Il Lombardia 2022, one day monument, October 8, farewell to Nibali and Valverde

[Lequack]

It will probably also be Nieve's last race day. His 12th Lombardia participation. Since his Euskaltel days always rode in faithful service of his captains, but still managed to clinch 4 GT stage wins (and one in the Dauphiné)

I always had a hope that he would make it big some day.

 

[sir fly]

I always had a hope that he would make it big some day.

His palmarès certainly doesn't contain all his values.

 

[Lequack]

Simon Yates out during a training crash. Unrelated, Fred Wright was seen smiling in the bushes nearby.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1576881938748801029

View: https://twitter.com/GreenEDGEteam/status/1576881938748801029

 

[topcat]

Voodoo beyond doubt.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Voodoo beyond doubt.

It's starting already, still a few days to go. Hope that UAE booked a good hotel for Pogacar

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Well the first part of winning is showing up. Roglic unfortunately also will not be racing. Thanks Fed Wright.

Simon Yates out during a training crash. Unrelated, Fred Wright was seen smiling in the bushes nearby.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1576881938748801029

View: https://twitter.com/GreenEDGEteam/status/1576881938748801029

Are you doing a very poor attempt at trolling or still actively believing in and spreading this conspiracy theory? Seriously, get a grip or go find yourself an echo chamber rather than polluting the thread.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Vincenzo looks like a grandpa in the last photo and we were born on the same day. Jeez, I'm old.

Sorry to be serious when u are joking around, but these athlete who do extreme endurance sport are generally not the pinnacle of health and will not age very well.

Their cortisol levels are consistently elevated beyond the normal range, very low bone density and fragile, a lot of hours under the sun's rays with minimal sun screening, under and over developed muscle groups in different areas. Extreme metabolic rates as well.

People like Vincenzo, Bala, Gilbert, Rebellin are legends and have great longevity on the bike, but in normal clothes in November they look well beyond their age.

And then there is Pozzovivo who still somehow look 18

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Are you doing a very poor attempt at trolling or still actively believing in and spreading this conspiracy theory? Seriously, get a grip or go find yourself an echo chamber rather than polluting the thread.

Lol mate is a Monday, he is just joking around

 

[DNP-Old]

Voodoo beyond doubt.

Lo Squalo takes no prisoners. We will end this experience the way it's meant to be. I love him.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Lol mate is a Monday, he is just joking around

He seems to spout this at any opportunity, not just the doldrums of Monday.

 

[Lequack]

Sorry to be serious when u are joking around, but these athlete who do extreme endurance sport are generally not the pinnacle of health and will not age very well.

Their cortisol levels are consistently elevated beyond the normal range, very low bone density and fragile, a lot of hours under the sun's rays with minimal sun screening, under and over developed muscle groups in different areas. Extreme metabolic rates as well.

People like Vincenzo, Bala, Gilbert, Rebellin are legends and have great longevity on the bike, but in normal clothes in November they look well beyond their age.

And then there is Pozzovivo who still somehow look 18

This is a blessing for Quintana, he will always look the same.

 

[DNP-Old]

Don't forget our beloved tobydawq being triggered by any mere suggestions of Nibali > Valverde

Wait, are we not allowed to state the facts?

 

[sir fly]

Simon Yates out during a training crash. Unrelated, Fred Wright was seen smiling in the bushes nearby.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1576881938748801029

View: https://twitter.com/GreenEDGEteam/status/1576881938748801029

Was good old Fred squatting?
Smiling or grimacing?
...Unrolling?

 

[Ilmaestro99]

This is a blessing for Quintana, he will always look the same.

Hey man don't let the haters on this forum stop you from having fun

 

[topcat]

I'm tired of arguing with Toby, so let me just say it goes without saying who is the best geriatric in the peloton: NIBALI.

 

[sir fly]

I find strange the Nibali vs Valverde argument.
Besides being out of my general approach to the sport it's also kind of remote in the sense of their profiles.
They were, indeed, targeting lots of the same races, and that's where valid answers lie, but the two come across rather differently to me.

A matter of preference basically.

 

[gregrowlerson]

I find strange the Nibali vs Valverde argument.
Besides being out of my general approach to the sport it's also kind of remote in the sense of their profiles.
They were, indeed, targeting lots of the same races, and that's where valid answers lie, but the two come across rather differently to me.

A matter of preference basically.

That's why it's an interesting debate.

 

[DNP-Old]

• MVDP is back after running into trouble with some kids in Australia

I doubt this is true. Instead, he will be at the start of the World Gravel Championships on Sunday (confirmed!).

 

[sir fly]

That's why it's an interesting debate.

More heated than compelling.

 

[topcat]

I doubt this is true. Instead, he will be at the start of the World Gravel Championships on Sunday (confirmed!).

More voodoo.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

More heated than compelling.

Valverde vs Nibali debate is more compelling than a race with Valverde in the chase group

 

[gregrowlerson]

More voodoo.

This is extreme voodoo even by Nibali standards if he had a hand in MVDP's hotel hazard in Australia.

Remco long range voodoo!

 

[KZD]

Simon Yates should win the prize of the most unlucky rider of the year. The two stage wins at the Giro ended up saving his season

 

[yaco]

S.Yates was average in his two Italian races - He was never going to be a factor in Lombardia - I wonder if he is injured or is more of a case of a slow recovery from COVID.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Simon Yates should win the prize of the most unlucky rider of the year. The two stage wins at the Giro ended up saving his season

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