- Jul 16, 2015
- 5,374
- 13,954
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Papi Rogla was dropping Pellizzari in training in the altitude camp last month.
But I digress, great performance by Pellizzari today and he was the strongest rider in the GC favorites group.
- Aug 3, 2015
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- 10,688
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Was he though? I think Carapaz was stronger and Pelizzari could maintain a steady tempo whereas Richie accelerated hard and was pulling once he got up to him as well. Regardless of that, super impressive yes.
Obviously, Roglic at his best is better. Giulio just started his journey and him being Roglic last man was the right choice for this Giro.
- Apr 10, 2019
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- 15,990
- 23,180
Tbf, if the rest of the team was better I'm pretty sure they'd have given him a bit more of a protected role after Hindley's crash, but you don't leave Roglic alone in a situation like the Asiago stage. That said, him taking it easy in the longer TT because of team orders, despite feeling great, was a bad call in hinsight. But anyway, it's a great learning experience and he did lots of work for Roglic on the other stages too.
- Feb 20, 2012
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- Feb 18, 2015
- 13,820
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Man what an understatement that was. Does anyone know whether he would have been in the Ayuso group in the Siena stage if not for Roglic being caught up behind? Everyone talks about stage 15 but he lost over 2 minutes to most of the favorites on stage 9. If that doesn't happen and he's in the top 10 going into the Asiago stage RB might have thought twice about pulling him back to Roglic. Without both those instances of him shipping massive amounts of time doing domestique duties he's right in the thick of the fight for pink. I don't want to blame RB for what even I thought was the right move at the time, but it still makes you wonder what could have been.
- Aug 3, 2015
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- 10,688
- 28,180
Rather an Italian who's really, really good in the mountains then and can challenge for GTs (at least the Giro)
Look to have taken big steps and improved a lot.
Strange team tactics to not let him be the leader, over the washed one, but now he is free! Lets gooo
Strange team tactics to not let him be the leader, over the washed one, but now he is free! Lets gooo
- Sep 2, 2011
- 17,538
- 13,762
- 28,180
Stage win is possible but he'll need to be the strongest or among the top3 uphill. Can't see the other GC guys giving him too much of a leeway at this point.
But this is a strange Giro really. If he keeps this level and all mountain stages are ridden full gas from afar he could even get on the final podium.
Nevertheless, his time has come.
The thing with Pellizzari is that, compared to other young talents, he didn't start training as a pro until a couple years ago. His TT training has been virtually nonexistent before joining Red Bull. His ceiling might be much higher than we previously thought.
But this is a strange Giro really. If he keeps this level and all mountain stages are ridden full gas from afar he could even get on the final podium.
Nevertheless, his time has come.
Ciccone? Much more of a pure climber than he is.
The thing with Pellizzari is that, compared to other young talents, he didn't start training as a pro until a couple years ago. His TT training has been virtually nonexistent before joining Red Bull. His ceiling might be much higher than we previously thought.
- Apr 26, 2023
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He is a diesel climber, doesn't really like accelerations. Judging from today, he may also have great endurance. I hope he can be consistent in this last week.
During the attack, I initially thought: “No, don't do it.” He looked strong. And the others were able to let him go. But I didn't think it would be so close with the stage win. So everything was right. But it would probably have been better if he hadn't attacked today and rather lost some time. Now he won't have any chance of getting into an escape group. Accordingly, it will be difficult for him to win the stage.
Well, in that case he has to do it the hard way: Get the team to help control the break if the clown bus acts up. Attack the favorites at the business end. Win. Toughest job in this sport, but I wish Pelizzari the best of luck trying to pull it off.
I mean, as for the debate, to abandon the leader. That i feel needs no further comment, and as far as i remember Giulio said in an interview that he is glad he is riding for Rogla, that he considers it as valuable in regards of his future. Considering there are now two youngsters, Florian and Giulio, people already pushing for them to lead the Tour, that IMHO just shows some good mentorship is at play here and as such claiming that Rogla stands in their way, that is just pure and utter nonsense.
And to think that if it wasn't for Rogla Pellizzari would not have started this race. Crazy.
- May 27, 2022
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I think this guy will be the one who ends the Italian drought in the Giro.
- Jul 8, 2017
- 2,289
- 2,973
- 17,180
Time to re-born the "who is gonna be the next home Grand Tour winner" thread?
Certainly we have some exciting options.
Bora made a tactical mistake. Should have sat up in stage 16, so he would have freedom to infiltrate breaks. he would have won today's stage from the break.
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