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Giro d'Italia 2013 - Week 2
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| CountArach |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:35
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juszta wrote:
Millar, 3rd best odds finished 195th, 14:10 behind Dowsett 
So, now that the Giro is virtually over for Wiggins, do you see any chance for Uran and Henao to ride for themselves?
Not a chance in hell. I think Brailsford would rather fight for a completely achievable podium place (by holding them back) than a shot at a stage win and a 5th from Wiggins (by letting them go).
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| ruben |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:36
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Gesink on the podium, Kelderman in white.
Looking very decent so far, but real climbing stages still to come.
Wiggins with a, for him, sub-par performence, not gaining nearly enough time he needed to.
Nibali suprised me, best ITT he's ever done. |
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| gotlandrules |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:36
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Have a hard time seeing another winner then Nibali for the total... but fight for podium and top-5 should be really open and fun. Especially with some really good climber that looks to be in good shape for example Pozzo... |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:37
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juszta wrote:
Millar, 3rd best odds finished 195th, 14:10 behind Dowsett
So, now that the Giro is virtually over for Wiggins, do you see any chance for Uran and Henao to ride for themselves?
Say what now? He's better placed than both, and more than within reach of the overall victory.
And yeah, Millar was kind of a mistake. Forgot that he has really been decreasing recently. 
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:37
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Ian Butler wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
Wilier wrote:
Kelderman is called up to the podium for the white jersey.
Yeah, nice from Sporza that they showed that, just before ending the broadcast 
Yeah I don't get it. Sporza is always looking for the Dutch and talking about them etc etc, but you Dutchies probably don't give a rat's ass about us Belgians on your television during the races
Nah, not that much no.
But the difference is, many Dutchmen are watching Sporza. I don´t think you watch Dutch(not Flemish, Dutch) TV for Cycling, do you?
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| R_Funk |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:37
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From another site... the top times of the last climb.
1. Evans 6m55
2. Wiggins 7m00
3. Nibali 7m03
4. Scarponi 7m04
5. Gesink 7m13
6. Henao 7m15
7. Kelderman 7m18
8. Kangert 7m21
9. Clement 7m22
9. Boaro 7m22
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Dowsett 7m49
Looks to me it will be an exciting Giro! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:38
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Jesleyh wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
Wilier wrote:
Kelderman is called up to the podium for the white jersey.
Yeah, nice from Sporza that they showed that, just before ending the broadcast
Yeah I don't get it. Sporza is always looking for the Dutch and talking about them etc etc, but you Dutchies probably don't give a rat's ass about us Belgians on your television during the races
Nah, not that much no.
But the difference is, many Dutchmen are watching Sporza. I don´t think you watch Dutch(not Flemish, Dutch) TV for Cycling, do you?
Are you mental?
Don't get me wrong, though, I give a rat's ass about you Dutchies (especially Kelderman) |
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:40
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Ian Butler wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
Wilier wrote:
Kelderman is called up to the podium for the white jersey.
Yeah, nice from Sporza that they showed that, just before ending the broadcast
Yeah I don't get it. Sporza is always looking for the Dutch and talking about them etc etc, but you Dutchies probably don't give a rat's ass about us Belgians on your television during the races
The Dutchies generally like De Gendt and Meersman.
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| Wilier |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:40
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Ian Butler wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
Wilier wrote:
Kelderman is called up to the podium for the white jersey.
Yeah, nice from Sporza that they showed that, just before ending the broadcast
Yeah I don't get it. Sporza is always looking for the Dutch and talking about them etc etc, but you Dutchies probably don't give a rat's ass about us Belgians on your television during the races
One thing I like about Renaat Schotte is the fact that he talks a lot about Dutch riders. Could also be due to the fact that a lot of Dutch cycling fans watch Belgian television, because the commentary is better. And because Dutch televion hardly broadcasts any cycling races. |
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| gotlandrules |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:40
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If Henao and Kelderman doesn't get punished for the tandem riding i will be shocked and disappointed. |
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:41
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R_Funk wrote:
From another site... the top times of the last climb.
1. Evans 6m55
2. Wiggins 7m00
3. Nibali 7m03
4. Scarponi 7m04
5. Gesink 7m13
6. Henao 7m15
7. Kelderman 7m18
8. Kangert 7m21
9. Clement 7m22
9. Boaro 7m22
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Dowsett 7m49
Looks to me it will be an exciting Giro!
Evans? Well... Although it's of course also about 'managing' your effort.
Dowsett slow on the climb, but we already knew that, Sporza commentator said that about 100 times
@Ian I prefer Sporza as well. Eurosport isn't that great, and NOS rarely broadcasts Cycling.
And yay
Belgians are on nr.2 as well here, btw
@Gotlandrules I know that that's your opinion.
Edited by Jesleyh on 11-05-2013 16:42
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| issoisso |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:42
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
And yeah, Millar was kind of a mistake. Forgot that he has really been decreasing recently.
Crashed in stage 1. Riding with a microfracture to help Hesjedal
Edited by issoisso on 11-05-2013 16:42
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| Malkael |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:43
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Oi Evans, you are only meant to be at the Giro d'Italia as preparation for the Tour de France . In all seriousness it is great to see Evans proving he is possibly not done just yet. However, two weeks and several difficult stages still leaves time for plenty of potential dramas and changes in the standings. |
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| Wilier |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:44
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gotlandrules wrote:
If Henao and Kelderman doesn't get punished for the tandem riding i will be shocked and disappointed.
Shouldn't the jury have descided that some time ago? Kelderman already got called on the podium. |
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| juszta |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:45
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
juszta wrote:
Millar, 3rd best odds finished 195th, 14:10 behind Dowsett
So, now that the Giro is virtually over for Wiggins, do you see any chance for Uran and Henao to ride for themselves?
Say what now? He's better placed than both, and more than within reach of the overall victory.
Seeing him suffer so much in his speciality (ITT) makes me wonder how much he will lose in the mountains, where both Nibali and Hesjedal are stronger / showed better form. And again, Uran and Henao both showed decent form, I could see them (mostly Henao though) finishing in front of Wiggins in the GC, given that Wiggins doesn't recover / gain motivation / eat his breakfast / etc..
But yeah, the "Giro is over" part was not so thought over on my part, we may see some sort of crazy Sky train action in the mountains
On another notes, nice to see Evans and Santambrogio doing well today, they are looking comfortable for a Top 5 and Top 10 finish in the GC respectively (but again, this Giro is already proving to be unpredictable ) |
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:47
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Wtf guys!? It just started and you're talking about lost race. Everything can happen,this is not PCM. 
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| Wilier |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:47
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R_Funk wrote:
From another site... the top times of the last climb.
1. Evans 6m55
2. Wiggins 7m00
3. Nibali 7m03
4. Scarponi 7m04
5. Gesink 7m13
6. Henao 7m15
7. Kelderman 7m18
8. Kangert 7m21
9. Clement 7m22
9. Boaro 7m22
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Dowsett 7m49
Looks to me it will be an exciting Giro!
I didn't know Boaro could climb. Clement was impressive. Finally back to his 2008/2009 shape again. |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:50
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Great win for Dowsett.
Wiggins would've won without a bike change but lost too much time in the twisting, technical start anyway plus Nibali was immense regardless.
So Nibali is the concrete favourite.
How long can Evans surprise for?
Real scrap for the podium.
Long way to go.
Roll on the Giro \o/
Edited by ianrussell on 11-05-2013 16:55
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:51
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admirschleck wrote:
Wtf guys!? It just started and you're talking about lost race. Everything can happen,this is not PCM.
I don't see Wiggo winning a lot time in the mountains. I rate Nibbles higher there. Wiggo was supposed to win 2 minutes here, so, yeah, this is at least a major setback for him. Also, I wonder how Wiggins is mental, now, after all those crashes and time losses(and time not won where it should've been)
I'd give Henao the lead now
Edited by Jesleyh on 11-05-2013 16:52
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 11-05-2013 16:54
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Most impressed by Kangert though, great time trial from him!
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