TheoG Posted May 27, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, Frosty said: Bettiol closing Yip, game over for Cavagna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles71 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Breakaway did really well today, super ride from both Cavagna(incl that spectacular bonk that reminded me of MVDP in Worlds) and Bettiol looked strong, especially on the climbs..motoring like the boss. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted May 27, 2021 Share Cavagna did really well, I was so sure he would hang on, but then pop! Great win by Bettiol. Tomorrow we watch the GC contenders pulling out the knives on Bernal. Can he hang on, or will he crack like Yates did at his Giro. The mountains will decide. Edited May 27, 2021 by Vetplant Jewbacca, Sid the Sloth, Gen and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 27, 2021 Share Has the peloton come in yet? ⏲️ Charles71 and Vetplant 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 27, 2021 Share 27 minutes ago, Frosty said: Has the peloton come in yet? ⏲️ Not yet, Bru. (watching the final 30 kms now, was out training) Frosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 27, 2021 Share Awwww, Bettiol you beauty. Absolute masterclass. That course, the twistiest snake I’ve ever seen. The Giro, the beautiful race. Long Wheel Base, Frosty, Rowl and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 28, 2021 Share Finishing at 1500ish altitude, the revised route after a cable car ???? incident (these are strange times). All eyes on the Maglia Rosa who showed a bit of fragility. I suspect he needed a gel or two rather. TheoG and Sid the Sloth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted May 28, 2021 Share 23 minutes ago, 'Dale said: Finishing at 1500ish altitude, the revised route after a cable car ???? incident (these are strange times). All eyes on the Maglia Rosa who showed a bit of fragility. I suspect he needed a gel or two rather. Other than the 2 main descents , which will be fast and quick, uphill the whole route. Nowhere to hide tired legs today Sid the Sloth and 'Dale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted May 28, 2021 Share 11 minutes ago, Benjamin said: Other than the 2 main descents , which will be fast and quick, uphill the whole route. Nowhere to hide tired legs today I was just thinking that. They get ~20kms of 'respite' over 166kms. Incredible. (Then I made the mistake of looking at tomorrows profile. That stage is no joke.) Sid the Sloth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 28, 2021 Share 33 minutes ago, Benjamin said: Other than the 2 main descents , which will be fast and quick, uphill the whole route. Nowhere to hide tired legs today Today's stage is not so bad, elevation wise. It's the VAM they ride at, that will make it harder. It's up to the others to make it hard for Bernal. He just has to sit their wheel like another Columbian could do behind Froome. Underachiever and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted May 28, 2021 Share Sagan been fined some swiss franks. UCI saying him and Bora were intimidating the riders they didn't want in the break. Anyone see the incident unfold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted May 28, 2021 Share 12 minutes ago, Long Wheel Base said: Sagan been fined some swiss franks. UCI saying him and Bora were intimidating the riders they didn't want in the break. Anyone see the incident unfold? yes 19 hours ago, Chris_ said: What is Sagan up to here? For a fair while Bora were desperately trying to block the road. Much talking, and gesticulating. Sags almost rode into some Bardiani chap in attempt to cut him off. *Cofidis targeted too, obv Edited May 28, 2021 by Chris_ Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflexus Posted May 28, 2021 Share 13 minutes ago, Long Wheel Base said: Sagan been fined some swiss franks. UCI saying him and Bora were intimidating the riders they didn't want in the break. Anyone see the incident unfold? Just seemed like a lot of finger pointing and riding more than 2 abreast at the front to stop any further breaks. Maybe some harsh words were said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted May 28, 2021 Share Saying that, its always difficult to tell if Italians and the like are fighting or just having an animated conversation... ????♂️ Gen, Underachiever, Long Wheel Base and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted May 28, 2021 Share Speaking of Sagzz, this year could be one of the lowest ever points jersey tallies by the end. I suppose this speaks to the success of the breakaways (or route planning? dunno). I know I missed the middle week of Giro, but apart from one or two days in the beginning I feel like I've seen no sprinting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted May 28, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, Frosty said: Today's stage is not so bad, elevation wise. It's the VAM they ride at, that will make it harder. It's up to the others to make it hard for Bernal. He just has to sit their wheel like another Columbian could do behind Froome. They are going to have to try and crack him to the point of implosion today and tomorrow. Just taking a couple of seconds here and there won't do it. Yates is more than 3mins behind Bernal. On Wednesday, Bernal "cracked", but only lost roughly 1min to Yates. If Bernal plays this clever, he will be willing to give up some seconds to ensure he doesn't bleed minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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