Shebeen Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 The Gavia is looking pretty chilly at the moment. Holding thumbs that they can race up there. A lot of clearing going on to give it a best shot. With the Extreme weather protocol now in place the classic stages like Hampstens won't ever happen again and while it's a shame for folklore I can't imagine that any pro wants to go anywhere near those conditions. Spring in Italy hey? Got to love the Giro. http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2014/05/27/2/pic464919515_670.jpgand more snow coming! https://www.facebook.com/bormioinfo/videos/583443432145466/
Shebeen Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 I'm an optimist. Let's tune in to todays pan flat stage and see if the world has been turned on it's head and the usual break of local riders dangling up the road by about 3 minutes hasn't happened. I'm guessing there will be a rider from Bardiani and at least one from Nippo-Vini and maybe one from Israel Cycling. Anyone want to wager? 14:01:05 CESTAnd it looks like we might already have our breakaway for the day. Luca Covili (Bardiani-CSF) jumped off the front and Sho Hatsuyama (Nippo-Vini Fantini) followed and then the peloton sat up. Job done.
geomark Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 Giro d'Italia organisers insist queen stage will go ahead despite 12 metres of snow on the Passo di Gavia, the highest point of this year's racehttps://twitter.com/roadcc/status/1130801935852949504?s=11
Dirt Tracker Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 14:01:05 CESTAnd it looks like we might already have our breakaway for the day. Luca Covili (Bardiani-CSF) jumped off the front and Sho Hatsuyama (Nippo-Vini Fantini) followed and then the peloton sat up. Job done. What?!? No ICA riders? Time to tune in and see how the commentators are dealing with this one.
DieselnDust Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 Or a CSA fine Why? it's been allowed by CSA since last year
David Marshall Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 I'd be having a word with who ever the offenders mechanic was and pulling him up about his cleanliness. That set up was filthy looking at the grease rolling up tummys leg. Standards people, standards. Don't bring your MTB standards here. No chain tattoo = no lube. This is a road race after all!
Gen Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 The Giro.. full of drama even during a flat stage. Hope Pascal is okay
dsw Posted May 21, 2019 Posted May 21, 2019 Today was just a waste of time........ hours and hours of nothingness followed by a crash and a sprint. The mountains cannot come soon enough.
Yo-Yo Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 Today was just a waste of time........ hours and hours of nothingness followed by a crash and a sprint. The mountains cannot come soon enough.All good, saved the giro laying on a transfer day. Just get them to pedal there.
Mamil Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 This is the first time I'm watching pro cycling properly and I have to say I am blown away by how many horrible crashes there are. Has there been a stage without one so far apart from the TTs? How do theae guys get in the saddle each day knowing that therw will probably be at least one crash? And why are there so many? Is the drive and pressure to win causing them to take more risks? Has it always been like this?
Spinnekop Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 This is the first time I'm watching pro cycling properly and I have to say I am blown away by how many horrible crashes there are. Has there been a stage without one so far apart from the TTs? How do theae guys get in the saddle each day knowing that therw will probably be at least one crash? And why are there so many? Is the drive and pressure to win causing them to take more risks? Has it always been like this?Have a look at the gopro footage taken inside the bunch.Scary shoulder rubbing and shoving going on. All in the name of getting over the line first
thisismyotherbike Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 This is the first time I'm watching pro cycling properly and I have to say I am blown away by how many horrible crashes there are. Has there been a stage without one so far apart from the TTs? How do theae guys get in the saddle each day knowing that therw will probably be at least one crash? And why are there so many? Is the drive and pressure to win causing them to take more risks? Has it always been like this? I'd say it used to be even worse!
Vetplant Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 Another flat one today.... At least tomorrow we get a CAT 1 climb with 25km To Go, mountains are coming....
Ispeed_V Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 Wonder if Ackermann will start today? He looked a bit banged up after yesterdays crash.
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