jcza Posted May 29, 2014 Share At only 171km, stage 18 isn’t grueling in its distance. But what it lacks in length it more than makes up for in undulation, with the riders taking in two giant climbs on their way from Belluno to the summit finish at Rifugio Panarotta. With the peak of the first category Passo San Pellegrino coming just over 54km into the stage, the first climb on the agenda will only serve to soften the legs ahead of the pain to follow. The next categorised climb is the category two Passo del Redebus, which isn’t as difficult but culminates inside the final 50km of the stage. Immediately preceding a long descent into the final first category climb up to Rifugio Panarotta, we could see some daring riders look to carry a gap over the top and hold on to the finish. In all likelihood, though, the GC action won’t really kick off until we reach the final climb with less than 20km remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted May 29, 2014 Share As pink as possible Cool! Nice, not sure if he is hurting or happy....that oke has a poker face like no one Gen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted May 29, 2014 Share Santaromita will not start Stage 18. Orica-GreenEDGE down to 2 riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted May 29, 2014 Share Santaromita will not start Stage 18. Orica-GreenEDGE down to 2 riders. Oi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted May 29, 2014 Share Only 2 teams have full complement of 9 riders left Movistar and Trek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted May 29, 2014 Share Yes this stage/finish suits Quintana perfectly, but I'm going to go against the easy bet and say that ahead of the TT, Aru will try make up for his lack of time trailing ability and go for victory/time today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted May 29, 2014 Share Only 2 teams have full complement of 9 riders left Movistar and TrekAnd Garmin Sharp only have 4 riders left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted May 29, 2014 Share Looking at bookmakers it is all over - Quintana odds on favourite and Uran available at 10/1. Still going to be very exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted May 29, 2014 Share Cuddles for the win... okay, who am i kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted May 29, 2014 Share Looking at bookmakers it is all over - Quintana odds on favourite and Uran available at 10/1. Still going to be very exciting. Go URAAAAN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted May 29, 2014 Share Pozzo will also be in the mix today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted May 29, 2014 Share Pozzo will also be in the mix today.Also a good bet actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted May 29, 2014 Share Ulissi (Lampre) also a non-starter today. Racing underway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted May 29, 2014 Share Ha my kids french teacher cancelled.. so no activities this afternoon. . I get to watch the Giro.. Ag bugger I forgot about exam studying. . Shite. Edited May 29, 2014 by Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted May 29, 2014 Share 55km to go. Around 7' for Pellizotti Sella Keizer Zardini Basso Duarte Wellens De Gendt Rabottini Losada Cataldo Deignan Rovny Arredondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 29, 2014 Share Movistar have upped the pace back in the peloton and they're beginning the bring back this group of 14 riders. At one stage it was well over 8 minutes, it has now fallen to 6:59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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