Teams & Riders Fabio Aru discussion thread

[whittashau]

Awesome ride. Clearly needs work on his time trialling and bike handling, but as a climber he looks terrific

on a slightly different note - he's got some huge teeth. That might slow him down a little and impede breathing

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Awesome ride. Clearly needs work on his time trialling and bike handling, but as a climber he looks terrific

on a slightly different note - he's got some huge teeth. That might slow him down a little and impede breathing

His teeth are normal, but he got a very small head, which makes him lighter

 

[Afrank]

welcome, brother. May the angel dust from Arus wings give you happiness and luck in your life

One of your best posts ever right there Vino.

A really amazing ride today!

Someone needs to take this as an avatar.

So, is Aru's nickname "The Angel" now. I like it!

 

[Afrank]

Fabio my friend ima huge fan of yours you are a superstar for the future please go for the record in the Giro and never ride the TDF.You can be unique and just ride Giro/Vuelta for 10 years plus your odds will be far better.

+1, The Tour sucks, the Giro is where it's at. I wouldn't mind him focusing on each at various times over the years (Giro one year, Tour the next, etc.). But don't want him to become tour obsessed.

 

[Carols]

Definitely a man for the future and if others falter a man for the podium Count me in as a fan. Nibali has been grooming him well. We will see much more of this youngster in the years to come! Maybe even in the next week!!!!!

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

One of your best posts ever right there Vino.



Someone needs to take this as an avatar.

So, is Aru's nickname "The Angel" now. I like it!

thank you


And yes, he is Fabio "the angel" Aru

 

[Zam_Olyas]

thank you


And yes, he is Fabio "the angel" Aru

Check out tiralongo's blog about Fabio Aru.

 

[Hugo87]

Fantastic, I had hopes for him doing something like this, but seeing this really happening was amazing, true grit.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=72006

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

http://proteam-astana.com/2014/05/25/fabio-aru-st15-giro-ditalia/

Nice

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Check out tiralongo's blog about Fabio Aru.

Just read it. Tira is truly a fantastic guy, and a team mate

 

[Zam_Olyas]

 

[Kokoso]

Just read it. Tira is truly a fantastic guy, and a team mate

Remember Giro 2012 when it looked like he betrayed his leader Kreuziger but it was probably Martinelli's (or maybe Vinokurev's, who knows) decision back then. Or maybe I remember it wrong.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Remember Giro 2012 when it looked like he betrayed his leader Kreuziger but it was probably Martinelli's (or maybe Vinokurev's, who knows) decision back then. Or maybe I remember it wrong.

Can't say that I remember the stage you are talking about? but the essentially became co-captains for a time under that giro when Kreuziger proved once again to not be able to climb with the best. He had an amazing stage victory I'll give him that. But those were depressing years for Astana in the gc in the grand tours.

 

[Eshnar]

I thought Aru was gonna top-5 this year, but I'd have never expected him to win a stage like this. _O_

Podium in reach. Hope he doesn't crack.

 

[Kokoso]

Can't say that I remember the stage you are talking about? but the essentially became co-captains for a time under that giro when Kreuziger proved once again to not be able to climb with the best. He had an amazing stage victory I'll give him that. But those were depressing years for Astana in the gc in the grand tours.

No, Kreuziger was sole leade. Can't see how Tira was co-captain. It was stage 14th I think. True, Kreuziger couldn't climb with best but it could because Astana ovefar too much racing days as a leader going to the Giro. Astana didn't handle it well back then. Everybody (including you) is just overlooking this.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

No, Kreuziger was sole leade. Can't see how Tira was co-captain. It was stage 14th I think. True, Kreuziger couldn't climb with best but it could because Astana ovefar too much racing days as a leader going to the Giro. Astana didn't handle it well back then. Everybody (including you) is just overlooking this.

He cracked hard at one stage, while Tira followed relatively well and was in the top 10 of the gc. Tira cracked to a couple of stages later, but at the time he did not sacrifice himself for Kreuziger for the same reason as Aru didn't sacrifice himself for Scarponi earlier in this giro and Kash and Kloden stayed in the peloton in the tour 07 when Vino fell. Nothing to do about backstabbing.

 

[phanatic]

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=72006

I don't speak Italian, but the google translate is almost eloquent:

"When I was with them [Quintana and Uran] in the climb, my hairs stood on end. Then in the final kilometers, it was amazing. I felt a new sensation I had never felt before as a professional cyclist."

 

[Arnout]

Check out tiralongo's blog about Fabio Aru.

Link?

oijo

 

[Netserk]

Link?

oijo

http://www.paolotiralongo.it/#tappe

15a tappa: Valdengo - Montecampione 225km

Finalmente il falco ha spiegato le ali ed ha iniziato a volare. Nella montagna che ha visto trionfare il grandissimo Marco Pantani, Fabio Aru senza nessuna soggezione dei grandi della classifica, con un’azione degna di un grande campione, ha attaccato lasciando tutti sulle ruote, vincendo la 15° tappa: Valdengo - Montecampione di 225km. Primo degli sconfitti il colombiano Fabio Duarte (Colombia), terzo Nairo Quintana (Movistar). Rigoberto Uran (Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team) mantiene la maglia rosa.

Appunti di viaggio del "Tira"

Tappa durissima, ma felicissimi tutti noi del Team Astana per la vittoria di Fabio Aru. Come tutti i giorni io ho scortato Fabio nelle prime posizioni del gruppo, poi ho preferito salire all’arrivo con il mio passo. La vittoria di Fabio non mi ha sorpreso, in quanto sapevo che stava bene. Ha dato una prova di forza e nei giorni a seguire, dobbiamo stargli vicino, perché sappiamo benissimo che un gradino del podio finale del Giro è alla sua portata.

 

[jsem94]

Absolutely brilliant ride. Aru, Pozzo and Majka on the podium please.

 

[Jspear]

Absolutely brilliant ride. Aru, Pozzo and Majka on the podium please.

Pozzo won't podium.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Pozzo won't podium.

That is my guess as well.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Pozzo won't podium.

I agree and today was a big blow for him. Still, a top 5 would be a good result.

 

[SafeBet]

Me and Vino (the user) knew this from the get-go.
What a rider.

Now you cheaters don't go and vote for him in the Giro winner poll