Giro 2017, stage 9: Montenero di Bisaccia - Blockhaus 149 km

[staubsauger]

As long as Quintana loses significant time tomorrow and the Giro on Tuesday I'm satisfied with whoever attacks. If he seals this Giro with conservative racing he might have a real shot at the double I fear!

 

[rick james]

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As long as Quintana loses significant time tomorrow and the Giro on Tuesday I'm satisfied with whoever attacks. If he seals this Giro with conservative racing he might have a real shot at the double I fear!

Woof Woof

 

[the asian]

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As long as Quintana loses significant time tomorrow and the Giro on Tuesday I'm satisfied with whoever attacks.

In your dreams mate !

The time of Chris Froome is over.

Quintana will walk away with the Double.

 

[Robert5091]

TJ to loose 5 minutes ...

 

[SHAD0W93]

Who I want to win and do good
TVG, Pinot, or Nibali
Who I think will win
Thomas to do a Froome and Landa to lose time
Quintana to not attack

 

[trevim]

Re: Giro 2017, stage 9: Montenero di Bisaccia - Blockhaus 14

The most interesting thing for me is to see if Landa has really turned into a bot or if he'll just ride how he feels it and good luck for Thomas.

 

[Brullnux]

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As long as Quintana loses significant time tomorrow and the Giro on Tuesday I'm satisfied with whoever attacks.

In your dreams mate !

The time of Chris Froome is over.

Quintana will walk away with the Double.

I'm not sure the Froome era is over just yet.

 

[Red Rick]

I have mixed feelings about the stage. I definitely want action, but I don't want the race to be over in 20 hours either.

 

[rghysens]

Re: Giro 2017, stage 9: Montenero di Bisaccia - Blockhaus 14

Thomas to win and cause a forum meltdown

With Landa 2nd

seconded!

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Anyone able to explain why such a southerly place has such a Germanic name?

 

[London Hibs]

If the break gets caught then I fancy Bauke Mollema for the win (or a top 3) - I'm hoping for a decent stage with attacks aplenty.

 

[TommyGun]

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Anyone able to explain why such a southerly place has such a Germanic name?

I have looked it up, it seems it was named like this by a German commander in the 1800s, due to the presence of a stone garrison at the top and its ominous look.
Nothing to do with WWII apparently.

 

[Alexandre B.]

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If the break gets caught then I fancy Bauke Mollema for the win (or a top 3) - I'm hoping for a decent stage with attacks aplenty.

He struggled a lot on Mount Etna, I'd be surprised if he podiums.

 

[jaylew]

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I have mixed feelings about the stage. I definitely want action, but I don't want the race to be over in 20 hours either.

Do you really think that could happen? With all the mountains and TTs left?

 

[DNP-Old]

This could very well be a very boring climb, with everyone looking at Quintana, while he has no interest of doing anything just yet.

 

[portugal11]

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This could very well be a very boring climb, with everyone looking at Quintana, while he has no interest of doing anything just yet.

He will attack, there is a time trial in 3 days

 

[kingjr]

If anything he'll counterattack, don't see him being the one to start the action at this juncture.

 

[jens_attacks]

Zakarin maglia rosa.

 

[Netserk]

Landa to ascend Blockhaus in sub-39' _O_

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Zakarin maglia rosa.

 

[Poursuivant]

Adam Yates ftw.

 

[Mr.White]

Zakarin, Landa, Pinot, looks to me that they will attack. Quintana and Nibali to follow moves, maybe to counter if they smell weakness...

 

[Arredondo]

Normally Quintana, Landa and Zakarin should prevail.

But i'm hoping Kruijswijk can limit the damage tomorrow. And that Nibali loses some time. It only bodes well for the final week!

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

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If the break gets caught then I fancy Bauke Mollema for the win (or a top 3) - I'm hoping for a decent stage with attacks aplenty.

He struggled a lot on Mount Etna, I'd be surprised if he podiums.

Mollema is never really good after a rest day. Doesn't say much anyway, even Quintana said he struggled. Nobody was good on Etna, headwind doesn't feel good either so you might think you're bad, even though you are not.

Tomorrow we'll see.

 

[Brullnux]

I hope an Italian wins so the gazzetta stfu and just enjoys the race