Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia 2023, stage 15: Seregno - Bergamo 195 km

[Gigs_98]

Folks, roadblocking is the rational thing to do

Of course it is, but that's what rules are for. To forbid things that are rational from the teams perspective but dangerous and against the spirit of the sport.

 

[HelloDolly]

I wanted Pinot in the break

 

[Filippo_3467]

what a absolutely weird break

 

[Samamba]

I expected a way stronger break

 

[ice&fire]

If we wanted rational we'd watch chess

I'll look for the women's Vuelta a Burgos finish at Lagunas de Neila. Not that that is not rational, just probably more entertaining.

 

[Aimar16]

So, Healy vs McNulty

 

[Netserk]

Why is Pasqualon trying to go into every single breakaway?

He's the best rider to put in the break for Caruso.

 

[BR2]

I'm so sick of "it's the rational thing to do". They are in the entertainment business. In the clinic there was a short discussion again about why Armstrong is remembered so differently from Pantani, and well, one of the reasons is because they raced entirely differently. No, it's not just all about winning and getting points, it's also about how you do it.

 

[Red Rick]

Missed it, but who blocked the road?

 

[KOM]

I expected a way stronger break

They aggresively blocked the road after like 30 seconds of the official start so this is what we get... Honestly the most disgraceful instance of roadblocking I can remember just perfectly fitting for this giro

 

[KOM]

Missed it, but who blocked the road?

Jumbo, Ineos, FDJ. Jumbo was the most present which tilts me the most out of all of this

 

[BR2]

That being said I hope Healy will make it, he's such a great rider.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Rojas would be better off dropping back to help Rubio - contributing nothing currently

 

[RedheadDane]

I wanted Pinot in the break

So did Jesper Worre.
And now he's give people cake.

 

[KOM]

I'm so sick of "it's the rational thing to do". They are in the entertainment business. In the clinic there was a short discussion again about why Armstrong is remembered so differently from Pantani, and well, one of the reason is because they races entirely different. No, it's not just all about winning and getting points, it's also about how you do it.

Same reason why Contador is generally so admired

 

[DNP-Old]

I'm afraid nothing will happen in the GC today, will be another breakaway day. But the GC is close so that must mean the race is good!

Nah man, chill. They're just saving their matches for Monte Bondone. And on Monte Bondone they'll save their energy for Val di Zoldo. And on Val di Zoldo they'll save their energy for Tre Cime di Lavaredo. And on Tre Cime di Lavaredo they'll save their energy for Monte Lussari. And on Monte Lussari they'll save their energy for the after party in Rome.

 

[Samamba]

So, Healy vs McNulty

Israel has a decent duo. Frigo looked really good earlier this week.

 

[Filippo_3467]

I don't understand it most of the people in the breakaway have no chance doing anything today. There should have been a better fight for the break.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

I think Ineos is really, really stupid. This was their only chance to put any sort of pressure on Jumbo and iirc they blocked off the road instead of sending Arensman or de Plus up there. Now they‘re just hoping that Almeida and Roglič lose to Geraint Thomas.

 

[ppanther92]

Why are Velasco and Healy not waiting for the group?

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Israel has a decent duo. Frigo looked really good earlier this week.

Frigo can't descend at all though, that automatically puts him out of contention for a stage like this.

 

[Netserk]

Of course it is, but that's what rules are for. To forbid things that are rational from the teams perspective but dangerous and against the spirit of the sport.

It's not dangerous if done right. Once in place where they move minimally and only in an easily predictable manner, it is safe. Even if annoying.

But some riders are willing to ride hazardously to get around it.

I think it's not only a legitimate strategy, I think it's actively good that it is employed. But it should be regulated (just like other aspects of racing) so that riders get punished if they recklessly endanger other riders, or if they use their arms to stop other riders.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Disappointing, I wanted to watch this stage from the start to see the breakaway formation, and then these negative teams just block the road.

Oh well, that means more time on the bike for me.

 

[Aimar16]

Israel has a decent duo. Frigo looked really good earlier this week.

I don't think tactics will matter. The strongest guy will win.

 

[Samamba]

Frigo can't descend at all though, that automatically puts him out of contention for a stage like this.

If they wait for the last climb they don't stand a chance but they are the only "good" duo there, so maybe they can have one of them start with an advantage.

Don't think Healy would let it happen tho.