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Giro d'Italia 2013 - Week 2
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 16:22
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Nothing will happen untill the last km 
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| CountArach |
Posted on 15-05-2013 16:24
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kumazan wrote:
Say goodbye to the Galibier because it will most likely be cancelled due to snow. Good punishment for using such a legendary mountain pass as MTF.
I like it as a MTF but I get why you wouldn't. But that's really sad, I've been looking forward to that stage since they announced it. It is my favourite climb in the world and combining it with my favourite stage race was just amazing.
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 16:28
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That was about to happen too in the 2011 Tour and it didn't. Let's wait a little bit |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 15-05-2013 18:20
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From David Millar - where Nav gets his nickname from - watch the full thing for all the similies https://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl...nomobile=1  |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 15-05-2013 18:25
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kumazan wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Why is it bad to use Galibier as mtf?
For the same reason it would be bad for Paris - Roubaix to finish right after the Arenberg.
That example makes no sense to me.... 
There are better mountains to use, but the Galibier is hardly a bad one. It does not suit an explosive race, but the grinds can be just as exciting. And i think the stage is a really good one as they go up the tougher Telegraph side as well, which just begs for a big GC do or die move!
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 18:28
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Quite important aswell is that the riders won't finish at that height then and only go over 2000 on Cenis.
Vinokourov should stand a chance then 
Plus traguardo volante needs to be replaced. Hope it's near the top of Telegraphe
Edited by Spilak23 on 15-05-2013 18:31
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 18:35
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I can't see on my phone but his nickname is the honey badger isn't it?
Great win for Nav. Think he's got lots of potential.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 15-05-2013 18:35
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Meh don't really care. It was expected that it would be cancelled, just as the danger is there for the Gavia and Stelvio.
And mostly don't really care because most mountain finishes in this Giro aren't nearly selective enough, and that is(was?) one of them. That route is like the stage to Val Martello: waste of a stage.
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 18:45
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Btw, How on earth will they get to Val Martello if they can't do the Stelvio?
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| Nin1388 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 19:44
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I read somewhere that, organizers have been using explosives to blow up snow. And that route will not change. Last year we saw it at ?Stelvio, there was thick snow on side of road.
Having said that there is every possibility of it snowing again on cleared area due to cold weather. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 15-05-2013 19:48
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Nin1388 wrote:
I read somewhere that, organizers have been using explosives to blow up snow. And that route will not change. Last year we saw it at ?Stelvio, there was thick snow on side of road.
Having said that there is every possibility of it snowing again on cleared area due to cold weather.
They've been dynamiting all over the Alps for a while now clearing roads following the prolonged winter.
Usually i would be surprised if they couldn't clear them in time, but due to that long winter its trickier than usual.
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:06
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Here I was expecting to see the recap on Eurosport of todays stage, only to find out that they have for some reason decided to show Tour of Cali before the Giro today...
... it's still 74km to go of todays Cali-stage and the time is 23.05! Woopdy-fuckin'-do!
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:08
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TheManxMissile wrote:
Nin1388 wrote:
I read somewhere that, organizers have been using explosives to blow up snow. And that route will not change. Last year we saw it at ?Stelvio, there was thick snow on side of road.
Having said that there is every possibility of it snowing again on cleared area due to cold weather.
They've been dynamiting all over the Alps for a while now clearing roads following the prolonged winter.
Usually i would be surprised if they couldn't clear them in time, but due to that long winter its trickier than usual.
Seriously? The italians use dynamite to get rid of snow?! And here I am using a shovel like some kind of a sucker! Well, guess who just saved himself a lot of work next winter!
Edited by cactus-jack on 15-05-2013 22:08
There's a fine line between "psychotherapist" and "psycho the rapist"
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| issoisso |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:11
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cactus-jack wrote:
guess who just saved himself a lot of work
The italians are good at that if nothing else
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:13
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Im not sure why us Canadians haven't thought of this before.
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:18
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Sir Bradley Wiggins suffering from chest infection at Giro d'Italia
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| fosforgasXIII |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:22
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If that's true, he's actually doing quite well (no reason for his bad descending though, but I mean his form level) |
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:30
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issoisso wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
guess who just saved himself a lot of work
The italians are good at that if nothing else
From now on I'm a dynamite-kinda guy. I'll use it for everything form now on; snow, cleaning, Jehovas Witnesses.
There's a fine line between "psychotherapist" and "psycho the rapist"
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| Kalach |
Posted on 15-05-2013 22:54
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What do you think about Evans? Is he able to beat Nibali somehow?
And what about his TDF? Do you think that attendance at Giro is going to help him (lack of racing) or is he going to be pretty exhausted when TDF begin?
I believe him... |
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| vismitananda |
Posted on 16-05-2013 00:29
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Kalach wrote:
What do you think about Evans? Is he able to beat Nibali somehow?
And what about his TDF? Do you think that attendance at Giro is going to help him (lack of racing) or is he going to be pretty exhausted when TDF begin?
I believe him...
Well, he's currently doing good at defending his spot in the Giro, If he keep this performance until TDF, he's got a chance, but given that Team Sky is going full out in defending their previous domination, they should be now, thinking of Plan B.
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