Long Wheel Base Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Holy shibbles. How fast were they driving and overtaking the caravan? Sketchy as hell. Thanks for sharingI am surprised there aren't crashes with the team cars. He hoots every time he was passing other cars and bikes but flip that merc was full gas, on those narrow roads it is very sketchy. Must be pretty stressful in those team cars.
Vetplant Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Holy shibbles. How fast were they driving and overtaking the caravan? Sketchy as hell. Thanks for sharingThe look over to his driver when the radio comms comes through That could have an impact on where he ends up this coming Sunday...
Eldron Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 I am surprised there aren't crashes with the team cars. He hoots every time he was passing other cars and bikes but flip that merc was full gas, on those narrow roads it is very sketchy. Must be pretty stressful in those team cars. When Roglic was working his way back to the leaders after his bike change I heard a long screeeeeeeech as he overtook the red race directors car....I was waiting for the CRASH after the screeeeech but I guess the driver saved it! I know there are tons of bumper bashings in the car peleton but I haven't heard of an accident in a while (since the multiple Shimano car incidents!).
Shebeen Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 I am surprised there aren't crashes with the team cars. He hoots every time he was passing other cars and bikes but flip that merc was full gas, on those narrow roads it is very sketchy. Must be pretty stressful in those team cars.i think they try keep matt white away from the Scott car's driving seat because of that now!https://youtu.be/UMcKc6w85vQ?t=350 how funny is the hooter sound?and his stupid seatbelt alarm going off constantly?
J Wakefield Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 I'll be happy for the man of Ecuador, whoever wins this will surely be deserved of the Maglia Rosa. Personally, out of the current top 10, my preference for the winner looks as follows:-Roglic-Carapaz, Majka, Mollema, Polanc, MA Lopez,-Nibali, Sivakov, Landa....-Yates PS - I see we are playing the English on Thursday... would be lovely to give them a klap on their home pitches to open the WC.That’s a good top 10 pick. I think Mollema will be lower on GC in the top 10 by the end. Roglic I personally feel won’t win this unless he has a TT of his life over the shorter distance which isn’t in his favor against Nibali, Carapaz. I can’t wait for this week **** is gonna hit the fan proper and guys are all moeg, this Giro has not been easy at all regardless of what it looks like on TV.
Long Wheel Base Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 i think they try keep matt white away from the Scott car's driving seat because of that now! how funny is the hooter sound?and his stupid seatbelt alarm going off constantly?Yeah that hooter definitely sounds different. Unique, but it seemed to work.Off topic: When I was in Primary school my best buddies Dad had an electrical company, he had a young guy working for him. This oke had modified his cars hooter to play different animal sounds. He used to pick my buddy up sometimes and always used to drive up playing all these different farm animal sounds. As young lighties we though this was so cool.
Ispeed_V Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 +/- 5000 m of climbing today and to top it off, its raining at the moment
lechatnoir Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 +/- 5000 m of climbing today and to top it off, its raining at the moment It's gonna be brutal
Eldron Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 +/- 5000 m of climbing today and to top it off, its raining at the moment With the Gavia out climbing has only dropped <10% but it is still a pity - I reckon the Gavia/Mortirolo double would have favoured Carapaz or at least allowed a climber to create a big enough buffer to save themselves from being out TT'd by Roglic later on. Either way I reckon it's going to be an awesome stage - racing has been red hot so far. Bring it - my local Rapha chapter has a clothing release, italian snacks and giro live this afternoon. Guess who will not be doing work from 3pm onwards ;-)
Gen Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 With the Gavia out climbing has only dropped <10% but it is still a pity - I reckon the Gavia/Mortirolo double would have favoured Carapaz or at least allowed a climber to create a big enough buffer to save themselves from being out TT'd by Roglic later on. Either way I reckon it's going to be an awesome stage - racing has been red hot so far. Bring it - my local Rapha chapter has a clothing release, italian snacks and giro live this afternoon. Guess who will not be doing work from 3pm onwards ;-)It will be spectacular.. there will be time losses and time gained... smash it guys just smash it
Vetplant Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Historically the day following a rest day have been bad for some GC contenders as they lose massive chunks of time, this coupled with the profile of todays stage makes it a critical stage. Someone's GC aspirations will go up in flames today... the question is... who...? BRING IT ON! PS. In unrelated news, I can feel a slight cough and headache develop as we approach lunchtime... halfday sickleave is in order....
Vetplant Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 My legs are burning just reading this... They are climbing the whole sum of all the climbing in a 947 route in 11.9km.
Vetplant Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Think today will be one for the breakaway.GC contenders will want to save their resources to cover the chaos that will ensue on those final 2 climbs, so I think you are spot on. De Gendt needs to lay down some hurt.....
Eldron Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Just checked the GC again and there is only 6 mins separating the top 10. That isn't a lot looking at today's profile!
Vetplant Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 The breakaway, in order of dossard2 Amador (MOV) 35th at 50:2812 Bidard (ALM) 37th at 59:4023 Cattaneo (ANS) 26th 37:2126 Masnada (ANS) 22nd at 37:2132 Bilbao (AST) 36th at 51:4735 Hirt (AST) 31st at 47:3037 Villella (AST) 57th at 1h21:0144 Caruso (TBM) 29th at 42:5247 A. Nibali (TBM) 86th at 2h01:3167 Schwarzmann (BOH) 117th at 2h40:5176 Owsian (CCC) 70th 1:41:2678 Ventoso (CCC) 87th at 2h01:3583 Honoré (DQT) Y 122nd at 2h47:5194 Brown (EF1) 91st at 2h05:4697 Dombrowski (EF1) 15th at 14:52137 Juul Jensen (MTS) 71st 1h41:50138 Nieve (MTS) 16th at 23;48172 Bouwman (TJV) 54th at 1h16:42195 Hindley (SUN) Y 53rd at 1h16:07203 Ciccone (TFS) Y 20th at 25:37218 Ulissi (UAE) 48th at 1:11:05
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