Teams & Riders Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[Vino attacks everyone]

Why didn't Nibali push hard right to the line, was he not concerned about a few more seconds?

his goal was only the stage he siad in post race interview.

 

[del1962]

his goal was only the stage he siad in post race interview.

Maybe, but in the unlikely event he loses the tour by 1 or 2 seconds he might regret starting his celebration before crosing the line

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Maybe, but in the unlikely event he loses the tour by 1 or 2 seconds he might regret starting his celebration before crosing the line

Looked to me like this was very emotional for him, and the pressure has been lifted somewhat from his shoulders now. Think that it was more important for him to celebrate that, than the extra 2 seconds

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

What has Vino done?

Somebody forgot about a letter in may

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Somebody forgot about a letter in may

Somebody didn't forget to read his share of tabloid magazines I see...

to repeat it for the x million time. The letter was sent to EVERYONE in the team (except the giro guys like Aru I belive) and said that they had not done as good as they had hoped for, but that everyone should continue training har and professionally and belive in what they were doing.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Solid win today, barely cost sweat compared to other favorites.

Well worth it. GC Position will help at the cobbles stage where I see Astana lacking somewhat.

I would keep the jersey at least until the cobbles stage. Many other teams will help with the chase work anyway. No problem.

 

[markene2]

Somebody forgot about a letter in may

I will repeat what i said last time. Vino and Nibali have no problems. As others are saying there might be feud between the Italian and Kazakh side, sure.

For the last time, Vino never sent a letter to Nibali, he sent an email to all the team members after the spring campaign.

“In late March, after a Spring racing campaign that provided fewer successful results than expected, I sent an email to all riders and staff at Astana Pro Team to motivate and encourage everyone not to lose hope, and to continue training at the highest level,” said Vinkourov.

So in short, there was never any feud going on!

And Nibali will animate this years tour, im sure of it!

 

[maxmartin]

"I knew I had the form to win and taking the yellow jersey means I've now worn all three Grand Tour leader's jerseys after wearing the red jersey at the Vuelta a Espana and the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia. I think only Alberto Contador has done that in the modern of Italian cycling."

Is this true? Did someone else has worn three leader jerseys?

 

[Carols]

"I knew I had the form to win and taking the yellow jersey means I've now worn all three Grand Tour leader's jerseys after wearing the red jersey at the Vuelta a Espana and the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia. I think only Alberto Contador has done that in the modern of Italian cycling."

Is this true? Did someone else has worn three leader jerseys?

I dunno.I do know that Alberto is the only one to wear all three as the winner since Hinault though

 

[del1962]

"I knew I had the form to win and taking the yellow jersey means I've now worn all three Grand Tour leader's jerseys after wearing the red jersey at the Vuelta a Espana and the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia. I think only Alberto Contador has done that in the modern of Italian cycling."

Is this true? Did someone else has worn three leader jerseys?

I think Wiggo has worn them all though he is not Italian

 

[Carols]

I think Wiggo has worn them all though he is not Italian

When did wiggo lead the Giro?

 

[maxmartin]

I think Wiggo has worn them all though he is not Italian

Did W wear pink at some point? Or is it another way Nibali to belittle dear Wiggins? LOL

 

[LaFlorecita]

I think Wiggo has worn them all though he is not Italian

Neither is Contador

 

[del1962]

When did wiggo lead the Giro?

2010, won initial time trial.

 

[maxmartin]

2010, won initial time trial.

well then it is another jab from Nibali

 

[Carols]

Did W wear pink at some point? Or is it another way Nibali to belittle dear Wiggins? LOL

Looked it up. Wiggo won the 2010 opening TT of the Giro. So the last 'wearer' of all 3 was Wiggo and of course Alberto who Won all three.

Nibs may be a winner of all three at some point. Not this year though I don't think. Wow that is rare company, can count them on 1 hand!

 

[maxmartin]

Looked it up. Wiggo won the 2010 opening TT of the Giro. So the last 'wearer' of all 3 was Wiggo and of course Alberto who Won all three.

Nibs may be a winner of all three at some point. Not this year though I don't think. Wow that is rare company, can count them on 1 hand!

nah this is Nibali year, If he couldn't win this year, most likely he will forget about winning Tour, instead focus on Grio and Vuelta, and maybe come to the Tour for stage hunting.

 

[Kwibus]

well then it is another jab from Nibali

Joking right?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Joking right?

Del1962 is of the opinion that Nibali hasn't treated Wiggo with respect

 

[Carols]

nah this is Nibali year, If he couldn't win this year, most likely he will forget about winning Tour, instead focus on Grio and Vuelta, and maybe come to the Tour for stage hunting.

I don't think he'll give up especially if he podiums. He hasn't reached his maximum capabilities yet, still on a slow climb to it He didn't come out of the blocks with the brilliance of a Hinault, LeMond, Contador. Rather a slow and steady progression. But I don't think this year he'll hit his lifetime top, that is still to come

 

[Zam_Olyas]

I will repeat what i said last time. Vino and Nibali have no problems. As others are saying there might be feud between the Italian and Kazakh side, sure.

The username is Zam.

 

[Red Rick]

He has also won stages in every GT if you count the TTT of last years vuelta

 

[King Boonen]

Who knew Nibali is Hungarian!!

 

[Kwibus]

Del1962 is of the opinion that Nibali hasn't treated Wiggo with respect

I know, but I was wondering if maxmartin actually thought so as well. My bad, problem is that I can't stray these forums every day anymore.

Not sure if that really is a problem though

 

[maxmartin]

I know, but I was wondering if maxmartin actually thought so as well. My bad, problem is that I can't stray these forums every day anymore.

Not sure if that really is a problem though

I am joking and teasing with del1962, most likely Nibali forgot W has worn all three jersey. But who knows?