Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia 2023, stage 12: Bra - Rivoli 179 km

[shadowrider]

The first "normal" stage, without rain, prior covid cases and crashes ?

 

[Salvarani]

I will have to make sure each stage that I am watching the Giro and not a re-run episode of Survivor from now on.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

I will have to make sure each stage that I am watching the Giro and not a re-run episode of Survivor from now on.

It hasn't really been an amazing race yet, has it?

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Bahrain should put Zambanini, Suttilin, Pasqualon or Butrago in the breakaway, then Caruso should try something over the top. Caruso is not a guy who can take time tomorrow on the hard stage, if he is strong he will just be able to follow the best guys. He could catch some captains napping with a move today, however, and then final 20km with his teammate

 

[EddyMazzoleni]

Are you Gigi Sgarbozza, writing all the non Italian name wrong?

 

[CyclistAbi]

Not sure on how this stage will play out. Will for example JV be prepared to help control at beginning. If Ineos won't be up to it. The hill near the end could spark some GC action. We'll see.

 

[Lequack]

So it's coming true. Eddie Dunbar will win this Giro.

 

[Rackham]

Not sure on how this stage will play out. Will for example JV be prepared to help control at beginning. If Ineos won't be up to it. The hill near the end could spark some GC action. We'll see.

I think Caruso will be the detonator from the GC group today on that final climb & he could force a selection.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Of course and even Hessmann (the man is having his breakthrough as a domestique). In fact I trust more a possible "resurrection" of Dennis and Gloag in this race than Oomen.

Oomen after his leg artery surgery unfortunately never becoming the Oomen he was supposed to be
Also don't forget he had a *** prep for this Giro when he got covid at Romandie.

 

[staubsauger]

Bahrain should put Zambanini, Suttilin, Pasqualon or Butrago in the breakaway, then Caruso should try something over the top. Caruso is not a guy who can take time tomorrow on the hard stage, if he is strong he will just be able to follow the best guys. He could catch some captains napping with a move today, however, and then final 20km with his teammate

I wouldn't waste Buitrago as long as there is the small possibility that Ineos just sends Arensman & Buitrago on a breakaway that succeeds because Bouwman alone can't control.

That's a certain podium spot IF it plays out. And a certain pink jersey for Ineos who can't control the race with 4 guys.

It's crazy, but worth a try.


Unless Caruso really thinks he can win the whole thing.

 

[Red Rick]

Oomen after his leg artery surgery unfortunately never becoming the Oomen he was supposed to be
Also don't forget he had a *** prep for this Giro when he got covid at Romandie.

It was also the magical Sunweb seasons tbh.

Oomen was decent in Itzulia, he can still be decent for depth and backup.

 

[RedheadDane]

Jesper Worre's dream break:

Pinot, Vine, Gee, Van Wilder, Healy, and Cort.

If that were to happen, I'd be very much in conflict with myself!

 

[QueenStagiaire]

No Covid abandons? That‘s amazing!

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Also don't forget he had a *** prep for this Giro when he got covid at Romandie.

Well right now it looks like that wasn't too bad of a prep if you want to finish the race.

 

[gregrowlerson]

No Covid abandons? That‘s amazing!

I'll be the d and say only Covi.

 

[Netserk]

Vine to redeem himself today.

 

[Lequack]

Roglic interview. He says he lost some "meat" and is now lighter.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1tjiJoWcq4

 

[RedheadDane]

Roglic interview. He says he lost some "meat" and is now lighter.

I don't think that should become the new Marginal Gain...

 

[Netserk]

Bahrain in front after a descent. I think both Thomas and Rogla are behind the split.

 

[StryderHells]

I don't think that should become the new Marginal Gain...

Nothing wrong with veganism

 

[Salvarani]

Jake Stewart does not look too good. Long day for him.

 

[Salvarani]

Cherel is not good today either.

 

[Netserk]

But the peloton is compact again now. Israel duo attack.

 

[Salvarani]

Vanhoucke in the caravan.

 

[Netserk]

Buitrago on the attack!