GrumpyOldGuy Posted May 15, 2014 Share The finishing climb to Montecassino doesn't look hard/steep enough for someone like Rodriguez to do damage. It's 8.5km long at an average of 5.2%. If the inevetable breakaway doesn't stay away then I think it might come down to another mass sprint to the line. Hmm, maybe but its a long stage as well, cant see Matthews in the mix here, I would favour a GC contender trying something here, maybe Evans, seems he is itching for a stage. DARK KNIGHT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted May 15, 2014 Share Hmm, maybe but its a long stage as well, cant see Matthews in the mix here, I would favour a GC contender trying something here, maybe Evans, seems he is itching for a stage. Agreed, this stage is more suited for Evans than Purito. Also, BMC are also a strong team and I think that's going to play a role on Montecassino. If the A-team for the Skyborgs were here, this would be their ideal stage: put everyone on the front at the bottom of the climb and ride a crushing tempo to stop any attacks. So I won't be surprised to see similar tactics from Movistar/BMC/OGE. It's going to be a hard day for the domestiques in the big teams, I'm sure. GrumpyOldGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 15, 2014 Share Agreed, give Purito some 10 % and up gradients to dent the GC ladder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share After 24km of the race there is a 4 man breakaway M. BANDIERA (26), E. ZARDINI (39), R. TORRES AGUDELO (72), A. FEDI (136) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share After 27km their lead is 10Min25Sec, rain expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share After 40km the lead was 11Min 08Sec After 46km the lead was 12min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share G. CECCHINEL did not start the stage, 60km complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share gap steady at 14Min after 61km, Avg speed after 1st hour racing is 41.5km/h Edited May 15, 2014 by ScottC-M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share 72km gap still at 14min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share after 2 hours the avg speed has dropped to 38.3km/h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share 75km : The advantage of the escapees has fallen to little more than 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share 84 Km :The peleton pulled by Orica and Sky have reduced the deficit to just 8 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share Avg speed after 3 hours of racing 37.6km/h with the gap at 8Min 40Sec Orica still at the front of the peleton Edited May 15, 2014 by ScottC-M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2014 Share Just about half way, 123km done and the gap is at 9 Min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 15, 2014 Share The jersey wearers today are Michael Matthews (pink and white), Elia Viviani (red) and Maarten Tjallingii (blue). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 15, 2014 Share Today is a day of firsts at the Giro. It is the first time the Sassano and Montecassino have been stage towns at the race. The short climb at the finish has a restored Abbey at the top, which should make for a beautiful backdrop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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