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

[Ilmaestro99]

After Almida, Thomas, roglic and Dunbar, the next gc Rider to finish was Ilan Van Welder

 

[madthebad]

The moment I saw Almeida without the moustache I was sure he will destroy everyone ( well... almost everyone ),

 

[saunaking]

On the other hand, a lot of Roglic fans were declaring before the Giro his preparation wasn't good and that might affect him in the third week.

Wins 2 stage races, beating Remco head to head in one of them.
What would be a good preparation?

 

[Tim Cahill]

A great finish/Giro for everyone who is fed up of the moniker 'Big 6', like there are only a few riders that matter.

Well maybe Joao Almeida and Geriant Thomas are the big 2, how about that.

 

[benzwire]

Roglic crossed the finish line like he won the stage..

Looking down, stopping his Garmin?

 

[Riek s]

Wins 2 stage races, beating Remco head to head in one of them.
What would be a good preparation?

I'm just repeating what was said on this forum before the Giro

 

[movingtarget]

Gutsy ride by Dunbar. Hope he can hang on for the rest of the week.

 

[ashhutch1997]

Nice. I voted for the legendary ALMIDA on the rest day, and so he delivers. Always kinda liked him, and Thomas and Roglic really isn't my cup of tea at all, so all abord the hype train!

Very exciting prospect for stage 18, 19 and 20 now IMO. I think Almeida is the favorite. Pray for good weather..

Saw a webcam at the top of the Giau and it is pretty clear with only a little snow and the road was fully open, so looking good 🤞

 

[Escarabajo]

Are Arensman and De Plus going to keep hanging in there or are they going to help eventually?

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

Wins 2 stage races, beating Remco head to head in one of them.
What would be a good preparation?

That only without having surgery over the winter.

 

[staubsauger]

One thing I'm now more convinced about than ever before is that Pogacar and Vingegaard are truly extraterrestrial.

Let's wait until the Vuelta a Espana first to estimate whether Ayuso turns into the Spanish Armstrong!

Just for the record: That's not meant as an insult!

 

[gunara]

As things stand, at least until today, the current 3rd best grand tour GC rider is Geraint Thomas, right?

 

[jmdirt]

Congrats JA!

Congrats to GT as well!

Kinda cool seeing two guys a few days apart in age having a climbing battle.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Saw a webcam at the top of the Giau and it is pretty clear with only a little snow and the road was fully open, so looking good 🤞

Oh yes, Finestre, Mortirolo, Colle San Carlo etc. is great, but Giau will always be my favorite in the Giro.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Are Arensman and De Plus going to keep hanging in there or are they going to help eventually?

De Plus is probably riding for a nice contract next season but yeah, you either send them on the attack or have them sit up after getting dropped.

 

[Netserk]

Roglic so unlucky with this weak-ass team, no way he can win.

I thought it was your position that Rogla staying with Jumbo and going to the Giro made him responsible for the strength of the support he has here. Of course, including all the substitutions.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Oh yes, Finestre, Mortirolo, Colle San Carlo etc. is great, but Giau will always be my favorite in the Giro.

Already climbed Tre Cime around 3 weeks ago (and Falzarego 2 weeks earlier, that one was cold on the descent), it's all good.

 

[SafeBet]

After Almida, Thomas, roglic and Dunbar, the next gc Rider to finish was Ilan Van Welder

The sprinter.

 

[Netserk]

Last-minute callup Gloag aside, the difference in contribution today between Jumbo's Dutch and non-Dutch domestiques is... something.

Rasmussen
Menchov
Freire

The winners have always been the foreigners.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Already climbed Tre Cime around 3 weeks ago (and Falzarego 2 weeks earlier, that one was cold on the descent), it's all good.

Don't shout that too loud, QS might come looking to sign you

 

[Valv.Piti]

Yeah, the dutchies on that team have always been doing fine at best while having a lot to be desired on other days. Mollema, Ten Dam, Kruijswijk etc.

 

[wickedw]

Looking down, stopping his Garmin?

You got it 😄

 

[madthebad]

Just noticed now on the podium that Joao only trimmed his moustache . If he shaves it all off this Giro is done .

 

[Valv.Piti]

Already climbed Tre Cime around 3 weeks ago (and Falzarego 2 weeks earlier, that one was cold on the descent), it's all good.

Great. Another shortening into no camera like last time was disastrous!

 

[saunaking]

Are Arensman and De Plus going to keep hanging in there or are they going to help eventually?

Been riding smart, they'll be there when needed.
Unlike say R Dennis haha