Giro 2021. (with spoilers )

[matticus]

"We were just saving him from being run over by neutral service, officer, by throwing him headfirst into a snowbank"

Damn, I missed that - he definitely had it coming!

 

[Adam4868]

So you'd bet on him - against for example, Bennett S. - would you?

After a stage of over 200k id definately bet on Pidcock.Seen Pidcock beat Van Aert and Trentin in a sprint this year already.

 

[Adam4868]

Any thoughts on Remco's longer term future as a GC rider with current issues on gravel and descent?

I think he's doing as well as can be expected,after that horrific crash and 9 month break,no racing in his legs.Hes had a lot of pressure put on him.Its his first GT at 21 ! Here's got years ahead of him.

 

[Adam4868]

Nizzolo abandons...another one bites the dust.

 

[Milzy]

So you'd bet on him - against for example, Bennett S. - would you?

Up hill sprint yes downhill sprint no chance.

 

[GuyBoden]

Never really noticed....I was "listening" to Orla 😁

Yes, I too have enjoyed "listening" to Orla's legs.

 

[Dave Davenport]

So you'd bet on him - against for example, Bennett S. - would you?

Obviously I wouldn't bet on him against a pure sprinter, but out of a breakaway group without one I reckon he'd be in with a good shout, despite his size/weight, look at his Amstel gold finish.

 

[roadrash]

nuetralised 5mins after start after a crash, never seen this done before

 

[rich p]

I think he's doing as well as can be expected,after that horrific crash and 9 month break,no racing in his legs.Hes had a lot of pressure put on him.Its his first GT at 21 ! Here's got years ahead of him.

Agreed. Unrealistic expectations from many people and the only gripe I have is that he helped fuel them. A little bit more humility on his part would have been nice but when you're that good at that agfe, I'll cut him some slack.

 

[rich p]

What a balls up

 

[roadrash]

anyone know what caused that crash

 

[Adam4868]

Looks like Buchman and Van Emden hurt.

 

[Adam4868]

Agreed. Unrealistic expectations from many people and the only gripe I have is that he helped fuel them. A little bit more humility on his part would have been nice but when you're that good at that agfe, I'll cut him some slack.

Maybe not the pressure of Lefevere also ? Forget the team leader and just let him race for whatever,stages,fitness etc.A top ten surely would of been a good result.

 

[roadrash]

looks like the same reason as a stage in tour de france was neutralied a few years ago, not enough medical cover for the front of the race if they continued, with all medical staff seeing to crash victims at the rear

 

[rich p]

Maybe they should let the same breakaway riders go again