Giro d'Italia 2011: Stage 14 Lienz to Monte Zoncolan

[thrawn]

Best introduction to a stage/race ever. Can't wait for this stage.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I want to kill my entire family, that way i can see the stage....eg, we organized "family day" on satuurday, where all cousins, aunts and uncles come together and have a 'fun' day. But I'd rather sit and home and watch this stage

So, anyone have mass extinction devices I can borrow?

 

[Greenflame]

I want to kill my entire family, that way i can see the stage....eg, we organized "family day" on satuurday, where all cousins, aunts and uncles come together and have a 'fun' day. But I'd rather sit and home and watch this stage

So, anyone have mass extinction devices I can borrow?

Wait, the Dutch maffia doesn't have any mass extinction devices of its own?

Amateurs.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I want to kill my entire family, that way i can see the stage....eg, we organized "family day" on satuurday, where all cousins, aunts and uncles come together and have a 'fun' day. But I'd rather sit and home and watch this stage

So, anyone have mass extinction devices I can borrow?

If you organised this 'fun' day then maybe when everyone comes together you could say the day involves watching cyclists ride up Monte Zoncolan! For you that would be classified as fun.

 

[Marcus135]

Fantastic intro Hitch, that got me very excited for the stage. I personally think Alberto will be the winner if he as form the Anton could be second but i think Alberto will take a large amount of time here.

 

[lancaster]

chapeau Hitch

really set the early pace,
the most hotly expected day of racing of the year has got the best intro.

 

[veganrob]

Great work Hitch.

Now if Rujano is all that, then this is his chance to show us. However I think Alberto is on a mission. He will be smart, not suicidal, but would like to take this stage with authority.

 

[jsem94]

I can't watch this stage.. ARGH! I am playing a show that afternoon.

I have to catch a rerun.

 

[Barrus]

I want to kill my entire family, that way i can see the stage....eg, we organized "family day" on satuurday, where all cousins, aunts and uncles come together and have a 'fun' day. But I'd rather sit and home and watch this stage

So, anyone have mass extinction devices I can borrow?

Ugh, Ugh, Ugh

Don't you feel a cold coming up as well?

*sniffle*

 

[boomcie]

I want to kill my entire family, that way i can see the stage....eg, we organized "family day" on satuurday, where all cousins, aunts and uncles come together and have a 'fun' day. But I'd rather sit and home and watch this stage

So, anyone have mass extinction devices I can borrow?

Living up to your reputation D_T. Got to respect that.

 

[DenisMenchov]

Hitch - masterpiece posts

 

[craig1985]

It would also be rude of me not to say thanks to Hitch for the preview.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Ugh, Ugh, Ugh

Don't you feel a cold coming up as well?

*sniffle*

Can't use that excuse, I've been sick the past 1,5 week already. I had sinusitis and a throat inflammation. But now I'm almost better, just at the wrong time. Plus I'm on of the organizers (talk about bad planning)

 

[craig1985]

Is it raining in Holland? If so, can't you just go out for a ride in pouring rain and get sick again?

 

[The Hitch]

Thanks for the compliments.

Only problem is, Im going to be major screwed if this doesnt turn out that great

 

[will10]

Can't use that excuse, I've been sick the past 1,5 week already. I had sinusitis and a throat inflammation. But now I'm almost better, just at the wrong time. Plus I'm on of the organizers (talk about bad planning)

Just pretend to be feeling really sick, stay in bed with your laptop

 

[AussieGoddess]

Thanks for the compliments.

Only problem is, Im going to be major screwed if this doesnt turn out that great

This stage IS going to be epic. There is no doubt. No matter what happens - someone will end up doing something amazing - just completing the stage is amazing, so thats a guarantee!!!

I too think Contador will go on friday so that saturday is a little less pressure. I still think he will win it by minutes ....

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Just pretend to be feeling really sick, stay in bed with your laptop

This would lead to my sister and my cousin (co-organisers) murdering me with their bare hands

 

[boomcie]

This would lead to my sister and my cousin (co-organisers) murdering me with their bare hands

Lust for blood runs in the family...

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Lust for blood runs in the family...

Which means you got to be careful with what you say to me. Or you might not live another day

 

[boomcie]

Which means you got to be careful with what you say to me. Or you might not live another day

I like walking on thin ice.

 

[Parrulo]

this sums up my thoughts on this masterpiece of a preview and the stage itself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqf1BmN4Dag

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Epic primer for a stage that is already legendary no matter what happens. Who cares about Mont Ventoux or Alpe d'Huez? Who cares about Angliru? Who cares about Etna or Grossglockner? Monte Crostis and Monte Zoncolan is all that matters.

I don't ever remember a single stage being hyped this much. It even exceeds the hype of the columbians by Ryo. Speaking of which - I'm really excited to see what Rujano has got up his sleeves for this stage.

Contador will win, Rujano second and Anton third.

Let the race begin (and end)!

 

[al_pacino]

I want to kill my entire family, that way i can see the stage....eg, we organized "family day" on satuurday, where all cousins, aunts and uncles come together and have a 'fun' day. But I'd rather sit and home and watch this stage

So, anyone have mass extinction devices I can borrow?

Just make sure you say hello to everyone as soon as possible and then just disappear, as long as there are enough people about noone will notice you've gone.

 

[CatsNK]

I can't wait for this stage.

Who is coming to my Giro party on Saturday morning? Italian brunch in honor of this epic stage. "Italy" donuts and mimosas on the menu. And lots of Italian wine. Y'all are welcome.

The only part that worries me is having to take on hostess duties during key moments of the race. But I do plan to watch it all over again when Universal re-runs it later in the day.