You thought he would drop before the first climb?Vino attacks everyone said:He has seemed better than what I thought he would. He will be ok for Aru in the third week when he is needed.
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.SafeBet said: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).
Does that ever happen for a rider finishing their second GT in a row?SafeBet said:he'll be fresher than all the top guys come the end of the Tour
Majka won Pologne straight after the 2014 Tour.spiritualride said:Does that ever happen for a rider finishing their second GT in a row?SafeBet said:he'll be fresher than all the top guys come the end of the Tour
I agree, and think we'll see some nice attack during the last week.Eclipse said:He's finding his legs.
Aru is still well in contention, being just 1.23 down.Fergoose said: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 said:Aru is still well in contention, being just 1.23 down.
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.Eclipse said:He's finding his legs. Bailed out Aru today (and quieted a few doubters in regards to his willingness to work)
You mean his voodoo powers?Vino attacks everyone said:And people say Nibali can't be a good team mate. He cllearly used his powers to help Aru today
Does he have any other powers?El Pistolero said:You mean his voodoo powers?Vino attacks everyone said:And people say Nibali can't be a good team mate. He cllearly used his powers to help Aru today![]()
The power to look fashionable on a bike.Vino attacks everyone said:Does he have any other powers?El Pistolero said:You mean his voodoo powers?Vino attacks everyone said:And people say Nibali can't be a good team mate. He cllearly used his powers to help Aru today![]()
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SafeBet said: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...SafeBet said: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.