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YupSafeBet said:I didn't know he crashed twice.
Well could've been after last wall. That would explain why he was dropped by the front group in the downhill (at least that's what live pictures suggested).whittashau said:Yeah, when was the second fall?
And if it's likely to rain tomorrow, Sir Wiggo will be even more neutralized.maxmartin said:I like your attitude
He got interviewed right after the stage, so I guess it won't be too bad.
Wiggo is not his only opponent. Hesjedal, Evans and Samu are very good bike handlers and could gain time on Nibali if he's not healthy.cineteq said:And if it's likely to rain tomorrow, Sir Wiggo will be even more neutralized.
True to that, W is a less danger right now actually the whole SKY team f***** up big time on today stageSafeBet said:Wiggo is not his only opponent. Hesjedal, Evans and Samu are very good bike handlers and could gain time on Nibali if he's not healthy.
Unless he's really hurt from today's crashes I expect him to be as good as Evans.SafeBet said:Wiggo is not his only opponent. Hesjedal, Evans and Samu are very good bike handlers and could gain time on Nibali if he's not healthy.
the one on TV is first or second? I think it is the first one.cineteq said:
It is possible after the first crash, he is hurrying to chase causing the second crash. It is understandable. It is always a huge risk to attack on the wet descending, but at least he lived up to his reputation. Too bad the plan with Tanged did not work out this time.whittashau said:Wow, perhaps he isn't quite the bike-handler we all thought he was. Either that or his air-pressure was down or something.
One on TV was the 1st according to Biciciclismo.maxmartin said:the one on TV is first or second? I think it is the first one.
Tira probably still suffers from his crash.whittashau said:I think it's worrisome for Nibali that it seems that Kangert is the only teammate thus far who has constantly been up front with him. Aru I feel will have good days and bad, but Kessiakoff and Tiralongo both seem out of sorts.
He will definitely feel sore tomorrow, the first one is no joke high speed crash. I am amazed how fast he got back on the bike luckily the bike was intact.Carols said:I just hope he isn't injured. When the adrenaline is still flowing it is easy to say 'I'm fine'. Later the true pain surfaces.....
Glad he took the major risks and the time, but hoping it doesn't cost him later because of an injury.
Tiralongo has knee problem and Kessiakof crashed badly in the previous stage, hopefully LUCK will come back for Astana in second and third weekwhittashau said:I think it's worrisome for Nibali that it seems that Kangert is the only teammate thus far who has constantly been up front with him. Aru I feel will have good days and bad, but Kessiakoff and Tiralongo both seem out of sorts.
he will feel pain tomorrow for surewebbie146 said:Let's hope Nibali is okay and won't lose time because of the 2 crashes.
Yeah, I think Astana might struggle if he picks up pink tomorrow though. Hopefully they come right soon.maxmartin said:Tiralongo has knee problem and Kessiakof crashed badly in the previous stage, hopefully LUCK will come back for Astana in second and third week
Well they do have an option here, since Nibali started second to last, he can pace himself not to take the pink. But I think that is very unlikely, he will try to take as much time as he could against other big favorites to get the pink. Then on a later stage to gift the pink away to another break if Astana does not have the man power.whittashau said:Yeah, I think Astana might struggle if he picks up pink tomorrow though. Hopefully they come right soon.
After the ITT gaps will be huge. You might need a 10 minutes break to gift the jersey unless a second tier attacks (and in that case you can't take it easy for sure).maxmartin said:Well they do have a choice here, since Nibali started second to last, he can pace himself not to take the pink. But I think that is very unlikely, he will try to take as much time as he could to get the pink. Then on a later stage to gift the pink away to another break if Astana does not have the man power.
Makes sense!!!SafeBet said:My guess is:
- he attacked, opened a gap, then crashed (tv) before the last climb started;
- the front group merged and they climbed together;
- he crashed again in the last descent (no tv covergae) hence dropped from the front group;
- he then bridged and finished with them.
I don't really understand the English translation. He is saying he's okay?cineteq said:Nibali
"Qualche botta c'è,ma diciamo che ok!! Vedremo domani!Ho disegnato curve pulite sapevo che si poteva scivolare ma non è bastata la prudenza!!"
Not so fluent in Italian (still learning), but GT says this:
"About a bit there, but let's say ok! We'll see tomorrow I drew curves clean I knew that you could slip but it was not enough prudence!"
Seems like good news!
Makes sense!!!
means "he already take precaution when cutting corners but not enough because he fell'webbie146 said:I don't really understand the English translation. He is saying he's okay?
What does 'I drew curves clean' mean? And what does 'Prudence' mean?