lol keep deceiving yourselfLaFlorecita said:He was cruising on the steep part.. then put in a dig and boom, Nibali dropped![]()
very well summarizedbambino said:Strange... I saw most of the AC fanboys saying at least 20 sec for Berto over Nibali today before the race. I think the reality was 3? You should actually be disappointed, right and not make huge statement over sprint win? Why would Berto hold back when there was a chance to drop the rest even way more? I thought I saw him asking Nibs to make a stab 500 m to go and help to get more, but Nibali would not even bother. The race is on - 3 seconds in sprint (which Nibali doesn't master anyway) means nothing.
...How about both Contador and Nibali fans give it a rest with having a go at each other all the time?LaFlorecita said:Just give it a rest.
Eh? There were several opinions. Roughly:maxmartin said:very well summarized
I agree, he looked very strong. Not really pushing it very hard. You can tell by his cadence.arvc40 said:Contador playing with the rest !. Strong as an ox. Saving it for Monday. Team was superb in last 20k.
RP? I am a fan of him.Red Rick said:It's sad to see Contador fans and Nibali fans like this, we had a common enemy![]()
No, you read what you wanted to read. Many was unsure about wheter or not he would try at this stage and we where right. We are optimistic about the overall perspective though.Bambino said:Strange... I saw most of the AC fanboys saying at least 20 sec for Berto over Nibali today before the race.
He took a long look at Nibali. Saw that guy was on the limit. Pushed a little more and a symbolic 3 seconds was gained. I admit Nibali looked strong in following but it also true that it wasnt an full-out attack going on there.Bambino said:I think the reality was 3? You should actually be disappointed, right and not make huge statement over sprint win?
To preserve obviously? Before this little pull he was barely within the top 20. Now it is back to 5 (or 6). No need to go ballistic on a shorter climb with hopes of gaining more when there arent really any distance to do so. Of course, you dont really know with him, but that was what many of us predicted before the stage.Bambino said:Why would Berto hold back when there was a chance to drop the rest even way more?
In which reality did you see this?Bambino said:I thought I saw him asking Nibs to make a stab 500 m to go and help to get more, but Nibali would not even bother. The race is on - 3 seconds in sprint (which Nibali doesn't master anyway) means nothing.
From the race report...“In the first week of the race, Matteo, Michael and Daniele have done a very good job on the flat stretches and today, Sergio, Rafal, Nicolas and Michael demonstrated that they are ready for the mountains. Alberto didn’t go 100% but tested his rivals and Nibali who seems like the strongest. We gained a few seconds on Nibali, a minute and more on other rivals and the mountains are yet to come. We’re looking forward to Alps and Pyreness but don’t underestimate tomorrow’s and Monday’s stages either,” said Philippe Mauduit after today’s mountain finish.
This at least confirms how he looked on the climb. Barring bad legs or illness, I suspect he's going to light it up on Monday.Alberto didn’t go 100% but tested his rivals and Nibali who seems like the strongest. We gained a few seconds on Nibali, a minute and more on other rivals and the mountains are yet to come. We’re looking forward to Alps and Pyreness but don’t underestimate tomorrow’s and Monday’s stages either,” said Philippe Mauduit after today’s mountain finish.
That is exactly what I saw, he looked very freshPublicus said:Just read the Tinkoff post race summary and they are trolling the other teams HARD:
This at least confirms how he looked on the climb. Barring bad legs or illness, I suspect he's going to light it up on Monday.
I wouldn't worry about bambino too much, he is trolling and cross-posting the same comment.No_Balls said:In which reality did you see this?![]()
Logical. I don't know if people realize but Nibali is a different rider than in Dauphine and Contador is at Froome level. The question is not that Contador will ride away from Nibali but if he will be able to get back at least 2 minutes before the TT. Though Nibali is no Chicken Rasmussen to dance away with Bertie I'm sure it will be tough.LaFlorecita said:From the race report...![]()
Perfectly agree.LaFlorecita said:From the race report...![]()
All seems right to me.murali said:Perfectly agree.
When Bertie attacks he doesnt look back after every other pedal strokes on who is following him.
The talking to Nibali thing is a normal ploy done by every rider in the front. Nibali was only shaking his head, and not replying. That's usually a sign that Nibali was at his limit.
AC was measuring Porte and Nibali imho.
Also, bertie attacked aound the km mark. I dont think anyone wanting to gain serious time attacks so late.