Giro d'Italia (with *SPOILERS*)

[Flying_Monkey]

Where do we need J-Rod to finish for Cav to retain it? 4th or lower?

4th would do today, assuming that neither get any points on the final TT stage. Unlike in the TdF there are points awarded on time trial stages at the Giro. Some points in the intermediate would make it a lot more comfortable for Cav.

 

[raindog]

I wouldn't blame Cav if he packed up this afternoon.

 

[ColinJ]

Well, a big break has got away and most of the major teams are represented with just Colnago chasing for Pozzovivo - CyclingNews live.

That's the intermediate sprints taken care of and if some of them can stay away then Cav should be okay, provided that he makes the time cut.

 

[rich p]

Well, a big break has got away and most of the major teams are represented with just Colnago chasing for Pozzovivo - CyclingNews live.

That's the intermediate sprints taken care of and if some of them can stay away then Cav should be okay, provided that he makes the time cut.

Cav needed the sprint points though Colin! Rodriguez will get enough points for finishing 3rd to overhaul him.

 

[raindog]

....and if some of them can stay away....

"if" - today is a big, big day

 

[Noodley]

cyclingnews live feed reporting that they have just passed Cav and he looks to be suffering already, and they are still an hour or so away from the Mortirolo...

 

[rich p]

Did you see the conditions at the finish? They could have a play on the pistes afterwards to unwind

 

[Herzog]

I'm looking forward to the fireworks on the Stelvio. I would like to see Pozzovivo do something (I'm hoping he was just keeping his powder dry yesterday), but I've a feeling Basso will gain time today. Hesjedal to crack...?

 

[rich p]

I think Basso is shot. Hesjedal to keep going for my money!
Virtual only of course!

 

[rich p]

The Mortirolo was brutal

 

[Herzog]

I think Basso is shot. Hesjedal to keep going for my money!
Virtual only of course!

Got to admit, Basso doesn't look to good at the moment. Perhaps a repeat of his Stelvio crack a few years ago. However, he's a little time for recovery now (providing he doesn't have to chase to get back on).

 

[rich p]

Got to admit, Basso doesn't look to good at the moment. Perhaps a repeat of his Stelvio crack a few years ago. However, he's a little time for recovery now (providing he doesn't have to chase to get back on).

Hmmm! He cracked somewhat yesterday too. Interesting !!

 

[fossyant]

The Mortirolo was brutal

Bonkers. Like a peak district climb, but much longer. Very steep

 

[rich p]

Bonkers. Like a peak district climb, but much longer. Very steep

Heh! Like a long Winnats!

 

[rich p]

The guys in 1st, 3rd, 4th etc need to try a move sonner rather than later if they want to put minutes into Heysjdal