40th Giro del Trentino 19.04 - 22.04

[CheckMyPecs]

What was that pile up?
Lampre?

Drapac.

 

[Carols]

Re:

Landa was always at the back from what I've seen.

Andy2 ?

 

[JRanton]

Re:

Landa was always at the back from what I've seen.

Yup, and stayed there for pretty much the entire time. I know this isn't his thing but that's a pretty appalling effort.

 

[jaylew]

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What was that pile up?
Lampre?

Strangely, Lampre aren't even riding here.

 

[CheckMyPecs]

Is Mancebo riding this for Dubai?

 

[CheckMyPecs]

Another rider hits the deck. The strong lateral winds are making that tight turn quite nasty.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re: Re:

Landa was always at the back from what I've seen.

Yup, and stayed there for pretty much the entire time. I know this isn't his thing but that's a pretty appalling effort.

I also saw him shaking his head. At least it seemed he did that.

Also I dont understand why Lampre isn't here

 

[CheckMyPecs]

AG2R almost matching Sky despite their 5th rider hanging on for dear life.

 

[Lexman]

Great time by Bora !

 

[DNP-Old]

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Could be the coming out party of some youngsters considering the weak field. Bernal, Ciccone, Canty and Carty all have a shot at the top5, maybe even a stage win.

Glad to see Scarponi back on the bike. A huge asset for Nibali in the Giro.

Don't forget Dani Martinez!

 

[TMP402]

Re: Re:

Landa was always at the back from what I've seen.

Yup, and stayed there for pretty much the entire time. I know this isn't his thing but that's a pretty appalling effort.

I also saw him shaking his head. At least it seemed he did that.

Also I dont understand why Lampre isn't here

What would be the point?

 

[RedheadDane]

So... what's the rule for drafting behind some random car, like that Tirol guy did...

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Rusvelo

 

[Lexman]

what to think of Gazprom time?

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Agnoli leader

 

[DFA123]

Caja Rural

Not sure if I've ever seen such a dysfunctional and disorganised TTT from a top level pro-Conti team. And there has been some competition over the years!

 

[CheckMyPecs]

Re:

what to think of Gazprom time?

They overcooked themselves in the first part.

 

[whittashau]

Agnoli in the leaders jersey! Nice for him

 

[Valv.Piti]

So, whats the predictions for tomorrow? Seems hard enough in spite of the flat for the likes of Nibali, Landa, Fuglesang, Bardet etc. Going for Bardet on this one.

 

[Red Rick]

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So, whats the predictions for tomorrow? Seems hard enough in spite of the flat for the likes of Nibali, Landa, Fuglesang, Bardet etc. Going for Bardet on this one.

I have no idea, the Trentino profiles too terrible for me

 

[Brullnux]

The final climb is reminiscent of the one Landa won on in Pais Vasco, but easier. Could be Landa, but IIRC Ladna and Wilco were slightly given a gap (didn't watch the stage, so it is probable I am wrong). Bardet is a good shout. Nibali could be good here too. if he is in good shape then he'll do well. Not my favourite though, but it is an open race

 

[Rollthedice]

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So, whats the predictions for tomorrow? Seems hard enough in spite of the flat for the likes of Nibali, Landa, Fuglesang, Bardet etc. Going for Bardet on this one.

It starts at 8:45 in the morning. Now that's hard.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re: Re:

So, whats the predictions for tomorrow? Seems hard enough in spite of the flat for the likes of Nibali, Landa, Fuglesang, Bardet etc. Going for Bardet on this one.

It starts at 8:45 in the morning. Now that's hard.

Due to F-W I assume. Auch...

 

[May0maniac]

Re: Re:

So, whats the predictions for tomorrow? Seems hard enough in spite of the flat for the likes of Nibali, Landa, Fuglesang, Bardet etc. Going for Bardet on this one.

It starts at 8:45 in the morning. Now that's hard.

At least the weather will be nice, if it was cold and rainy it, now that would be really hard and nasty.

 

[Tour_de_Calvados]

I was a fan of this race since that epic stage in 2012 on Punta Veleno

Still hope the Giro d'Italia will do that one day, but probably too much even for Zoncolan era. Hope they managed some better camera work than in the TTT. Tomorrow's stage looks like a gradual drag from the profile (although can't really get my head round the profiles) with a steep but irregular climb at the end. Nibali's form is a bit of an unknown quantity since Oman and Landa didn't look too hot at the end of Pais Vasco - agree Bardet is a good shout, and we might see something from Hugh Carthy? Don't know Firsanov really but has had some nice results this year. Would like to see Cunego do something but suspect that is beyond him...