'Dale Posted May 7, 2019 Share “The thing that stands out in the first 12 stages is that there are no major climbs to really test the GC guys... Because the Giro will be won in the second half, it’s about conserving energy and being efficient as a team in the first half of the race." Matt White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 8, 2019 Share That’s not to say the front half of the Giro is easy. Far from it. There are some bruiser of stages that will require the GC favorites to be on their toes and burn some important early matches. It’s only until stages 10 and 11 that the Giro route lets up and delivers traditionally flatter, sprinter-friendly courses. Every other day in the first block of racing features a jagged profile, which translates into hard, aggressive racing.This Giro is all about saving the best for last. And the final half of the race packs a real punch. While there won’t be much for the GC contenders to do in the opening half of the race except avoid crashes and other setbacks, the closing crescendo should deliver some fascinating race dynamics. READ MORE HERE https://www.velonews.com/2019/05/analysis/analysis-a-very-italian-giro-route-that-packs-a-late-punch_493387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knersboy Posted May 8, 2019 Share Having neck fusion surgery next week, gonna sit on my ass and watch giro like a maniac. Silver linings. ScottCM, SL7 and Bateleur1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 8, 2019 Share Having neck fusion surgery next week, gonna sit on my ass and watch giro like a maniac. Silver linings.Sterkte @Knersboy ????????♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 8, 2019 Share While there’s a wait for the prologue ???? Enjoy ????????????The Secret Pro https://cyclingtips.com/2019/05/the-secret-pro-taxes-zwifting-and-the-things-we-talk-about/ Edited May 9, 2019 by 'Dale Gandalf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted May 8, 2019 Share We will not be, unfortunately. Only the TdF draws enough interest for it to make sense for us. It's a fair chunk of work to run, so we can only really justify putting resources into it once a year.Which is where the good folks at superbru come in handy!have invited all members from the 2018 vuelta pool to the giro19 one,As per last year, Admin has generously agreed to sponsor a bikehub premium membership to all players Join BikeHub Giro19, my Giro dItalia league on @Superbru! You can find my pool here: https://www.superbru.com/giroditalia/pool.php?p=12030848 or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with code: veinchew Bateleur1 and Jakkals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Vlaanderen Posted May 8, 2019 Share Having neck fusion surgery next week, gonna sit on my ass and watch giro like a maniac. Silver linings.Good luck and speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochain Posted May 8, 2019 Share I see Sepp Kuss is in the mix for Jumbo - that might be interesting! https://www.velonews.com/2019/05/road/kuss-surrenders-california-leadership-for-giro-ditalia-debut_493325 He killed it at ATOC last year on the climbs - left everyone standing stillWas a bit of a late inclusion to the team so form might be avg but he will be a super climbing dom for Primoz...looking forward to see him climb again.Makes it look easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted May 9, 2019 Share While there’s a wait for the prologue Enjoy The Secret Pro https://cyclingtips.com/2019/05/the-secret-pro-taxes-zwifting-and-the-things-we-talk-about/"Then there’s Caleb Ewan, who appears to be investing in shoes. The rumour is that he has over 150 pairs in his basement. Some say 200." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted May 9, 2019 Share Which is where the good folks at superbru come in handy!have invited all members from the 2018 vuelta pool to the giro19 one,As per last year, Admin has generously agreed to sponsor a bikehub premium membership to all players Join BikeHub Giro19, my Giro dItalia league on @Superbru! You can find my pool here: https://www.superbru.com/giroditalia/pool.php?p=12030848 or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with code: veinchew Sorry Team DD, but I think Roglic is going to bring me more joy. I'll still be happy for you if you take a stage somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted May 9, 2019 Share Was a bit of a late inclusion to the team so form might be avg but he will be a super climbing dom for Primoz...looking forward to see him climb again.Makes it look easy. He was ready for the Tour of California . more about it in the Velonew Podcast: https://www.velonews.com/2019/05/news/podcast-sepp-kuss-and-kasia-niewiadoma_493417 He will be good support for Rog and might even take a stage nochain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted May 9, 2019 Share Saw this thread come up today and my heart skipped a beat. My brain is saying today is Monday so I thought I missed the start!!!!! Vetplant, EmptyB and ScottCM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted May 10, 2019 Share Pure giro porn. Long Wheel Base, Jakkals., shaper and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted May 10, 2019 Share Which is where the good folks at superbru come in handy!have invited all members from the 2018 vuelta pool to the giro19 one,As per last year, Admin has generously agreed to sponsor a bikehub premium membership to all players Join BikeHub Giro19, my Giro dItalia league on @Superbru! You can find my pool here: https://www.superbru.com/giroditalia/pool.php?p=12030848 or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with code: veinchew WE ARE up to 16 players. Admin informs me that he will also include the signed pink jersey as worn by Egan Bernal on stage 9 for second prize! here is the official unofficial thread https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/169595-bikehub-vuelta-superbru-fantasy-comp/?p=3179158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted May 10, 2019 Share Jeez Ella that is... different. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted May 10, 2019 Share Jeez Ella that is... different. His last race as national champ, unless he wins again. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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