Giro del Trentino - 19th to 22rd of April, 2.HC

[roundabout]

Looking at the highlights of yesterday it's difficult to draw many conclusions for the Giro.

 

[jens_attacks]

kiserlovsky going uphill with his shirt in the wind looks like a monster.me too i would prefer to see him or paolo as leader of the astana.kreuziger did though some turns in the front yesterday,he's not looking that bad.

pirazzi is a crazy chap.every day attacker.and talking about colnago,pozzovivo will have a good team in the giro mountains with pirazzi,savini and stortoni.


predictions for today?!except the usual pirazzi attack?

 

[Mellow Velo]

I pretty much agree with what has already been posted by profff etc.
I wouldn't want to read too much into yesterday's stage, re the Giro.
To me, Nibali looked as if he was riding in the same way that others use Switzerland for Tour prep.

Great to see Duarte ride smart for once. Hopefully he previous, ill timed efforts have also be for training purposes.
Loved Machado's look to the camera, when he finally worked his way up to the front group. Looked as strong as anybody.
Rujano went well for 5kms, but he was definitely struggling when the big boys started to attack one another.

Haven't seen the U23 race yet, as I wasted time watching Radio Corsa.

 

[hrotha]

That's what I'm saying, how has he proved other than yesterday that he can sprint a bit. I made that statement because I was surprised that he beat Michele.

Yes, but you judged him based entirely on one race on European soil. It's OK, I didn't have references of his sprinting abilities either, but what isn't OK is to get defensive when corrected by people who have actually seen Duarte race more often.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I pretty much agree with what has already been posted by profff etc.
I wouldn't want to read too much into yesterday's stage, re the Giro.
To me, Nibali looked as if he was riding in the same way that others use Switzerland for Tour prep.

Great to see Duarte ride smart for once. Hopefully he previous, ill timed efforts have also be for training purposes.
Loved Machado's look to the camera, when he finally worked his way up to the front group. Looked as strong as anybody.
Rujano went well for 5kms, but he was definitely struggling when the big boys started to attack one another.

Haven't seen the U23 race yet, as I wasted time watching Radio Corsa.

I remember everyone laughing at me when I said he was just training(of course he wants to win but is not his main goal) and saying that when he dropped he didn't have a bad day but that was just his level. lol. rujano is now riding the way duarte rode in pais vasco, pure training and testing for giro. that's why he attacks with 6 k to go. he's tetsing and imrpvoing his endurance and race toughness, by going depe to try and hold on when he was caught again

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

* Popovych
* Kreuziger
* Sella
* Montaguti
* Vicioso

in the attack!!

androni practicing their attacking patterns??

 

[jens_attacks]

sella will take off in 5,4,3,2.....

vai sella!!!

 

[beer_thirty]

Any live feeds of this one anywhere?? Not holding my breath, but I've got the morning off work and would love to watch... last climb not super steep but could be a really interesting finish today. Thanks in advance if anyone knows of anything!

 

[jens_attacks]

popo vs sella vs kreuziger

who will win?

peloton at three minutes back

they are starting the climb

 

[auscyclefan94]

Nibali off the back again...which is a bit worrying.

 

[jens_attacks]

pozzovivo and cano attack!

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

cano in the attack with pozzovivo!!

 

[jens_attacks]

Nibali off the back again...which is a bit worrying.

lol not at all.that demon is prepared for il giro like nobody else.he's hiding his form or it's just his program.he's the last guy i'd worry about.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Here comes the hype...

 

[auscyclefan94]

lol not at all.that demon is prepared for il giro like nobody else.he's hiding his form or it's just his program.he's the last guy i'd worry about.

I trust that you know your stuff.

 

[royalpig180]

Cmon Machado attack! Oh what I'd give for a live feed right now...

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

1, Kreuziger
2. Popovych
3. Sella

edit: Scarponi wins the GC

 

[auscyclefan94]

Kreuziger
Popovych
Sella

 

[rmacek]

YES!!!! Roman Kreuziger WINS!!!!!!

Edit.: And also KOM!!

 

[jens_attacks]

and just when we have wondered about his form,he wins...
what will await for us at this giro i wonder....

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

and just when we have wondered about his form,he wins...
what will await for us at this giro i wonder....

meh, he won from a breakaway.

still sucked in every stage where he tried to go with the leaders so far.

 

[auscyclefan94]

GC
Scarponi
Machado +7s
Ascani +33s

Settle down Jens_attacks, Kreuziger hasn't been overly impressive at all this year.

 

[jens_attacks]

meh, he won from a breakaway.

still sucked in every stage where he tried to go with the leaders so far.

he said he took it easy.he didn't want to push it.just like nibali.
he's not one of my favourites but let's keep on eye on roman for il giro.

and luca ascani finishes on the podium.that's just one piece of awesome performance.still he has no future at antenucci....so pro teams...pick this guy!

 

[auscyclefan94]

1 Kreuziger, 2 Sella, 3 Popovych +8"; 4 Voeckler +24", 5. Machado, 6 Scarponi, 7 Ascani, 8 Rujano, 9 Duarte, 10 Pozzovivo

 

[dlwssonic]

Is morabito still 4th???