Giro d' Italia **SPOILIER***
05-07-06, 07:09 AM
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Giro d' Italia **SPOILIER***
Stage 1 prologue goes to Paulo Savoldelli, der Jan is 80th!!!!
1. Paolo Savoldelli (I), Discovery Channel Pro Cycling, 7:50
2. Bradley Mcgee (Aus), Francaise des Jeux, 8:01
3. Gutierrez Cataluna José E. (Sp), Phonak, 8:03
4. Stefan Schumacher (G), Gerolsteiner, 8:03
5. Serhiy Honchar (Ukr), T-Mobile, 8:05
6. Francisco Perez Sanchez (Sp), Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears, 8:06
7. Gutierrez Palacios José Ivan (Sp), Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears, 8:06
8. Michael Rogers (Aus), T-Mobile, 8:07
9. Davide Rebellin (I), Gerolsteiner, 8:08
10. Danilo Di Luca (I), Liquigas-Bianchi, 8:09
1. Paolo Savoldelli (I), Discovery Channel Pro Cycling, 7:50
2. Bradley Mcgee (Aus), Francaise des Jeux, 8:01
3. Gutierrez Cataluna José E. (Sp), Phonak, 8:03
4. Stefan Schumacher (G), Gerolsteiner, 8:03
5. Serhiy Honchar (Ukr), T-Mobile, 8:05
6. Francisco Perez Sanchez (Sp), Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears, 8:06
7. Gutierrez Palacios José Ivan (Sp), Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears, 8:06
8. Michael Rogers (Aus), T-Mobile, 8:07
9. Davide Rebellin (I), Gerolsteiner, 8:08
10. Danilo Di Luca (I), Liquigas-Bianchi, 8:09
05-07-06, 09:38 AM
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yay for Savoldelli!
Now Der Kaiser...I know he usually starts off his season in not the best form, but 80th?? Is that where he usually is around this time of the year?
Now Der Kaiser...I know he usually starts off his season in not the best form, but 80th?? Is that where he usually is around this time of the year?
05-07-06, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Snicklefritz
yay for Savoldelli!
Now Der Kaiser...I know he usually starts off his season in not the best form, but 80th?? Is that where he usually is around this time of the year?
Now Der Kaiser...I know he usually starts off his season in not the best form, but 80th?? Is that where he usually is around this time of the year?
Even though he's stated that the Giro is just for him to ride himself into shape for the the Tour. 80th position for arguably one of the top 5 best time trialists in the world has to be considered worrisome. He lost 49 seconds in just over 6k.
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What makes Ullrich a good TT'er, that is when he is on form and not slogging down on brats?
Is it mostly his power output at LT?
Is it mostly his power output at LT?
05-07-06, 11:25 AM
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I've been watching the race on RAI in italian. The biggest story is Jan's weight (he's really at least 3 kilos too heavy). They've been making cruel jokes already into day 2. I have to say he's visibly hurting.
Three spectators were hurt yesterday when a bike fell off a support vehicle and flew into the crowd. Minor injuries, but even 15lbs has to hurt at 60km/h.
Savoldelli was impressive, he took a final corner, after slowing from 80km/h downhill, 10km/h faster than anyone-later he said he was not in control and he went in too fast.
Three spectators were hurt yesterday when a bike fell off a support vehicle and flew into the crowd. Minor injuries, but even 15lbs has to hurt at 60km/h.
Savoldelli was impressive, he took a final corner, after slowing from 80km/h downhill, 10km/h faster than anyone-later he said he was not in control and he went in too fast.
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Originally Posted by tekhna
Interesting results from today-196 Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank 3.15
05-08-06, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Snicklefritz
yay for Savoldelli!
Now Der Kaiser...I know he usually starts off his season in not the best form, but 80th?? Is that where he usually is around this time of the year?
Now Der Kaiser...I know he usually starts off his season in not the best form, but 80th?? Is that where he usually is around this time of the year?
Maybe he is just hiding his ability until the TdF?
Woot McEwen won todays sprint
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Originally Posted by DocRay
Three spectators were hurt yesterday when a bike fell off a support vehicle and flew into the crowd.
Sorry had to go there...hope individuals are ok.
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05-08-06, 05:10 AM
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I'd save my legs for the last part of the Giro... anyone willing to go out and hammer now and lose their legs either really have no strategy, plan to drop out, or are really confident that they can win and keep their strength for the entire Tour.
I'm waiting for Stage 16... then we'll see what happens.
Koffee
I'm waiting for Stage 16... then we'll see what happens.
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Originally Posted by tekhna
Interesting results from today-196 Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank 3.15
https://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006...y06/may08news2
Originally Posted by cyclingnews
Rasmussen gives up his wheel
Danish rider Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank) is not at the Giro to ride for the general classification. That was immediately apparent in Sunday's second stage, when his team captain Mauricio Ardila flatted close to the finish in Charleroi. Rasmussen gave his wheel to the Colombian, and finished 3'15 later in 196th place.
Danish rider Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank) is not at the Giro to ride for the general classification. That was immediately apparent in Sunday's second stage, when his team captain Mauricio Ardila flatted close to the finish in Charleroi. Rasmussen gave his wheel to the Colombian, and finished 3'15 later in 196th place.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
[Announcer guy voice]And if bike falls off a car into the crowd you get to KEEP the bike![/Announcer guy voice]
Sorry had to go there...hope individuals are ok.
Sorry had to go there...hope individuals are ok.
I'd keep the bike. Seriously.
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05-10-06, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
The bikes are probably so light that it was like getting hit by a loaf of bread anyway.
I'd keep the bike. Seriously.
Koffee
I'd keep the bike. Seriously.
Koffee
