airstream said:Probably you are right. I just think Froome could have attacked earlier than 1k to go because the pace wasn't high during today's ascent.
I don't think it was steep enough to attack earlier and be successful.
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airstream said:Probably you are right. I just think Froome could have attacked earlier than 1k to go because the pace wasn't high during today's ascent.
At least someone had his eyes open.JimPanzen said:I think it's pretty impressive that Wiggo was able to hold the wheels of Valverde and JRod during the last hundert meters.
airstream said:Probably you are right. I just meant Froome could have attacked earlier than 1k to go because the pace wasn't high during today's ascent.
LaFlorecita said:Aru _O_ same group as Bobby and VDB2
Fearless Greg Lemond said:At least someone had his eyes open.
Fearless Greg Lemond said:At least someone had his eyes open.
Dazed and Confused said:Valverde could have dropped J-Rod and Wiggins pretty easily in the last part and even won the stage today if he wanted to. Instead he played it ultra safe and gifted the stage to Quintana.
airstream said:Enviable belief in Valverde.
JRanton said:Was Purito lacking something or did Quintana just make it seem that way?
The gradient of this climb was pretty pathetic. I don't think you can blame the riders for the lack of action.
jens_attacks said:yes you can
if this is pathetic ,then madona di campiglio and col de manse...are what?
30 guys in one minute and the climb at 2150 m altitude perfect for big gaps...
when i see disgusting coward racing,i call it.
and this was at its finest
I thought that Rujano was going to destroy the field?jens_attacks said:wow that was embarassing to watch....what a disappointing stage blearghh
congrats to quintana for the sprint
now i await to see if rujano will arrive at the finsh
Even if he does not win he needs to be ready for the Giro anyway. Might as well try to be in good shape.wwabbit said:Not sure why Sky bothered sending Wiggins to a stage race with no TT. No chance he can win this.
Escarabajo said:I thought that Rujano was going to destroy the field?
Fearless Greg Lemond said:It was a nice training ride.
... who both sucked.LaFlorecita said:Aru _O_ same group as Bobby and VDB2
jens_attacks said:yes you can
if this is pathetic ,then madona di campiglio and col de manse...are what?
30 guys in one minute and the climb at 2150 m altitude perfect for big gaps...
when i see disgusting coward racing,i call it.
and this was at its finest
airstream said:Typical stage without a proper attacking initiative. Strictly speaking, 2008-2011 GT years were very similar to today's stage. Actually, I'd call this stage classics of our days, howsoever sad it would sound.
jens_attacks said:yes you can
if this is pathetic ,then madona di campiglio and col de manse...are what?
30 guys in one minute and the climb at 2150 m altitude perfect for big gaps...
when i see disgusting coward racing,i call it.
and this was at its finest
JRanton said:I don't think it was steep enough to attack earlier and be successful.