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

[Cassirer]

Valverde and Nibali are both 5 stars.

One looks like a grandpa and one didn't even make the poster, not very believable...

 

[RedheadDane]

Well, PCS has removed Nibali from their preliminary startlist.

Spoiler: :P

04/10

removed

NIBALI Antonio

Astana Qazaqstan Team

5h

 

[Lequack]

Nibali fans in Tre Valli Varesine today. It will be 10x this in Lombardia on Saturday

https://twitter.com/x/status/1577349998261551121

View: https://twitter.com/AstanaQazTeam/status/1577349998261551121?s=20&t=xN1fhSSGcF3ByvPh9pu8IQ

 

[Carols]

Valverde and Nibali are both 5 stars.

Nibali 5*
Bala 4.5* (always happy with just a result)

 

[Escarabajo]

I fear for TGBM Civiglio record

It will be a fraudulent record though, considering they did not climb Muro di Sormano beforehand.

They will probably go at ludicrous speed!

 

[Lequack]

Am I the favorite in Lombardia? I don't know, if all goes well, I think I'm one of the favorites, and then the race and the state of form that day may vary, but from today, I can be there and fight for victory. If I am well, I really like the new course," said Valverde, before projecting on the sequel and his retirement. "After Lombardy, I'll rest, then I'll go out with friends, a few criteria and then try to enjoy the bike in a different way, as well as family, friends and companions. I'm staying on the team, I still have two years left on a contract, we'll do more and anything that can make us better will be welcome."

. Tour de Lombardie - Valverde : «Je devrais peut-être continuer, non ?»

Il va faire ses adieux au peloton pro ce samedi, à l'occasion du Tour de Lombardie. Alejandro Valverde, 42 ans, est encore plus qu'en forme puisqu'i

www.cyclismactu.net

 

[Blanco]

Pogacar, Mas, Vingegaard, Valverde, Nibali. That's it. That's the favorites.
Pozzovivo, Yates, Uran, Higuita, Formolo should do well, but I can't see any of them winning.
Alaphilippe is a bit of enigma. He looked stronger yesterday, he might do well on Saturday.

 

[Lequack]

Pogacar, Mas, Vingegaard, Valverde, Nibali. That's it. That's the favorites.
Pozzovivo, Yates, Uran, Higuita, Formolo should do well, but I can't see any of them winning.
Alaphilippe is a bit of enigma. He looked stronger yesterday, he might do well on Saturday.

What about these outsiders:

• The great Bauke Mollema
• Vingegaard
• Jay Vine
• Landa
• Mohoric
• Schachmann
• Hindley
• Vlasov
• Uran
• Powless
• Gaudu
• Bardet
• Arensman

 

[QueenStagiaire]

What about these outsiders:

• The great Bauke Mollema
• Vingegaard
• Jay Vine
• Landa
• Mohoric
• Schachmann
• Hindley
• Vlasov
• Uran
• Powless
• Gaudu
• Bardet
• Arensman

I thought, Schachmann‘s season was over. Can‘t see Mohorič winning, Hindley might be tired, Arensman hasn‘t been great either, Jay Vine is out of form, a lot of the others with question marks. But they might surprise us, who knows

 

[Big Doopie]

LoulouRomp incoming.

 

[johnymax]

What about these outsiders:

• The great Bauke Mollema
• Vingegaard
• Jay Vine
• Landa
• Mohoric
• Schachmann
• Hindley
• Vlasov
• Uran
• Powless
• Gaudu
• Bardet
• Arensman

Lol Landa... He'll DNF.

 

[Blanco]

What about these outsiders:

• The great Bauke Mollema
• Vingegaard
• Jay Vine
• Landa
• Mohoric
• Schachmann
• Hindley
• Vlasov
• Uran
• Powless
• Gaudu
• Bardet
• Arensman

I mentioned Vingegaard and Uran. Others, I don't think so...

Also, it's unbelievable for how many years Valverde and Nibali are the favorites here. Valverde was among the favorites already in 2005 I think, and Nibali I guess from 2010 up until now. They last forever!

 

[King Of The Wolds]

Can't see past Mas, Pog or Jonas. The rest are long shots.

 

[Lequack]

Thibaut Pinot will not be at the start. The winner of Lombardia 2018 has closed his season and will not be at the start on Saturday of the great classic which will close in 2022. For him the last race of the season remains the Vuelta.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Thibaut Pinot will not be at the start. The winner of Lombardia 2018 has closed his season and will not be at the start on Saturday of the great classic which will close in 2022. For him the last race of the season remains the Vuelta.

Voodoo claims another. It might actually be happening

 

[topcat]

Can't see past Mas, Pog or Jonas. The rest are long shots.

Can't see past Nibali. He's been the most exciting rider for a decade.

 

[RedheadDane]

Thibaut Pinot will not be at the start. The winner of Lombardia 2018 has closed his season and will not be at the start on Saturday of the great classic which will close in 2022. For him the last race of the season remains the Vuelta.

I was starting to suspect it, when he wasn't selected for any of the warm-up races.

Voodoo claims another. It might actually be happening

His presence wouldn't have made a difference. He's no longer the rider who won two stages of the Vuelta, and Lombardia back in 2018.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

He's no longer the rider who won two stages of the Vuelta, and Lombardia back in 2018.

Well that's a shame. I actually didn't watch cycling since 2018 and this lombardia would be my first race back as a fan, thanks for keeping me informed.

 

[tobydawq]

Imagine if it ends up being a 2-man battle between Valverde and Nibali.

 

[Lequack]

David Gaudu also out.

"Not 100%", David Gaudu renounces the Tour of Lombardy and puts an end to his 2022 season, where he notably took 4th place in the Tour de France. End of the season also for Thibaut Pinot after a year with 84 days of racing with two victories.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1577595780000612354

View: https://twitter.com/LeGruppetto/status/1577595780000612354

 

[gregrowlerson]

Imagine if it ends up being a 2-man battle between Valverde and Nibali.

I would fear for your well-being if Nibali won in a sprint.

 

[tobydawq]

I would fear for your well-being if Nibali won in a sprint.

So would I.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Alaphilippe is a bit of enigma. He looked stronger yesterday, he might do well on Saturday.

I heard Alaphilippe broke a wheel and had to finish the race on Devenyns ' bike in Emilia, which is why he lost 10 minutes.

 

[Panda Claws]

I heard Alaphilippe broke a wheel and had to finish the race on Devenyns ' bike in Emilia, which is why he lost 10 minutes.

So Alaphilippe's own bike is motorized

 

[ashhutch1997]

Imagine if it ends up being a 2-man battle between Valverde and Nibali.

Everyone on this forum would need to change their pants