'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share Nibs had an inspiring Giro but I have to say that I am really impressed with the young Betancur I read he had a mechanical at the foot of the final climb and had to catch up with the race leaders.He's a talent for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share I was sceptical after reading about Evans' problems but watching highlights it seems like he is pushing too big a gear and therefore battled. Maybe he wasn't able to select the right gear? Apparently, he couldn't get his favorite climbing gear... Snow stuck in the cluster or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted May 26, 2013 Share Apparently, he couldn't get his favorite climbing gear... Snow stuck in the cluster or something. Was he the only one riding in snow? I think he should stop blaming mechanicals as they all were in the same boat, the others was just clever enough to shift more often to keep the snow from forming on the casette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 26, 2013 Share Was he the only one riding in snow? I think he should stop blaming mechanicals as they all were in the same boat, the others was just clever enough to shift more often to keep the snow from forming on the casette.What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share What he said. Yip that's racing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted May 26, 2013 Share Was he the only one riding in snow? I think he should stop blaming mechanicals as they all were in the same boat, the others was just clever enough to shift more often to keep the snow from forming on the casette. He should probably start thinking long and hard about how he wants to exit the sport. He does not want to pull a Danie Gerber on himself......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share Revealing article by Saxo Tinkoff rider, Rory Sutherland about the toughness of this year's Giro; http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/05/news/road/sutherland-journal-the-fog-and-dropping-heart-rate-of-the-giros-second-week_287994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted May 26, 2013 Share Whenever I see the lad, for some reason I have an urge to reach for a pair of scissors . But he's still my boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share Both him and Uran love their locks - must be a Colombian thang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXER Posted May 26, 2013 Share I was sceptical after reading about Evans' problems but watching highlights it seems like he is pushing too big a gear and therefore battled. Maybe he wasn't able to select the right gear? Fully agree with Betancur comments, will be following his progress. I believe BMC are making a mistake appointing Evans to lead the team at this years tour de france, TJ is in the better form. Last year Evans held TJ back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXER Posted May 26, 2013 Share I was sceptical after reading about Evans' problems but watching highlights it seems like he is pushing too big a gear and therefore battled. Maybe he wasn't able to select the right gear? Fully agree with Betancur comments, will be following his progress. Yip, Evans had a mechanical problem yesterday(20) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share I believe BMC are making a mistake appointing Evans to lead the team at this years tour de france, TJ is in the better form. Last year Evans held TJ back. There's a big difference between being a team leader and the pressures that come with it.Cadel has earned one more opportunity especially after a podium at the Giro. He is the 2011 TdF yellow winner after all. TJ will slot in next year, I reckon.He still has some maturing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncSA Posted May 26, 2013 Share Quick observation - watching the Giro I noticed that the cyclist dont "sign/indicate/warn" others in the peleton. Are my observation skills poor or is it just not done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share Quick observation - watching the Giro I noticed that the cyclist dont "sign/indicate/warn" others in the peleton. Are my observation skills poor or is it just not done? The PROs owns the rear wheel of the rider in front of them.And follow that line. There's also the understanding that if a rider is ahead, he has 'right of way' without switching another rider. But, generally, no sudden swerving or unexpected change of racing line is allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Quick observation - watching the Giro I noticed that the cyclist dont "sign/indicate/warn" others in the peleton. Are my observation skills poor or is it just not done? Ya... they've spent so many hours cycling... They have reached no signal zen. Every normal cyclist like us can only dream to achieve it! !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 26, 2013 Share Pink bartape on the bikes of Nibs' team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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