The Giro D'Washington

[ergmonkey]

How's this for a meaninglessly early prediction?

I call Taylor Phinney for the prologue win

 

[Race Radio]

LMAO! So true. Say, has anyone seen Souza lately?

I haven't seen him for 20 years. That guy was in the wrong sport. He should have just stuck with bike racing, but he was making over $100k wearing a Speedo. I did hear he did the RAAM a few years back.

 

[Race Radio]

How's this for a meaninglessly early prediction?

I call Taylor Phinney for the prologue win

Good call. That would be huge.

 

[craig1985]

While I think it is rather crazy logistics I still will be scheduling a "Business Meeting" in DC for early May 2013.

Of course we will have to have a meeting here
http://www.lovethebeer.com/brickskeller.html
The best bar in American.

I'll be there.

 

[Bluebeard]

Fingers crossed I follow my other half to the US this Summer. One of the biggest things I was trying to come to terms with was that it made it highly unlikely that I would ever get to go to the Giro. Crestfallen I was.

Now, the Bluebeards are going to Washington in 2012!

If she lets me...

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

asif a GT (Giro especially) isn't hard enough. Why not through a big a$s flight in between aswell. And for what.. a prolouge lol?

 

[ImmaculateKadence]

So if I'm still in these forums two years from now, can I join this ride/party? I promise not to wear a Livestrong shirt or mention Lance unless I refer to him as the "myth" or "the uniballer."

 

[Race Radio]

So if I'm still in these forums two years from now, can I join this ride/party? I promise not to wear a Livestrong shirt or mention Lance unless I refer to him as the "myth" or "the uniballer."

Or course, a good party needs variety.

 

[krebs303]

We can watch it as a group, Belgium style.....On the TV in a bar.

Either way I will wear my Pink Speedo in honor of the Maglia Rosa

I refuse to watch the Giro drinking Belgium beer.
We need antipasto,wine,a nice roasted capon,assorted cheeses,wine, pasta,minestrone,wine,pizza,spumoni, prosciutto,wine and podium girls. IMHO

being a former triathlete the Speedo doesn't bother me one way or other

 

[ImmaculateKadence]

Or course, a good party needs variety.

I refuse to watch the Giro drinking Belgium beer.
We need antipasto,wine,a nice roasted capon,assorted cheeses,wine, pasta,minestrone,wine,pizza,spumoni, prosciutto,wine and podium girls. IMHO

being a former triathlete the Speedo doesn't bother me one way or other

Sweet. I'm there. I can't promise I won't wear the wristband though

Krebs, all that sounds great, but I'll bring the Peroni. Maybe a bottle of Vino Nobile.

 

[theswordsman]

The party plans sound great, but I can't help but notice the big announcement promised for today hasn't happened yet? Maybe it will be out of Washington, but all La Gazzetta had to say was that Zomegnan and crew are headed to Washington to meet with sponsors, etc. Anyone feel like crashing an Embassy party for some scoop?

Ambassador - In the U.S. two days, in addition to meetings with investors and the heads of administration in Washington will continue their contacts with organizations of tourism promotion launched last December. The trip will conclude with a reception in favor of the Tour of Italy, organized by Ambassador Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata at the Italian embassy in Washington and in the presence of the Mayor, Adrian Fenty.

http://www.gazzetta.it/Ciclismo/24-02-2010/giro-2012-fa-gia-notizia-603110234038.shtml

 

[El Imbatido]

So if I'm still in these forums two years from now, can I join this ride/party? I promise not to wear a Livestrong shirt or mention Lance unless I refer to him as the "myth" or "the uniballer."

How bout the monoballer

 

[Anonymous]

I think it would be REALLY funny if in two years, RCS doesn't invite Radio Shack (if they are still a team) to the Giro because of their moronic decision not to ride this year.

 

[Bala Verde]

We can watch it as a group, Belgium style.....On the TV in a bar.

Either way I will wear my Pink Speedo in honor of the Maglia Rosa

Ok I want to see that (and the French find it more hygienic anyway). Count me in.

I'll bake some focaccia, but you guys have to bring the prosciutto.

 

[luckyboy]

I think it would be REALLY funny if in two years, RCS doesn't invite Radio Shack (if they are still a team) to the Giro because of their moronic decision not to ride this year.

If they exist in 2 years

 

[lostintime]

I could see a riding protest happening for all the travel in the 2012 Giro ..... and they won't have Armstrong to blame for it.

 

[ImmaculateKadence]

I have a question about sponsorship for the race.

If it does indeed start in Washington, would the same sponsors (esathé, etc) still sponsor the stages in the States? God knows while living over there I drank that stuff like it was going out of style, but as far know most of the Giro sponsors don't market to the States. The reason I ask is because if Washington isn't decked out in the hues of the maglia rosa with the same Italian sponsors, it won't be the Giro. You know what I mean?

 

[53x11 in DC]

So, Ernesto Colnago was in town Thursday for the event at the Embassy, and spent a few hours at the Bicycle Pro Shop in Georgetown. I was out of town, but I got my World Champion edition C-50 signed in gold sharpie on the top tube. Pretty sweet.

 

[Greg Johnson]

Frankly, the most ridiculous thing i have heard, and makes a mockery of the tradition of the race.. Hate the idea. Disgraceful.

Couldn't agree more.

Cheers
Greg Johnson

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Now that Greg's weighed in, I wonder what John and Laura think from this side of the pond...