Teams & Riders Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[Rollthedice]

Re:

When you podium the Giro you’re not too old to win

Of course not. It's a narrative that comes up from time to time, it was also used before the Giro when his chances were dismissed. People forget too quickly that he finished second in a Grand Tour just 2 months ago while being stronger than all the other favorites. What he still needs this year is a big win and then off to Trek.

 

[tobydawq]

Re: Re:

When you podium the Giro you’re not too old to win

Of course not. It's a narrative that comes up from time to time, it was also used before the Giro when his chances were dismissed. People forget too quickly that he finished second in a Grand Tour just 2 months ago while being stronger than all the other favorites. What he still needs this year is a big win and then off to Trek.

Just because he was stupid tactically doesn't mean that he was stronger than Carapaz.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Imo, even a stage win isnt really worth at this point. Very stupid decision by the management, but we knew that was likely to be the case. Could still be good for Lombardia, but thats that I suppose.

 

[Red Rick]

Re: Re:

When you podium the Giro you’re not too old to win

Of course not. It's a narrative that comes up from time to time, it was also used before the Giro when his chances were dismissed. People forget too quickly that he finished second in a Grand Tour just 2 months ago while being stronger than all the other favorites. What he still needs this year is a big win and then off to Trek.

Just because he was stupid tactically doesn't mean that he was stronger than Carapaz.

Carapaz was a favorite from the start?

This is clearly referring to Nibali doing better than Dumoulin, Roglic, Yates and MAL while before the race he was considered a huge underdog vs those guys.

 

[Rollthedice]

Re: Re:

When you podium the Giro you’re not too old to win

Of course not. It's a narrative that comes up from time to time, it was also used before the Giro when his chances were dismissed. People forget too quickly that he finished second in a Grand Tour just 2 months ago while being stronger than all the other favorites. What he still needs this year is a big win and then off to Trek.

Just because he was stupid tactically doesn't mean that he was stronger than Carapaz.

Never said that, read my post. Carapaz was not a favorite.

 

[tobydawq]

Of course he was a favourite...

But I honestly didn't think that was what you meant, so fair enough.

 

[Red Rick]

Actually had legs today

Another top 10 for the top 10 without win race

 

[SafeBet]

Re:

Actually had legs today

Another top 10 for the top 10 without win race

Win tomorrow

 

[Rollthedice]

Re:

Actually had legs today

Another top 10 for the top 10 without win race

First time he saw Thomas face to face. Uran too.

 

[Oliver]

He rides himself in form for ... San Sebastian ? would be nice

 

[Rollthedice]

He rides himself in form for ... San Sebastian ? would be nice

Tour of Germany.

 

[ice&fire]

Re:

Actually had legs today

Another top 10 for the top 10 without win race

He's on his way to get off the top of that ranking in the last meanigful race of the season.

 

[Red Rick]

What a boss

 

[Climbing]

What a victory, incredibly strong ride.
This should motivate him for the end of the season, and give him some tranquillity as well.

 

[Gigs_98]

Thank f*cking god, this really salvaged his tour. Still annoyed they didn't let him stagehunt in the first place. Pretty sure he would have been unbeatable in the polka dots competition.

Also, anyone know if he is riding san Sebastian? Cause I really think he should

 

[SafeBet]

"I'm not sick, I'm not injured, why should I abandon?"

Champion.

 

[Red Rick]

Thank f*cking god, this really salvaged his tour. Still annoyed they didn't let him stagehunt in the first place. Pretty sure he would have been unbeatable in the polka dots competition.

Also, anyone know if he is riding san Sebastian? Cause I really think he should

Dont know. Supercompensation after a double is a bit different but he has taken a few nice recovery rides in the gruppetto

 

[JosephK]

Vincenzo saved the day for me. Great win for his illustrious palmares.

 

[Sestriere]

Very happy for him First win since march 2018, was about damn time!

 

[Rollthedice]

Grande! At last he could dedicate a victory to the memory of his grandfather who passed away last year. Sixth stage win in Tour de France, out with a bang from the most top tens without a win, what more can you ask? To win Lombardia, of course.

 

[movingtarget]

One of the best stage wins of the race even in the shorter format.

 

[yaco]

A strong ride considering he was in the break yesterday.

 

[Tonton]

Re:

"I'm not sick, I'm not injured, why should I abandon?"

Champion.

This.

He deserved not to leave this Tour empty handed.

 

[jmdirt]

Great ride today old man!

 

[Oliver]

Soo happy with this!