I love the 3000 motos in front of Pantani creating a wall of draft..
Do any of the fanatics on here know what is the farthest out the winning move in this race has ever been made from? Is there even a tiny chance things could get opened up on the Cipressa?
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In 1991 a small group got away on the Turchino, with Claudio Chiappucci eventually dropping them all and winning solo. I’m sure there were moves from even further out though that stuck back in the 40s, etc. As for tomorrow, UAE will definitely start shredding the peloton on the Cipressa, but the final selection will almost certainly not be made until the Poggio
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MSR is going gull circle, time and time again, that's why it's such a great race:
A few years back, on this same forum we discussed how Il Poggio was too easy for modern cycling. Now we talk about what the right spot for an attack is, Cipressa was a joke and memories are brought back.
So what is that thing, MSR?
I can't help believing that if it's the one that Merckx won the most, it takes those kinds of attributes to succeed: aggressive, great descending skills, good sprint. You have all three, you will be a factor for many years. Two or one, you may get a shot.
Bold prediction, give me credit, I was first to announce that Nibali will un-retire for one day and win this bike race .
A few years back, on this same forum we discussed how Il Poggio was too easy for modern cycling. Now we talk about what the right spot for an attack is, Cipressa was a joke and memories are brought back.
So what is that thing, MSR?
I can't help believing that if it's the one that Merckx won the most, it takes those kinds of attributes to succeed: aggressive, great descending skills, good sprint. You have all three, you will be a factor for many years. Two or one, you may get a shot.
Bold prediction, give me credit, I was first to announce that Nibali will un-retire for one day and win this bike race .
Wow, and we think the motos are out of hand now—that was ridiculous.
I recall reading that the feeling in Coppi’s time was that whoever led over the Turchino would win. The coast road was presumably a harder ride than it is today.
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I have seen the early break hang on to win a couple of times in PCM...
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Happened for realz in 1982 with Marc Gomez neo prof winning it
If only he wasn't racing the Absa Cape Epic prologue the same day.Bold prediction, give me credit, I was first to announce that Nibali will un-retire for one day and win this bike race .
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Yeah, Italian teams got on the front and drove it hard, eliminating a lot of the favourites like Kelly, Fignon etc who thought it would come back together. That was a big group though and the rest of the race was more 'normal'. The beginning of the Italian renaissance.
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look at that subtle colouring. the tasteful thickness. oh my god. it even has a watermarkMVDP training
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MVDP training
Also Quinten Hermans in the team. He will be a good asset. Although he's only ridden Algarve a month ago.
With Philipsen, Mathieu and Kragh Andersen they have a strong quartet for multiple scenarios.
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You talking about this from San Juan earlier in the season?
View: https://twitter.com/Tatrod/status/1616898376259502082?s=20
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Where? They’ll start in Milan and soft pedal most of the way before they actually race into Sanremo.
When? Tomorrow (further explanation upon request)
Duration? We expect them to finish within the day
Things you’ll need? A tv, coffee, scones/pastries, a good book
The best day of the cycling season is nearly upon us.
When? Tomorrow (further explanation upon request)
Duration? We expect them to finish within the day
Things you’ll need? A tv, coffee, scones/pastries, a good book
The best day of the cycling season is nearly upon us.
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And talking about MVDP, in 1961 his late grandfather won the Milano Sanremo.
1961 - Raymond Poulidor wins #MilanoSanremo
1961 - Raymond Poulidor wins #MilanoSanremo
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Nibali recollects his Milano Sanremo win (in Italian)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqEFi_EelkU
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Yes, it was a decisive move with respect to the likes of Kelly, Fignon, and Lemond, but not the final decisive move. Still, it was somewhat unusual in that Bugno was already solo before the start of the Poggio.
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