Teams & Riders Vincenzo Nibali discussion thread

[Samu Cuenca]

After Hindley missed that motorbike on the Torino stage, I felt the voodoo wouldn't be working it's dark magic this time, but now I believe again. He just have go on a long range attack and get the GPS to show the time gap as being half of what it actually is, instead of doubling it like it's done during most of the race.

 

[Red Rick]

After Hindley missed that motorbike on the Torino stage, I felt the voodoo wouldn't be working it's dark magic this time, but now I believe again. He just have go on a long range attack and get the GPS to show the time gap as being half of what it actually is, instead of doubling it like it's done during most of the race.

No footage of GC riders >> Motopace FC for the win.

 

[Ricco']

No footage of GC riders >> Motopace FC for the win.

Shefer is in the race.

 

[HelloDolly]

He needs to go int he break tomorrow (friday) with as many Astana riders as can be mustered

or if he cant then Astana need to control the break so he can have a go on the final decent

 

[Samu Cuenca]

He needs to go int he break tomorrow (friday) with as many Astana riders as can be mustered

or if he cant then Astana need to control the break so he can have a go on the final decent

He doesn't need all the Astana boys if he can get someone to play the role of Pirazzi.

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Let's also not forget that both Yates and Bardet were likely to finish above him in GC. Yet... they're not here anymore. (Pozzovivo might have finished higher too without the crash).

I think the voodoo has done enough of its dirty work for this edition. Leave Landismo in peace, he deserves the podium more. But if it finds a way to land him a stage, I'm all for that.

 

[topcat]

Legendary voodoo. As impressive as PhilGil at the Ronde.
I'm happy Nibali says goodbye with a good performance. He has done himself justice.
Anything more would just be gravy.

 

[topcat]

That'd be a farce.
And likely detrimental to his legacy. No more asterisks please.

Ca depend.
It wouldn't improve his cycling legacy but it would improve his voodoo legacy.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Vincenzo
Outlasts -
Others
DNF -
Others
Overpromise.

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

So, what should we expect of him tomorrow, if anything at all? No legs, losing a minute in the finale, and grumpy words in the post-race interview, or a no risk no glory attack on that juicy descent?

 

[Rollthedice]

So, what should we expect of him tomorrow, if anything at all? No legs, losing a minute in the finale, and grumpy words in the post-race interview, or a no risk no glory attack on that juicy descent?

Today before the stage he looked relaxed. I think tomorrow will be a controlled race, the two GC sprinters teams will want to get those boni seconds for one or another. It's all about the legs on the final climb which is not a long one, there is a slim chance Nibali could slip away if the others are waiting for Landa to attack and then follow to outsprint him. The other option is of course a cataclismic voodoo wave.

 

[Red Rick]

Today before the stage he looked relaxed. I think tomorrow will be a controlled race, the two GC sprinters teams will want to get those boni seconds for one or another. It's all about the legs on the final climb which is not a long one, there is a slim chance Nibali could slip away if the others are waiting for Landa to attack and then follow to outsprint him. The other option is of course a cataclismic voodoo wave.

Ineos builds a catapult to get Nibali the win on the MTF cause they fear Hindley taking bonus

 

[topcat]

Ineos builds a catapult to get Nibali the win on the MTF cause they fear Hindley taking bonus

And Hindley stabs his tyre again, gets disqualified and fired by Bora and has to get a job picking pineapples.

 

[Pippo_San]

I don't think Landa will finish this bike race.
Omg it could become the stealthier GC podium EVER.

 

[skippo12]

Dream case scenario would be a joined attack with Bilbao. With 2-3 guys up the road.

 

[topcat]

Having thought about it, Nibali needs to read this thread, hit the coffee and pineapples and put the fear of God into the descent of Kolovrat. He only needs to go about half as bonkers as we are to be uncatchable. He retire, he go, become heap big legend.

 

[skippo12]

He was never the most explosive rider but these days it feels like there isn´t a single fast-twitching muscle fiber in his body. Learned from the best. Basso would be proud.

 

[Red Rick]

Sadly looks like 4th place defence as if it gives a Champions League spot

 

[Climbing]

Seems clear to me that Landa just wants his podium and 6 mins on the top 2 can allow some space, so might as well try to get into the breakaway...
But I guess he'll just defend the 4th place, that's the impression.

 

[Netserk]

Sadly looks like 4th place defence as if it gives a Champions League spot

With how weak he was today, I'm not sure what else he could have done.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

With how weak he was today, I'm not sure what else he could have done.

Nah, just saving himself for tomorrow

 

[Red Rick]

With how weak he was today, I'm not sure what else he could have done.

That too.

One spark was the highlight of the Giro for me.

 

[SafeBet]

Back to 2020-2021 no legs, no party tactics.
Hopefully he'll go down fighting tomorrow. How can a 4th place be of any value at this point?

 

[Netserk]

Back to 2020-2021 no legs, no party tactics.
Hopefully he'll go down fighting tomorrow. How can a 4th place be of any value at this point?

Agreed. I don't care if he is dead or needs to amputate a leg. He must attack before Fedaia tomorrow. On Pordoi if he feels good, earlier if he feels bad.

 

[Red Rick]

Back to 2020-2021 no legs, no party tactics.
Hopefully he'll go down fighting tomorrow. How can a 4th place be of any value at this point?

It is only valuable in so far as it's preferred over dropping 5 minutes every day.

Objectively he's probably quite strong but not good enough to threaten the podium. In that sense he's still stronger than 2020 even.

I think we can respect the level but still be disappionted with the result if we preferred a stage win.

Especially today is a day where I think if he had gone for the stage wins he could have just cleaned up.