Stage 17: Tirano – Lugano 134 kms

[King Boonen]

Called it.

 

[MatParker117]

Re:

Any teams to pull to bring them back?

Sky, Lotto NL, Lampre, Trek and Giant will all want a sprint. Although Sky might not chase much as no one in the break is a threat to Viviani's jersey.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Nice that the break will get caught. It could be a very entertaining finale.

 

[riodouro]

Trek rider, pulling the peloton

 

[No_Balls]

Re:

Third Giro forum meltdown on a pancake-stage without Froome going alien and Contador puncture. This Giro is just that awesome.

 

[King Boonen]

Re: Re:

Third forum meltdown on a pancake-stage without Froome going alien and Contador puncture. This Giro is just that awesome.

It was taken off-line on purpose.

 

[wirral]

There will be a secondary break/counter-attack at Menaggio.

 

[May0maniac]

Lobato is apparently has problems with one his knees and requested medical assistance.

 

[TMP402]

I still can't quite deal with Keisse on the road.

 

[No_Balls]

Re: Re:

Third forum meltdown on a pancake-stage without Froome going alien and Contador puncture. This Giro is just that awesome.

It was taken off-line on purpose.

You´re such a downer.

 

[King Boonen]

Re: Re:

Third forum meltdown on a pancake-stage without Froome going alien and Contador puncture. This Giro is just that awesome.

It was taken off-line on purpose.

You´re such a downer.

I try my best!

 

[barmaher]

Breakaway is at 2:16 with 74km to go.

Iljo Keisse (Etixx - Quick-Step)
Marco Bandiera (Androni Giocattoli)
Giacomo Berlato (Nippo - Vini Fantini)

 

[TMP402]

Viviani gets intermediate points ahead of Nizzolo and Eisel. Nizzolo didn't look very good in the sprint.

 

[TMP402]

Nearly the whole Giant team working at the front, one Trek and Lampre rider each.

 

[Vino's Mum]

Re:

I still can't quite deal with Keisse on the road.

Ha ha, yes...

Come on, Iljo. One more 65kmh wheelie across the line would be excellent.

 

[TMP402]

Sean Kelly just invented a one-man team, Giant-Albasini

 

[TheGreenMonkey]

Re:

Sean Kelly just invented a one-man team, Giant-Albasini

LOL.
It would be a rather handy team to have to pull back the break but would need some help from other teams.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Hey look, there's a team called Trek racing here.

 

[TMP402]

Re: Re:

Sean Kelly just invented a one-man team, Giant-Albasini

LOL.
It would be a rather handy team to have to pull back the break but would need some help from other teams.

It would dominate Romandie and Suisse every year for sure.

 

[wirral]

Re:

Viviani gets intermediate points ahead of Nizzolo and Eisel. Nizzolo didn't look very good in the sprint.

Modolo sneaks in for 1 point off-camera.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Re:

Sean Kelly just invented a one-man team, Giant-Albasini

He also said Iljo Kerser!

 

[TommyPlus]

Who wins the sprint?

 

[King Boonen]

Re:

Who wins the sprint?

Viviani.

 

[Lexman]

Re:

Who wins the sprint?

Sean Kelly...

 

[Lexman]

for who's riding IAM?