Il Lombardia 2015, Oct 4th

[BigMac]

Ok, now going to vote for legislative elections. Expecting the second heartbreak of the day.

Arrivederci!

 

[winkybiker]

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Reckon Chavez got a mechanical - You don't recover that quickly with a mechanical - What could have been for Chavez !

Yep, for sure. I think he dropped a chain. You could see him looking down when he dropped off the group. Not pedalling and nearly stopped.

 

[Gigs_98]

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Nibali wins the race in the downhill. What a surprise

How is that a surprise? Nibs by far the best descender in the front group. He couldn't make the gap uphill, Nibs style to try downhill as a section option.

pssst, sarcasm

 

[sir fly]

I didn't plan to download the race, but the flag has just changed my mind.

 

[portugal11]

pinot in third... this tell you everything

 

[Brullnux]

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this * race is not a monument. so weak competition, lombardia at these days, looks more like the nationals

Pretty international national competition.

 

[zapata]

That's one of the best things I've seen. Nibali is the only one of these guys that will be talked about in a hundred years.

 

[huge]

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this * race is not a monument. so weak competition, lombardia at these days, looks more like the nationals

Totally agree. With amatours the likes of Valverde, Kwiatowski, Gilbert... such a weak field.

 

[jsem94]

Massive to 30th place. Like a mountain stage. Brutal.

 

[Vesica]

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Nibali wins the race in the downhill. What a surprise

How is that a surprise? Nibs by far the best descender in the front group. He couldn't make the gap uphill, Nibs style to try downhill as a section option.

pssst, sarcasm

okay, my mistake

 

[ice&fire]

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this * race is not a monument. so weak competition, lombardia at these days, looks more like the nationals

Yes, I'd rather watch 20 men sprinting to the line in Paris-Roubaix.

 

[Alexandre B.]

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this * race is not a monument. so weak competition, lombardia at these days, looks more like the nationals

 

[Tonton]

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pinot in third... this tell you everything

Can you elaborate?

Pinot did a great race, hopefully he'll get a little bit more respect on this forum. He lacked the juice in the final 5K, but at least he tried. He attacked, responded to attacks, he was very strong. Hats off to Nibbles. Great win for him.

 

[Bumeington]

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Why is the finish line announcer speaking in English?

It's the UCI announcer. Also comments for their YT channel.

Why? Dunno.

Was Italian first, then the same in English after

 

[portugal11]

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this * race is not a monument. so weak competition, lombardia at these days, looks more like the nationals

Totally agree. With amatours the likes of Valverde, Kwiatowski, Gilbert... such a weak field.

they aren't in top shape

 

[jsem94]

They are coming from the Worlds, where they were 2nd tier favorites. The reason the 1st tier favorites don't show up is because they wouldn't stand a chance in hell in this race.

 

[Arredondo]

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They are coming from the Worlds, where they were 2nd tier favorites. The reason the 1st tier favorites don't show up is because they wouldn't stand a chance in hell in this race.

You're talking about Lombardia? Which 1st tier favorites are not here? Purito and ....... ?

 

[yaco]

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Reckon Chavez got a mechanical - You don't recover that quickly with a mechanical - What could have been for Chavez !

Yep, for sure. I think he dropped a chain. You could see him looking down when he dropped off the group. Not pedalling and nearly stopped.

That was my first thought - Cost Chavez a podium.

 

[ice&fire]

This is a what a race with a selective course looks like. Let's hope RCS sticks to this.

 

[Arredondo]

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Reckon Chavez got a mechanical - You don't recover that quickly with a mechanical - What could have been for Chavez !

Yep, for sure. I think he dropped a chain. You could see him looking down when he dropped off the group. Not pedalling and nearly stopped.

That was my first thought - Cost Chavez a podium.

I think Chaves was the strongest uphill.

 

[portugal11]

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pinot in third... this tell you everything

Can you elaborate?

Pinot did a great race, hopefully he'll get a little bit more respect on this forum. He lacked the juice in the final 5K, but at least he tried. He attacked, responded to attacks, he was very strong. Hats off to Nibbles. Great win for him.

pinot is just a good climber... he hasn't technique, no killer instinct. he will never make a top 3 in a gt (unless top favourites fall), in liege, he will not ever make a top5

 

[Alexandre B.]

Pity Chaves didn't try anything on Civiglia. Should give it a go.

 

[Climbing]

Actually Rai reported that Chaves had cramps.

 

[trevim]

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Ok, now going to vote for legislative elections. Expecting the second heartbreak of the day.

Arrivederci!

Lol I went there before the race. Lombardia and Benfica have my hands full for the afternoon

 

[ppanther92]

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this * race is not a monument. so weak competition, lombardia at these days, looks more like the nationals

Which rider with significant chances, except Rodriguez, wasn't there?