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Giro d'Italia 2009
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:06
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As the Giro starts in a month i thought lets start the thread for it.
First predictions.
Whos everyones predictions on who will ride the Giro this year and who will win it even though its well too early to predict.
it would be good to hear everyones opionon.
Edited by CrueTrue on 08-04-2009 16:27
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| issoisso |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:08
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"Supergiro di italia" is the name cyanide gave it in PCM because they can't use the real name  
Basso's by far the main favorite, in my book. |
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:13
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Simoni is too old, maybe Scarponi can do something but it would be interesting to see what he can do against the big guys.
Di Luca doesn't seem to be such a good climber like in 07 Giro (but maybe we know why). The same thing about Cunego, he just can't climb anymore on high mountains (not really sure if he could that before)
Menchov and Sastre are there but they are focus on the Tour so no big moves from them, maybe a podium or top10 for one.
So Basso could be the big favourite. This could be his main reason for his comeback. I go for Basso's win
Armstrong... is he a favourite?
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:14
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i would like Basso to win it becaue im glad to see him back but if Armstong is racing then i would like to see him win it or Leipheimer, but i dont think Leiphiemer will be strong enough. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:17
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Basso favorite nr. 1
..what about Sastre..? |
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:22
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Basso favorite nr. 1
..what about Sastre..?
I think his the opposite of Menchov. After he rides a GT in a year he can't do too well in the second, so I don't think he will risk too much in Giro as he is the defending champion in Le Tour.
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| lagetcher |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:23
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I'd say that Basso and Pellizotti are the two favourites, but of course they ride on the same team. Leipheimer should do well (I think he is doing the Giro) and also Di Luca I'd imagine will be in with a chance. Not sure how Sastre and Menchov will do. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:24
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Shame on me..I forgot Leipheimer |
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:26
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I never saw Leipheimer like a big favourite for GT's. He isn't such a great climber, I think he was just in top top top form last Vuelta.
(remember that he sucked in Giro)
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| Smoothie |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:27
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Ill stick my neck out and say Pellizotti |
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:29
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I think that this one will defenitly be weaker than the Giro last year. All the favourites have weakness or this isn't their main goal of the season.
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| lagetcher |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:32
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I would really like to see Pellizotti win it. As for Leipheimer, his time trialling ability is a great attribute to have considering the opposition's qualities (although not all the contenders of course - Basso for example). Looking back to last year, Contador's time trialling helped him alot against his rivals and this was key to his success. |
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:37
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Dear Mr. Admin
Please change the thread name from "Supergiro d'italia" to "Giro D'italia"
I pay one cookie in advance.
Doddy
Edited by doddy13 on 06-04-2009 22:37
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:45
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Changed doddy whats the difference the full name of the stage race is Superdiro Di Italia but if Giro sounds better ive change di it to that  |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:46
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doddy13 wrote:
Dear Mr. Admin
Please change the thread name from "Supergiro d'italia" to "Giro D'italia"
I pay one cookie in advance.
Doddy
Yeaah I support that one..this is the Giro thread.
Thank you
Edited by Guido Mukk on 06-04-2009 22:47
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| Wiggo |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:47
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Changed doddy whats the difference the full name of the stage race is Superdiro Di Italia but if Giro sounds better ive change di it to that
"Supergiro di italia" is the name cyanide gave it in PCM because they can't use the real name
Edited by Wiggo on 06-04-2009 22:48
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| issoisso |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:49
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Ste117 wrote:
Changed doddy whats the difference the full name of the stage race is Superdiro Di Italia but if Giro sounds better ive change di it to that
www.ilgiroditalia.it
Edited by issoisso on 06-04-2009 22:49
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| Wiggo |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:50
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It's still wrong btw.
It's Giro D'Italia not Giro di Italia. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:55
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Maggot wrote:
It's still wrong btw.
It's Giro D'Italia not Giro di Italia.
Wikipedia and Italian newspapers giving : Giro d'Italia |
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 06-04-2009 22:56
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ok yous win  lol |
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