Teams & Riders Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[Pippo_San]

Paolo Slongo is DA MAN.
Have faith, and let's enjoy our ride till the gold medal in Rio.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

He has seemed better than what I thought he would. He will be ok for Aru in the third week when he is needed.

 

[Gigs_98]

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He has seemed better than what I thought he would. He will be ok for Aru in the third week when he is needed.

You thought he would drop before the first climb?

 

[SafeBet]

Nibali has always worked for his teammates when asked to.
He will be helpful in the third week in case Aru needs him, I'm 100% sure about this. And yes he'll be fresher than all the top guys come the end of the Tour (Valverde being the only exception, cause he's a freak).

 

[movingtarget]

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Nibali has always worked for his teammates when asked to.
He will be helpful in the third week in case Aru needs him, I'm 100% sure about this. And yes he'll be fresher than all the top guys come the end of the Tour (Valverde being the only exception, cause he's a freak).

I can't see that happening. Not with the Giro in his legs. If he was that fresh he would make the podium which he won't. The next two days should be very interesting and should thin out the GC rivals pretty well.

 

[spiritualride]

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he'll be fresher than all the top guys come the end of the Tour

Does that ever happen for a rider finishing their second GT in a row?

 

[SeriousSam]

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Outclimbed by Cummings. Not a good sign.

 

[Red Rick]

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he'll be fresher than all the top guys come the end of the Tour

Does that ever happen for a rider finishing their second GT in a row?

Majka won Pologne straight after the 2014 Tour.

 

[ILovecycling]

He should save himself for the Alpes and maybe help Aru if they have some evil plan.
He is not recovered after Giro and stage win these days are impossible for him.

 

[movingtarget]

Another good days training for Nibali.

 

[Eclipse]

He's finding his legs. Bailed out Aru today (and quieted a few doubters in regards to his willingness to work)

 

[huge]

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He's finding his legs.

I agree, and think we'll see some nice attack during the last week.

 

[Fergoose]

He is always better in bad weather though. Still, I hope he is allowed to join the race for the KotM with Pinot and Majka now that Aru is shown to not be in great form. Nibali hangs in there and works for his team even though he is likely leaving it at the end of the season. Contador just quits on his team despite being in perfect form for a top 5, a stage or KotM. Any criticism of Nibali should be multiplied x10 against Confador.

 

[huge]

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He is always better in bad weather though. Still, I hope he is allowed to join the race for the KotM with Pinot and Majka now that Aru is shown to not be in great form. Nibali hangs in there and works for his team even though he is likely leaving it at the end of the season. Contador just quits on his team despite being in perfect form for a top 5, a stage or KotM. Any criticism of Nibali should be multiplied x10 against Confador.

Aru is still well in contention, being just 1.23 down.

He might not stand a chance of winning the Tour, but his race is far from over and we all know he is a damn fighter.
Impossible that Nibali is left free of his super-domestique duties at the moment.

If Aru lost a few more mins, and above all any real chance of getting a podium spot, than it would be Nibali's show time.

 

[Fergoose]

Sadly I agree that Aru hasn't lost enough. But Astana have given a Nibali and De Rosa some freedom so I live in hope.

 

[cineteq]

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Aru has no weapons to win the TdF. It's his first tour, he must cut his losses: join the grupetto and enjoy the scenery.

Aru is still well in contention, being just 1.23 down.

 

[Yingge]

During the stage yesterday a TV camera, and microphone, focused on a discussion between Nibali and Froome. Robbie McEwan said that he understood Nibali to say to Froome that he would be "leaving after a couple more".

 

[movingtarget]

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He's finding his legs. Bailed out Aru today (and quieted a few doubters in regards to his willingness to work)

It only took nine stages. But Nibali will leave the race early I think and Aru does not seem to have the legs at the moment. Long way to go and the Ventoux stage and the TT should sort out the GC in a big way.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

And people say Nibali can't be a good team mate. He cllearly used his powers to help Aru today

 

[El Pistolero]

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And people say Nibali can't be a good team mate. He cllearly used his powers to help Aru today

You mean his voodoo powers?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

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And people say Nibali can't be a good team mate. He cllearly used his powers to help Aru today

You mean his voodoo powers?

Does he have any other powers?

 

[El Pistolero]

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And people say Nibali can't be a good team mate. He cllearly used his powers to help Aru today

You mean his voodoo powers?

Does he have any other powers?

The power to look fashionable on a bike.

 

[SafeBet]

Coming into form at the right time. He might be a huge asset for Aru's podium quest in the final three days of racing. Great ride today.

 

[jalep]

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Coming into form at the right time. He might be a huge asset for Aru's podium quest in the final three days of racing. Great ride today.

this. I liked what I saw today.

 

[El Pistolero]

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Coming into form at the right time. He might be a huge asset for Aru's podium quest in the final three days of racing. Great ride today.

I'd rather he just go for a stage win...