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

[Publicus]

I don't think the break is flying so much as Saxo Bank isn't chasing.

 

[Barrus]

To be honest even with 10 or 15 minutes I think there is a good chance that they won't get to the finish

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Looks like there are 170+ riders who fancy their chances against Contador and Rujano on Monte Zoncolan

 

[boomcie]

To be honest even with 10 or 15 minutes I think there is a good chance that they won't get to the finish

Exactly. On Zoncolan all conventions involving time gaps are futile.

 

[boomcie]

Looks like there are 170+ riders who fancy their chances against Contador and Rujano on Monte Zoncolan

I'd be surprised if Contador doesn't finish solo today. But hey, that's just me.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I'd be surprised if Contador doesn't finish solo today. But hey, that's just me.

you rarely have groups come up Zoncolan or even pairs of riders. Its mano e mano.

 

[UpTheRoad]

It's a beautiful day on the road and they took out the Crostis???!!!!! Boooo!!!!!

 

[icefire]

The three in front have 8:30

Are the riders on strike today ?

Some of them will, after they get to Ovaro

 

[sulgpallur]

It's a beautiful day on the road and they took out the Crostis???!!!!! Boooo!!!!!

Not because weather but teams were against that they cant support riders for 37.5km or something like that

 

[Publicus]

It's a beautiful day on the road and they took out the Crostis???!!!!! Boooo!!!!!

Love it. Best Show (previously) on Television.

 

[UpTheRoad]

Not because weather but teams were against that they cant support riders for 37.5km or something like that

The "sporting" reason is a lame excuse. The safety reason is a legit one, though only if it is wet. The sporting nonsense is garbage.

 

[Siriuscat]

Temperatues were subzero at ski station level this morning, combine this with damp roads after all the showers the Dolomiti had yesterday means ice, ice and 19mm slicks don't mix!!

 

[Publicus]

The "sporting" reason is a lame excuse. The safety reason is a legit one, though only if it is wet. The sporting nonsense is garbage.

Maybe the sporting reason is that Contador and Rujano would make the race a forgone conclusion with the Crostis included and that taking it out gave the other contenders more of a chance to win.

Yes, I'm reaching....

 

[The Hitch]

Love it. Best Show (previously) on Television.

This somesup my opinion of the situation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN5e...p%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DLN5eYFH8HZ8

 

[craig1985]

Is there a new stage profile?

 

[auscyclefan94]

I don't think the break is flying so much as Saxo Bank isn't chasing.

hmmm, saxo are saving their legs. I am surprised that Lampre, katusha, astana or liquigas haven't put guys in the break. saxo can now rely on assitance from those teams to chase. Those teams shouldn't give up without a fight.

 

[ak-zaaf]

This somesup my opinion of the situation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN5eYFH8HZ8&has_verified=1&oref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fverify_age%3Fnext_url%3Dhttp%253A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%253Fv%253DLN5eYFH8HZ8

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[craig1985]

Movistar rider crashed.

 

[Big GMaC]

couple of pages back craig, or on pg6 if you have the 40 post layout

 

[Cobblestoned]

10:45 - 99 km to go

 

[auscyclefan94]

I will not be with you guys for the rest of the night so I hope you all enjoy the stage. Happy cycling viewing to all!

 

[craig1985]

I will not be with you guys for the rest of the night so I hope you all enjoy the stage. Happy cycling viewing to all!

Soft




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[auscyclefan94]

Soft




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I am still staying up and watching even if I have an ear infection and a cold!

 

[boomcie]

I am still staying up and watching even if I have an ear infection and a cold!

That most certainly makes you look badass

 

[cocteau_ireland]

Its clear that once again the egos of the directeur sportifs have polluted cycling joy. The lack of control they'd have had over the 37k around the crostis has led to them pulling this move. Tragically, events from the 1st wk have brought their combined ad-hoc arguments over the line. Said that, have to move on n njoy denouement