Teams & Riders Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[Red Rick]

Honestly I also thought that he was dropping early because he couldn't be bothered. But in the interview it looked like he was truly done. However it ain't over till it's over, he may find some legs and go for a breakaway. I'll be mad if he gets beaten by Tratnik though.

Can't bothered is just mentally done, which is just lacking the will to ram through the pain anymore.

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Well yes, I meant not being bothered to keep up with best for as long as possible for no reason other than trying to preserve a top 15 spot.

My two cents is that pre-injury Nibali expected to be competitive, probably for the last time, in the Giro, his favourite race. Even after the injury he probably thought he could do decently. Otherwise I can't explain his dismay at dropping for good out of contention.

 

[Rollthedice]

"I don't have the legs of better days."

 

[CyclistAbi]

He got injured and still entered Giro to do his best.

Respect.

 

[lenric]

oh man, I'm afraid the bag will only be wandering around the peloton spiritually from 2022 onwards

 

[Red Rick]

I can't help but notice the contrast between Nibali now and even his own domestiques on the team he left at the end of 2019.

 

[SafeBet]

I can't help but notice the contrast between Nibali now and even his own domestiques on the team he left at the end of 2019.

Are you trying to tell me something about Trek?

 

[roundabout]

Giro is 3 weeks long. But then again Bilbao exceeded my expectation in week 3 last year.

 

[Red Rick]

Are you trying to tell me something about Trek?

Not trying. Telling. Caruso is in podium contention lol. Meanwhile a guy like Mollema gets destroyed in breakaways.

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Can we dream for a break tomorrow? That descent looks so juicy... but no legs, no Pordoi.

 

[Red Rick]

Can we dream for a break tomorrow? That descent looks so juicy... but no legs, no Pordoi.

Dogshit weather predicted. Lo Squalo doesn't really party on wet descents as on dry descents.

 

[F_Cance]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1396511879657410562

View: https://twitter.com/TrekSegafredo/status/1396511879657410562?s=20

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Damn he's been so unlucky.

 

[Rollthedice]

When it rains it pours.

 

[Rollthedice]

Update:

Trek-Segafredo does not expect any further news about the situation of Vincenzo Nibali today. The team says that the current situation of the leader does not require further investigation, at least not with great urgency. Monday morning Nibali will be examined again by the team doctor. It is hoped that the Italian will feel better soon. (Sunday 23 May, 8.50 pm)

Giro 2021: Vincenzo Nibali fit genoeg om van start te gaan

Update Vincenzo Nibali is niet ongeschonden uit de vijftiende etappe van de Giro d’Italia gekomen. De Italiaan van Trek-Segafredo was weliswaar niet betrokken bij de grote valpartij in de openingsfase, maar indirect heeft Nibali toch schade opgelopen. Hij viel uit stilstand op de grond en kreeg...

www.wielerflits.nl

 

[Red Rick]

Update:

Trek-Segafredo does not expect any further news about the situation of Vincenzo Nibali today. The team says that the current situation of the leader does not require further investigation, at least not with great urgency. Monday morning Nibali will be examined again by the team doctor. It is hoped that the Italian will feel better soon. (Sunday 23 May, 8.50 pm)

Giro 2021: Vincenzo Nibali fit genoeg om van start te gaan

Update Vincenzo Nibali is niet ongeschonden uit de vijftiende etappe van de Giro d’Italia gekomen. De Italiaan van Trek-Segafredo was weliswaar niet betrokken bij de grote valpartij in de openingsfase, maar indirect heeft Nibali toch schade opgelopen. Hij viel uit stilstand op de grond en kreeg...

www.wielerflits.nl

Hemothorax. Bleed between the lung and the pleurae.

Not good.

 

[Carols]

Hemothorax. Bleed between the lung and the plearae.

Not good.

He can't ride with that can he? Looks nasty

 

[Red Rick]

He can't ride with that can he? Looks nasty

I'm assuming they'll examine him again tomorrow morning.

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Hemothorax. Bleed between the lung and the pleurae.

Not good.

Wait, wasn't it just pain in his hemithorax?

 

[Netserk]

What a shitty situation for Nibali. I hope he doesn’t lose motivation for next year and that he can get a deal that allows for good results if he can reach great shape again.

 

[Red Rick]

Wait, wasn't it just pain in his hemithorax?

The article claims it's the former, even explaining the term medically

 

[Red Rick]

What a shitty situation for Nibali. I hope he doesn’t lose motivation for next year and that he can get a deal that allows for good results if he can reach great shape again.

Yeah it can be really sad to see. I hope there's truth in his pre crash numbers and that these injuries recover quickly.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

In the BREAK!

 

[Rollthedice]

Massimo Zanetti "Mister Segafredo":

Was hiring Nibali, after a long courtship, good business?

"Vincenzo is the Italian champion par excellence, nobody is like him. In these two years with us he has not been lucky: first the pandemic, then the wrist fracture. He won everything. I don't see an heir around".

Nibali, at almost 37, is at the end of his career.

"My friend Francesco Moser says that today's riders start early and finish early. Nibali's longevity is unique."

Will he renew for another two years?

"The cost-benefit ratio is to be evaluated. It will depend on Vincenzo, how much money he will be satisfied with: certainly, less than today. Now there is the most famous sprinter in the world who insists on coming to us, but with Nibali, for better or for worse, you are sure to be always in the newspapers".

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Well, zero hype for Nibali's attempt? He probably wasn't going to win even if the GC group had slept behind them, but he is showing his heart (if not his legs). Chances for another break?