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2014 Giro d'Italia - Week 2 (17th May - 24th May)
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 00:52
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And talking about the Armstrong-years.. I dont know if it me being nostalgic, but i had nothing against it (I began watching it in 2002). Especially the 2003-edition which was fantastic. I loved watching Vino, Klöden, Armstrong, Basso and those guys.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 02:21
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
Eden95 wrote:
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Giro is best GT of year again..despite startlist and injuries
I don't know dude. Up until today Giro was pretty shit.
You've been watching the wrong race.
Different opinions. For me a weak sprint frield, crashes everyday, bad weather and the hilly/mountain stages so far were boring.
Alright, fair enough. Each to their own I guess. And sorry if that came out kind of asshole-y.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 02:31
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Wilier wrote:
The signalman who got hit by the motor has been reanimated on the spot and then moved to a hospital where his situation is still critical.
You can see the accident here:
https://nos.nl/vid...r-aan.html
Shocked me when I saw this happen last night. Pirazzi moved out of the way and the motorcyclist just didn't see him, straight over the top. The commentators on SBS both groaned and didn't seem to confident about the guy making it. Good to hear he's still in with a chance.
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 02:39
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Eden95 wrote:
Kirchen_75 wrote:
Eden95 wrote:
Kirchen_75 wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
Giro is best GT of year again..despite startlist and injuries
I don't know dude. Up until today Giro was pretty shit.
You've been watching the wrong race.
Different opinions. For me a weak sprint frield, crashes everyday, bad weather and the hilly/mountain stages so far were boring.
Alright, fair enough. Each to their own I guess. And sorry if that came out kind of asshole-y.
I can see your point of view. I haven't really liked the racing so far, but if Dan martin had been in the lead for a lot of the race I would have thought differently. 
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| Kritzo |
Posted on 25-05-2014 06:47
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Cyclingquotes.com is mentioning Basso as a bigger stage contender than Majka. I am stunned. Even Rolland and (sorry Kelderman fanboys) Kelderman is apparently better in their opinion. They are calling Kelderman the 3rd best climber in this year's Giro. 
Oh, and for those who did not know, he told Danish television that he tried to encourage Uran to follow Pozzo. Therefore he looked at him immediately after he closed the gap the first time. When he then looked forward Pozzo was gone.
Oh well. I hope that Majka will prove cyclingquotes wrong today.
Edited by Kritzo on 25-05-2014 06:48
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 25-05-2014 07:47
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After Pozzovivo and Quintana it did look at first like Kelderman was the 3rd beat but not quite at the end.
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| Wilier |
Posted on 25-05-2014 09:57
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Van Baarle is pulled out of the Giro, as planned btw as he's still a young guy in his first pro year.
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| ruben |
Posted on 25-05-2014 10:11
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Well Kelderman was not lesser than Majka in the previous mountain stages. neither he was yesterday.. so... I don't get your point? |
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| ruben |
Posted on 25-05-2014 10:16
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Powerdata Kelderman (Strava)
https://www.strava.../145001998
410W on the climb. So that's right on the famous 410W treshold
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| jph27 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 10:16
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Iguwell wrote:
I don't really understand why Pantani is hailed as a hero and great sportsman compared to other dopers. No one talks about Armstrong as a hero - why is Pantani a hero, because he died early?
He was a complete enigma and incredible to watch. Plus, he won the Giro-Tour double which was huge in Italy. And, he was symbolic of the great Italian generation of the 90s - exciting, successful and doped to the gills. |
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 25-05-2014 10:31
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If Quickstep and BMC are smart, they are going to try to wear out Pozzovivo and Quintana before the final climb on those 200 km of pure flat (dumbest stage design ever). |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 10:58
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I_Mayo wrote:
If Quickstep and BMC are smart, they are going to try to wear out Pozzovivo and Quintana before the final climb on those 200 km of pure flat (dumbest stage design ever).
I suppose its either that or transfer. Riders hate transfers. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 25-05-2014 11:10
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jph27 wrote:
Iguwell wrote:
I don't really understand why Pantani is hailed as a hero and great sportsman compared to other dopers. No one talks about Armstrong as a hero - why is Pantani a hero, because he died early?
He was a complete enigma and incredible to watch. Plus, he won the Giro-Tour double which was huge in Italy. And, he was symbolic of the great Italian generation of the 90s - exciting, successful and doped to the gills.
This plus his troubled personal life made him into a bit of a tragic hero figure.
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 25-05-2014 11:16
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Kritzo wrote:
Cyclingquotes.com is mentioning Basso as a bigger stage contender than Majka.
Basso beter then Majka? how stupid are they 
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 25-05-2014 11:17
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Shouldn't we move to the Week 3 thread now?
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| Stromeon |
Posted on 25-05-2014 11:32
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Jesleyh wrote:
Shouldn't we move to the Week 3 thread now?
Starting the Giro on a Friday has really messed things up hasn't it? I reckon the third week starts after the rest day, even though that would mean only 6 days in the week, but I'm not sure.
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 25-05-2014 11:34
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But... but... The thread title here says so
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 11:37
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Yes, move to the week 3 thread.
Nothing to do with me creating it 
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 25-05-2014 11:42
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Cycleman123 wrote:
Yes, move to the week 3 thread.
Nothing to do with me creating it
it doesn't even have a preview
edit it in or it doesn't exist
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 25-05-2014 14:38
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Katusha kit looks so much nicer with a red helmet. |
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