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Actually I think he was quite good, probably didn't expect and was a little spent after dropping Bala and the rest, Kruijs counter attack and couldn't respond to the acceleration. But then he rode great alone on very difficult terain to stay in contention like an experienced champion.
He only has Kruijs to hunt down now and keep an eye on Chaves while managing to drop everybody else. Speaking stricly about Giro. Nibali is not the dominant 2013 version, years have passed, prep is different and the opposition is different but he is strong, confident and focused to win. I don't see why he can't.
I think tomorrow he has the chance to win the stage, don't doubt his recovery.
Vass43 said:What are peoples thoughts after today. I'm slightly disappointed - I thought he rode well but Kruijswijk rode better.
Actually I think he was quite good, probably didn't expect and was a little spent after dropping Bala and the rest, Kruijs counter attack and couldn't respond to the acceleration. But then he rode great alone on very difficult terain to stay in contention like an experienced champion.
He only has Kruijs to hunt down now and keep an eye on Chaves while managing to drop everybody else. Speaking stricly about Giro. Nibali is not the dominant 2013 version, years have passed, prep is different and the opposition is different but he is strong, confident and focused to win. I don't see why he can't.
I think tomorrow he has the chance to win the stage, don't doubt his recovery.