieti (GPM4, 1.1km at 11.5%) is a common sight at the Tirreno Adriatico, so most of the peloton should be familiar with it. From there the riders will head back to the coast, where they’ll stay for 60 km, all the way to the first intermediate sprint of Giulianova. At 60 km to go we reach Tortoreto, where the finish is supposed to be, but the route will take a long detour instead. First, the peloton will ride the GPM of Tortoreto (GPM4, 2.9 km at 7.3%), which is actually two steep walls connected by a short easier section. Its descent leads to another 10 km of flat along the coast to reach the town of Martinsicuro, where an impressive sequence of hills starts. The first one is also the hardest: Colonnella (GPM3, 3.1 km at 9.2%) is just a really tough climb that might do a lot of damage if the pace is high. The top is at 39 km to go, so not too long for attackers to seriously consider to try something. At the top there is a 5 km descending plateau, and then the road will go up again to the wall of Controguerra (900m at 9.7%), which instead of a GPM has the second intermediate sprint. This wall is much tougher than the average suggests, as it features a massive ramp of 250m at over 20% average. After the sprint (33 km to go) there is another descending false flat of 7 km which leads to a little climb of 3.5 km with mostly gentle slopes, having only one serious ramp at 8% in the last km. Another small descent will then bring the riders to yet another climb to Tortoreto (from a different road, 2.5 km at 7.1%). This uncategorized climb is quite irregular and hides another short 20% ramp in the middle. The top is at 18 km to go, and the following descent connects about halfway to the first climb of Tortoreto (GPM4, 1.8 km at 7.2%), so all that’s left is to climb the second wall of it, with max gradient 18%. From here only 11 km remain, 4 of which are a descent and the last 7 are flat and mostly straight along the coast.
The Climbs:
Chieti: GPM4, 1.1km at 11.5%
Used many times in Tirreno – Adriatico. Just short and very steep. No official profile.
Tortoreto x2: GPM4, 2.9 km at 7.3%
This climb is divided into two ramps: the first one, that will be climbed only during the first passage, is 1 km at 15.1%. The riders will enter the climb for the second passage just at the top of this ramp. After another km with gentle slopes, there is another steep ramp with very similar numbers to the first.
Colonnella: GPM3, 3.1 km at 9.2%
The hardest climb of this stage, it will be the perfect opener for the final sequence. It’s quite constant and does not offer any respite until the top.
Controguerra: 900m at 9.7%
Just a (really) steep wall. It is not categorized but we have an official profile, so I might as well add it.
Tortoreto (Via Badetta): 2.5 km at 7.1%
An irregular climb that hides very steep ramps along with lots of flattish sections, even a short descent near the top.
What to expect:
The stage suits pretty much any outcome, including a battle between the GC guys. It is possible to attack anywhere in the last 40 kms, and in any case a huge selection in the pack should be almost guaranteed. The last 7 flat kms might be a deterrent for the lighter guys, but still I don’t think they will be much of a factor.
Tortoreto Lido
I mean, this Giro is clearly designed with them (2013 version) in mind. Seven years ago they would have won every single stage except maybe the ITTs.Party like it's 2013?
2013 Nibs would crash in Stelvio descent cause he has pink, doesn't want to attack from 50km out and runs out of brakes while climbing.I mean, this Giro is clearly designed with them (2013 version) in mind. Seven years ago they would have won every single stage except maybe the ITTs.
Bold of you to assume 2013 Nibali would have to break on the Stelvio descent2013 Nibs would crash in Stelvio descent cause he has pink, doesn't want to attack from 50km out and runs out of brakes while climbing.
Would show Kruijswijk how to purely tactical use snowbanksBold of you to assume 2013 Nibali would have to break on the Stelvio descent
So, the Tour is over, the Worlds are coming this week and I am publishing my Giro preview, just as it has always been every year…
It’s been a rough 16 months without the Giro, but the wait is finally (almost) over.
The 2020 Giro will not start in Hungary as originally planned (I even had my tickets for Budapest ready…) but in Sicily, where it was due to start in 2021. As a result, the two flat stages planned in Hungary have been substituted by two hilly stages in southern Italy, making this edition even harder than it was meant to be, and in my opinion one of the best in recent times.
We will start with a short ITT, then an uphill sprint, then a full mountain top finish… the race will start strong and will stay strong throughout the first two weeks, with lots of hilly stages and very few clear sprints (despite all the best sprinters being present), and then it will become outright crazy in the last week, with three mountain stages of 200+ km and 5000m altitude gain. Granted, being October we will have to pray for good weather, as two stages are at very high altitude, but on the bright side there will be no snowbanks to clear, and no risk of avalanches on the road. Overall, despite the three ITTs, it’s a Giro for climbers like always, but climbers that are not afraid to attack from far, as there are only two hard MTFs in the whole race, and all other chances for attacks are relatively far from the finish.
So, fingers crossed (for everything) and let’s get ready for the first (and hopefully only) Giro edition in October!
NOTE: All stages are due to finish at about 16:30 CEST
INDEX:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Stage 6
Stage 7
Stage 8
Stage 9
Stage 10
Stage 11
Stage 12
Stage 13
Stage 14
Stage 15
Stage 16
Stage 17
Stage 18
Stage 19
Stage 20
Stage 21
Definitely a chance of snow. I think it was mentioned in a thread some time ago but you could race on the Stelvio in July and there would still be a chance of snow (albeit of course a much much smaller one)So how will the race be affected by being in October in terms of weather, etc?
Is there a lot of rain in the mountains, or is chances of snow at higher altitudes already? I'm assuming it's quite a bit colder than May, especially in the 3rd week of the Giro.
My fave race of the year
My fave thread of the year.
Vincenzo Nibali will win this bike race.