Giro d'Italia 2014
05-30-14, 10:19 AM
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05-30-14, 12:12 PM
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Anyone know which network is broadcasting the Stages 20 & 21 in the US?
I have directv and up to/including Stage 19 - BEIN sports has been broadcasting, but for Stages 20 & 21 they are not.
Tried a 'search' on the guide, but no luck.
Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
I have directv and up to/including Stage 19 - BEIN sports has been broadcasting, but for Stages 20 & 21 they are not.
Tried a 'search' on the guide, but no luck.
Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
05-30-14, 03:14 PM
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The RAI full on demand is good, but in Italian.
05-31-14, 09:27 AM
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Spoiler Alert Stage 20 Monte Zoncolan
Rogers, Pellizotti (Androni), Bongiorno (Bariani), Roche
Great solo win for the Aussie.
No change in the GC top three with Quintana a bike length ahead of Uran over the line. Tight marking by the two Colombians on the climb with no attack from either.
Bit of spectator bother with a 'fan' trying to push Bongiorno when he was struggling to stay on Rogers's wheel and only succeeding in pushing him into R's back wheel causing Bongiorno to unclip and almost fall. Don't think it cost him the stage but could be argued it cost him 2nd.
Great solo win for the Aussie.
No change in the GC top three with Quintana a bike length ahead of Uran over the line. Tight marking by the two Colombians on the climb with no attack from either.
Bit of spectator bother with a 'fan' trying to push Bongiorno when he was struggling to stay on Rogers's wheel and only succeeding in pushing him into R's back wheel causing Bongiorno to unclip and almost fall. Don't think it cost him the stage but could be argued it cost him 2nd.
05-31-14, 08:43 PM
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They need to start having better security moto's since people can't seem to get the eff out of the way and let people race. Or have a police moto following to arrest anyone who touches a rider or interferes with the race.
06-01-14, 12:09 AM
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Normally there are police motos clearing the way in front of the riders. Strange there were none here.
I'd put electric shock outriggers on the motos but that is just me.
I'd put electric shock outriggers on the motos but that is just me.
06-01-14, 03:39 AM
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For those who missed it.
The Italian commentary adds a bit of Giro style I think.
The Italian commentary adds a bit of Giro style I think.
06-01-14, 10:34 AM
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Spoiler Alert! Final Stage
Luka Mezgec (Giant-S), Nizzolo (Trek-FR), Farrar (Sharp)
Sprint finish with Sky putting a lot of effort in for no return. Mezgec coming super fast on the inside to take it by a good margin.
The Giro of the Colombians and a rival for Nibali in Astana. Will Aru move to a new team?
Sprint finish with Sky putting a lot of effort in for no return. Mezgec coming super fast on the inside to take it by a good margin.
The Giro of the Colombians and a rival for Nibali in Astana. Will Aru move to a new team?
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