Mauro Santambrogio Discussion Thread

[Gloin22]

After 3 mediocore years at BMC Mauro seems to have taken a right step in joining Vini ( although he's been quite good in his last year for BMC - e.g. 5th in Lombardia I think )

Holly ****! I knew he was a very decent puncheur before this year. But how he transformed himself into GT climber I don't know. But I am loving it.

2nd best climber to Froome in Tirreno MTF was the first massive sign. Then 2nd best to Nibali at Giro del Trentino. And now he's just continuing impressing!

Can he make a Giro podium? I hope so. Surprise of the year for me.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Enjoy him while you can.

 

[SafeBet]

Still can't believe such a chubby face belongs to a pro rider.

 

[Red Rick]

Yeah, he's been great this season. How old is that guy? He may have some bright years ahead of him

 

[Red Rick]

Enjoy him while you can.

What do you mean with that?

 

[the sceptic]

Enjoy him while you can.

shame he isnt british right

 

[Netserk]

He's only 28 years old.

 

[Afrank]

Great to see Santam win today and finally take VF first win of the race, and now is on the verge of making the podium. He's having a great season.

 

[Afrank]

What do you mean with that?

He means clinic.

 

[Netserk]

He (and his team) should be a strong ally for Nibbles.

 

[Pricey_sky]

I was impressed with his form early this year so took 66/1 on him to win the Giro each-way and also found 20/1 for a podium. Cheering him on all the way in this last week.

Proving himself to be a very good GT climber. Keep going Santa!!!

 

[Afrank]

He (and his team) should be a strong ally for Nibbles.

Indeed, it was a smart decision by Nibali to let him take the stage.

 

[hrotha]

This is a bad joke.

 

[Netserk]

This is a bad joke.

Please don't spoil the party.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

shame he isnt british right

If you mean shame he doesn't ride for Sky then you're right. He'd be safe then.

 

[Netserk]

If you mean shame he doesn't ride for Sky then you're right. He'd be safe then.

Please take your innuendo elsewhere.

 

[hrotha]

It's simply obscene that there's a party to begin with.

 

[Vino's Mum]

But how he transformed himself into GT climber I don't know.

I do.

(10 chars)

 

[Afrank]

It's simply obscene that there's a party to begin with.

Who cares if there's a "party", some people like to enjoy it when a rider wins. Talk about that kind of stuff in this thread.
http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=20647

 

[Stetoe]

I'll be appreciating him in another subforum.

 

[jens_attacks]

what a ride today eh? _O_

i think at some point in the race(tre cime maybe) he and his beautiful team will have an opportunity to challenge vincenzo. great stuff so far

vai santa!

 

[Red Rick]

He means clinic.

In that case he should go there

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Santa fan right here.

clinic people are boooring and repetative.
Buhu! he is climbing well, clinic clinic clinic....

 

[Ruudz0r]

I knew he was going to ride really well this year, as he already did great last year in the few races he got to race for himself. However I ofcourse didnt expect him to go this well in the real mountains. Always saw him as a very good hill rider who could survive mountains.

But really happy about his performances because I like the guy.

 

[the asian]

Impressive performance. He's been in good form throughout the year so people shouldn't be surprised he is doing well at the Giro.
The shortened stage tomorrow should suit him. Hope he goes ballistic.

Testing last week for him.
The Tre Cime stage should be his main obstacle. Would love to see him on the podium.