Stage 21: May 27th Milano- Milano 30k ITT

[Moose McKnuckles]

This is disgraceful.

 

[dlwssonic]

I don't think a motorbike that far helps you by 26 seconds

 

[GazelleFormula]

Hilarious motorbike assistance for Pinotti. That's ridiculous.

second that, this is just not right.

I don't think a motorbike that far helps you by 26 seconds

It's a very welcome mental help / focus point.

 

[Gloin22]

Larsson came at 36s at the first split. Can't blame him, he looks banged up.

Oh, didn't see him. Shame for him.

At least we have the worthy winner and BMC only 6th win this year

 

[cineteq]

There're now saying Phinney was held up by a stopped moto and car on the course. Hmmmm. Hmmm. Wierd.

Nope. Here's what happened.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/05/news/phinney-loses-giro-chance-with-motorcycle-mishap_221374

 

[XlandaluzeX]

its gonna be interesting to see what Izagirre can do today (if he takes it seriously)

 

[DominicDecoco]

I don't think a motorbike that far helps you by 26 seconds

Think twice.

 

[Trofinios]

What the f**k is this bulls***t!?! Get that moto out of the way. Pinotti is being helped here.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

So blatant!

 

[dlwssonic]

No way the race organisers will take any action. They are already depressed about having no italian on the podium
Or maybe its their way of paying back BMC for misguiding Phinney.

 

[ooh_25mm]

Any 'legs' to the story that Phinney was held up by moto?? or just opinion unbased? I missed his ride...

Phinney loses Giro chance with motorcycle mishap

TLDR: moto missed a turn and phinney followed

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/05/news/phinney-loses-giro-chance-with-motorcycle-mishap_221374

 

[BillytheKid]

Yeah the cars have been pretty close and his minute men have helped too
The italians really want an italian to win.
Pinotti smashes the second intermediate by 26s. Its his to lose!!

Phinney got a little too close to his motos and went down?

 

[superconfex]

lol.... you can almost read the numberplate

 

[Fetisoff]

Well, if they threw Guardini and co out of the race yesterday, they should definitely throw Pinoti out as well

 

[mewmewmew13]

Nope. Here's what happened.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/05/news/phinney-loses-giro-chance-with-motorcycle-mishap_221374

ah, thanx cineteq
bad luck there

 

[Pharazon]

he's going to win this by a minute

 

[Museeuw]

Any non-starters today?

 

[180mmCrank]

i know...

you can't even see the GEL moto, and the Pinotti one is so close you can see the lettering on the pollion passenger, even on my crappy stream

This is Italy!

Other riders sent the wrong way and their guy gets a tow.

You just have to smile If you take this aspect of cultural difference to seriosuly it drives you nuts ... it's just one of the things that comes with competing in Italy.

T

 

[SafeBet]

Nope. Here's what happened.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/05/news/phinney-loses-giro-chance-with-motorcycle-mishap_221374

Lol @ Phinney's father

He's got his DS telling him exactly where to go and he still misses the turn. Now, that's inexcusable.

 

[dlwssonic]

Well, if they threw Guardini and co out of the race yesterday, they should definitely throw Pinoti out as well

Yeah Im sure its Pinotti driving that motorcycle.

 

[Fetisoff]

Yeah Im sure its Pinotti driving that motorcycle.

Guardini got thrown out for driving a car?

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Caruso mechanical.

 

[DominicDecoco]

Well, if they threw Guardini and co out of the race yesterday, they should definitely throw Pinoti out as well

How on earth is it Pinotti's fault?

 

[superconfex]

Even Harmon making comments about the moto

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Yeah Im sure its Pinotti driving that motorcycle.

agreed, not his fault the motocycle guy is abit to nice