Stage 16: Pinzolo – Aprica 177 kms:Where legends are made

[Amsterhammer]

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Kruiswijk the ultimave helper for Contador right now!

He's doing exactly what he has to, just riding his own steady pace.

 

[Red Rick]

fml gonna have to go to uni now

 

[CyclingEnthusiast]

It's hard to fathom what the gaps are like down the mountain, for all we know Kruijswijk/Hesjedal/Trofimov could be riding into the top 5

 

[Miburo]

Someone timed contador from the beginning of the climb right?

jens?

 

[Velolover2]

Trofimov has been wheelsucking for the entire time. Now it's Hejsedal he is using. Urgjh.

Kudos to Aru for his fighting spirit.

 

[Irondan]

Aru finished?

 

[richo36]

I'm calling it hesjedal to win the stage. Catch the leaders on the descent then attack during a stale mate between contador and landa.

Well that's what I'm hoping for

 

[Pricey_sky]

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It's hard to fathom what the gaps are like down the mountain, for all we know Kruijswijk/Hesjedal/Trofimov could be riding into the top 5

I think Konig and Amador are in a small group about 30-40 secs down on Aru.

 

[sunnyIce]

I suppose Landa will have the best legs on the MTF. I just hope AC can pull something of a miracle to take the stage. That would be Godsome.

 

[rm7]

Kruiswijk riding for a contrac at Tinkoff Saxo next year! Contador can't even attack now, because he is getting so much help.

I think Contador want Kruiswijk with him at the last climbs, because it isn't steep at all. And he doesn't care about Landa.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Krushweak is just superb today.

 

[staubsauger]

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I believe Kruijswijk had some disease which is why he underperformed for years after his nice Giro + Suisse stage win.

Kruijswijk actually was the most promising Dutch talent climbing wise back in 2011! Maybe he's finally found back his spirit. He's very aggressive again! Clearly a huge difference to the shyness of Gesink and Mollema!

 

[Cance > TheRest]

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Why is he working for contador

Spaniards on podium. They have a lot to discuss in Astana tonight.

Does his contact expire at the end of the season?

 

[bill1109]

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katusha.. is totaly f*up everyone... He even attacked Aru... Payback Aru... for speeding up when AC puncture.. Richie... take notice on AC

no qualms with katusha's attack after albeto's flat on descent - that is racing. biggest thing is they underestimated contador and ultimately screwed themselves.

still 38k to go, so who knows what else can happen. one thing is for sure:

contador is legend.

classless attack while race leader has mech/puncture. I hope they get embarrassed by Contador rest of the week.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Wonder if Landa is interested in KOM ?

 

[lemon cheese cake]

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Kruiswijk the ultimave helper for Contador right now!

From today, Tinkoff should sign Igot Anton, Mikel Landa and Steven Kruiswijk.

 

[jaylew]

Missed the whole stage. So these 3 just dropped everyone else?

 

[SeriousSam]

Landa looks serene. He's going to win the stage.

 

[Velolover2]

Kruijswijk and Landa. Contador's new helpers for 2016.

 

[ILovecycling]

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I believe Kruijswijk had some disease which is why he underperformed for years after his nice Giro + Suisse stage win.

He only performs well when Contador is at the Giro!
Otherwise he doesn't care!

Mid season transfer to Saxo! Alberto wants!

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

If Landa sits on, Astana is basically going to end up with two riders over 4 minutes back.

 

[GuyIncognito]

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Missed the whole stage. So these 3 just dropped everyone else?

Contador punctured on the descent, Astana piled on the front, Contador was 50s back at the start of the Mortirolo. Blew by everyone, even Aru. Landa gave up on Aru and followed. Kruijswijk was already ahead.

 

[cantalupe]

Re: Stage 16: Pinzolo – Aprica 177 kms:Where legends are mad

Aru chashing Landa, fight for 2nd.

 

[May0maniac]

Zombie Ryder is a monster

 

[thrawn]

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Missed the whole stage. So these 3 just dropped everyone else?

Nope. Contador started the climb a minute behind due to a puncture. Contador attacked when he caught Astana, Aru couldn't follow.