Teams & Riders Giulio Pellizzari: Super Sub

[Rou]

Pellizarri added to San Remo on PCS. Hahah

 

[armchairclimber]

Pellizarri added to San Remo on PCS. Hahah

Not convinced this is a good thing.

 

[armchairclimber]

It didn't work out today, but brave effort.

 

[Red Rick]

I think he was a lot better than yesterday, but this sort of climb just doesn't suit him, and random's had to chase him for no reason

 

[AlfaLum]

Apparently he is currently struggling with some tendon injuries. But he has been pushing through that because of riding on his home roads.

Hopefully that does not cause further injuries in preparation of the Giro. But I would say to milano-torino and Milano-San Remo are out of the question.

 

[MLKarlos]

Apparently he is currently struggling with some tendon injuries. But he has been pushing through that because of riding on his home roads.

Hopefully that does not cause further injuries in preparation of the Giro. But I would say to milano-torino and Milano-San Remo are out of the question.

Yeah most important is the Giro prep

 

[Tim Cahill]

He was 3rd in a race that really doesn’t suit him and seems to have improved his tt. I think he can podium this Giro if his injury isn’t bad.

 

[James M]

Pelizzari has been impressive throughout this year to me and clearly taken a step which is nice wouldnt surprise me either if he follow up and podium the giro. He just seem stronger this year which ive said before.

Only outlier so far been strade to me vs expectations but im not sure if something happened to him or not there but also jaen which could explain his strade. Anyway good italian talent hopefully only the beginning.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Good performance at TA and surely a confidence boost for Giro.

 

[Unchained]

Good performance at TA and surely a confidence boost for Giro.

He looks to be right on schedule

 

[CyclistAbi]

He looks to be right on schedule

It depends. If tendon issue will heal fast then yes, otherwise it might make sense to skip the Giro and to heal properly.

 

[armchairclimber]

I would hope that he skips Milan Torino and Sanremo , both of which he is down to ride. Tendons take time to sort out usually.
Having said that, if he rides those two races with any commitment, it would indicate that the tendon issue wasn't too bad.

 

[KZD]

GC + 2 stage wins at the Tour of the Alpes, definitely a strong podium contender for the Giro.

 

[SafeBet]

First GC win for Pellizzari.

 

[Red Rick]

First GC win for Pellizzari.

What not having Evenepoel and Roglic in your team does to a mfer

 

[Brullnux]

The last Trentino winner to also podium the Giro was Yates in 2021; the last winner to also win the Giro was Nibali in 2013.

That said, I think in some ways winning the GC here is more important than a podium at the Giro. He's been a consistent piazzato for a year or two, so it's good for him to get used to winning and how to lead high level races from the front, not just aiming for podium or top five positions .

 

[Extinction]

The last Trentino winner to also podium the Giro was Yates in 2021; the last winner to also win the Giro was Nibali in 2013.

That said, I think in some ways winning the GC here is more important than a podium at the Giro. He's been a consistent piazzato for a year or two, so it's good for him to get used to winning and how to lead high level races from the front, not just aiming for podium or top five positions .

Other than Vingegaard, who is climbing better in sight of the Giro that's going? The kid looks in really good form AND he said he's not in top shape yet. Like to see him on the Giro podium.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Was a nice first GC win. Congrats.

 

[acm]

Bravo Giulio, well done. Looking good for the Giro.

 

[Pippo_San]

And now
#FREEGIULIO ❤️

Vamooooooossss 🧨🧨🧨

 

[Coppi-Bartali]

Is there any chance he'll go to the Tour after the Giro?

Although the most logical thing would be for him to do the Vuelta if he does a second GT , but there's a risk he'll be stronger than Roglic.

 

[MLKarlos]

Other than Vingegaard, who is climbing better in sight of the Giro that's going? The kid looks in really good form AND he said he's not in top shape yet. Like to see him on the Giro podium.

He Said that? I also think that climbing wise he is at least top 3

 

[Coppi-Bartali]

He Said that? I also think that climbing wise he is at least top 3

He said that during Tirreno-Adriatico because he had some physical problems, but now he doesn't seem to have them. If Almeida doesn't return to his usual form, Pellizzari would be second.

 

[AlfaLum]

Is there any chance he'll go to the Tour after the Giro?

Although the most logical thing would be for him to do the Vuelta if he does a second GT , but there's a risk he'll be stronger than Roglic.

Why would Bora care if he is stronger than Roglic? Only situation in which that could become a problem is when Pellizzari is the strongest rider in the race and Roglic the second strongest rider in the race.

In any other case it is only good the team to let the road decide.

By the way, I am really happy with how Pellizzari is progressing. Also has shown some early signs that he has good durability as a week three rider. I dont think he will be able to challenge Vingegaard but for podium is definitely a favorite.

 

[AlfaLum]

The last Trentino winner to also podium the Giro was Yates in 2021; the last winner to also win the Giro was Nibali in 2013.

That said, I think in some ways winning the GC here is more important than a podium at the Giro. He's been a consistent piazzato for a year or two, so it's good for him to get used to winning and how to lead high level races from the front, not just aiming for podium or top five positions .

There are lies, damned lies and statistics.

One could also say that in the two most recent additions 50% of the people that podiumed the Tour of the Alps ended up in the top-5 of the Giro, while all of those riders started the Giro as sub-favorites at best.

And then the Tour of the Alps looks like an ideal preparation for the Giro. And I believe that this stage race has been ideal for Pellizzari as he will gained even more confidence and probably also full captaincy from the team.