Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia 2023, stage 16: Sabbio Chiese - Monte Bondone 203 km

[TourOfSardinia]

Portuguese Wolf howl!

 

[wickedw]

Turns put UAE were right to pace, imagine that!

 

[dobrien]

Except it wasn't steep.

I was responding to the poster who said they'd take Thomas over Kuss on ANY terrain.

 

[Riek s]

Remco and Hart must be really cursing at home.

Almeida look strong to contend ftw in this giro. But its all very close... hopefully the next days we get more fireworks.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Well done, Almeida!

G held on though, so kudos to him as well.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

It's not over yet for Roglic but his only hope is this being his worst climbing day. The expected battle is well and truly shattered now.

 

[DNP-Old]

I was responding to the poster who said they'd take Thomas over Kuss on ANY terrain.

Are you drunk? How many beers have you consumed? You were quoting me, saying I'd take Thomas over Kuss on that (in reference to the 5% section) terrain any day of the week.

I accept your apology.

 

[JosefK]

Without Kuss, Rog loses a minute. Chapeau, Almeida! GC down to 2, now.

 

[BR2]

German Eurosport talking about Thomas only basically, no respect for Almeida at all...

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Don't forget that Roglič couldn't even ride a bike three weeks ago and nearly had to get his shoulder amputated because of Fred Wright. He'll peak in the fourth week.

Also don't forget that roglic didn't train for climbing before catalunya and couldn't train for TTs before this giro because of his shoulder injury. If he had another 2 years to prepare and reach his peak he would win

 

[glassmoon]

I'll take Thomas against Kuss on that terrain any day of the week.

looks like Thomas/Almeida lost around 5-10s on Kuss/Rogla in the last part...

 

[KOM]

Why isn’t anyone saying Roglic effected by crashes? Clearly not his peak peak

Excuses or possible explanations rather are only valid if theyre made on behalf of bambi

 

[tobydawq]

Wauw. It seems that we do have a race after all.

 

[ashhutch1997]

That was actually quite an exciting stage tbh

 

[Elos Anjos]

Thank you João, I'm so proud of you and your growth.

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

WOW Kämna almost made it back to G3 on his own. Great fight!

 

[glassmoon]

Except it wasn't steep.

they still lost 5-10s there though

 

[MrTea1976]

Zana was brilliant.

 

[saunaking]

German Eurosport talking about Thomas only basically, no respect for Almeida at all...

Respect for elders

 

[Gigs_98]

The gap to Roglic honestly didn't end up being so big. This is a case of the timeloss being a lot less meaningful than the revelation of his rivals being clearly stronger than him.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

WOW Kämna almost made it back to G3 on his own. Great fight!

He was in the group the whole time but was struggling and wheelsucking hard.

 

[ice&fire]

I guess we're lucky the Giro hasn't started and finished on the same day

 

[RedheadDane]

Remco and Hart must be really cursing at home.

Not to mention how much Covi must be cursing.
If only he hadn't played human cushion for Thomas, his own teammate would be better placed.

 

[Didinho]

With Thomas losing a lot of time uphill in the opening TT, it's gonna be in the Portuguese bag on Lussari.
Almeida also more used to ride alone.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Portuguese Wolf howl!

While Lefevre's sheep herd is scattered all over the place!
Jokes aside, great ride by Van Wilder and Rubio was also really strong.

Expected more from Caruso, but Dunbar was really strong (and Zana a great domestique despite being in the breakaway all day long).