Giro d'Italia 2020, stage 18: Pinzolo - Laghi di Cancano 207 km

[richwallone]

he is the worst of the 3 though

He beat them both in the first ITT. But yes, in the second one, he was worse. I wonder though if he really went out full speed...

 

[Red Rick]

I love this poll so much.

 

[tobydawq]

I really hope so... I wanna see some fireworks today otherwise. as someone mentioned already "Hurt: Giro 2020"

I will be healing it solely for Sagan's win.

 

[Sciatic]

Never watched a stelvio stage live. Going to stay up until 3am my time to do this.
COME ON

I will provide you with sleepy support by getting up at 4:30am to watch

 

[Sciatic]

It this weren't a stupid year I might have actually been there in person...

Ouch!

 

[Scarponi]

I will provide you with sleepy support by getting up at 4:30am to watch

Probably prefer getting up early than going to bed at 3 and then getting up at 7 haha

 

[Krzysztof_O]

The mythical Stelvio. Most legendary climb in pro-cycling and only 38 km before the finish! Perfect stage for long-lasting drama. The Shark to go thermonuclear on Stelvio. Laghi di Cancano is not very difficult but the riders will be isolated and tired by then so this climb can make big differences as well. Let the carnage begin:

 

[Sciatic]

Probably prefer getting up early than going to bed at 3 and then getting up at 7 haha

I’m with you on that, though I’m not exactly a morning person. But I respond much more promptly when I realize there’s cycling to be watched rather than work to get to!

 

[Cookster15]

I though the stoopid move was Kelderman bridging to Hindley so early. Let the others chase your teammate. He's a threat to them, not you. By moving, Kelderman basically brought Almeida back up to Hindley and neutralised his own team's attack.

Maybe Keldo simply scared of the strength of his own teammate?

 

[Leinster]

Maybe Keldo simply scared of the strength of his own teammate?

He has a 3 minute lead over the guy, with a flat TT to come.

 

[trevim]

If I'm allowed a somehow nationalist note, I'd like to point out that regardless of what happens tomorrow (I'd be very happy with white jersey and podium at this point), it will be amazing as a portuguese to see a fellow countryman like João Almeida riding in the pink jersey up the Stelvio. It's completely unbelievable that he's even in this position, obviously a lot of stars aligned for him but anyway it's the way that's he's racing that's quite amazing. He looks like relishing the maglia rosa, loving every minute of it and attacking in the jersey is also one for the memory books.

My prediction for tomorrow is Kelderman in pink but in any case, good luck for Almeida!

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Guys I am so freaking hyped that even if Nibali takes 40 minutes, Almeida drops Kelderman & Hindley and Pozzovivo takes the stage win I will be disappointed.

 

[Pricey_sky]

I love the anticipation the night before stages like this. I hope Stelvio delivers drama once again and we get a great stage.

(We deserve it after sitting through today)

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Guys I am so freaking hyped that even if Nibali takes 40 minutes, Almeida drops Kelderman & Hindley and Pozzovivo takes the stage win I will be disappointed.

What if he takes an hour, Almeida cracks, Kelderman takes a dump in a camper van, Zakarin doesn't crash, Hindley runs over a dog, Fuglsang gains a husband, Pozzovivo drops someone while attacking, and Bilbao wins the stage?

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

What if he takes an hour, Almeida cracks, Kelderman takes a dump in a camper van, Zakarin doesn't crash, Hindley runs over a dog, Fuglsang gains a husband, Pozzovivo drops someone while attacking, and Bilbao wins the stage?

I would be mildly satisfied.

 

[F_Cance]

I know. But even Antonio or Mosca or Felline pushing it on the first two climbs is better than a soft pace by Quickstep.

Anyone but f* Iljo Keisse basically who was there until the last climb today

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I would be mildly satisfied.

Ok, Shania Twain

 

[Scarponi]

If I'm allowed a somehow nationalist note, I'd like to point out that regardless of what happens tomorrow (I'd be very happy with white jersey and podium at this point), it will be amazing as a portuguese to see a fellow countryman like João Almeida riding in the pink jersey up the Stelvio. It's completely unbelievable that he's even in this position, obviously a lot of stars aligned for him but anyway it's the way that's he's racing that's quite amazing. He looks like relishing the maglia rosa, loving every minute of it and attacking in the jersey is also one for the memory books.

My prediction for tomorrow is Kelderman in pink but in any case, good luck for Almeida!

Can’t wait to see him in the Volta Portugal in 2035!!!!!

 

[trevim]

Can’t wait to see him in the Volta Portugal in 2035!!!!!

Losing against Gustavo Veloso for sure.

 

[Billie]

What is the more likely way for Almeida to lose his pink jersey?

- he loses it because he stopped for a couple minutes at the top of the Stelvio to put on his rain jacket

- he loses it because he has to sh*t after the descent?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Nibali. Bag. Trophy Cabinet.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Just checked the schedule. They hit Prato between 14:00 and 14.30 CET.
I get out of work at 14:30 and have a 1h commute. Unfortunately, I'm not @Gigs_98.

They will hit Trafoi (about 1/3 or the climb) between 14:30 and 15:00 and the action (plus great landscapes) may start around there. From there it's 14 km at 8.7%, very difficult and very long section. BTW Stelvio east may not be the steepest climb but it's hard for so long: it has the longest section of 8%+ avg. grade: last 21 kilometers!

Trafoi:

One of a few Alpine regions I haven't been to but must hike there one day! (majestic Ortler massif in the background)

 

[BlueRoads]

Nibali. Bag. Trophy Cabinet.

Now that's a cheap way to get your likes!

 

[Rts123]

Will almeida still be in pink tomorrow?
Can he stick with the climbers tomorow

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Now that's a cheap way to get your likes!

Write something nice about his liquor cabinet and he'll like you back