Giro d'Italia (with *SPOILERS*)

[raindog]

By the way, weren't GreenEdge impressive? I reckon they had that one sewn up even if Cav had stayed upright. Tactically perfect.

d.

yes, thought the same thing - they got it spot on. As for beating Cav, unfortunately we'll never know now. Grrrr.

 

[musa]

BMC Racing Team ‏ @BMCProTeam
More on @taylorphinney, from @jimochowicz: "Nothing appears to be broken. But he may need some stitches." #giro

 

[musa]

 

[musa]

 

[smutchin]

Apparently, Ferrari has been relegated on the stage but not DQed. Hmm.

One other thought: Farrar, Feillu, Ferrari...

What is it with Cav and sprinters whose name begins with F?

d.

 

[raindog]

And apparently he says he did nothing wrong! Haven't they played him the vid?

 

[tigger]

Shocking piece of sprinting by Ferrari

Cav's tweet is to the point:
Ouch! Crashing at 75kph isn't nice! Nor is seeing Roberto Ferrari's manoeuvre. Should be ashamed to take out Pink, Red & World Champ jerseys

 

[rich p]

He says he was just doing his own sprint - so that's okay then.
Twat!

 

[Nearly there]

Mark Renshaw ‏ @Mark_Renshaw
I was hoping the left side would open to start my sprint but it didnt. Glad I didn't go right now, would have been taken out by a Ferrari.

Mark Renshaw ‏ @Mark_Renshaw
Congrats to @mattgoss1986 on the win, also hope @MarkCavendish is ok after that fall. That was one wild move. #igotsenthome for much less.

Mark Cavendish ‏ @MarkCavendish
Ouch! Crashing at 75kph isn't nice! Nor is seeing Roberto Ferrari's manoeuvre. Should be ashamed to take out Pink, Red & World Champ jerseys

Mark Cavendish ‏ @MarkCavendish
Apparently Roberto Ferrari has said to journalists, when asked about the incident, that he can't see what happens behind him & doesn't care.

 

[Nearly there]

Mark Cavendish ‏ @MarkCavendish
Is the team of Roberto Ferrari or the UCI going to do the right thing? Other riders, including myself, have been sent home for much less.

 

[Nearly there]

Taylor Phinney ‏ @taylorphinney
I went down, but I am NOT OUT. Couldn't feel my foot there for a couple minutes...but nothing is broken... I live to fight another day.

 

[Fletch456]

Another of Cav's tweets - Apparently Roberto Ferrari has said to journalists, when asked about the incident, that he can't see what happens behind him & doesn't care. ​

I say. This man needs to learn a lesson - the lesson of reponsibility.​

Soon after the finish Geraint said "​

You can get suspended in football for a 2 footed challenge,or a spear tackle in rugby. Kick Ferrari out Giro for crashing 10guys at 60kph!!!"

 

[Fletch456]

Then, 37mins later he said"On a brighter note, we went through a village called 'Fillerup' today" :-)

 

[gavintc]

Of little importance, but my Italian cycling club friends are posting pretty negative comments about Ferrari on our FB page. His actions are being regarded with a high degree of disdain.

 

[Fletch456]

If your'e on Twitter you should follow this guy Not Pat McQuaid ‏ @UCI_Overlord
BREAKING NEWS: Mercer reports Androni Sprinter Ferrari to enter Witness Protection with one of the team sponsors