94th Giro d'Italia May 7 - 29

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

He said the cold really got to him on that first stage in Romandie. His form seems to be okay, judging from his TT and his work on the front for Freire. And this time he actually prepared for the Giro, rather than being second reserve and called up two days before the start

yeah I have no idea about Romandie to be honest, only saw the results page, didn't read any post-comments, so that is encourgaing I suppose.

yeah his last minute inclusion made his performance that much more impressive. Hopefully he does well.

 

[roundabout]

My schedule has 195 minutes of coverage this Sunday.

180 minutes for stage 7 and 105 for stage 9 (same as the UK).

Of course I would happily trade these minutes for being able to watch Pais Vasco and Romandie (even Romandie *sigh*) on TV.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

He said the cold really got to him on that first stage in Romandie. His form seems to be okay, judging from his TT and his work on the front for Freire. And this time he actually prepared for the Giro, rather than being second reserve and called up two days before the start

So now we just have to hope some guys with a giant heater stand on all the high cols so Kruijswijk doesn't get cold

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

So now we just have to hope some guys with a giant heater stand on all the high cols so Kruijswijk doesn't get cold

dutch mafia field trip ?

 

[theyoungest]

So now we just have to hope some guys with a giant heater stand on all the high cols so Kruijswijk doesn't get cold

The weather in last year's Giro was sub-optimal in most stages as well, he got through that okay, so let's hope it's a one-off (otherwise there's still Slagter. Or Weening )

 

[Mellow Velo]

My schedule has 195 minutes of coverage this Sunday.

180 minutes for stage 7 and 105 for stage 9 (same as the UK).

Of course I would happily trade these minutes for being able to watch Pais Vasco and Romandie (even Romandie *sigh*) on TV.

UK has only 60 minutes on Sunday. (superbikes and tennis)
However, HD in the UK has the full 195 minutes.
Using the Giro as a bargaining chip.
Hopefully, HD will have the full Etna coverage, too.

 

[hfer07]

I thinking of joining Universal Sports for this Giro-haven't done it before-I like Frankie comments but the other guy is annoying as hell- the video is top quality though- any advice from you folks on this? thanks in advance

 

[Escarabajo]

I thinking of joining Universal Sports for this Giro-haven't done it before-I like Frankie comments but the other guy is annoying as hell- the video is top quality though- any advice from you folks on this? thanks in advance

I did get it last year and I am doing it again this year. Quaility is very good. Sometimes I mute it in my office so I don't get to hear much what they are saying.

The other free feeds have too much interruption and I don't like the quality as much.

 

[c&cfan]

what is the problem with guys like harmon or phil? i almost never saw a race with them talking.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

what is the problem with guys like harmon or phil? i almost never saw a race with them talking.

Compared to Paulo Martins, there is no problem with Harmon at all. Phil, well, he's pretty bad. Once upon a time he was very good. The problem is, he's forgotten more about cycling than any of us will ever know. Unfortunately he only knew about as much as we will ever know in the first place.

 

[c&cfan]

Compared to Paulo Martins, there is no problem with Harmon at all. Phil, well, he's pretty bad. Once upon a time he was very good. The problem is, he's forgotten more about cycling than any of us will ever know. Unfortunately he only knew about as much as we will ever know in the first place.

isn't paulo martins a little, well.. bad?
i also don't like marco chagas. he is so hypocrite.

 

[Bondii]

What do you think about the young riders classification? Who will be the favorite?

 

[stefrees]

Good to see Peter kennaugh get a ride for sky

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

The weather in last year's Giro was sub-optimal in most stages as well, he got through that okay, so let's hope it's a one-off (otherwise there's still Slagter. Or Weening )

Long live our hopes for a possible top 20 or breakaway stage top 5 placings

 

[boomcie]

Long live our hopes for a possible top 20 or breakaway stage top 5 placings

There's also Theo Bos's forfait.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Good to see Peter kennaugh get a ride for sky

Not really - Brits should earn their rides like anyone else. I'll be happy if he ever shows anything, but Brailsford pushing pet projects who play around on the track at the expense of real riders is disappointing.

 

[maltiv]

Good to see Peter kennaugh get a ride for sky

Actually I think it's quite ridiculous of them to replace him with Serge Pauwels. Another example of Sky favoring their British riders. Serge Pauwels deserved a spot, considering that he was getting back in form and also judging by his solid 2009 giro, where he was very strong.

They should have replaced Possoni instead...for obvious reasons.

 

[hatcher]

Not really - Brits should earn their rides like anyone else. I'll be happy if he ever shows anything, but Brailsford pushing pet projects who play around on the track at the expense of real riders is disappointing.

Is that what happened? Serge Pauwels hasn't exactly lit it up at Sky.

 

[maltiv]

Is that what happened? Serge Pauwels hasn't exactly lit it up at Sky.

Neither has Kennaugh.

 

[El Pistolero]

There's also Theo Bos's forfait.

I bet stage 1

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Is that what happened? Serge Pauwels hasn't exactly lit it up at Sky.

No, but even using a 20% cost of capital to discount what he achieved 2 or 3 years ago, he's infinity ahead of this guy in a merit ranking.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

There's also Theo Bos's forfait.

Hah like he had a chance on this course, maybe 1 or 2 chances...

 

[boomcie]

I bet stage 1

No, seriously Pistolet. He's out.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I bet stage 1

Someone hasn't read the news today I guess.

Bos has a 'luchtwegen infectie'
so... he isn't going to start

 

[boomcie]

Someone hasn't read the news today I guess.

Bos has a 'luchtwegen infectie'
so... he isn't going to start

Infection of his airways.