Damiano Caruso: The Invisible Man

[Red Rick]

That was an awesome ride!

And it makes me think Bernal would not have won the race without Landa's crash.

Another Grand Tour.

Another Landa what if.

 

[Ricco']

Another Grand Tour.

Another Landa what if.

Landa had everything to finish 4th in this Giro.

I can already imagine him being stuck in the wheel of Martinez and Bernal on this stage because Caruso was up front.

 

[Anderis]

Today he completely ruined his chance to become Zubeldia's worthy successor! Way too visible.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Today he completely ruined his chance to become Zubeldia's worthy successor! Way too visible.

Zubeldia was relatively visible in the Tour 2003 as well, but otherwise I agree, pretty disappointing ride today

 

[Anderis]

Zubeldia was relatively visible in the Tour 2003 as well, but otherwise I agree, pretty disappointing ride today

Yeah, Zubeldia got better at it with experience, Caruso doesn't seem to have the same ability to learn.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Not so invisible anymore. Congrats for winning stage 20 and for podium position overall.

A bold ride today.

 

[HelloDolly]

Well he has done better in a GT than Landa ever has and maybe ever will

Plus showing most on here who are constantly saying guys are too old that they are talking pish

 

[roundabout]

If I counted correctly, that's only his 3rd win in a career of over 10 years on the day with possibly the highest stakes for him.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

What a hero! Epic stuff from him today.

 

[Ivan_Basso_77]

Huge respect to Damiano. Well done!! Bahrain had lots of bad luck during this Giro with Landa, Mader and Mohoric abandoning, but he has avenged them for sure.

The chances for a miracle tomorrow are slim, but then again this is the Giro... if the stars align and Bernal has an off day, why not?!?!

 

[Mayomaniac]

In the end only Bernal and Dani Martinez gained time on him on the final climb, he was really strong today. Stages like this one are also better for a diesel like him than just a steep MTF with not a lot of climbing before it.

Today he took a calculated risk, he was almost 4min ahead of Vlasov (the 4th on gc), but he still deserves respect, than was an awesome ride. In the interview on RAI he also gave tons of credit to Bilbao and said that 70% of the stage win belongs to him.

 

[will-10]

One for the good guys.

 

[Sciatic]

Career defining day!

 

[Pantani_lives]

Maybe the thread title should be changed to Caruso - The Italian Tenor or something.

 

[ice&fire]

If I were a top10 GT rider with aspirations I'd like to be in Landa's team

 

[tobydawq]

Maybe the thread title should be changed to Caruso - The Italian Tenor or something.

Wasn't it your title?

 

[Rollthedice]

Maybe the thread title should be changed to Caruso - The Italian Tenor or something.

Definitely has to be changed.

 

[Cookster15]

Great ride today. No longer the ninja.

 

[Fuente De]

He could have hidden himself and just followed Yates wheel. Instead, he took on the challenge and brought the fight to the others. What a champ!

 

[Breezy1985]

Great ride today. No longer the ninja.

Delighted he went down fighting. Leave the ninjaing for Uran

 

[RedheadDane]

Wasn't it your title?

You're the official thread-starter...

Who has the ability to edit this?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

where were you, when Caruso outperformed his original leaders best GT result

 

[Samu Cuenca]

You're the official thread-starter...

Who has the ability to edit this?

The invisible mod

 

[Gregor_Slovenia]

Can Caruso overnight turns into Pogačar and destroys pink dreams of Bernal..

 

[Blanco]

Damiano Caruso, I'm taking a bow for today's ride and the whole Giro!