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2015 Giro d'Italia - Week One (9th - 15th May)
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:21
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Kreuziger and Weening showing off who can ride the highest gear  |
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| Malkael |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:29
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The time gap the breakaway and the chase group are being allow today is like night and day compared to yesterday. Advantage of the lead group over the peloton over a whole 10 minutes, with the chase group containing Kreuziger still a sizable chunk of time ahead of the peloton as well.
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:43
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Is Tinkoff really leading the peloton? |
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| Malkael |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:44
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Apparently so, yesterday was all a ruse to get every use to the sight of Tinkoff - Saxo on the front so they can pull off a Roman sized ruse today. 
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:47
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Sky is playing poker damn well, i dno what this is all about, but its fun. Had probably done the same if i was Contador, i wouldnt be to sure about such a big break, allthough Kreuziger for sure is the rider with the best chances of holding on |
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| Squire |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:48
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I love this. This is exactly why the Giro is so much better than the Tour. Yesterday was very Tour-ish, now we're finally back to real Giro racing!
Today has got shades of L'Aquila. Imagine all the fun and games we'll have if Kreuziger gets minutes on the rest.
And I also love how Quickstep is in no way strong enough to bring this back on their own.
Edited by Squire on 12-05-2015 13:50
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:56
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Squire wrote:
I love this. This is exactly why the Giro is so much better than the Tour. Yesterday was very Tour-ish, now we're finally back to real Giro racing!
At least no one gains 2 mins on everyone on a neutralised descent in the Tour. |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 13:58
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This had been perfect for Intxausti, Anton oor Izaguirre, thats the only possible way they can make some noise in the real GC. Visconti is great for the stage win, Amador has proven he can win as well, but neither is able to sustain anything GC-wise. Only one chance in a race like this....
Great to see Chaves once again. |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:24
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Squire wrote:
I love this. This is exactly why the Giro is so much better than the Tour. Yesterday was very Tour-ish, now we're finally back to real Giro racing!
Today has got shades of L'Aquila. Imagine all the fun and games we'll have if Kreuziger gets minutes on the rest..
Yeah it does have some similarities to that stage other than the fact it's great weather so the peloton gaining some time back towards the end changes it a bit.
Question about Kreuziger, does he lose any results here once he finally gets banned when his case goes to CAS? I assume he does but I'm curious
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
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Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
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David Hill Rd Monbulk
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:27
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Strydz wrote:
Squire wrote:
I love this. This is exactly why the Giro is so much better than the Tour. Yesterday was very Tour-ish, now we're finally back to real Giro racing!
Today has got shades of L'Aquila. Imagine all the fun and games we'll have if Kreuziger gets minutes on the rest..
Yeah it does have some similarities to that stage other than the fact it's great weather so the peloton gaining some time back towards the end changes it a bit.
Question about Kreuziger, does he lose any results here once he finally gets banned when his case goes to CAS? I assume he does but I'm curious
Most likely he'll loose his results from 2011-2013 |
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| Malkael |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:33
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Even if the other teams think they can crack Kreuziger over the rest of the three weeks they sure are playing some tough faced games of poker with Davide Formolo and Esteban Chavez also in the group.
Formolo and Chavez may currently have less pedigree in Grand Tours due to being young and having short careers in comparison to Roman, but that's a dangerous game to play... Seems Astana may be beginning to agree.
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| Strydz |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:34
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Mutant Astana on the front and already taking a minute of the leaders
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
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| Strydz |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:36
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Malkael wrote:
Even if the other teams think they can crack Kreuziger over the rest of the three weeks they sure are playing some tough faced games of poker with Davide Formolo and Esteban Chavez also in the group.
Formolo and Chavez may currently have less pedigree in Grand Tours due to being young and having short careers in comparison to Roman, but that's a dangerous game to play... Seems Astana may be beginning to agree.
They both are top 10 candidates with a little time in hand, really liked how Chavez has ridden the last 2 days
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
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| Malkael |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:40
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Astana put the pace on with Paolo Tiralongo and most of the peloton goes boom! 
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| fickman |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:42
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How big is the Peloton right now 30 riders??? Also tinkov only with 1 helper for Contador and Kreuziger at the front.
Edited by fickman on 12-05-2015 14:43
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| Strydz |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:43
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fickman wrote:
How big is the Peloton right now 30 riders???
Astana going SkyPostal on the "peloton"
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
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| moriz1 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:43
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Thank you UCI for keeping Astana in the WT  . US Postal 2.0. Ridiculous!!! |
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| Malkael |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:44
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Probably smaller than the breakaway group when together, hah.
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| Squire |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:51
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moriz1 wrote:
Thank you UCI for keeping Astana in the WT . US Postal 2.0. Ridiculous!!!
I'm loving it! 
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 12-05-2015 14:51
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Zakarin not in that favourites group anymore for those who expected him to be in contention for top 10.
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