Giro d'Italia (with *SPOILERS*)

[raindog]

Apparently Thomas had to uclip and put a foot down to avoid the crash, and obviously that slowed Cav down.

Great win for Ferrari though.

 

[raindog]

Ferrari comes across as quite charming here.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ferrari-puts-giro-ditalia-pile-up-behind-him-with-stage-win
When was the last time we saw a pro cyclist with a beard?

 

[Flying_Monkey]

When was the last time we saw a pro cyclist with a beard?

Dan Craven, former African champion, now riding for IG SigmaSport in the UK, is even more bearded...

http://teamsigmasport.co.uk/riders/dan-craven/

 

[raindog]

indeed

 

[Herzog]

Dan Craven, former African champion, now riding for IG SigmaSport in the UK, is even more bearded...

http://teamsigmasport.co.uk/riders/dan-craven/

He's on some Rapha advertising...?

 

[oldroadman]

Looked like Kennaugh simply accelerated away too sharply from the corner and left Cav with a gap, by the time it was sorted, too late. Up until then Sky had done a more or less perfect job. Bet that's one mistake that won't happen again.

 

[raindog]

Looked like Kennaugh simply accelerated away too sharply from the corner and left Cav with a gap, by the time it was sorted, too late. Up until then Sky had done a more or less perfect job. Bet that's one mistake that won't happen again.

As said above, Cav was behind Geraint who unclipped because of the crash which slowed Cav, who then had to come out of the corner on too high a gear and by then Ferrari was miles ahead.
http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/cyc...d-finish-in-giro-ditalia-20120517-1ys57.html?

Judging by today's profile, surely a break will go all the way?

 

[Flying_Monkey]

A good account here as to why it's all quite close and tense at the moment. Basically, no-one is trying to risk losing touch before they hit the Dolomites...

 

[Noodley]

Ohhh Sandy Casar in today's breakaway, excuse me whilst I become excited.

 

[smutchin]

Judging by today's profile, surely a break will go all the way?

Today's stage looks tailor-made for a breakaway. And indeed for Sandy Casar. Go him.

Was more than slightly surprised to see "J.Rodriguez" listed as one of the breakaway group, until I realised it was a different J.Rodriguez.

d.

 

[Noodley]

Sandy! Sandy! Sandy!

 

[smutchin]

Sandy's up against Txurruka, Bak, Bakelandts... that's a strong group.

Edit: And I meant to mention Santaromita as well, obviously.

d.

 

[smutchin]

I think Lars Bak deserved that in the end. (Sorry, Noodley!)

d.

 

[raindog]

Yes, nice win for Bak. Enjoyable stage that.

 

[musa]

That was good television