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Giro d'Italia 2011 - Week 1
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| ANFreeman |
Posted on 10-05-2011 12:38
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Millar's said that he may not wear the leader's jersey today, as a sign of respect, as the race isn't nearly as important as the life they've lost.
It's admirable that they've continued to race, though considering I'm still in a state of shock and sadness whenever I see anything about Weylandt, it's impossible to imagine what's going through all of the riders' heads. They must all be overcome with grief.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 10-05-2011 12:52
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ANFreeman wrote:
Millar's said that he may not wear the leader's jersey today, as a sign of respect, as the race isn't nearly as important as the life they've lost.
It's admirable that they've continued to race, though considering I'm still in a state of shock and sadness whenever I see anything about Weylandt, it's impossible to imagine what's going through all of the riders' heads. They must all be overcome with grief.
He is wearing the maglia rosa:
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| ANFreeman |
Posted on 10-05-2011 13:05
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kumazan wrote:
ANFreeman wrote:
Millar's said that he may not wear the leader's jersey today, as a sign of respect, as the race isn't nearly as important as the life they've lost.
It's admirable that they've continued to race, though considering I'm still in a state of shock and sadness whenever I see anything about Weylandt, it's impossible to imagine what's going through all of the riders' heads. They must all be overcome with grief.
He is wearing the maglia rosa:
I was merely going by what I read; hadn't seen anything further than that. It's a shame he didn't keep to his word though. Would have been a nice touch of respect, as if saying that the attention shouldn't be anywhere other than with Wouter.
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| roturn |
Posted on 10-05-2011 13:09
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He already said yesterday that he was thinking not to wear it but in the end he decided to wear the jersey to honour Weylandt. |
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 10-05-2011 13:28
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| Ithaca |
Posted on 10-05-2011 13:41
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Tyler Farrar decided to leave the Giro after today's stage. |
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| E_Hagen |
Posted on 10-05-2011 14:10
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Maybe Weylandt will be buried in Italy on the rest day with the whole peloton in attendance? |
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| Ithaca |
Posted on 10-05-2011 14:15
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E_Hagen wrote:
Maybe Weylandt will be buried in Italy on the rest day with the whole peloton in attendance?
I wouldn't think so. His familiy would most likely want him to be buried back in Belgium. I could be wrong, but under all circumstances, the families' wishes should be honored. |
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| E_Hagen |
Posted on 10-05-2011 14:21
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I think they should race the stage and the winner (and everyone else for that matter) should point their hands to the sky in honour of Weylandt. |
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 14:29
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E_Hagen wrote:
Maybe Weylandt will be buried in Italy on the rest day with the whole peloton in attendance?
The race really doesn't matter. It's a family thing now, he will more than likely be laid to rest in Belgium, where family can visit him.
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 15:06
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| Deda |
Posted on 10-05-2011 15:11
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As my dad just said, he's probably going to ride the Tour of Heaven up there.
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 10-05-2011 15:28
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Since this is a relatively flat stage the peloton won't have any problems staying as one group, but what do you think they would have done if this had been a mountain stage? Would the main contenders ride as one group and not gain time on eachother or would everyone wait for riders like Cavendish to get to the finish? |
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| kumazan |
Posted on 10-05-2011 15:41
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And then bam! Some riders just fell. Straight road, no descent, slow pace. No one injured, fortunately. |
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| ricotero_uy |
Posted on 10-05-2011 15:50
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cactus-jack wrote:
Since this is a relatively flat stage the peloton won't have any problems staying as one group, but what do you think they would have done if this had been a mountain stage? Would the main contenders ride as one group and not gain time on eachother or would everyone wait for riders like Cavendish to get to the finish?
I think you could answer your question using some common sense.
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:02
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Leopard and Tyler Farrar roll in ahead of the bunch.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:04
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How moving was that ? The close up of Farrar crying made me have a teary eyes.
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| Tuco the Ugly |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:05
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I said I wasn't going to watch, but as today came, I found myself drawn to the coverage.
Very beautiful and fitting tribute. |
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| kumazan |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:06
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Very, very moving stage. The close-up of Farrar crying were too much, though. |
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:08
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Moved to tears. So respectful.
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