Damiano Caruso: The Invisible Man

[Pantani_lives]

The word "attack" is not in his dictionary.

 

[tobydawq]

The word "attack" is not in his dictionary.

I take it you didn't pay attention on stage 9 when he launched an ambitious, early attack with Mohoric and Mäder?

 

[Pinot's goat]

I remember there was a thread recently about which rider is most likely to win their home grand tour and I doubt Caruso was even mentioned. It is crazy how much he has improved on his performances from recent years in this race.

 

[topcat]

I take it you didn't pay attention on stage 9 when he launched an ambitious, early attack with Mohoric and Mäder?

He can follow a team mate's attack. In a sense he's part of that attack. He needs the cramp to get some non-crampy legs, attack and follow that attack. I would say Caruso is now the favourite. Well, he's my favourite.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

He's certainly not my favorite, but how awesome would it be if he won? This super boring Italian veteran, who slowly but steady grinds down his much younger and much more agressive opponents. Quite the narrative! I'll be rooting for him for the remainder of the Giro.

 

[IndianCyclist]

He's a top 10 for sure maybe a top 5. He needs everything to go his way to podium. This Giro most of the top contenders imploded on one climb or the other and he has taken advantage by being the most consistent and not wasting energy. But there is not much he can do in this Giro. He's already lost three major teammates. Even if he takes pink, he and his team will be hard pressed to hold it

 

[bNator]

He's a top 10 for sure maybe a top 5. He needs everything to go his way to podium. This Giro most of the top contenders imploded on one climb or the other and he has taken advantage by being the most consistent and not wasting energy. But there is not much he can do in this Giro. He's already lost three major teammates. Even if he takes pink, he and his team will be hard pressed to hold it

Top 10, top 5 - what race are you watching? If Bernal didn’t just have a bad day yesterday, he’s the top favourite to win this Giro…

 

[movingtarget]

He's a bit one paced but consistency is everything in grand tours. So far he has ridden a great race but I don't see him riding away from Bernal on the remaining stages and hopefully he does a good TT. Has earned a podium so far and doesn't seem like he will suddenly crack.

 

[RedheadDane]

BTW, with how well he's doing, can we just all agree once-and-for-all that being over 30 does not make you old?

 

[bNator]

BTW, with how well he's doing, can we just all agree once-and-for-all that being over 30 does not make you old?

Those of us who are over 30 will be especially quick to agree on that

 

[BlueRoads]

BTW, with how well he's doing, can we just all agree once-and-for-all that being over 30 does not make you old?

It's old but the oldest are the strongest.

 

[tobydawq]

He's a top 10 for sure maybe a top 5. He needs everything to go his way to podium. This Giro most of the top contenders imploded on one climb or the other and he has taken advantage by being the most consistent and not wasting energy. But there is not much he can do in this Giro. He's already lost three major teammates. Even if he takes pink, he and his team will be hard pressed to hold it

You're speaking as if we are one week into the race. Sure, if he takes pink Friday, Saturday will be difficult but if he takes pink Saturday, he should be able to manage...

 

[tobydawq]

BTW, with how well he's doing, can we just all agree once-and-for-all that being over 30 does not make you old?

No, I don't think so.

 

[46&twoWheels]

he wont'take pink but gotta love how he's clinging to every second he has over Yates.
He also looks like Horner when he gets up proud of his naked chest.....(any comparison window closes right here)

 

[Pantani_lives]

Three pages already! We only need 226 more to equal the Remco thread.

 

[Pantani_lives]

Caruso attacks!

 

[Panda Claws]

As heartbreaking as it would be I find myself rooting for Caruso.

I'm always torn between wanting (potentially) legendary riders like Bernal win as much as possible and have the best possible palmares and wanting more ordinary riders like Caruso to get their career-defining win.

 

[Red Rick]

Anything but invisible.

Capolavoro di Caruso

 

[Panda Claws]

I hope he can be a Fuglsang and use his great form this year to win something like Lombardia.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Stunning win and fully deserved his likely 2nd on GC.

For the most part he’s been incredibly consistent all race.

 

[tobydawq]

That was an awesome ride!

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

 

[jmdirt]

Congrats DC!

 

[KZD]

Awesome performance today. Very deserved win and almost certain GC podium

 

[Eeslliw]

Not so much "Invisible Man" today. We saw plenty of him. Great ride, happy he pulled the stage win, well deserved.

 

[Velolover2]

Epic ride!