Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[SHAD0W93]

Yep... same...

Let's just all go back to bed and sleep it off.

 

[tobydawq]

That made me curious, and at least I was right in thinking that Porte versus Nibali has never been a thing. They have only ever been in the same top 10 of a race three (!!!!) times*, which I find to be an astonishingly low number for two riders as prominent as them, considering how long they have both been in the peloton.

One of the four was the overall GC of the 2010 Giro (Nibali third, Porte seventh), and just once did they both feature in the same top 5. That was on stage 8 of the 2014 Tour, where they were the ones who were closest to be able to match Contador's pace on the climb up to the finish in Gérardmer (Blel Kadri won the stage from a break) the day before he crashed out of the race. On that day, Nibali was third and Porte was fourth. Then Nibali went on to have a slightly better race than Porte.

*Originally, I wrote four but that included the final TT of the 2011 Giro where Nibali has been credited 10th after the disqualification of Contador. I don't count such nonsense.

 

[Rollthedice]

Sporza Retro takes on the Arenberg stage in Tour 2014. I don't understand one word but it's wonderful:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN6Bczi41OA&t=1338s

 

[Red Rick]

Sporza Retro takes on the Arenberg stage in Tour 2014. I don't understand one word but it's wonderful:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN6Bczi41OA&t=1338s

Nibali called me to complain about this day

It wasn't wet enough

 

[Bonimenier]

That was a wonderful stage. Really makes me hope we get a wet Paris-Roubaix this year. It's been so long since we had one.

 

[70kmph]

Nibali's amazing ride on the wet cobbles ahead of Sagan, Canc dominated the race

 

[Rollthedice]

The campaign that will lead to the Giro starts on the road next Saturday in Strade. Then Nibali will race Trittico Lombardia (August 3rd), Milano-Torino (5th), Milano-Sanremo (8th), Il Lombardia (15th), Giro dell’ Emilia (18th) and the Italian Championship (23rd) followed by a second altitude camp.

Tirreno-Adriatico (September 7-14) and Giro dell’Appennino (20th) will lead into the World Championship in Aigle-Martigny (27th), and finally the Giro d’Italia (October 3-25).

More about Nibali and the Trek team supporting him here:

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“For the Maglia Rosa, I expect tough confrontations from contenders like Carapaz, Fuglsang, and Simon Yates, and one who could be a big surprise, Evenepoel. He’s strong, and he has approached cycling with personality. I like him. Only the road will tell how well he can perform during a three-week Grand Tour.

“Besides Remco, it’s good not to underestimate any outsider. The history of the Giro teaches that every year someone surprises. Last but not least, I dedicate a thought to Peter Sagan, a friend as well as a colleague. I’m happy to have him at the race. As he is already showing with his other great talent – acting in front of a camera – he will make this Giro even more special,” added Nibali.

 

[Rollthedice]

Team for Strade: Nibali, Ciccone, Brambilla, Conci, Nibali, Skujins, Weening.

 

[Carols]

Team for Strade: Nibali, Ciccone, Brambilla, Conci, Nibali, Skujins, Weening.

Tomorrow we get Lo Squalo, with a good support team. May he Ride Well!

 

[Red Rick]

In this heat I am expectimg nothing tbh

 

[Carols]

In this heat I am expectimg nothing tbh

Oh my, I see 101 is forecast for tomorrow in Italy

 

[Rollthedice]

In this heat I am expectimg nothing tbh

Not only the heat, first race. It's important for him to see how's the shape in competition, what fine tuning needs to be done for the important races coming soon in quick succession, MSR and GdL. He'll ride again on Monday and on Wednesday.

 

[SafeBet]

Hopefully he'll be in great shape from day 1. With the second wave looming it'd be stupid to start undercooked and then getting in shape when races could be canceled.

 

[Rollthedice]

A day to forget.

UPDATE on @vincenzonibali after he crashed and eventually abandoned #StradeBianche.

Vincenzo had blunt trauma to his left hand, specifically to the muscles of the eminence tenar.

Tomorrow morning the team doctor will decide if further medical analysis is necessary.

https://t.co/fu2wfnvfGc

 

[Climbing]

@Trek-Segafredo


UPDATE on
@vincenzonibali
after he crashed and eventually abandoned #StradeBianche. Vincenzo had blunt trauma to his left hand, specifically to the muscles of the eminence thenar. Tomorrow morning the team doctor will decide if further medical analysis is necessary.

 

[F_Cance]

Guess that means at least no race on Monday (maybe als Wednesday) for him. Hope it's nothing serious.

 

[Rollthedice]

UPDATE ON @vincenzonibali after yesterday's crash @Stradebianche.

He will undergo a radiological check of his left hand this afternoon. He has spent a peaceful night but still have pain at the thenar eminence area.
Further updates will be provided later in the afternoon.

https://t.co/chRASOtTlh

 

[DNP-Old]

Ciro says he's fine and will start tomorrow.

 

[Red Rick]

Ciro says he's fine and will start tomorrow.

Finally some good news.

 

[Rollthedice]

Ciro says he's fine and will start tomorrow.

Doctors have also concluded he has the proper race weight.

 

[Climbing]

Thankfully! He looks pretty thin as well...

 

[Rollthedice]

Thankfully! He looks pretty think as well...

Can't wait for the customary Poggio attack.

 

[Red Rick]

Can't wait for the customary Poggio attack.

Antonio to skip Cipressa and Poggio cause he's tired and wants to swim in the sea asap?

 

[Carols]

Good ride today. He was strong and pulling at 35km out. Made another move closer to the finish and managed to finish 5th overall in a reduced group sprint for 2nd. Very few pictures so relied on audio with call from race radio info. All in all he seems in Good Shape

 

[Rollthedice]

Reactions from today from Trek twitter:

"In the last lap we rode a very fast pace. In one of the few moments of respite, Izagirre made a strong attack and immediately gained a good margin. There was little agreement in the chasers’ group and the advantage increased quickly."

https://t.co/nkQUZazSvM

"On the last climb I tried to attack a couple of times but I was too controlled to go alone. I am still satisfied because after Saturday's crash and the trauma of my hand I had no problems."