Di Luca using team radio?

[AgostinoMassagrande]

I've heard it said many a time that Danilo Di Luca doesn't use a radio- he instead races like a warrior and relies instead on his guts, brains, and experience. Is this the case in the Giro he's currently leading?
I've looked through the pictures on this site, and can't see any wires coming out of his ear.

Thanks!

-AM

 

[mr. tibbs]

I'm pretty sure he won three years ago w/out radio, so why change a winning formula? I can only assume he's wireless this year, too.

 

[mr. tibbs]

I'm pretty sure he won three years ago w/out radio, so why change a winning formula? I can only assume he's wireless this year, too.

Oops, he won two years ago--three years ago was Basso.

 

[Bala Verde]

Oops, he won two years ago--three years ago was Basso.

and we all know he was fully wired up

 

[Zoncolan]

Doping aside, I always liked Di Luca's style. Very agressive, instinctive rider.
No surprise to me if he's not using an earpiece.
It would be nice to see more guys thinking for themselves, rather than just doing whatever the DS's tell them.

 

[quadsRme]

I hope he isn't using one! I like his style of riding. He seems to ride like the racers of the 80's, by instinct. I like that way much better. Then the strategy is between the riders not team cars, etc.

 

[Leopejo]

I've heard it said many a time that Danilo Di Luca doesn't use a radio- he instead races like a warrior and relies instead on his guts, brains, and experience. Is this the case in the Giro he's currently leading?
I've looked through the pictures on this site, and can't see any wires coming out of his ear.

Thanks!

-AM

That's a fantastic username you chose. A Agostino Massagrande's book still is my favourite reference book for cycling training, though it is 15 years old.

 

[180mmCrank]

Not heard this before - great if it's true. Good to see someone with some individuality...

 

[lookkg386]

Wonder what the rest of the team think about it, might be showing some individuality, but winning GT's is about the team.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

I think it's awesome, and would like to see Race Radio curbed anyway. Kudos to Danilo for going old school and having the acumen to think on his own. I doubt his team really minds, as the guy is a leader and a winner.

I know he got caught up in the OFD mess, but I like the way the guy rides, and with his work for the Abruzzo quake victims this year, I'd be happy if he rides in to Rome in pink.

 

[Leopejo]

Race radios can be interesting too. In the May issue of Italian magazine Bicisport, the Gent - Wevelgem article focuses on the race as seen from the Liquigas car, and reports frantic radio convos between DS Zanatta and Quinziato. It actually reminded me of SNAFU moments in war movies.