Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 - 7th - 14th September

[Broccolidwarf]

No he doesnt but I wont spoil it for anyone

Yes he does, in the next movie...... what was it called?

"Rocky goes to Israel Startup Nation"?

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Judging by Thomas' comments, it seems he got the decision between either being a domestique at the Tour or being a leader for the Giro.

It makes sense, with the form he showed at Dauphine.

I wouldn't put it past him to win the Giro, he is just the sort of rider, who gets fueled by a perceived slight like that

 

[Red Rick]

It makes sense, with the form he showed at Dauphine.

I wouldn't put it past him to win the Giro, he is just the sort of rider, who gets fueled by a perceived slight like that

"I want to make the most of last few years of my career"

Also

"I didn't train hard enough for the Tour"

 

[Koronin]

Otherwise you end up with a thread, where we have to mention every brother of a rider - irrespective of what they do for a living

Or just the ones who raced/race as amateurs.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Or just the ones who raced/race as amateurs.

Don't be boring, I want to know who has a plumber for a brother!

 

[Leinster]

Judging by Thomas' comments, it seems he got the decision between either being a domestique at the Tour or being a leader for the Giro.

Yup. I don't think that's a surprise. And I think he knew it was a fair decision.

The question is, was Carapaz given a choice? Because he's gone from Giro leader to Tour Dom.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

Yup. I don't think that's a surprise. And I think he knew it was a fair decision.

The question is, was Carapaz given a choice? Because he's gone from Giro leader to Tour Dom.

Really brutal for Carapaz. I feel for him. Doubt he was given the choice. Difference being they didn't bring in Carapaz to lead a GT (he hadn't won the Giro yet when they signed him I believe) and he has not earned the internal clout that GT has through years of doming, some week long stage races, and, of course, a Tour. I don't think Froome was given a choice either since it seemed pretty clear he was going to be an ineffective dom.

 

[dick the quick]

Ive been debating starting a thread dedicated to all the “Prudencios” out there like Dayer, Antonio, Juraj, Aydar Zakarin, the other Costa, Whatever his name is Viviani, and Jesus Hernandez.

David van der Poel comes to my mind.

 

[Breezy1985]

It makes sense, with the form he showed at Dauphine.

I wouldn't put it past him to win the Giro, he is just the sort of rider, who gets fueled by a perceived slight like that

Any talk of what fuels Thomas belongs in the clinic

 

[Leinster]

Really brutal for Carapaz. I feel for him. Doubt he was given the choice. Difference being they didn't bring in Carapaz to lead a GT (he hadn't won the Giro yet when they signed him I believe) and he has not earned the internal clout that GT has through years of doming, some week long stage races, and, of course, a Tour. I don't think Froome was given a choice either since it seemed pretty clear he was going to be an ineffective dom.

Maybe he's been told "Don't worry, when it turns out Froomey's toast, you'll be the sole leader at the Vuelta."

 

[Wvv]

Ive been debating starting a thread dedicated to all the “Prudencios” out there like Dayer, Antonio, Juraj, Aydar Zakarin, the other Costa, Whatever his name is Viviani, and Jesus Hernandez.

Yestadej Pogacar.

Brilliant, just brilliant @bob.a.feet .
Laughed out loud.

 

[SafeBet]

Van der Poel in the break of the MTF stage because why the f*ck not!
I love him.

Visconti is also in the break and he is only 2 minutes behing in GC so EF will have to chase. 5 minutes gap atm.

 

[fuiers]

That last climb looks to be a biggie.

 

[Velolover2]

Over 4 minutes for a breakaway that includes MVDP.

 

[Velolover2]

Thomas will be surprised when Vlasov is able to follow his attack(s).

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Dawg bike swap

 

[RedheadDane]

Couple of riders playing a bit of pass the bidon.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Over 4 minutes for a breakaway that includes MVDP.

Down to 2 now.

 

[SafeBet]

Break almost caught as they approach the Sassotetto climb.

 

[Climbing]

Red zone training day, today.

 

[Red Rick]

Nibali not looking better

Spoiler

Still the same damn shades

 

[Red Rick]

Nibali not looking better

Spoiler

Still the same damn shades

As I type this, he attacks, in fully unzipped jersey glory

 

[richwallone]

Nibali on the attack!!!

 

[Red Rick]

Red zone training day, today.

A red day

A Canibali day

 

[Red Rick]

"*** CN posters claiming about Nibali's domestiques"

~Brambilla