Frosty Posted May 10 Share 50 shades of pink... pink, rose, granata, magenta, blush, fuscia, flamingo, bubblegum, salmon, rosewood, hot pink jimmycool and Underachiever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted May 10 Share 11 hours ago, 'Dale said: The race of truth today, with a 6.6 km climb at the end after 34 kms. The TT will likely set apart the podium contenders from the best-of-the-rest. Pogačar’s last performance against the clock, if I remember correctly, was an effort clouded by illness or exhaustion, during the Tour de France 2023 edition. It was the time of the extraordinary effort by the flying maillot jaune in Vingegaard. In light of this, I imagine this will be an important performance benchmark for team UAE, who has really elevated their time trial capabilities across the team in the last while. After an intense first week, many of the pure climbers, like Quintana, have already slid down the ladder or is out of the race, like Michael Woods. Meanwhile, the Stelvio is 2 weeks away and in a beautiful winter’s coat still. Here’s hoping for no routes shortened or mountain passes shut down. (Pic sent to me on Wazzap, sauce unknown) Stelvio is cancelled info was sent this morning and an alternative is being made. DieselnDust, nathrix, Underachiever and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 11 Share Pic of the day, so far: Forca Capistrello (13,5Km long bump) Edited May 11 by Frosty gerriemtb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 11 Share No matter what one thinks of Julian A. he's a character and adds a lot to the spectacle. Rowl and Irvin85 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Posted May 13 Share This has got to be the least discussed Giro in years. Rowl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 13 Share 3 minutes ago, Gnarly said: This has got to be the least discussed Giro in years. It didn't even look like Pog was breathing hard when he crossed the line on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnaroonie Posted May 13 Share 44 minutes ago, Mamil said: It didn't even look like Pog was breathing hard when he crossed the line on Sunday. Same story with his ITT... It's weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrencharlesza Posted May 13 Share hope Peppa Pog doesnt sit back and use the next 2 weeks as a training block for the tour, will be rather tedious to watch. DieselnDust and Rowl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted May 13 Share 1 hour ago, Gnarly said: This has got to be the least discussed Giro in years. It was over before it started actually. Pog should look for glass and thorns in the road and test his wheel changing abilities as well team tactics... peetwindhoek and justinafrika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnaroonie Posted May 13 Share 2 minutes ago, warrencharlesza said: hope Peppa Pog doesnt sit back and use the next 2 weeks as a training block for the tour, will be rather tedious to watch. It wouldn't be the worst thing though, as it will tighten up the already huge time gaps AND it will give him a better chance at winning TdF. More entertainment for us! I do wonder if this strategy is even possible though. Probably not. Rudi33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 13 Share 1 hour ago, Mamil said: It didn't even look like Pog was breathing hard when he crossed the line on Sunday. Unstoppable ……………………………… Unbelievable Which side of the fence does he ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted May 13 Share He doesn’t really have much competition does he…? babse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted May 13 Share 27 minutes ago, Gnarly said: This has got to be the least discussed Giro in years. is it still on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepeekaitjie Posted May 13 Share 53 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: He doesn’t really have much competition does he…? it's like sending Matt Beers to the Spur Schools MTB League DieselnDust, Underachiever, mikkelz and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 13 Share 5 rest day thoughts: 1. Defending strategy for UAE until Rome? Not sure. I think the team is more ambitious and the maglia rosa will want to dominate the mountain stages with his extraordinary capabilities. Week 3, Dolomites, tifosi, uhm, the GC leader will be very tempted to not conserve for le Tour and show off that awesome jersey. 2. Phew! In Hungary, Lidl-Trek’s Thibau Nys is another ‘import’ from cyclo-cross who is demonstrating seriaaas racing pedigree at 21 years old. Alongside WVA, MVDP and the super Slovenian, he is sure to entertain for many seasons to come. 3. The fast descent into Naples in the finalé was very dangerous with potholes. Lots of concerns were raised at the race, in news headlines and on podcasts. Rider safety remains a tricky and complicated area in the sport. Do the organisers care or is it just too impossible with racers pushing the limits and gains on their aero machines, skin suits and wider tyre choices or is it just too much road surface to cover or a bit of all the above? 4. My favourite part of week 1 - watching the break win. And win again... 5. I am keeping an eye on the steady Colombian time trial jersey in Martínez. After serving as a mountain sherpa at Ineos’, he is slowly repurposing himself as a GC contender. It’s an important Grand Tour that can truly elevate the 28 year old’s career arc. Edited May 13 by 'Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Posted May 16 Share Sad day for grand tours, a smelly heart rate strap is getting more attention than the most scenic of grand tours. Edited May 16 by Gnarly BuffsVintageBikes, Zebra, Spinnaroonie and 5 others 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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