'Dale Posted May 3, 2023 Share I’m getting excited now and beginning to count the slapies Scary Rider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 5, 2023 Share On 5/2/2023 at 8:30 PM, 'Dale said: Not sure I’ve seen this before on stage 20 of a Grand Tour - hill climb race against the clock over 7.3 kms at average gradient 11.8 % That’ll warm me up, moer! Saw reports somewhere that many teams are concerned about back-up support on this crucial stage 20 hill time trial (apparently motorbikes only or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepeekaitjie Posted May 5, 2023 Share 9 minutes ago, 'Dale said: Saw reports somewhere that many teams are concerned about back-up support on this crucial stage 20 hill time trial (apparently motorbikes only or something) also, there was a plan B in case the road wasn't surfaced in time: 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 5, 2023 Share 13 minutes ago, 'Dale said: Saw reports somewhere that many teams are concerned about back-up support on this crucial stage 20 hill time trial (apparently motorbikes only or something) Listen to Geraint Thomas podcast; they talk about DS on one bike and mechanic on another. Some riders not in contention for positions, wilould likely not get backup. https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-geraint-thomas-cycling-club/id1547237758 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted May 5, 2023 Share https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/further-blow-for-roglic-as-tratnik-suffers-training-crash-on-eve-of-giro-ditalia/ JV may be out of riders by the time they start the actual race 🫣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted May 5, 2023 Share 4 minutes ago, babse said: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/further-blow-for-roglic-as-tratnik-suffers-training-crash-on-eve-of-giro-ditalia/ JV may be out of riders by the time they start the actual race 🫣 Tell them we’re available 🙋♂️🙋♂️ Scary Rider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted May 5, 2023 Share 2 hours ago, Jbr said: Tell them we’re available 🙋♂️🙋♂️ I will be just another JV rider... 30kms on day1 and into ER 🫣🫠 W@nted and Scary Rider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W@nted Posted May 6, 2023 Share 9 hours ago, babse said: I will be just another JV rider... 30kms on day1 and into ER 🫣🫠 Remember to straighten your helmet ⛑️ when bonking. We do not want another Roglic moment. Jbr and milky4130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted May 6, 2023 Share JV going a bit too far to try and beat Remco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 6, 2023 Share Stefan de Bod fastest at 22:32 at this point in time. The first of 3 crucial time trials in the 2023 edition, apparently carefully designed to lure in some GC superstars away from the Tour de France in July. What a milestone for the South African EF Easypost rider in his 1st Grand Tour, looking splendid in his national champs jersey as captured by Getty Sport Images. Edited May 6, 2023 by 'Dale Vishal72, Prince Albert Cycles, Vetplant and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted May 6, 2023 Share Remco fastest at split 1... Some big seconds time gaps already forming. Shew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 6, 2023 Share Stolen from another forum mecheng89, Prince Albert Cycles, Underachiever and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 6, 2023 Share 55 kms - distance of racing against the clock left in this Giro 1990 - the last time the maglia rosa was worn from day 1 to the finish Intriguing 🤨 Journo: “What’s your plans for the next few days?” Remco: “To stay on my bike and not get sick…” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted May 6, 2023 Share 14 hours ago, W@nted said: Remember to straighten your helmet ⛑️ when bonking. We do not want another Roglic moment. @babse permission to post said photo? 🙆🏼♂️ W@nted and babse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted May 7, 2023 Share 21 hours ago, 'Dale said: 55 kms - distance of racing against the clock left in this Giro 1990 - the last time the maglia rosa was worn from day 1 to the finish Intriguing 🤨 Journo: “What’s your plans for the next few days?” Remco: “To stay on my bike and not get sick…” https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/giro-d-italia/1990/gc/stages/winners Some chap called Gianni Bugno. Also twice men's elite RR champ, 2 classics and a second at '91 Tour. I'd say he can ride a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 8, 2023 Share Ganna averaged more than 500 watts in the opening 18.4 km time trial for that podium spot on Stage 1. Yet, beaten by quite a margin in the race of truth by the Belgian TT champion on a largely flat course with a punchy climb in the final quarter of the course. Remco laying down the challenge for what is quite a competitive GC field. The two teams that showed up well was UAE and Ineos Grenadiers with several team members right up there in the top 10, reflecting great depth in strength (knowing that not everyone goes very deep as they conserve themselves for 3 weeks of racing, depengind on team strategy. This will go very lekka with my mostly black kit. Do you have one for me in size 51? Wow, just so cool. Read more here: https://www.cyclingtips.com/2023/05/ef-education-rapha-cannondale-giro-italia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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