Giro d'Italia (with *SPOILERS*)

[Beebo]

I still think that riding in the TdF after this is not doing him any favours for the Olympic race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The guys on Euro sport were discussing the possibility that SKY would concentrate on Wiggins in the Tour and Cav wouldnt bother going for Green, he would just go for a few stages at the start and then drop out to concentrate on the Olympics. He can try for the green jersey again next year but the Olympics only comes round every 4 years and is a sprinter friendly course this year.

It seems to make some sense.

 

[smutchin]

Trying to pick up the coverage post-lunch, can't quite work out what's going on... is Henao in the chase group? Basso, Rodriguez, Scarponi and Hesjedal in the main peloton a couple of minutes behind them? Yeah?

Go Sandy! Go Sergio!

Not sure they have enough of an advantage at this stage, but Liquigas don't look like they're quite as in control as they have been - losing Szmyd is a big blow for them.

d.

 

[raindog]

Can Casar get this today? He's not looking bad....

 

[Flying_Monkey]

It's Flecha in the chase group for Sky, Uran is in the Maglia Rosa group.

 

[smutchin]

Yes, I heard them mention Henao and assumed it was him in the break but then I realised that chap in the Sky outfit looked a little too substantial to be Henao... Anyway, looks like he's not far off being caught now.

Kreuziger's really going for it though. Better late than never, eh, Roman? So much for being my choice to win the sodding race.

d.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Kreuziger was the last person I was expecting to attack. I don't think he'll last to the end of the last climb with only 50 seconds on the main group.

I think Sella may have a chance. But there will be some serious attacks on the last climb.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Oh, well... that was the kiss of death for Sella, who's gone!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Kreuziger out in front on his own now, but struggling... and Casar's back with him. Great battle here.

 

[smutchin]

Can't believe Hesjedal looks the most comfortable of the main contenders right now. Basso and Rodriguez look baked!

Uran looking good too.

d.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Basso is just slower to respond. He is okay though... err, maybe not!

 

[Paul_L]

This is incredible!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Is Kreuziger going to make it?

 

[raindog]

This is bloody epic

Fantastic riding from Hesjedal

 

[Paul_L]

Come on Ryder!!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Excellent rides by both Kreuzinger and Hesjedal... and Rodriguez in the end, actually.