Giro del Trentino - SPOILERS

[Hont]

the Wiggins of last year didn't spend time in hiding his form from his competitors (since he won every multiple-day race before the Tour in which he started)

I think a large part of that was Sky's plan to get him used to being the leader, having to do all the press stuff etc and extra pressure. I actually think he's climbing better than last year - the reason he is not winning stage races is he hasn't done any with an ITT in them. He skipped Paris-Nice remember, which was the only stage race he had won by this time last year.

 

[tigger]

Its hard to say isn't it. Wiggin's main aim will not be to lose time to Nibali. If he can deliver a psychological blow then thats all the better I'd guess. With Wiggin's diesel style, I think Nibali is better leaving this right to till the end, so Wiggins doesn't have enough time to claw him back. I think this could be a damaging tactic in the Giro itself with so many bonus seconds on offer.

 

[rich p]

Nibali does what he does with no chase from Wiggins yet.

 

[rich p]

....then just claws his way back as he does!

 

[rich p]

A problem with Wiggins' gears and a new bike

 

[smutchin]

Wiggo's electronics have let him down - just threw his bike at a wall!

Back on a spare bike and chasing hard...

Nibali off the front with Tiralongo. This is cracking stuff!

 

[rich p]

most unfortunate but he's busting a gut to catch up

 

[Radchenister]

Unfortunate yep, will he blow up now though, this is a good indicator of form but wonder if he'll hold it back?

 

[raindog]

Too much crap on these latest bikes. Electronic gears are nothing but a breakdown waiting to happen.

 

[smutchin]

Astana Corporate Bullies!

 

[rich p]

All good training though!

 

[rich p]

tratto piu ripido!

 

[smutchin]

Nibali looking on top form.

 

[rich p]

It has spoilt the event as a spectacle somewhat though and left us not knowing what Wiggins could have done

 

[rich p]

Bouet 3.13 back as Nibali passes the flamme rouge