Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[Rollthedice]

Most likely no races will be held in Italy this month. Paris-Nice?

 

[Sestriere]

I hope he is alternating his schedule away from Italy. At this point the Giro has to be threatened too.

 

[Red Rick]

Reactions to corona epidemic not nearly tranquilo enough.

 

[Rollthedice]

Trek is still tranquillo in these hard times. As of now I expect Vincenzo to start in PN.

 

[Rollthedice]

Confirmed for Paris-Nice.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1235959431617073152

View: https://twitter.com/TrekSegafredo/status/1235959431617073152?s=19

 

[Sestriere]

Confirmed for Paris-Nice.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1235959431617073152

View: https://twitter.com/TrekSegafredo/status/1235959431617073152?s=19

At least one opponent for Nairo after all

 

[Rollthedice]

Based on the last races and the fact he's the sole declared leader of the team with LRP as a gregario/stage-hunter, I think we'll see a good Nibali in Paris-Nice. Maybe not good enough to win but good enough to race aggressively and show himself.

 

[Rollthedice]

Le Requin de Messine fancies winning the race to the sun. Outstanding Trek support until now, hopefully when the time comes LRP will step up to the task. Unusual for this time of year but I really think we'll get more excitement from Vincenzo this week.

 

[Sciatic]

Well, he's won Tirreno twice in the past, so it's not like he can't be ready to race at this time of year, though I know what you mean about it not being his pattern recently.

 

[Pippo_San]

The Shark is starting to BITE.
Hunger rising!

 

[Rollthedice]

The Shark is starting to BITE.
Hunger rising!

“It’s true that some of the competitors for the final classification lost time today, but I want to stay with the feet on the ground and continue to live the race day after day. I’m feeling good and having fun with this team, which I think you can see."

“I have worked very well these months, and the team has given me a lot of peace of mind and support. There’s a good mood in the team, and that certainly helped me to reach this peak of form at the start of the season. Now I’m thinking about taking advantage of my good condition and getting the best possible results."

 

[F_Cance]

That was disappointing today. Nairoman and even Higuita had a better TT.

 

[Sestriere]

Very bad TT, a lot slower than LRP. What can we make of this?

 

[Red Rick]

Cancel Paris Nice

 

[SafeBet]

This result is on par with what we've seen in Algarve.
Actually it's on par with everything we've seen in short stage races in the past 3-4 years. I know some posters thought he would be much better with Trek bikes but it doesn't look to be the case.

It's fascinating how he generally improves his TT level once a GT starts. Recovery sure plays a part.

 

[Red Rick]

Think the broken back may play a part

 

[Climbing]

I think we overestimated eagerness with actual forum.
Build up seems on par with other seasons, obviously slightly better with new motivations.

 

[Rollthedice]

Very bad TT, a lot slower than LRP. What can we make of this?

Let's say a bad day. Now, attack, attack, attack!

 

[Nirvana]

That terrible Merida TT bi...ah, no

 

[Rollthedice]

Seeing him ride like this at the beginning of March makes me even sadder that the Giro is in danger to be canceled. Hopefully we'll see him one last time, tomorrow, before we all go into hibernation.

 

[Pippo_San]

Seeing him ride like this at the beginning of March makes me even sadder that the Giro is in danger to be canceled. Hopefully we'll see him one last time, tomorrow, before we all go into hibernation.

What's worse, it looks to me the season is already over. Forget Giro & Tour if you ask me. Olympics? Not too sure.

 

[Rollthedice]

Decent level, entertaining as much as his current shape allowed, happy to see Vincenzo ride in these surreal times. Stay safe everybody.

 

[Brullnux]

Good end to the season for Vincenzo, hopefully he can carry this form into next year

 

[Lequack]

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Nibali non rinuncia alla Milano-Sanremo (virtuale): tu puoi sfidarlo sul Poggio. Ecco come

Annullata la classica, lo Squalo non si arrende e sabato correrà da casa. Per gareggiare servono una bici, un rullo e un computer

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