Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia 2025, stage 1: Durrës - Tirana (160.0k)

[RedheadDane]

Only if another rider plays the role of angel and sits on the other shoulder.

Surely Fausto, who is such an amazing person, would be playing the role of angel!

 

[Netserk]

Slow ascent by the peloton.

 

[SafeBet]

According to RAI, Kooij has been dropped.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

That was a fun fight for KOM, but probably very stupid of them not to do that on the last couple of hundred meters, rather than kilometers away from the KOM.

Results of KOM Sprint (2) Gracen (81.6 km).

Rnk.	Rider	Points
1	MONIQUET Sylvain	18
2	VERRE Alessandro	8
3	TONELLI Alessandro	6
4	TAROZZI Manuele	4
5	VAN DER HOORN Taco	2

Edit: very stupid idea indeed it turns out, break will be caught soon.

 

[Faserr]

Red Bull Bonus sprint could be relevant today.

 

[E_F_]

Only if another rider plays the role of angel and sits on the other shoulder.

I believe Miguel Angel Lopez is banned from participating in the sport, so that may not be a good idea.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

That was a fun fight for KOM, but probably very stupid of them not to do that on the last couple of hundred meters, rather than kilometers away from the KOM.

Results of KOM Sprint (2) Gracen (81.6 km).

Rnk.	Rider	Points
1	MONIQUET Sylvain	18
2	VERRE Alessandro	8
3	TONELLI Alessandro	6
4	TAROZZI Manuele	4
5	VAN DER HOORN Taco	2

Probably an homage to the great Stefano Pirazzi from his ex-teammate Tonelli.

 

[SafeBet]

Zijlaard, Govekar and Hayter were apparently dropped on Gracen too.

Edit: Hayter survived and is in the bunch.

 

[Lequack]

Pogacar would've attacked by now.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Wasn't sure what to expect but they're riding through a nice. tree and foliage covered area, and there are some tall hills in the background

 

[proffate]

That was a fun fight for KOM, but probably very stupid of them not to do that on the last couple of hundred meters, rather than kilometers away from the KOM.

Results of KOM Sprint (2) Gracen (81.6 km).

Rnk.	Rider	Points
1	MONIQUET Sylvain	18
2	VERRE Alessandro	8
3	TONELLI Alessandro	6
4	TAROZZI Manuele	4
5	VAN DER HOORN Taco	2

Edit: very stupid idea indeed it turns out, break will be caught soon.

But moniquet is very likely going to get the jersey tonight so not that stupid

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Pogacar would've attacked by now.

Attacked or finished?

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

But moniquet is very likely going to get the jersey tonight so not that stupid

Yes but he also rode smart and didn't fuel the fire for kilometers. Doesn't make attacking in the break for kilometers before the KOM in the middle of the stage a smart strategy. Tonelli also didn't succeed with it at al. So, I don't know, does not seem clever to me.

 

[Netserk]

Beautiful heli-shots today.

 

[Brullnux]

Tricky descent this

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Zijlaard, Govekar and Hayter were apparently dropped on Gracen too.

Edit: Hayter survived and is in the bunch.

Not really relevant for the stage outcome but Govekar, Zijlaard (and Mozzato) have made it back

 

[Potomac]

Peloton clearly wants the Red Bull bonus seconds

 

[Netserk]

Kooij is also back. But dropped once will turn to dropped twice.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Now coming up to the town Mullet but I don‘t think there are any Mullet ambassadors in the Peloton.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Go Arkea, go! (I do not like that shiny, metallic finish on their Bianchis though, I want the matte, old garden hose Celeste back.)

 

[SafeBet]

A number of punctures in the last few minutes. Pedersen and Bennett among the ones affected.

 

[RedheadDane]

A number of punctures in the last few minutes. Pedersen and Bennett among the ones affected.

I thought I'd clicked the transfers and rumours thread... I was... confused...

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I thought I'd clicked the transfers and rumours thread... I was... confused...

Too much cake.

 

[postmanhat]

They might as well rename that the 'Dad' museum. Just a load of machinery in a field, that you can walk around in peace.

 

[RedheadDane]

Too much cake.

No...
and what's in the cakes you eat?