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Simon Yates has been caught out, although it's his team's fault http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/simon-yates-return...
There's a lot of asthmatic pros out there
There's a lot of asthmatic pros out there
t excuses.Granfondo said:
Very strange how so many "asthmatics" get to the top of pro cycling with this dibilatating respiratory problem! 
And you'd think they'd use the non-banned remedy (ventolin - 24 doses allowed every 24 hours IIRC) unless there's another reason to use the banned remedy under a TUE...
Granfondo said:
Very strange how so many "asthmatics" get to the top of pro cycling with this dibilatating respiratory problem!
It's not that strange, pro cycling places huge strain on the respiratory system so minor complaints can be exaggerated. They are not asthmatics when they start but the symptoms develop the longer they ride. Throwing yourself up steep climbs in hot weather can't help the lungs...pablo said:
Granfondo said:
Very strange how so many "asthmatics" get to the top of pro cycling with this dibilatating respiratory problem!
It's not that strange, pro cycling places huge strain on the respiratory system so minor complaints can be exaggerated. They are not asthmatics when they start but the symptoms develop the longer they ride. Throwing yourself up steep climbs in hot weather can't help the lungs...idiotgap said:
How best to watch the giro though?
Ideal for me would be daily highlights on ITV4, but they aren't showing it. I've tried to follow the Dakar rally on Eurosport player before but it's been rather tedious due to their eratic schedule following. Any alternatives?
cyclingtorrents.nl?
I tend to 'tape' the entire race on Eurosport then watch the last 40k, seems to work as well as a dedicated highlights programme.Ideal for me would be daily highlights on ITV4, but they aren't showing it. I've tried to follow the Dakar rally on Eurosport player before but it's been rather tedious due to their eratic schedule following. Any alternatives?
cyclingtorrents.nl?
Nobody watching the Giro then?
It's been a slow burner this one for sure, there hasn't really been much in the way of huge battles for the overall GC.
I thought Valverde looked like he was the main contender but he is way down now. I'm surprised he is as far back as he is. Some good work by Nibali though even though he is struggling.
Biggest issue I have with the Giro is that it's a total no show for the big GC contenders like Froome etc. Seems to be that everyone wants to do the tdF and skip the Giro.
I understand that the Italian press were annoyed at Team Sky for fielding a weak team. Their gripe is that this shows a lack of respect for the Giro - make of that what you will.
It's been a slow burner this one for sure, there hasn't really been much in the way of huge battles for the overall GC.
I thought Valverde looked like he was the main contender but he is way down now. I'm surprised he is as far back as he is. Some good work by Nibali though even though he is struggling.
Biggest issue I have with the Giro is that it's a total no show for the big GC contenders like Froome etc. Seems to be that everyone wants to do the tdF and skip the Giro.
I understand that the Italian press were annoyed at Team Sky for fielding a weak team. Their gripe is that this shows a lack of respect for the Giro - make of that what you will.
Caught most of the highlights, been checking in here to see if there's been any discussion but 
Highlight stage for me so far has been stage 8, with the Strada Bianche climb that Brambilla won, really enjoyed that.
Stage 15 ITT profile was brutal!
It'll be interesting to see how the riders fair tomorrow after a rest day, more Dolomites action:
Highlight stage for me so far has been stage 8, with the Strada Bianche climb that Brambilla won, really enjoyed that.
Stage 15 ITT profile was brutal!
It'll be interesting to see how the riders fair tomorrow after a rest day, more Dolomites action:
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