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

[rich p]

Or apart from the different dialect...

Given the weather today, I actually thought marin meant, " ...having rowed the course.."

 

[Flying_Monkey]

If Uran and Henao had agreed with Wiggo's comments on how GT leadership should be decided, they would still both be in the top 10. Luckily for him, they are proper team players.

 

[thom]

If Uran and Henao had agreed with Wiggo's comments on how GT leadership should be decided, they would still both be in the top 10. Luckily for him, they are proper team players.

Indeed - no more precious stories of Columbian conspiracies after that

 

[gavintc]

Got home early from work and managed to watch the last 20km. What horrific conditions. I am glad I was not on a bike. I did feel for Wiggo. He looked hurt and damaged after that fall. But, good skills from Nibali, Evans et al. Personally, I think this will damage not kill his chances. Tomorrow's TT will be interesting - just hope my wife will allow me to spend time in front of the box.

 

[Crackle]

So tomorrow

Forecast:-

Course:

The weather is not looking good.

 

[tigger]

So its the race of truth tomorrow. The reports I read about the course, whilst not a walk in the park, suggested this was made forWiggo. Lets hope he can get his head straight and the weather doesn't play a part. Showers at 1.00pm if this is correct. When is Wiggo due out?

http://www.accuweather.com/en/it/saltara/1546513/hourly-weather-forecast/1546513?hour=33

Bugger - Crackle beat me to it! Choose your forecast carefully!

 

[marinyork]

The bit after Trebbiantico before they get to Centinarola, might be somewhat interesting if there is rain. I think it's quite sneaky as they've made it slightly harder than had it gone the same route into Fano as last year.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Not really sure if this course is 'tailor made' for Wiggins, even Evans suggests it is no cake walk for the Sky leader. It is quite technical with a couple steep ramps. Still, if it stays dry he may regain his confidence and make some gains.

 

[montage]

Cyclingnews is saying Wiggo was also struggling on the climbs today??

 

[themosquitoking]

If he does I'd get drunk tonight! If I wasn't racing tomorrow

Rule #5

 

[jifdave]

Anyone got a link to start times? Im assuming nibbs will be off about 2-2:30 so wiggo half 1 ish...

 

[Noodley]

Anyone got a link to start times? Im assuming nibbs will be off about 2-2:30 so wiggo half 1 ish...

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/maglia-rosa-on-the-line-in-saturdays-time-trial

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Ryder is heading off at 14:54 (UK time) but not sure of the others. That official Giro website is a mess, just sayin'.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/maglia-rosa-on-the-line-in-saturdays-time-trial

Cheers, but as a general warning, the times given appear to be local time, so to avoid disappointment, etc, subtract an hour for GMT.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

Anyone got a link to start times? Im assuming nibbs will be off about 2-2:30 so wiggo half 1 ish...

Have been looking for same but can't find any. They are supposed to start at 12:20 local time and predicting finish at 17:15, but with just over 200 riders they would probably allow a minute between starts. Since there should be around 145 before him my guesstimate is Wiggo setting off no earlier than 14:45 local time, which is 1:45pm in UK, plus* or minus N minutes, like.

* don't think punctuality is a huge priority in Italy, ime

ps Ooops looked up his position from the wrong place. He starts at #179 not #145.