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Astana and Tinkoff-Saxo looking the strongest teams early in the Giro. Impressively high numbers of riders in the front group today, compared to Sky's 3 survivors.
Nasty crash for Pozzovivo (sp?) - lost the front wheel at speed and hit the deck hard. Hope he's ok - reports from hospital suggest it is not life-threatening.
Cracking victory in the reduced stint for the Maglia Rosa though!
Nasty crash for Pozzovivo (sp?) - lost the front wheel at speed and hit the deck hard. Hope he's ok - reports from hospital suggest it is not life-threatening.
Cracking victory in the reduced stint for the Maglia Rosa though!
ewenm said:
Astana and Tinkoff-Saxo looking the strongest teams early in the Giro. Impressively high numbers of riders in the front group today, compared to Sky's 3 survivors.
Nasty crash for Pozzovivo (sp?) - lost the front wheel at speed and hit the deck hard. Hope he's ok - reports from hospital suggest it is not life-threatening.
Cracking victory in the reduced stint for the Maglia Rosa though!
indeed was a nasty crash. I noted the Chris Froome tweeted that he wasn't happy with the intrusive coverage of DP accident. Classy guy Chris Froome Nasty crash for Pozzovivo (sp?) - lost the front wheel at speed and hit the deck hard. Hope he's ok - reports from hospital suggest it is not life-threatening.
Cracking victory in the reduced stint for the Maglia Rosa though!
agree the saxo tinkoff look strong, will most likely see AC ride into better form later in the race. I don't think AC is as strong this year as he was last. Seems to have go off to a slow start AC. However, he knows how to ride the grand tours..
I'm looking forward to the big mountain stages where the real battles begin.
Bonkers stage today - the Giro really does deliver on aggressive racing, unlike the TDF. Too early to call out the difference in the big favourites - Contador looks good, so does Porte, but Aru looks awesome.. To say that he was laid up in bed with a "virus" for a week or so! Tomorrow's stage promises to be epic.
Well that was a bit good, this is shaping up to be an epic GT. All three contenders look super strong, bit of a rest day tomorrow for the overall contenders but will get a better insight on Saturday's stage - looks a real humdinger. Porte does look really good, however if I was him I would be slightly worried by the lack of in depth strength Sky have compared to Saxo and Astana.
mcelliott said:
Well that was a bit good, this is shaping up to be an epic GT. All three contenders look super strong, bit of a rest day tomorrow for the overall contenders but will get a better insight on Saturday's stage - looks a real humdinger. Porte does look really good, however if I was him I would be slightly worried by the lack of in depth strength Sky have compared to Saxo and Astana.
Viviani punctured at the base of the climb which tok him away from supporting Porte, however it's fair to say that Sky are focusing on the TdF this year.spikeyhead said:
Leithen said:
Not looking good for Bertie. 
BBC reports that he's dislocated his shoulder but is feeling confident he can continue but will decide tomorrow.
Leithen said:
spikeyhead said:
Leithen said:
Not looking good for Bertie.
BBC reports that he's dislocated his shoulder but is feeling confident he can continue but will decide tomorrow.spikeyhead said:
Leithen said:
spikeyhead said:
Leithen said:
Not looking good for Bertie.
BBC reports that he's dislocated his shoulder but is feeling confident he can continue but will decide tomorrow.Bertie has signed on for today's stage,will be interesting to see if Astana try to apply some pressure today though fortunately for Bertie and Tinkoff, its not a particularly hilly stage though there is a lump 15 kms from the end which could see Aru and Porte try something though it looks like it will favour the likes Chava, Gilbert or Slagter
So much love for Petacchi getting in the mix!
So much love for Petacchi getting in the mix!
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