I don't want it to be so, but from the general tone, I think this is a start, to try to ride, honour the jersey then an abandon in the stage. I hope I'm wrong.
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Vamosss!!!!rune1107 said:Just saw an interview with Alberto before todays start. He says his teammates has to help him eat on the stage, because he can't lift his arm over his head, otherwise the shoulder will pop out again. But he says he feels in fine condition, and his spirit is high! Vamos Alberto!!
LaFlorecita said:Vamosss!!!!rune1107 said:Just saw an interview with Alberto before todays start. He says his teammates has to help him eat on the stage, because he can't lift his arm over his head, otherwise the shoulder will pop out again. But he says he feels in fine condition, and his spirit is high! Vamos Alberto!!
Either that, or bemoan his constant lies and exaggerations.Electress said:At the risk of being more fan girl than usual, you've got to admire the tenacity of the guy.
hrotha said:Either that, or bemoan his constant lies and exaggerations.Electress said:At the risk of being more fan girl than usual, you've got to admire the tenacity of the guy.
A matter of perspective. We're all biased after all.
Giro >>>>> TourDog said:He should withdraw. He's risking his whole season if he crashes again. Just not worth it. He should heal up and be 100% ready for the Tour.
hrotha said:Either that, or bemoan his constant lies and exaggerations.Electress said:At the risk of being more fan girl than usual, you've got to admire the tenacity of the guy.
A matter of perspective. We're all biased after all.
Miburo said:hrotha said:Either that, or bemoan his constant lies and exaggerations.Electress said:At the risk of being more fan girl than usual, you've got to admire the tenacity of the guy.
A matter of perspective. We're all biased after all.
He might be lying his ass off, i wouldn't be surprised. I hope you're right.
Dog said:He should withdraw. He's risking his whole season if he crashes again. Just not worth it. He should heal up and be 100% ready for the Tour.
LaFlorecita said:Giro >>>>> TourDog said:He should withdraw. He's risking his whole season if he crashes again. Just not worth it. He should heal up and be 100% ready for the Tour.
And Giro-Tour >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tour
LaFlorecita said:Tico!
Giro d'Italia @giroditalia 4m4 minutes ago
The Maglia Rosa @albertocontador in the bunch.
La Maglia Rosa @albertocontador in gruppo.
#giro
Graham Watson @grahamwatson10 · 21m 21 minutes ago
Alberto's been smiling in the peloton - drama's over for now, but massive winds making for a finish at 18,30 or later..
What?LaFlorecita said:Giro >>>>> TourDog said:He should withdraw. He's risking his whole season if he crashes again. Just not worth it. He should heal up and be 100% ready for the Tour.
And Giro-Tour >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tour
bridgeman said:I sustained a rapid (seconds) shoulder dislocation last year. Ended up with nerve damage in the bursa area that has taken forever to heal. I cannot imagine convalescing on the bike the next day, much less climbing on one. The muscular compensation, in no time at all caused my shoulder blade to stick. It took a couple of months of intense physical therapy to correct all the misalignment..
LaFlorecita said:Giro >>>>> TourDog said:He should withdraw. He's risking his whole season if he crashes again. Just not worth it. He should heal up and be 100% ready for the Tour.
And Giro-Tour >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tour
oh sod off , I know TDF is the most important race in the world but Alberto likes the Giro way more, just like many fansThe Hitch said:LaFlorecita said:Giro >>>>> TourDog said:He should withdraw. He's risking his whole season if he crashes again. Just not worth it. He should heal up and be 100% ready for the Tour.
And Giro-Tour >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tour
lol no. I know you are an emotional wreck but,