'Dale Posted May 7, 2014 Share I think climbing in the drops is better when you need to lay down the power. You gotta have some lungs thoughIt's intense Wez-O 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2291615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 7, 2014 Share British rider Peter Kennaugh has pulled out of the Giro d’Italia three days before the race is due to get under way because of an illness, his Sky team said on Tuesday. Kennaugh, who won his first title in March but was also forced out of Liège–Bastogne–Liège because of an illness, will be replaced by Australian sprinter Chris Sutton. Read more at http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/05/news/sky-rider-kennaugh-giro-illness_326516#BVXK0Wlt8AtsyGMC.99 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2291756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted May 7, 2014 Share So much illness and injury in SKY. Very odd. DARK KNIGHT 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2291768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meathead Posted May 7, 2014 Share Is anybody playing fantasy league for the Giro? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2291774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 7, 2014 Share INTERESTING FACTS The longest Giro was 1954 at 4337 kilometres with the longest stage in 1914 at 430 kilometres – they were men back then. The fastest Giro was 2010, 3483 kilometres at 39.707 won by Ivan Basso. The fastest stage was in 2012 when Andrea Guardini completed Stage 18 at 40.229 kph. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2291869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 7, 2014 Share Another glance Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2291870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted May 8, 2014 Share Is anybody playing fantasy league for the Giro? Perhaps set up a private TheHubSA league and send us the link. I'll join in and some sure others will too. Lots of fun, and gives a new dimension to who you want to be supporting for each stage . Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitting slip Posted May 8, 2014 Share lets get that fantasy going!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted May 8, 2014 Share I see that there are a few Fantasy League sites running, so we need to pick one. I suggest the Giro Fantasy League on velogames.com: http://www.velogames.com/giro-ditalia/2014/rules.php I've created a mini league called TheHubSA and here are the details for you to join in: League Name: TheHubSALeague Code: 08082025 The deadline for getting your teams in is tomorrow night (Friday 18h30), so get going! T-Bob 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 8, 2014 Share Its a bit silly having the start of the giro in Ireland....everyone knows the real giro starts when it gets to Italy. For us spectators its nice to see another country on the TV but It must be a major ball ache for the teams and riders, hope like hell they have dry weather. Is the tour of Ireland ( The Ràs ) ever going to start in Italy......exactly Wez-O 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchisti Posted May 8, 2014 Share I think it's about broadening the base of the Giro and increasing viewer numbers. The sport has to keep sponsors happy. Isn't Dublin to Milan like a quick hop? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchisti Posted May 8, 2014 Share I mean how long is the flight? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 8, 2014 Share I think it's about broadening the base of the Giro and increasing viewer numbers. The sport has to keep sponsors happy. Isn't Dublin to Milan like a quick hop? Yeah right I forgot the Irish don't have TV yet Its a shortish flight, guessing about 2- 3 hrs or so...easy if you just got 1 suitcase and yourself and the missus..... BUT add in the checkin times, travel to and from airport on both sides AND if you got a whole team of riders, support crew, team cars, team truck(s), do they all go by plane or have to drive? Who pays for the transport costs between Ireland and Italy? But for me...I kind of like the giro to be in Italy, Le Tour in France, Vuelta in Spain, Tour of California in California, Argus in Cape Town, World champs in Benoni..... gerrit? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted May 8, 2014 Share The Giro Fantasy League: when choosing your team, take note how the points are scored: http://www.velogames.com/giro-ditalia/2014/scores.php Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted May 8, 2014 Share I see that there are a few Fantasy League sites running, so we need to pick one. I suggest the Giro Fantasy League on velogames.com: http://www.velogames.../2014/rules.php I've created a mini league called TheHubSA and here are the details for you to join in: League Name: TheHubSALeague Code: 08082025 The deadline for getting your teams in is tomorrow night (Friday 18h30), so get going!I'm in! tombeej 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted May 8, 2014 Share This is our Hub league so far: Wez-O 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/138525-giro-d-italia-2014/page/9/#findComment-2292774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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