TNT1 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Nice fightback by Hesjedal to keep the pink jersey.It wasn't looking too good at some point. Astana are looking the best, with two in the top five. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 13, 2012 Share Basso admits he could not follow Scarponi as the finish was not his favourite technical course. Thats another way of saying he's not the rider he used to be, now a bit of a hasbeen (Ooops sorri Grumps) washed up former doper. When your in winning form every course / finish is your favourite... Cav' 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 13, 2012 Share Thats another way of saying he's not the rider he used to be, now a bit of a hasbeen (Ooops sorri Grumps) washed up former doper. When your in winning form every course / finish is your favourite... Different finishes suit different riders, Swissvan.And, yes, he is far from his best after a crazy start to 2012. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochain Posted May 13, 2012 Share Ok after this weekend the Giro is looking good.....think we are in for one hell of a race in the final week.Scarponi as expected looks very good,Basso is there and should be up there in the 3rd week,Frank looks like he is there to race,kreuziger and Rodrigeuz up there as well.Good to see so many possible contenders!! My early crazy prediction.........Frank to walk away with it...:-) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 13, 2012 Share Different finishes suit different riders, Swissvan. Then Basso's screwed nothing going to suit him this lifetime Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted May 13, 2012 Share I'll stick with my earlier choice of Scarponi for podium, with Kreuziger a close contender. Astana looked very good going into the final climb but then just faded leaving Kreuziger pretty much alone. Scarponi has been riding constantly at the front and hasn't looked to be in any trouble yet. I was a little surprised to see Cunego tailed off the end of the gruppo there, its a climb that should suit him, dont know what was up, maybe just a bad day.? I had to chuckle when I saw Pozzavivo make a break, he has such a small build he looks like a young teenager, - but a good win for him none the less and its not often you see the stage winner, standing on the elevated podium, is still shorter than the podium girls. Edited May 13, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted May 13, 2012 Share Ok after this weekend the Giro is looking good.....think we are in for one hell of a race in the final week.Scarponi as expected looks very good,Basso is there and should be up there in the 3rd week,Frank looks like he is there to race,kreuziger and Rodrigeuz up there as well.Good to see so many possible contenders!! My early crazy prediction.........Frank to walk away with it...:-) Indeed, although he hasn't really poked his nose in front yet he looks committed enough. Dont think he has much support structures though, his team have been waving "adios" early on the climbs and by Giro standards these are still bumps in the road. I wonder whats the chances of a surprise winner like say Rujano, he has been up there on all the climbs so far and he should, on paper, be better than many on the really steep long mountain passes in the final week, he just needs one or two good run's and he could put minutes into everyone else, I dont think you will see him again if that happens, it will be over. Unlikely or possible, what do you think.? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted May 13, 2012 Share okay anyone know when DSTV might be actually showing the race from today? tuned in for the Giro on the schedule and.... it's F1 followed by transworld sport. Nuts. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted May 13, 2012 Share okay, it's just rocked up eventually. Ignore last post. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchisti Posted May 14, 2012 Share The Cav in a spot of bother..... We've all done that before. In about 2 seconds the dude riding along ever so nonchalantly in front will hear the all to familiar sound of carbon making contact with the turf! Edited May 14, 2012 by TMobile Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 14, 2012 Share The Cav loves to crash.And he gets up every time.Tough lad. Cool pic! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 14, 2012 Share okay, it's just rocked up eventually. Ignore last post. Weekends are different.Week days, be sure to switch the telly on @ RAI from 16h30. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 14, 2012 Share The Cav loves to crash.And he gets up every time.Tough lad. Cool pic!Very cool pic Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 14, 2012 Share Sprinter's day.Who can topple the awesome Cavenator? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted May 14, 2012 Share The Cav loves to crash.And he gets up every time.Tough lad. Cool pic! I wonder how many Pina's he writes off in a season? I probably don't want to know, it will just upset me. Edited May 14, 2012 by Moridin Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 14, 2012 Share Sprinter's day.Who can topple the awesome Cavenator? Not a Soul Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108505-giro-ditalia-2012/page/31/#findComment-1656961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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