Giro D´italia stage 11 - Tortoreto Lido - Castefidardo 144.0km

[jens_attacks]

yep cav did stay behind the car for 10 km.

proof?

valerio piva:

"io sono tranquillo"

=)))))))))))))))))))

 

[Sasquatch]

slightly bonkers is right LOL

the question is how many sprinters will remain in the race by friday?

For today - I have picked Scarponi whenever I have thought he's had a chance, just coz I like him so much but I really think a break will get away today ... and AC isnt likely to allow Scarponi any room to move.

Will be pretty fun to watch if Michele gives it a go though

I reckon Petacchi and Ventoso will stick around for a day or so. Both high up in the points classification. They will see what happens on the two stages. See how many points Contador picks up. If a break gets majority of the points on one of the stages, they both may stick around thinking they have a shot still at the points jersey. I highly doubt the points jersey will go to a sprinter but if Petacchi wins again tomorrow, he will have a good lead over Contador and he may stick around until he loses the lead.

 

[Publicus]

I just don't see AC letting the likes of Scarponi or Nibali out of his sights. Smart thing to do would be to let a break form with someone low enough on GC that Lampre and Liquigas don't object and then let the gap grow until one or more of the break members is threatening their (Scarponi's or Nibali's) position on GC and force those teams to chase.

 

[nobilis]

I can see Movistar doing smthg here. Maybe try to get at least 2 in a big breakaway.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I just don't see AC letting the likes of Scarponi or Nibali out of his sights. Smart thing to do would be to let a break form with someone low enough on GC that Lampre and Liquigas don't object and then let the gap grow until one or more of the break members is threatening their (Scarponi's or Nibali's) position on GC and force those teams to chase.

Scarponi is the only guy who could get away on these terrains but if Saxo let a group go away and then set a false tempo, it won't be descisive enough for Scarponi to make a move and get away and AC would also have plenty of team mates to chase if he gets away.

 

[The Hitch]

btw does anyone know what time stage 13 (friday, grosslglockner) might finsih. Its only 167 so might it finish earlier? What time have they been finishing recently?

 

[just some guy]

Wonder if Richie Porte would be allowed to get in the break - especially if saxo want to gift the pink to someone ?

 

[auscyclefan94]

btw does anyone know what time stage 13 (friday, grosslglockner) might finsih. Its only 167 so might it finish earlier? What time have they been finishing recently?

They finish from 17:00 -17:30 local time

Wonder if Richie Porte would be allowed to get in the break - especially if saxo want to gift the pink to someone ?

Doubt it, he'll probably be riding for AC. Saxo will have a lot of work to do over the next 1.5 weeks so no need for unnecessary breakaways.

 

[Publicus]

Wonder if Richie Porte would be allowed to get in the break - especially if saxo want to gift the pink to someone ?

No way. All of his energies will be needed over the next 10 stages. EDIT: Actually, that might not be a bad strategy. And it certainly would be unexpected. It would take ALL responsibility off of Saxo to chase down the break and allow AC just to follow wheels (and the rest of the Saxo climbers to sit back). And the course is relatively short (144 KM) that it won't put excessive damage on Richie.

It has some possibilities...

 

[cineteq]

Wonder if Richie Porte would be allowed to get in the break - especially if saxo want to gift the pink to someone ?

Any action that translates into Saxo not doing any work = not allow by peloton

 

[Astana1]

No way. All of his energies will be needed over the next 10 stages. EDIT: Actually, that might not be a bad strategy. And it certainly would be unexpected. It would take ALL responsibility off of Saxo to chase down the break and allow AC just to follow wheels (and the rest of the Saxo climbers to sit back). And the course is relatively short (144 KM) that it won't put excessive damage on Richie.

It has some possibilities...

I think it would be Saxo's wet dream. I think that the peloton would chase down any Saxo rider like a dog however.

 

[Kwibus]

Bah.. at work.. Can't wait for the stage to start. Wanted to leave early so I could watch the last 2 hours of the stage, but I ended up having to work till 21:00 CET..
Still more then 7 hours to go

 

[Publicus]

I think it would be Saxo's wet dream. I think that the peloton would chase down any Saxo rider like a dog however.

True, but the break has to form and Porte may be more acceptable than someone who is a true threat to GC getting into the break. Plus, it would allow teams that are more interested in the overall win rather than GC to have a shot at the stage.

But yeah, I see your point.

 

[Christian]

I hope a break finally gets through today ... any word on who's in it yet?

 

[just some guy]

I hope a break finally gets through today ... any word on who's in it yet?

No break yet 16 were away then caught - wish we were seeing the whole stage.

 

[Cobblestoned]

Next attacks

km 18
Canuti + Ulissi

 

[just some guy]

Machado , Kruijswijk and Pinotti join Canuti and Ulissi.

 

[Publicus]

D. Napolitano just abandoned.

 

[just some guy]

I think its all back together again.!!

 

[Hotbrakes]

This Giro is dull. It's turning into a a Contador parade lap.
But I will keep watching and go for Tschopp tonight.

 

[boomcie]

Slightly bonkers prediction: Alessandro Petacchi to get in the (large) break, to attempt to win the TV sprint, in the hope of getting a win on Thursday and trying to build up a lead in the race for red.

He's in the attack. Nice prediction. Not sure whether it's the right break though.

 

[just some guy]

Vicioso (Androni), Windy and Kiryienka (Movistar Team), Petacchi (Lampre-ISD), Brutt (Katusha) Frapporti (Colnago), De Clercq (Omega Pharma-Lotto), Reda (Quick Step )

are off the front now will it stick ?

 

[hatcher]

Gotta think Kiryienka spells doom for this break.

 

[search]

"Windy and Kiryienka"

Ventoso could win this if it sticks

 

[Publicus]

Gotta think Kiryienka spells doom for this break.

I think Saxo would be okay with this break.