Nibali clearlyI will be most disappointed if this thread doesn't become an orgy of Nibali vs. Valverde debate pre race.
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Nibali clearlyI will be most disappointed if this thread doesn't become an orgy of Nibali vs. Valverde debate pre race.
They are not doing the Muro di Sormano this year, aren't they?Something nice to read:
Why the Muro di Sormano is Il Lombardia’s crown jewel
Why the Muro di Sormano is Il Lombardia’s crown jewel
Words Joe Robinson Photography Alex Duffill We have a lot to thank the late Vincenzo Torriani for. An archetypally suave Italian businessman whowww.cyclist.co.uk
Two of the those GT wins were monster queen stages ( when we had real queen stages) that were among the most amazing one day mountain exploits I can remember.His palmarès certainly doesn't contain all his values.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that one in the memes that will eventually be retired along with Valverde and Nibali. Although I’m sure folks will occassionally toss out “borrowed some Nibali voodoo” in years to come.Voodoo beyond doubt.
That Dauphin Paris-Nice stage win in the cold and rain (the day Roglic blew up) was his most impressive of the year.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
Nibali clearly
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that one in the memes that will eventually be retired along with Valverde and Nibali. Although I’m sure folks will occassionally toss out “borrowed some Nibali voodoo” in years to come.
Craziest Lombardia descent since Bettini in 2006...
They couldn't find a picture of Mas without road rash. If they had put him between Pog and Vingo two months ago I'd still be ROTFL.They are not unfortunately.
Also a podcast preview about the race, I suggest giving it a watch
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yNpjHDlNCo
Similar, really falling out of love with cycling. This year I only watched a few stages of TdF and that was it.I don't even in particular look forward to the race this year. Sigh.
I hope I will find the right mood in time for when the race is on.
It's not over till it's overOn another note, it is baffling how Valverde has never won this race.
De Plus and Remco probably got that covered.Craziest Lombardia descent since Bettini in 2006...
I should have said craziest competent and successful descent...De Plus and Remco probably got that covered.
I'd pick San Fermo if I was in the area. I assume you'll have a livestream on the phone.Are there any forum dwellers who plan to be on the route? I could use a recommendation for the best spot.
Nice touch picking the spot near Casa MasI'd pick San Fermo if I was in the area. I assume you'll have a livestream on the phone.
There's not much space on the climb, so either stand near the end or one of the few good spots midway: https://www.google.com/maps/@45.809...4!1s2P2wIYiEGyI1WJgiEYlhMQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192