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Re: Giro
Postby Chuck » Sat May 29, 2010 8:43 am
Loved Arroyo's defense of the jersey, he looked gone early but dug deep and the podium is looking a realistic chance.
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Re: Giro
Postby MichaelB » Sat May 29, 2010 1:12 pm
Hear hear !!!HAKS wrote:Cadel tried his best, all you can ask really. Basso has proved the stronger rider.
Basso is also backed by a considerably stronger team as well.
Vino's decision (not to try and help with the chase to Basso et al) shows how self centered he is.
And also, Cadel is up against the will of the tifosi. Can't have a foreigner win the Giro !! Not again anyway !!!!
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Re: Giro
Postby Chuck » Sat May 29, 2010 5:21 pm
Agree HAKS.HAKS wrote:Cadel tried his best, all you can ask really. Basso has proved the stronger rider.
I know Basso has been linked to PED's/OP(served a suspension) but he seems a pretty humble and not unlikable guy.
Let's not forget Porte in all this, still 7th at only 6", an outstanding effort.
Let's hope that Cadel can get onto the podium, Richie can hold on to a top ten spot and the white jersey and that one of them can take out the ITT in Verona.
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Re: Giro
Postby nutsack » Sun May 30, 2010 12:02 am
I really wish he at least gets a podium finish plus red jersey.
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Re: Giro
Postby toolonglegs » Sun May 30, 2010 12:08 am
I think it is still very watchable...I actually like Basso...either way I am sure it has been a lot more exciting than the tour will be.Call me a cynic.Hope I am wrong.
Edit...2nd thoughts it looks pretty dry up there...awesum to be there!.
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Re: Giro
Postby toolonglegs » Sun May 30, 2010 6:39 am
Good on Cadel for attacking today...I don't think he could of gone earlier as they were bringing him back...bloody tough Giro!.
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Re: Giro
Postby MichaelB » Sun May 30, 2010 8:48 am
Amen to that.toolonglegs wrote:Wow...Points,Mountain and Young riders jersey,2 stages...maybe 3 after tommorow...pretty impressive haul.
Good on Cadel for attacking today...I don't think he could of gone earlier as they were bringing him back...bloody tough Giro!.
It seems even though he has trotted out the "things beyond my control" line again, he gave his all.
Aussies have done well in the month of May for sure. Stage and overall wins at ToC, and stage and Jersey's (Pink for some time too) at what has to be a unique Giro.
All of the Auusie contingent has done a outstanding job !!!
Lets hope either Cadel or Richie can grab another Aussie stage win, and hopefully a podium place
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Re: Giro
Postby AUbicycles » Sun May 30, 2010 9:05 am
So MichaelB, you are saying that Cadel or Richie need a stage win tomorro... ok, I am all for it - though am going to guess it will be a mass sprint finish.
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Re: Giro
Postby HAKS » Sun May 30, 2010 10:38 am
. 50 sec or whatever Evans needs to get on the podium is going to be tough over 15km ITT but here's hoping.shiv wrote:AUbicycles wrote:
So MichaelB, you are saying that Cadel or Richie need a stage win tomorro... ok, I am all for it - though am going to guess it will be a mass sprint finish.
How do you get a sprint finish in an ITT?
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Re: Giro
Postby jasimon » Sun May 30, 2010 7:11 pm
If the starting gaps are really a handicapping start? Instead of one minute gaps, you do it on elapsed time to ensure that the first one over the line is the GC winner (and hope for a tight grouping)?MichaelB wrote:Beat me to it shivshiv wrote:AUbicycles wrote:
So MichaelB, you are saying that Cadel or Richie need a stage win tomorro... ok, I am all for it - though am going to guess it will be a mass sprint finish.
How do you get a sprint finish in an ITT?
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Re: Giro
Postby Chuck » Mon May 31, 2010 7:29 am
Well done to all the Aussies, 3 Jerseys and Richie's effort in his first GT was just unbelievable . Today Cadel did speak about being sick midway through the Giro, but I think overall his comments continue to be alot more positive.
Fantastic race, really enjoyed it
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Re: Giro
Postby AUbicycles » Mon May 31, 2010 7:40 am
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Re: Giro
Postby MichaelB » Mon May 31, 2010 9:09 am
Liquigas showed by far that they sent the strongest team.
BMC still did well, (and gotta remember that this is still a Pro Conti team that sent some big guns to the ToC as well). Imagine if George and Allesandro could have been there, so they fielded a full #1 team ???
Loved Cadel's win as well as his attack on the penultimate stage, pity he didn't get there, but still great to see him have a go.
Funny, that in the end, apart from Arroyo, the huge split on Stage 12 (?) didn't really change who ended up on the podium.
It was great to keep tuning into a race with unexpected leaders, unexpected stage winners, all sorts of weather conditions, Aussies in either Pink of Leaders Jerseys, and bugger all "build a big lead and then defend until the end style" of racing.
Zomegan has to proud as punch with how it turned out.
Roll on July !!!!!
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