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Old 05-21-09 | 07:35 AM
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Those descents look like fun.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:37 AM
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Armstrong 42" down at first time check
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:42 AM
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Sastre looks like he's on a P3 with drop bars
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:48 AM
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long sleeve skinsuit for DiLuca
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Hocam
No aerobars for Lovkvist?

nor Di Luca
maybe handling issues on the descents
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:50 AM
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Garzelli is looking good.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
I thought Pelizotti limped home after a crash yesterday.
I think you have him mixed up with Pozzato Zorro.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:51 AM
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The people chatting on the GiroPlus service are hilarious.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:52 AM
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What's the drafting rule when it comes to climbs?
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:52 AM
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i don't know but that group of four seems to be testing them.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
i don't know but that group of four seems to be testing them.
Its a very strange time trial to watch.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:56 AM
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What's the drafting rule when it comes to climbs?
Exactly the same as for a TT on the flat. It's not allowed.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:56 AM
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is Wiggins on the Felt AR?
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:57 AM
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Armstrong still has that tic where he picks at his skinsuit.
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Old 05-21-09 | 07:57 AM
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Armstrong now 29" down... negative splitting?
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by classic1
Exactly the same as for a TT on the flat. It's not allowed.
15'/5m? Either commit to pass or keep the noted distance back? That group of 4 went up that uphill in a group together. It looked like the Astana rider (sorry, no audio and my resolution sucks) kept to the left or right but the other riders were within 2-3' of each other.
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:04 AM
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Armstrong now 29" down... negative splitting?
Worked for Visconti, and Armstrong is getting faster than he finished.
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:05 AM
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Basso faster than Armstrong at first checkpoint
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:07 AM
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i'll bet the seam on LA's skinsuit, where the chamois gets sewn in, is rubbing him... sandwiched between his skin and the edge of the saddle
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:08 AM
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Sorry for the noob question, but what is negative splitting?
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:08 AM
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Brajkovic putting in a good ride in front of LA.
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by acortez
Sorry for the noob question, but what is negative splitting?
Divide the TT into sections (i.e. thirds)

Ride each section at a higher intensity than the previous.
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:10 AM
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:10 AM
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Old 05-21-09 | 08:11 AM
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No aerobars for DiLuca...
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