Stage 18: Belluno - Rifugio Panarotta (Valsugana) 171 km

[luckyboy]

TT up the Grappa is just brutal. At last they're not going up the Capra side.

6km longer than last year, steeper too. Longer than 2010 + 2011 MTT put together.

 

[ILovecycling]

Ryo is saying lot of things. Some of them have to become true eventually, it's just simple likelihood

I get your point,you are true.But in this case you have to admit that he really knew something what most of other people didnt.

 

[Escarabajo]

Did Quintana arrived at the finish with his mouth closed???
Or I missed that?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Too many team mates at the business end.

Anyway congrats Arredondo with a gutsy win.

And Rolland continues to try and make the race. Chapeau.

Really looking forward to the MTT. No place to hide.

 

[christopherrowe]

Pretty good race! Now to watch the recording of today's Tour of Belgium.

 

[hfer07]

He could've put minutes into everybody had he wanted to. He's reserving himself.for tomorrows stage which he will win. I'm just a bit worried for as the climb only starts after 7k, in which he will lose a bit. I still think he will put up to 1-2 minutes into everybody

My man Quintana has his eyes, mind & soul on the Zoncolan- He wants his name written on the books of that legendary climb

 

[gooner]

Lot of energy saving going on. Only Rolland really tried anything.

Incredible how many strong Colombian riders there are nowadays. I remember laughing when Ryo Hazuki promised Colombian domination a few years ago.

And to think guys like Betancur, Chaves, Atapuma, Beltran and Acevedo aren't even here. They have real depth.

This renaissance of the Colombians is a breath of fresh air to the sport.

 

[Arnout]

Well it certainly has proved to be a good forecast. Maybe a South America Tour will be on the cards one day ?

There are lots of South American races already. Venezuela two weeks, Colombia two weeks, etc. In addition a lot of one week races. If they want to, they can easily create a three week GT in Colombia. Its simply two different calenders, even the Colombians in Europe don't race there a lot between February and September.

 

[ILovecycling]

Did Quintana arrived at the finish with his mouth closed???
Or I missed that?

He did me thinks.

 

[GuyIncognito]

Did Quintana arrived at the finish with his mouth closed???
Or I missed that?

Saving energy to murder everyone tomorrow, as expected

 

[del1962]

Don't understand why people think Uran will crack tommorrow

 

[Fight.The.Power]

There are lots of South American races already. Venezuela two weeks, Colombia two weeks, etc. In addition a lot of one week races. If they want to, they can easily create a three week GT in Colombia. Its simply two different calenders, even the Colombians in Europe don't race there a lot between February and September.

Well that would be an added advantage having a major tour outside the usual April-August season.

Would love to see some helicopter shots of the Columbian mountains !

EDIT: Unless of course it is the rainy season ! I have seen Romancing The Stone !!

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Don't understand why people think Uran will crack tommorrow

I don't either. He looked just fine after the stage today.

 

[Kokoso]

I get your point,you are true.But in this case you have to admit that he really knew something what most of other people didnt.

Mayeby he was just lucky, nobody knows

 

[movingtarget]

Don't understand why people think Uran will crack tommorrow

Rubbish. Uran will put time into everyone except maybe Quintana. Rolland will be the one under pressure even though he is climbing well. His TT is usually not that good.

 

[Arnout]

Arredondo and Quintana wil do this (podium ceremony) all day long.

 

[Escarabajo]

Well that would be an added advantage having a major tour outside the usual April-August season.

Would love to see some helicopter shots of the Columbian mountains !

EDIT: Unless of course it is the rainy season ! I have seen Romancing The Stone !!

LOL. It rains a lot in Mexico!

 

[movingtarget]

I don't think the podium will be decided until the Zoncolan. The gaps are too small unless someone does really well in the TT. I think the TT will help Uran to stay on the podium.

 

[ILovecycling]

Mayeby he was just lucky, nobody knows

Lol another poster who cannot admit knowledge of anybody else

 

[Arnout]

I don't think the podium will be decided until the Zoncolan. The gaps are too small unless someone does really well in the TT. I think the TT will help Uran to stay on the podium.

Somehow I think Rolland will struggle a lot on the Zoncolan and I don't think he is the best Mountain TT'er either. Despite my avatar, I'm rooting for him, his way of riding is both good for the race and very smart.

Today it didn't work out, but on the other days where he managed to get away he is so smart in using his team and the right moments in the race to ride away. A lot of the riders in the top 10 that only follow could've easily been in his position but they don't dare to do what Rolland does.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

LOL. It rains a lot in Mexico!

No I think it was based in Columbia.

Crikey - never expected to have this conversation today LOL.

 

[Arnout]

No I think it was based in Columbia.

Crikey - never expected to have this conversation today LOL.

Colombia. An O.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Colombia. An O.

Ah yes So it is. Ta.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Uran to drop off the podium tomorrow.

Overall Forecast after tomorrow.

1) Quintana
2) Pozzovivo
3) Rolland or Aru as I don't know how strong Aru is at MTT?

Uran will do a heck of a TT. He lost his jersey trou tactical mistakes, not only on the Stelvio. He is still the 2nd strongest.
You heared it here first:
Quintana and Uran will cement their spots... From 3rd to 8th it´s up for grabs. Evans will finish this Giro 9th.

 

[christopherrowe]

No I think it was based in Columbia.

Crikey - never expected to have this conversation today LOL.

The movie was set in Colombia but filmed in Mexico and the Philippines. At least according to Wikipedia.