Teams & Riders Fabio Aru discussion thread

[Dazed and Confused]

awesome, ultra-mythical and the best

tomorrow to drop uran big time and win on zoncolan!

him or pierrot pls

yep, Uran gotta go.

Man, Aru looks good climbing (not the last part).

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

yep, Uran gotta go.

Man, Aru looks good climbing (not the last part).

yea, his angel wings took a break the last couple of kms

 

[Afrank]

Fantastic ride today, and on the podium with 1:38 on 4th! He's gonna do it.

 

[hfer07]

yep, Uran gotta go.

Man, Aru looks good climbing (not the last part).

Shouldn't be wishing that to my countryman, but yes- Aru & Rolland to complete the podium- those two have fought for it

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

really impressive stuff he showed today. Quintana, is as expected some seconds better though.
Uran is going to get killed up Zoncolan

Definately. Only one who can match Quintana here

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Whats most imressive is that he didn't start riding until he was 18

that means he has a lot of progression margin still. Scary.

 

[Escarabajo]

Shouldn't be wishing that to my countryman, but yes- Aru & Rolland to complete the podium- those two have fought for it

Rolland??? he was behind Uran even today!!

Maybe Aru, but the first three should be set for tomorrow and the final standings IMHO.

 

[Afrank]

Rolland??? he was behind Uran even today!!

Maybe Aru, but the first three should be set for tomorrow and the final standings IMHO.

Rolland seems to be climbing better the Uran in the road stages though. And Uran seems to have the better TT. It's possible if Uran cracks hard on Zoncolan.

 

[cineteq]

Aru will take GC's 2nd place from Uran tomorrow.

It's possible if Uran cracks hard on Zoncolan.

I'm feeling it. Rolland for 3rd!

 

[Escarabajo]

Rolland seems to be climbing better the Uran in the road stages though. And Uran seems to have the better TT. It's possible if Uran cracks hard on Zoncolan.

Ok.

I think Uran will put a rope around Aru's bike tomorrow. He'll try. Quintana just have to follow wheels and play safe.

 

[hfer07]

Rolland??? he was behind Uran even today!!

Maybe Aru, but the first three should be set for tomorrow and the final standings IMHO.

dude - I'm taking about the Overall race- Rigo seems to be fading after his ITT victory- apart from it, I'm so surprised how conservative he has ridden in the mountains, whereas Rolland has been fighting hard-even unsuccessfully but he's tried.

Its not about patriotism - Is about fairness

 

[Escarabajo]

dude - I'm taking about the Overall race- Rigo seems to be fading after his ITT victory- apart from it, I'm so surprised how conservative he has ridden in the mountains, whereas Rolland has been fighting hard-even unsuccessfully but he's tried.

Its not about patriotism - Is about fairness

Is not about patriotism. Trust me. I just don't think that Rolland has it to beat Uran tomorrow. Maybe a few seconds, but he is too far back.

IMHO Uran has been climbing like always has. He is not that bad like people are saying in here. That's my opinion. His TT just improved more and it makes it look like his climbing skills deteriorated but to me they are the same.

 

[Afrank]

He's gonna get the podium, gonna go ahead and change now to a Aruvator.

 

[movingtarget]

dude - I'm taking about the Overall race- Rigo seems to be fading after his ITT victory- apart from it, I'm so surprised how conservative he has ridden in the mountains, whereas Rolland has been fighting hard-even unsuccessfully but he's tried.

Its not about patriotism - Is about fairness

I don't think he is riding conservatively he is just riding smart. If he cracks he could lose minutes. The TT gains seem to have effected his climbing. I can't see Rolland and Aru riding conservatively tomorrow so Uran could have his hands full if he shows any weakness.

 

[del1962]

Impressive from Aru today, I thought he might fade today, but fair play to him, he is living up to the hype

 

[Jspear]

Ok.

I think Uran will put a rope around Aru's bike tomorrow. He'll try. Quintana just have to follow wheels and play safe.

He won't just follow wheels. He's gonna smoke everyone out of the water.
I agree with those on here who are saying Aru will take 2nd. Definitely looks that way.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/aru-celebrates-moving-into-third-place-overall-at-the-giro-ditalia

He put on a show for his family and girlfriend. Adorable

 

[Arnout]

You're worse than those Bieber fans

 

[Eshnar]

And before the Giro I thought he was gonna top-5 and people called me optimistic (not here btw)

Amazingly good. Hope he takes 2nd, but if he can't, nevermind.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

You're worse than those Bieber fans

there has been a hole in my sould since Vino retired. Nibali has filled it somewaht, but I think Aru might be my next messiah
He just needs a couple of long range attacks to seal the deal

 

[ILovecycling]

You're worse than those Bieber fans

rofl
Beliearu


Great effort by Aru today,big future ahead of this guy

 

[Red Rick]

there has been a hole in my sould since Vino retired. Nibali has filled it somewaht, but I think Aru might be my next messiah
He just needs a couple of long range attacks to seal the deal

Nibali so far is way crazier in his attacking, he can attack anywhere anytime, I've yet to see that from Aru

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Nibali so far is way crazier in his attacking, he can attack anywhere anytime, I've yet to see that from Aru

Yes, I felt that way to, but ithis year his attacks has worked out (form peaking tfor the tour obviously), and I love to finally cheer for one of the great climbers, and not the guy who goes all out and, blows up in the third mountain stage, and sees Armstrong/Froome/AC win, while he gets a 5th place.

Nibbles is still my man for weeklong races, and classics though. will take the LBL one day, you'll see. But my faith for gcs against Quintana, Froome and AC will be at Arus shoulders from now on

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

then again. Aru might just be a short, but intense cycling crush. Like I had with a certain spanish rider, while he was riding at his best in Astana

 

[trevim]

then again. Aru might just be a short, but intense cycling crush. Like I had with a certain spanish rider, while he was riding at his best in Astana

You know you still love Velasco, you just had your heart broken when he left Astana