Giro d'Italia Stage 9: Messina - Etna, 169km (let the race begin!)

[Midnightfright]

There have been 3 Sky jerseys in the 2nd row of the peloton for the past 30km. I hope at least one of them can hang on to the summit.

Kennaugh is going to pop of the front and gain 6 minutes dont worry.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Petacchi and Ventoso finally falling to the back of the péloton.

 

[Granville57]

"They still don't understand how volcanoes erupt...much like earthquakes."

I like Todd Gogulski, but did he really just say that?

 

[Bala Verde]

At around what km did the break form?

 

[La Pandera]

I thought the italians said it was brut, if we are talking about the same incident.

I was going by the uniform number plus I have no audio. Good to know for Purito's sake.

 

[Jamsque]

Kennaugh is going to pop of the front and gain 6 minutes dont worry.

Probably. I just hope he has one good day in the mountains at some point.

 

[KassyC]

Has anyone got a english feed working yet... none seeming to work for me Eurosport in Asia still showing athletics

 

[Jamsque]

It's all Etna from here on out, and all uphill until 900m to go.

 

[Bala Verde]

hehe, the Italians are tying their tongues in a knot to pronounce Kruijswijk...

they were actually getting close [KROIS - WEYK]

 

[Jeriko]

Has anyone got a english feed working yet... none seeming to work for me Eurosport in Asia still showing athletics

EDIT: Nevermind, it just suddenly transformed into a foreign feed. WTF?

 

[The Hitch]

what do they say?

They showed the Astana ds giving a 5 minute Team Talk, telling each rider what to do, which riders should try to get in the break first, which rider second (should first fail) which rider third. Interestingly he said that the first rider to go (cant remember who, think maybe Gasparoto) was ill, hence he should be first because he expects first break to fail.

He also layed out which riders should stay with Kreuziger by his side. Told them to fight for the front positions, that it was very very important. Emphasised the importance of communication with Kreuziger, that if he tells someone to attack they should break theire own legs to do it.

A lot of other stuff in there too. Good to see inside one of these.

Not as interesting as the actually race, though, which they are yet to show.
Oooh look, they are on with 27kms to go.
Bunch of tw#ts.

Disagree. A bit of talk about the races, pre race previews etc do a lot to promote the sport. Show ES are serious about it. Interesting to see the other sides of cycling as well.

Its not like its very interesting racing at this point anyway.

 

[vcampbell]

I just love ES. They are late because of the fantastic WTCC and podium ceremony, and now they are able to show us commercials. They shoudl f*** themselves.

 

[Granville57]

At around what km did the break form?

From about the 70km mark.

 

[killswitch]

From about the 70km mark.

~65 km. ..............

 

[KassyC]

http://www.fromsportcom.com/v-2/6/20/v-262001.html

You legend, thanks!!

 

[Bala Verde]

From about the 70km mark.

~65 km. ..............

Thanks! ......

 

[vcampbell]

And a commercial again. Hope it's the last.

 

[Jamsque]

The Skymin - Cervelo team is well represented at the front.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Go Matthias! DOes anyone know who claim the KOM points?

 

[Granville57]

~65 km. ..............

I was going to say 67km but...

 

[red_flanders]

Has anyone got a english feed working yet... none seeming to work for me Eurosport in Asia still showing athletics

http://www.fromsportcom.com/v-2/6/20/v-262001.html

 

[Mellow Velo]

Disagree. A bit of talk about the races, pre race previews etc do a lot to promote the sport. Show ES are serious about it. Interesting to see the other sides of cycling as well.

Its not like its very interesting racing at this point anyway.

Fine.
Enjoy the ad breaks every 5 minutes, too.
I've seen the whole coverage, cos I like to figure out things for myself.
Just because Harmon is making excuses by saying it ain't interesting doesn't make it so.

 

[Cobblestoned]

Looking forward to the crowds on Etna, nice pictures and fireworks starting.
I guess most tifosi prefer the final MTF.

Many riders look very tired.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Go Matthias! DOes anyone know who claim the KOM points?

Savini, Fränk, Bakelandts, Popovych and Lastras, in that order.

 

[Granville57]

Looking forward to the crowds on Etna, nice pictures and fireworks starting.

Fireworks on Etna?