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Roberto Velásquez: The Story of A Legend |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 27-10-2012 17:04
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Roberto may have lost the battle (for now), but he hasn't lost the War  |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 27-10-2012 17:08
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Come on Robbie you can get to the pink jersey again!  |
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 27-10-2012 17:17
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Two dutchman in the lead of a GT, PCM shows that it can be very onrealistic at some times
Edited by SSJ2Luigi on 27-10-2012 17:18
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 27-10-2012 18:16
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Roberto will do it. No doubt about that! |
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 27-10-2012 18:43
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SSJ2Luigi wrote:
Two dutchman in the lead of a GT, PCM shows that it can be very onrealistic at some times
Yeah, but I wish it was realistic 
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| Daggen |
Posted on 27-10-2012 18:56
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I've seen Roberto close time gaps like that before but i think the ITT will be Nibalis victory |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 28-10-2012 10:11
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dienblad: Thanks! The next stages will be very important.
ventoux: Henao is way down (lost time in first week). Well, I didn't edit his stats so blame the database
Jakstar22: Hopefully!
rogvi97: It won't be easy, but he won't give up either all he needs is one excellent day.
sutty68: Definitely not, thanks Roberto is a motivated soldier!
FreitasPCM: We'll see in a little while
SSJ2Luigi: The Netherlands has some very good riders, but 2 leading the GC at the Giro, that I'd like to see happening 
Schleck96: Thanks
Jesleyh: Me, too!
Daggen: Definitely. But I hope Roberto won't lose too much time (he's got great recup, so that should be in his advantage) |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 28-10-2012 11:12
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Giro d'Italia 2014 - Stage 14
Definitely a stage Roberto had his mind on, he needed to do something if he wanted to win this Giro.
The peloton started the climbing with Rabobank well in charge. A small breakaway of the day was ahead and Txurruka, Roberto's teammate, was between the two groups. We would soon learn why.
In the first km of the first climb of the day, Roberto made the jump to Txurruka, who went full gas for several km, before dropping back and leaving Roberto alone.
Roberto gained a minute quickly and the goal of his plan worked, the leader were drawn out to work themselves. Their teammates weren't strong enough to pull him back, so Nibali and Mollema went up front in the second part of the climb.
It was obvious Roberto was heading to a stage win.
Nibali was getting nervous and launched an attack, his first mistake.
Mollema left him dying a km later. It was unexpected but this is the place where Nibali definitely lost this Giro. It wouldn't be for him in 2014.
Roberto had one concurrent left. But that didn't matter that day, all that mattered was the sweet relief of victory and a plan well executed!
Result
| 1 | Roberto Velásquez | Colombia Coldeportes | 5h25'05 | IanButler | | 2 | Bauke Mollema | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 1'00 | | | 3 | Vincenzo Nibali | Liquigas-Cannondale | + 2'07 | | | 4 | Jakob Fuglsang | Radioshack Nissan Trek | + 2'40 | | | 5 | Rigoberto Uran | Sky Pro Cycling | + 3'02 | | | 6 | Gianluca Brambilla | Colnago - CSF Inox | + 3'31 | | | 7 | Roman Kreuziger | Astana Pro Team | s.t. | | | 8 | Tiago Machado | Radioshack Nissan Trek | + 4'40 | | | 9 | Alfredo Balloni | Farnese Vini Selle Italia | + 7'29 | | | 10 | Damiano Caruso | Acqua & Sapone | + 7'37 | |
This was a very noticable day. Roberto Velásquez started out without any jersey, and at the end of the day, he had conquered every single jersey possible. And he wasn't planning to give any of those jerseys back up.
GC
| 1 | Roberto Velásquez | Colombia Coldeportes | 56h41'41 | IanButler | | 2 | Bauke Mollema | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 4 | | | 3 | Vincenzo Nibali | Liquigas-Cannondale | + 1'56 | | | 4 | Roman Kreuziger | Astana Pro Team | + 3'05 | | | 5 | Jakob Fuglsang | Radioshack Nissan Trek | + 4'12 | | | 6 | Gianluca Brambilla | Colnago - CSF Inox | + 4'30 | | | 7 | Rigoberto Uran | Sky Pro Cycling | + 4'47 | | | 8 | Michele Scarponi | Fissa Bartolo - Isd | + 11'16 | | | 9 | Tiago Machado | Radioshack Nissan Trek | + 11'26 | | | 10 | Sergio Luis Henao | Sky Pro Cycling | + 13'15 | |
Points
| 1 | Roberto Velásquez | Colombia Coldeportes | 105 | IanButler | | 2 | Elia Viviani | Liquigas-Cannondale | 94 | | | 3 | Theo Bos | Rabobank Cycling Team | 92 | | | 4 | Mikhail Ignatiev | Katusha Team | 88 | | | 5 | Bauke Mollema | Rabobank Cycling Team | 75 | |
KoM
| 1 | Roberto Velásquez | Colombia Coldeportes | 36 | IanButler | | 2 | Jan Bakelants | BMC Racing Team | 21 | | | 3 | Bauke Mollema | Rabobank Cycling Team | 20 | |
Vincenzo Nibali:
I made a mistake by getting nervous. That's something you can never let happen in cycling. Two minutes is not much, but I have to consider what I'm up against. Roberto is a major talent and he'll never allow anyone to take 2 minutes back. I'm afraid my Giro ends here. But at least I can try, can't I?
Mollema:
He's a strong climber, but he isn't without weaknesses. I will find his weakness and hopefully I'll find it in time. I believe I can do this. I have a lot of respect for him, he's young but wise, and he's the world champion. But my respect won't stand in my way, I will still try to overtake him here. I'm not talent-less myself. Four seconds is nothing.
Roberto Velásquez:
It was a good day. Very hard, though. Txurruka was a major help, I really have him to thank for this win. Nibali is at a comfortable distance, not impossible to bridge, though. I don't like those 4 seconds between me and Bauke. My next objective is increasing that gap. Those other jerseys are of a much lower priority.
Although it technically wasn't a lie of Roberto, he didn't really mean it. Roberto was a cannibal, and cannibal's always think big. He sure as hell would fight for every single one of those jerseys, even if it meant his potential downfall. That's just the rider he was, all or nothing. Luckily for him and for cycling history, he mostly got it all. |
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 28-10-2012 11:17
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Robert did really good.  |
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| dev4ever |
Posted on 28-10-2012 11:21
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The Cannibal is back. 
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| dienblad |
Posted on 28-10-2012 11:24
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Excellent stage with a brilliant tactical masterplan!!
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| francopell |
Posted on 28-10-2012 11:27
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The cracks are beginning to show... Nibali collapsed.
I just hope he can recover from all these long range attacks. He might overextend himself if he isn't careful... |
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 28-10-2012 11:38
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What a stage!
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 28-10-2012 11:40
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Great tactic mastermind! Great stage! |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 28-10-2012 12:10
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Great Roberto is back in form.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 28-10-2012 12:34
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Thanks for the many replies, once again!!
Miguel98: Thanks
dev4ever: Back in business!
dienblad: Thanks a lot!
francopell: That's true. His tactical attacks are very demanding. Luckily he's still young and he can endure the pain for a long time
fcancellara: Thanks
TimoCycling: Thanks, against a team as Liquigas, you need some tactics!
Jakstar22: Definitely! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 28-10-2012 12:35
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Giro d'Italia 2014 - Stage 15
A big mountain stage. This stage, however, would be known as one of the most exciting stages of 2014, and I still remember it like it happened yesterday.
The big surprise happened in a downhill section, at about 60-65km from the finish. Roberto hit the ground.
The world held their breath as he didn't seem to move. Fortunately, he stood up 15 seconds later. The team had waited for him.
But getting back to the peloton with 2 minutes behind would not be easy, as Liquigas saw this as a sign to turn up the pace a notch.
Eventually, Roberto had only one helper left.
And then... no one. He found the back of the peloton alone.
Luckily he had about 5km to recuperate, and then Mollema (among many others) launched an attack. Roberto's tactic without any teammates was to stick with Mollema.
Cataldo won the stage.
Roberto, Mollema and Nibali finished together, nothing had happened despite the crash.
Result
| 1 | Dario Cataldo | Omega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team | 5h05'03 | | | 2 | Rigoberto Uran | Sky Pro Cycling | + 38 | | | 3 | Domenico Pozzovivo | Colnago - CSF Inox | + 57 | | | 4 | Damiano Caruso | Acqua & Sapone | + 1'50 | | | 5 | Tiago Machado | Radioshack Nissan Trek | + 2'20 | | | 6 | Roberto Velásquez | Colombia Coldeportes | s.t. | IanButler | | 7 | Bauke Mollema | Rabobank Cycling Team | s.t. | | | 8 | Vincenzo Nibali | Liquigas-Cannondale | s.t. | | | 9 | Ryder Hesjedal | Team Saxo Bank | + 2'45 | | | 10 | Gianluca Brambilla | Colnago - CSF Inox | + 3'03 | |
GC
| 1 | Roberto Velásquez | Colombia Coldeportes | 61h49'04 | IanButler | | 2 | Bauke Mollema | Rabobank Cycling Team | + 4 | | | 3 | Vincenzo Nibali | Liquigas-Cannondale | + 1'56 | | | 4 | Rigoberto Uran | Sky Pro Cycling | + 2'53 | | | 5 | Roman Kreuziger | Astana Pro Team | + 3'48 | | | 6 | Gianluca Brambilla | Colnago - CSF Inox | + 5'13 | | | 7 | Jakob Fuglsang | Radioshack Nissan Trek | + 7'02 | | | 8 | Tiago Machado | Radioshack Nissan Trek | + 11'26 | | | 9 | Dario Cataldo | Omega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team | + 13'25 | | | 10 | Michele Scarponi | Fissa Bartolo - Isd | + 14'28 | |
Roberto Velásquez:
I'm pretty shook up, to be honest. That fall really hurt my back, I just went to see the doctor, he will tell what's what in about an hour. I hope I'm alright. I think what Liquigas did was a shitty thing. But I guess that's cycling.
Vincenzo Nibali:
I didn't tell my team to start riding, but the management did. I don't want to win the Giro by abusing people's misfortune, but I won't sit back and do nothing either. It's not easy to make the right decision all the time. It was no disrespect for Roberto, that's for sure. |
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 28-10-2012 12:39
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Luck for Robert. |
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 28-10-2012 12:41
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Lucky he got back! Hope he's not too injured. |
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 28-10-2012 13:04
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I hope he can increase that gap but it won't be easy. |
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