94th Giro d'Italia May 7 - 29

[Publicus]

lol what a funny interview of michele:

http://video.gazzetta.it/tutto-scarponi-salite-pantofole-/8404ddb0-7749-11e0-af3b-d0a1e567cc91

"-the three strongest capitans:
-scarponi michele bah-bah-bah-bah alberto contador..."

)))))))))

I didn't understand a word he said, but he just gained a new fan. He looks completely relaxed and is clearly having fun--which is usually a great sign. I'm looking forward to seeing him battling with AC in the mountains.

 

[The Hitch]

People say the team presentations are dull but i like them ( i like anything which promotes cycling).

Any chance of a recording of this surfacing later?

That 50 minute Giro video doesnt sound half bad either.

 

[Eshnar]

Just one day to go!
I thought it would have never come

 

[Havetts]

Yup, too excited .

 

[just some guy]

Garmin want Giro success

Tyler likes the Giro because the course suits him well

I understand what they mean - ie a couple of stages suit him well, but the giro course - got to be joking

 

[Eshnar]

 

[killswitch]

Garmin want Giro success



I understand what they mean - ie a couple of stages suit him well, but the giro course - got to be joking

Maybe Transitions Tyler is this year's Garmin GC secret weapon like Hesjay and Wiggins in 09/10.

 

[maltiv]

Maybe Transitions Tyler is this year's Garmin GC secret weapon like Hesjay and Wiggins in 09/10.

Rumour has it that he has stopped putting sugar in his coffee and started eating gluten-free food, so you never know!

 

[cineteq]

For those interested in all the stages details:
Libro de Ruta Giro 2011

 

[just some guy]

BMC race file PDF is up.

God they are Young. 6 1st Time Giro riders, 1 has done 1 stage before breaking a couple of Bones ,1 is starting their 2nd and Tschopp born in 85 and 5th Giro start is the old head.

http://www.bmc-racing.com/fileadmin/files/media/team/racesheets/RaceSheet-15-Giro-d-Italia1.pdf

 

[theyoungest]

BMC race file PDF is up.

God they are Young. 6 1st Time Giro riders, 1 has done 1 stage before breaking a couple of Bones ,1 is starting their 2nd and Tschopp born in 85 and 5th Giro start is the old head.

http://www.bmc-racing.com/fileadmin/files/media/team/racesheets/RaceSheet-15-Giro-d-Italia1.pdf

I thought: how can someone born in 85 already have 5 Giro starts under his belt? But he's from 82.

 

[just some guy]

I thought: how can someone born in 85 already have 5 Giro starts under his belt? But he's from 82.

Sorry no glasses

 

[auscyclefan94]

BMC race file PDF is up.

God they are Young. 6 1st Time Giro riders, 1 has done 1 stage before breaking a couple of Bones ,1 is starting their 2nd and Tschopp born in 85 and 5th Giro start is the old head.

http://www.bmc-racing.com/fileadmin/files/media/team/racesheets/RaceSheet-15-Giro-d-Italia1.pdf

Average age is 24.6 years (only using years not months). Frank and tschopp for the breaks on the climbs. Kristoff and Wyss for sprints. Beyer, Butler and Barton, Zahner and Kohler for breaks to attack.

 

[dlwssonic]

Average age is 24.6 years (only using years not months). Frank and tschopp for the breaks on the climbs. Kristoff and Wyss for sprints. Beyer, Butler and Barton, Zahner and Kohler for breaks to attack.

are you sad bmc are with ballan and santombrogio, sure does make their team a lot more weaker.

 

[theyoungest]

Average age is 24.6 years (only using years not months). Frank and tschopp for the breaks on the climbs. Kristoff and Wyss for sprints. Beyer, Butler and Barton, Zahner and Kohler for breaks to attack.

Beyer, Butler, and Barton should start a law firm.

 

[The Hitch]

For those not familiar with the lesser jerseys at the Giro, this is to help you out

Green jersey

White Jersey

Red Jersey

Images stolen from foro de ciclismo - poster Gilberto Simoni.

 

[auscyclefan94]

For those not familiar with the lesser jerseys at the Giro, this is to help you out

Surely they could of found a more attractive model?

 

[theyoungest]

Surely they could of found a more attractive model?

Cadel Evans?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I need her telephone number, f*ck the jerseys

 

[jens_attacks]

she's cute but no cameltoe no glory

 

[auscyclefan94]

Cadel Evans?

Well Chiara is certainly much better than her.


RE: the model, I've seen bigger tits on a bull!

 

[Frosty]

Garmin want Giro success



I understand what they mean - ie a couple of stages suit him well, but the giro course - got to be joking

Maybe because the mountains give him a good excuse to drop out after the second week and build his form for the tour?

(although it does the same for the other sprinters too)

 

[El Pistolero]

Surely they could of found a more attractive model?

Cuddles was not available.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I am interested in what Cam Meyer can do. It is his 3rd giro now.The last giro he was decent in the final tt. I would like to see him in a breakaway in one of the mountain stages.

 

[hrotha]

Surely they could of found a more attractive model?

They could have, but she's fine.