Giro d'Italia 2013, 4th-26th May - [Spoilers]

[jarlrmai]

As far as I can tell TT bikes seem to be a little less reliable a few seem get swapped out and you don't want to swap your bike on the shorter TT.

 

[VamP]

As far as I can tell TT bikes seem to be a little less reliable a few seem get swapped out and you don't want to swap your bike on the shorter TT.

There's really no reason for them to be less reliable.

 

[AndyRM]

I thought that the weight thing would be more of an issue, particularly up-hill.

Surely all bikes that have been setup by a pro-mechanic are vulnerable to failure? I'm not sure that the style of bike matters.

 

[VamP]

It's a weight versus aero benefit calculation. The teams will have calculated this, but rider preference comes into it based on the ability to put out maximum power whilst in the aero position. Those with a very good ability to get close to their max will opt for the more aero position of the TT bike, figuring that it will offset the weight disadvantage.

 

[jarlrmai]

Yeah it just seems aI hear about it more, maybe it's just because it matters more in a TT than a road stage.

 

[Pottsy]

A question (or two).

If tomorrow's stage is altered from a full mountain stage to a gently rolling trip through the valleys due to the weather conditions, would this improve Cav's points jersey potential as he could have a chance in a stage that he previously wouldn't have?

Or would it all be officially neutralised in some way?

 

[VamP]

Sivtsov has not even bothered with clip ons - man after my own heart!

 

[Beebo]

nice close up shot of someone being sick!

 

[jarlrmai]

Nah its more like 16-17 MPH, possibly you calculated in KM?

 

[jarlrmai]

holy crap Nibz

 

[VamP]

Nibali on a flyer!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I know, he's like 1.20 up on Evans halfway - it's crazy.

 

[thom]

Nibbles is biting chunks out of the rest of the field.
He's devouring a time sandwich.

Uran lost time to Scarponi at the 20km mid-point check.

All very exciting...

 

[Radchenister]

Man he's flying!

 

[VamP]

The rolling splits are showing Cuddles as being 1 minute 40s down on Nibbles.

That can't be right though, because he hasn't been passed by him???