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- Jul 7, 2013
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The descent from Croix de Coeur is huge, 1700 meters of drop (Rhone valley is kinda well among big mountains). This coupled with slippery road and poor quality means some drama could happen.
- Sep 2, 2011
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Possibly RCS required the road to be repaved but local authorities didn't comply? Most roads I've seen during this Giro were in very good state.
- Mar 20, 2022
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This stage will be amazing. Second mountain climb is the type of climb that always delivers just like Mortirolo.
- Jul 7, 2013
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Unfortunately I don't think it will deliver. The last climb is too significant, there is also a long stretch in the Rhone Valley and this huge descent is dangerous in this weather. They will focus on Crans Montana but a strong tempo on Coeur by one of top teams is likely.
- Feb 20, 2012
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I think in the 2020 Giro peloton Dennis would do the exact same on CdC before pacing the entire valley.
CdC is objectively easier, but still super hard, but I think what really made Stelvio look like that is the big gaps in overall level that Giro and Dennis' sudden stratospheric level
- Feb 20, 2012
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Presumably if the climb is canceled they don't use any alternative and just go through Martigny with 40km of flat or whatever it is?
- Feb 20, 2012
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- Apr 15, 2014
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Well, a confident descender could take advantage if he has teammates up the road to help him in the Rhone valley and up the first part of Crans Montana. Caruso is the only name that now comes to mind. I do not think Roglic, Thomas or Almeida will try anything bar for the last climb. Pinot may be tempted to go for his non-goal of the mountain jersey and winning a stage, but he will need to go early in that case, and with enough support.
- Jul 27, 2009
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- Feb 20, 2012
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Nah.
The descent after the tunnel is 4% that's very straightforward, wide roads.
The 6km 9% section would have been a nice place to create a gap.
- Aug 6, 2014
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View: https://twitter.com/tuttobiciweb_it/status/1659460827018149894
Riders apparently asking to scrap Croix de Couer.
Riders apparently asking to scrap Croix de Couer.
- Apr 15, 2014
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If they cancel that, better start in Martigny straight away, follow the valley until Sion for 40 km, then do Crans Montana. A nice 55 km stage.
- Jun 30, 2022
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They could hand out free training wheels at the top if riders can‘t steer their bikes without them.
- Jan 7, 2012
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I checked the webcam and the weather looks fine on top of CdC. Road is clean.
- Jul 4, 2016
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Hours before the start and already excitement. Will we get a proper mountain stage or not? The Giro always delivers.
- Feb 20, 2012
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- Jun 30, 2022
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The riders have petitioned to delete your button.
Also, Mads Pedersen doesn‘t care and is not going to start. (Covid?)
Edit: sore throat, apparently
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