Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 6, P.S.Elpidio -> P.S.Elpidio, 209 kms (11/03/2013)

[Netserk]

mapped a circuit with the hard section (same finish):

This circuit 4 times please

 

[Eshnar]

mapped a circuit with the hard section (same finish):

This circuit 4 times please

 

[LaFlorecita]

Roche, CAS, Rogers, Jesus and Kreuziger.

I doubt they will be anywhere near the level of sky.

We saw today what Alberto and Roman managed to do to the sky train though. Alberto doesn't need them to bring back every attack, just a little help would be nice. 2/3 riders help him bringing back attacks and 2/3 riders attack to derail the sky train. Or they could just let sky bring back every attack, also those of themselves, and wear them out.

 

[SafeBet]

Purito, contador and nibali (if he's good enough) should make an alliance.

Contador should be like "purito you get the stage, and vinc you can be 2nd so you'll have 2 sec advantage on me."

Rather simple, no?

I don't think Purito has the legs to go full gas from long distance. He'd rather race conservatively and play his cards in the final kms. He's clearly not close to top shape.

Nibali and Contador need their doms to step up if they wanna have a chance.
Astana has been almost nonexistent so far. Hello Brajkovic you there?

 

[The Hitch]

If Contador can take say 6 seconds on Froome in bonus seconds or otherwise, the tt could be interesting.

 

[LaFlorecita]

If Contador can take say 6 seconds on Froome in bonus seconds or otherwise, the tt could be interesting.

I am fairly sure Froome will beat Alberto in the tt

 

[SafeBet]

I am fairly sure Froome will beat Alberto in the tt

It's gonna be close, I think.

 

[LaFlorecita]

It's gonna be close, I think.

At least not 14 seconds difference

 

[Miburo]

I am fairly sure Froome will beat Alberto in the tt

Are there many corners in the TT?

I don't know. Within 10 seconds Contador has a chance.

 

[SafeBet]

At least not 14 seconds difference

No way. Contador needs to be within 5 seconds before the ITT to have a realistic shot at the GC.

 

[HiCadence]

If Contador can take say 6 seconds on Froome in bonus seconds or otherwise, the tt could be interesting.

If Froome TT's like he did in le tour then i'm not so sure.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Saxoborg in the making!

No he said raise the tactics - i.e. using the human brain not dumb robot-slave bodies.

I always see AC as an example of humanity, don't you?

 

[wwabbit]

We saw today what Alberto and Roman managed to do to the sky train though. Alberto doesn't need them to bring back every attack, just a little help would be nice. 2/3 riders help him bringing back attacks and 2/3 riders attack to derail the sky train. Or they could just let sky bring back every attack, also those of themselves, and wear them out.

Sorry, what did you see Contador and Kruziger do to the Sky Train?
What I saw was some chaos when Nibali, Contador and Froome went for the bonus seconds and Kreuziger and Amador took advantage of that to go on a short break. However the Sky Train reformed quickly after that to rein them both in.

After which the Sky Train was completely derailed by none other than Joaquim Rodriguez, completely isolating Froome and forcing him to lead the chase alone after him. Contador was able to take advantage of this to get more bonus seconds ahead of Froome.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

I am fairly sure Froome will beat Alberto in the tt

Don't forget the weather could be a factor too.

Pity I am working and am not going to be able to watch the last two stages live, sob!

 

[LaFlorecita]

Sorry, what did you see Contador and Kruziger do to the Sky Train?
What I saw was some chaos when Nibali, Contador and Froome went for the bonus seconds and Kreuziger and Amador took advantage of that to go on a short break. However the Sky Train reformed quickly after that to rein them both in.

After which the Sky Train was completely derailed by none other than Joaquim Rodriguez, completely isolating Froome and forcing him to lead the chase alone after him. Contador was able to take advantage of this to get more bonus seconds ahead of Froome.

When Kreuziger and Alberto attacked, skyborg vanished really quickly. They only got their train back on the rails quickly because Froome almost rode into Alberto and Roman.

 

[HiCadence]

When Kreuziger and Alberto attacked, skyborg vanished really quickly. They only got their train back on the rails quickly because Froome almost rode into Alberto and Roman.

Given how narrow the streets were i'm really not surprised i doubt Froome intentionally tried to barge the 2 saxo lads into the wall there's no need for him to do that when he can certainly win normally and fairly.

Your gonna get these tight squeezes in cycling.

 

[Red Rick]

This route could be a great blueprint for a classic, on these roads you can make awesome 1 day races

 

[Dutchsmurf]

Given how narrow the streets were i'm really not surprised i doubt Froome intentionally tried to barge the 2 saxo lads into the wall there's no need for him to do that when he can certainly win normally and fairly.

Your gonna get these tight squeezes in cycling.

Did you actually watch it? The road was wide enough, but Froome deliberately tried moving in front of the Saxos. You are right that there was no need for him to do so, but that doesn't change the fact that he did indeed almost crashed into them. Either on purpose or because of a lack of bike handling skills.

 

[pdluz7]

Are there many corners in the TT?

I don't know. Within 10 seconds Contador has a chance.

Frome say “One thing I've learnt from racing the likes of Contador is that it's not over until it's over."

10 seconds Contador has chance in the TTT. Difficult is to get 10 seconds tomorrow.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Given how narrow the streets were i'm really not surprised i doubt Froome intentionally tried to barge the 2 saxo lads into the wall there's no need for him to do that when he can certainly win normally and fairly.

Your gonna get these tight squeezes in cycling.

Froome was running a bit empty and didn't look the best. He needed to stop the Saxo momentum and he succeeded by blocking Kreuziger. Dirty move, but what the hell. Game on.

 

[Kokoso]

Kwiatkowski might lose additional time here. Hopefully someone from someone break will take the win.

More likely he wan't lose time. This profile should suit him.

 

[SafeBet]

Plenty of strong riders will try to get in a break tomorrow. Thinking Moreno Moser, Slagter if he feels good, Rabottini, maybe even Cadel and Samu.

Purito said he might try something from distance but I don't believe him. More likely a teammate.

 

[SafeBet]

More likely he wan't lose time. This profile should suit him.

Let's not overestimate him. He's still only 22 and has never been tested on consecutive days of hard racing with the best riders in the world. Today he looked cooked and I don't think he's that suited to short and steep climbs.

 

[Netserk]

Just mapped both loops, but I think I might have got something in Fermo wrong. Took some time with all the small roads. It's based purely on the map from OP.

The big loop + the small loop:
http://www.tracks4bikers.com/tracks/show/130109

 

[LaFlorecita]

Frome say “One thing I've learnt from racing the likes of Contador is that it's not over until it's over."

10 seconds Contador has chance in the TTT. Difficult is to get 10 seconds tomorrow.

Meh... think Froome's got this in the bag and he knows it