Stage 16: Ponte Di Legno-Val Martello/Martelltal (139 km)

[Eshnar]

We're almost halfway through that number and not halfway through the stage

I think the biggest thread was Luz Ardidien 2011.

EDIT: Nope

 

[GuyIncognito]

Agree. Just like Kiserlovski did

I said it's suicide to attack between now and the final climb. Kiserlovski went a long time ago when it was smarter

 

[Pentacycle]

Seeing the amount of posts this thread already has, I think it has the potential to become the most commented race thread in the forum's history.

For that you need Froome to show up at the final climb.

 

[cocteau_ireland]

You know, they finally managed to make tennis exciting for me: by making me root for the dude ahead to finish the match already!

Ha! That's exactly how i feel every time it's on before the cycling

 

[GuyIncognito]

I think the biggest thread was Luz Ardidien 2011.

EDIT: Nope

Definitely not beating that one today
Which one was longer than that?

Someone query the database

 

[melkemugg]

How is Quintana looking?

tranquilo

10 char

 

[Netserk]

Definitely not beating that one today
Which one was longer than that?

Someone query the database

See my post.

 

[senatorrick]

Quintana has an army with him!!

 

[Arredondo]

Wow, Duque is still in the Uran-group, number 75

 

[trevim]

Everyone is piling the hate on Lefevere. Maybe correct that he is being a hypocrite here, but I've seen plenty of tweets from pro-cyclists echoing his words.

Look, I definitely understand Lefevere: he's never been this close to win a GT and it would be huge for the team. But I've seen races in worse or similar conditions. And obviously, regardless of how much I would love to ride those climbs, I wouldn't want to be in the riders shoes today.

Anyway, hats off to Kiser, Geniez and Franco for attacking. It's great when peripheral GC riders go so soon, it always forces very hard racing.

 

[Poursuivant]

tranquilo

10 char

Interesting.

Hope he isn't too unwell

 

[GuyIncognito]

See my post.

Thanks. 285 pages

 

[ILovecycling]

Quintana has an army with him!!

They probably saved their legs for this stage,love it

 

[trevim]

Andy's Galibier stage has the record. 2.8k

Thanks! I didn't know that but it definitely makes sense.

 

[Rollthedice]

I'm amazed we have live pictures.

 

[lbennie]

peleton looks like movistar ttt

 

[ILovecycling]

Where is Julian?

Brave move by Kiserlovski!!!Luv him

 

[Cimber]

I said it's suicide to attack between now and the final climb. Kiserlovski went a long time ago when it was smarter

I wasnt replying to you. Was replying to the dude saying **** top 10. Risk it all.

But anyways, in a weather like this, on Stelvio, if you feel ok you can crack up the whole race by attacking now. Its on stages like that that epic attacks can be made at any time. But you need to be willing to risk it all.

 

[senatorrick]

Yeah he's probably going to explode at some point and rip some legs off

 

[cocteau_ireland]

He does not like cold and he's probably gone for good

Majka is very thin but am sure it's not the only variable

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Man to ride in these conditions. All heroes

 

[icefire]

Who cares about longest stage thread? Only Froome has taken down the forum for several days

 

[Lupi33]

I'm amazed we have live pictures.

x2

dreadful weather

 

[GuyIncognito]

I wasnt replying to you. Was replying to the dude saying **** top 10. Risk it all.

But anyways, in a weather like this, on Stelvio, if you feel ok you can crack up the whole race by attacking now. Its on stages like that that epic attacks can be made at any time. But you need to be willing to risk it all.

Absolutely. But you also need to be a few minutes back on GC with no other good chances to gain much time before you'll risk it.

 

[Eclipse]

I'm amazed we have live pictures.

Not only live pictures, but good quality ones and pretty reliable.