Pozzovivo = pots-of-epo

[Wigwan]

Why do some think the mechanical was fake?

He always has difficulty to stay with the peleton on the bunch sprint. After he puncture, he just needs to finish the stage to have the same time as the winner.

 

[Netserk]

There were only 45 riders in the first group who got the same time, so he could very well have been behind the split(s) if not for the mechanical.

 

[Afrank]

Doesn't sound like there's much to go on, in whether it was faked or not, except for assumptions. Might have been faked, might not have, I don't care that much either way.

 

[zlev11]

wouldn't blame him, that finish was way too dangerous

 

[Netserk]

wouldn't blame him, that finish was way too dangerous

There was a grand total of 0 crashes...

 

[zlev11]

doesn't change the fact that it was too dangerous

 

[proffate]

Doesn't sound like there's much to go on, in whether it was faked or not, except for assumptions. Might have been faked, might not have, I don't care that much either way.

Probability of a flat 100 meters after the 5km banner vs. probability of a rider abusing the rules to gain an advantage. If you had to bet money on one or the other, which would you choose?

In my book, all cheating is equal, whether it's doping, cutting the course, or faking a mechanical. In my local races, officials check to make sure you actually have a flat before giving you a free lap. It's sad the rules are better enforced for amateurs than at the top level of the sport.

 

[Cycle Chic]

What PED can give Pozzovivo an equal ability to Cancellara ? on one day....corticosteroids ?

 

[hrotha]

Probability of a flat 100 meters after the 5km banner vs. probability of a rider abusing the rules to gain an advantage. If you had to bet money on one or the other, which would you choose?

In my book, all cheating is equal, whether it's doping, cutting the course, or faking a mechanical. In my local races, officials check to make sure you actually have a flat before giving you a free lap. It's sad the rules are better enforced for amateurs than at the top level of the sport.

It's far more likely that he actually punctured before the 5 km banner but kept going until they crossed it.

 

[sniper]

What PED can give Pozzovivo an equal ability to Cancellara ? on one day....corticosteroids ?

we don't really know cancellara's true ability, do we, or pozzovivo's for that matter.

although they're almost of the same age, cancellara belongs to the old 'brown envelope' generation, whilst pozzovivo started racing in 2008(?) so he's techinacally part of the new clean viz. micro-dose-bandwidth-doping generation.

not sure what I'm suggesting here, by the way.
just saying cycling's a mess where current performances unfortunately can't be judged for what they are.

 

[Billie]

although they're almost of the same age, cancellara belongs to the old 'brown envelope' generation, whilst pozzovivo started racing in 2008(?) so he's techinacally part of the new clean viz. micro-dose-bandwidth-doping generation.

Pozzovivo became a pro in 2005. Was also top U23 rider in 2004.

Speaking of envelopes, he tried to buy the 2004 U23 WC when he was away together with Sioutsou. Sioutsou was not impressed and simply attacked away from him.

 

[del1962]

Pozzovivo became a pro in 2005. Was also top U23 rider in 2004.

Speaking of envelopes, he tried to buy the 2004 U23 WC when he was away together with Sioutsou. Sioutsou was not impressed and simply attacked away from him.

Attempting to buy races is never a good sign, like puncturing just within the limit.

 

[Netserk]

Speaking of envelopes, he tried to buy the 2004 U23 WC when he was away together with Sioutsou.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Attempting to buy races is never a good sign, like puncturing just within the limit.

I think illegal feeding wants to say hello!

 

[del1962]

He wasn't too badly effected by the weather today.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

He wasn't too badly effected by the weather today.

A few consecutive days of it might put paid to him, however.

 

[The Hitch]

I think illegal feeding wants to say hello!

And hanging onto motorbikes. Or was it a team car.

 

[proffate]

It's far more likely that he actually punctured before the 5 km banner but kept going until they crossed it.

good point

 

[sniper]

lol cycle chic is funny.

agreed, where did she go?
was good to see pots-of-epo clinch a topspot today.

 

[The Hitch]

agreed, where did she go?
was good to see pots-of-epo clinch a topspot today.

Did you get Dominico Pozzovivo confused with Joaquim Rodriguez?

 

[sniper]

Did you get Dominico Pozzovivo confused with Joaquim Rodriguez?

no i didn't.
coming in behind froome is decent isn't it?
pozzo is performing at his usual level.

 

[manafana]

not suprised if i had bike issue id be looking keep going to inside the marker if nearby so i dont lose much time.

On his other sides Pozz was still brought up in the old school of italian cycling which isn't that long ago so buying races etc was way it was done and not surprised of his old ways.

 

[SafeBet]

Stepping up his game?
Enough to be a contender in the Giro?

 

[Netserk]

Is it really much better than 2012?

 

[SafeBet]

Is it really much better than 2012?

Depends if you believe Evans, Quintana and others didn't care about his attack or just couldn't follow imho.

In 2012 they clearly let him go.