Teams & Riders Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[gunara]

This post is beautiful.

Especially the first 8 words.

 

[Rollthedice]

"It was an explosive time trial, compared to the specialists I defended myself quite well. My speed was good, there were tricky and slippery corners, but I tried to do well without risking too much. Even yesterday on a finish not suitable for me, I tried to defend myself. The rest of the Giro? First of all, I need to be in good shape, there are riders who are more highly rated than me: I've already explained what my ambitions are for this Giro, I've always given my best in the third week so I'm confident...."

 

[HelloDolly]

Well I am not going to

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIFUWHvSixw

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

it's a wrap boys. Bag secured. Let's look towards July for a more competitive race.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Was about to say, it's in the bag

 

[Mayomaniac]

As much as I've never been able to get into the whole bag thing, this was clearly his best TT since the Bahrain days.

 

[Red Rick]

As much as I've never been able to get into the whole bag thing, this was clearly his best TT since the Bahrain days.

Part of me worries extra now that he'll be tempted to chase 5th on GC instead of going for stage wins and KoM or something.

That said he took a chunk of time out of Valverde today and that's all that matters

 

[Rollthedice]

Part of me worries extra now that he'll be tempted to chase 5th on GC instead of going for stage wins and KoM or something.

That said he took a chunk of time out of Valverde today and that's all that matters

Etna will be fine, we'll see after Blockhaus. Something tells me he will still be in the mix.

 

[Netserk]

We protect our sincere and fragile hope with ironic over the top hype and memes. And yet our hope is still fragile.

It's gonna hurt again.

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Etna will be fine, we'll see after Blockhaus. Something tells me he will still be in the mix.

Lol, imagine him being fine in GC after Blockhaus. Lopez will go mad.

 

[Red Rick]

We protect our sincere and fragile hope with ironic over the top hype and memes. And yet our hope is still fragile.

It's gonna hurt again.

We used to enjoy the flames. Now we wait all year to just see a spark again.

 

[lenric]

well you know, etna and blockhaus aren't menaces to nibali, others merely have adapted to them, but the Bag Man was molded by them

 

[ice&fire]

We protect our sincere and fragile hope with ironic over the top hype and memes. And yet our hope is still fragile.

It's gonna hurt again.

If only oll the things in life that provide instant fun followed by disappointment hurt as much as this...

 

[Rollthedice]

We used to enjoy the flames. Now we wait all year to just see a shark again.

 

[Cookster15]

Mr serious hat on: He's 37. He is the racers racer and this is a very promising start but I think we need to temper the hype until the 3rd week if he is still in contention. Then I will join the bandwagon.

 

[lenric]

Mr serious hat on: He's 37. He is the racers racer and this is a very promising start but I think we need to temper the hype until the 3rd week if he is still in contention. Then I will join the bandwagon.

 

[SafeBet]

I came here for the lulz and stayed for the hype.

 

[Red Rick]

I came here for the lulz and stayed for the hype.

I heared Nibali actually knows English but then he raed this thread and has refused to speak English ever since

 

[Rollthedice]

Martinelli:

"The important thing is that Vincenzo Nibali rides with serenity, taking the race day by day. The designated captain is Lopez. He has always done great things in the mountains. This Giro, with little time trial and a lot of mountains, will surely be won by a climber, and he is one".

"With Vincenzo I have spoken very often and he has understood perfectly. If he will be able to ride with great serenity, I am sure that we will see a great Nibali at this Giro".

Salvatore Nibali, dad:

"At Astana he has been reborn and is back to having fun. The riders never tell the truth. I've seen Vincenzo training in Milazzo before the Giro and he's prepared very well. He will surprise us."

 

[Red Rick]

Martinelli:

"The important thing is that Vincenzo Nibali rides with serenity, taking the race day by day. The designated captain is Lopez. He has always done great things in the mountains. This Giro, with little time trial and a lot of mountains, will surely be won by a climber, and he is one".

"With Vincenzo I have spoken very often and he has understood perfectly. If he will be able to ride with great serenity, I am sure that we will see a great Nibali at this Giro".

Salvatore Nibali, dad:

"At Astana he has been reborn and is back to having fun. The riders never tell the truth. I've seen Vincenzo training in Milazzo before the Giro and he's prepared very well. He will surprise us."

The stage is set. There is no Nibali win without opposition spectacularly imploding in winning position. Simon Yates shall be the sacrificial lamb.

 

[Gigs_98]

Part of me worries extra now that he'll be tempted to chase 5th on GC instead of going for stage wins and KoM or something.

That said he took a chunk of time out of Valverde today and that's all that matters

The finishing argument. Nibali is clearly aging better than Valverde

 

[Rollthedice]

Serenity Nibali style (looks more determined than a hungry shark)

 

[gregrowlerson]

Serenity Nibali style (looks more determined than a hungry shark)

Game face on!

 

[ice&fire]

The finishing argument. Nibali is clearly aging better than Valverde

Where are the Worlds next year?

 

[Red Rick]

Where are the Worlds next year?

He was talking about the hair silly.