The Giro Thread
05-31-09 | 10:45 AM
#1801
Banned.
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 11,058
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From: ATX, Ex So Cal
Bikes: Ridley Noah-Scott Addict-Orbea Ordu
Great race..
Rider of the race? Tie between DiLuca and Menchov..DiLuca because he never gave up and attacked like this was a life or death situation and Menchov because he dug deeper than I'll bet he even thought possible in order to conserve every second.
Ride of the race? Goes to Satre on stage 16...epic
Most disappointing? No doubt Levi..he came he raced he got pulverized. To much put on a guy who may have raced a bit too much before this one. To Levi's credit he manned up and just said that the leaders are just too strong...no excuses...reality.
Most Hyped? LA...again to much put on a guy who was A) injured and B) hasn't raced a GT in 4 years. He did a great job of improving but what really bothered me the most was that he just couldn't admit to that...too many excuses and not enough reality.
Most annoying BF'er? bbattle and his continued efforts to report on a race as if he were there. FAIL.
Best prediction? Racer Ex and Carlos Satre.
Worst prediction? A tie between X and Lovkvist
and Everyone who picked Levi...
Best inter BF battle? botto and mitchell (whoops forgot to capitalize...silly me)
Who won? All of us because this may turn out to be a better race than the Tour...Contador could potentially make the overall outcome in July rather boring...this was a nail bitter all the way..I feel lucky to have seen it.
Rider of the race? Tie between DiLuca and Menchov..DiLuca because he never gave up and attacked like this was a life or death situation and Menchov because he dug deeper than I'll bet he even thought possible in order to conserve every second.
Ride of the race? Goes to Satre on stage 16...epic
Most disappointing? No doubt Levi..he came he raced he got pulverized. To much put on a guy who may have raced a bit too much before this one. To Levi's credit he manned up and just said that the leaders are just too strong...no excuses...reality.
Most Hyped? LA...again to much put on a guy who was A) injured and B) hasn't raced a GT in 4 years. He did a great job of improving but what really bothered me the most was that he just couldn't admit to that...too many excuses and not enough reality.
Most annoying BF'er? bbattle and his continued efforts to report on a race as if he were there. FAIL.
Best prediction? Racer Ex and Carlos Satre.
Worst prediction? A tie between X and Lovkvist
and Everyone who picked Levi...Best inter BF battle? botto and mitchell (whoops forgot to capitalize...silly me)
Who won? All of us because this may turn out to be a better race than the Tour...Contador could potentially make the overall outcome in July rather boring...this was a nail bitter all the way..I feel lucky to have seen it.
05-31-09 | 10:52 AM
#1803
部門ニ/自転車オタク
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05-31-09 | 11:12 AM
#1805
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From: MABRA
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D Menchov.
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05-31-09 | 11:28 AM
#1806
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47q_p6ts9gc
here's the video of menchovs last few kms and the fall (flemish television)
here's the video of menchovs last few kms and the fall (flemish television)
05-31-09 | 11:35 AM
#1810
Glorified Blender
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 686
Likes: 1
From: Arlington, VA
From the start of his fall (when his rear wheel started sliding) it looks like 10 seconds until he was on a new bike, and then only 20 seconds until he was off under his own power again. Amazing.
and while you're at it
05-31-09 | 11:54 AM
#1812
Thread Starter
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 40,377
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Great race..
Rider of the race? Tie between DiLuca and Menchov..DiLuca because he never gave up and attacked like this was a life or death situation and Menchov because he dug deeper than I'll bet he even thought possible in order to conserve every second.
Ride of the race? Goes to Satre on stage 16...epic
Most disappointing? No doubt Levi..he came he raced he got pulverized. To much put on a guy who may have raced a bit too much before this one. To Levi's credit he manned up and just said that the leaders are just too strong...no excuses...reality.
Most Hyped? LA...again to much put on a guy who was A) injured and B) hasn't raced a GT in 4 years. He did a great job of improving but what really bothered me the most was that he just couldn't admit to that...too many excuses and not enough reality.
Most annoying BF'er? bbattle and his continued efforts to report on a race as if he were there. FAIL.
Best prediction? Racer Ex and Carlos Satre.
Worst prediction? A tie between X and Lovkvist and Everyone who picked Levi...
Best inter BF battle? botto and mitchell (whoops forgot to capitalize...silly me)
Who won? All of us because this may turn out to be a better race than the Tour...Contador could potentially make the overall outcome in July rather boring...this was a nail bitter all the way..I feel lucky to have seen it.
Rider of the race? Tie between DiLuca and Menchov..DiLuca because he never gave up and attacked like this was a life or death situation and Menchov because he dug deeper than I'll bet he even thought possible in order to conserve every second.
Ride of the race? Goes to Satre on stage 16...epic
Most disappointing? No doubt Levi..he came he raced he got pulverized. To much put on a guy who may have raced a bit too much before this one. To Levi's credit he manned up and just said that the leaders are just too strong...no excuses...reality.
Most Hyped? LA...again to much put on a guy who was A) injured and B) hasn't raced a GT in 4 years. He did a great job of improving but what really bothered me the most was that he just couldn't admit to that...too many excuses and not enough reality.
Most annoying BF'er? bbattle and his continued efforts to report on a race as if he were there. FAIL.
Best prediction? Racer Ex and Carlos Satre.
Worst prediction? A tie between X and Lovkvist
and Everyone who picked Levi...Best inter BF battle? botto and mitchell (whoops forgot to capitalize...silly me)
Who won? All of us because this may turn out to be a better race than the Tour...Contador could potentially make the overall outcome in July rather boring...this was a nail bitter all the way..I feel lucky to have seen it.
05-31-09 | 12:21 PM
#1813
Has coddling tendencies.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,360
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From: Topanga Canyon
Bikes: 2008 Blue RC8 w/ '09 Rival
For all you geography, architecture and history buffs, you have to admit that France has nothing on Italy for sheer beauty and visceral impact. That was just incredible seeing Italy from the race coverage pov! Dinner and drinks for the helicopter pilots are on me! Can't say which country this cyclist would prefer to ride around in because I've been to neither, but there's more in Italy I'd like to see in person. Seemed like every inch (or 2.54 centimeters) of every town and city was magical. I certainly can't say that about Woodland Hills or Canoga Park. Maybe Burbank. j/k
05-31-09 | 12:33 PM
#1815
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From: ATX, Ex So Cal
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For all you geography, architecture and history buffs, you have to admit that France has nothing on Italy for sheer beauty and visceral impact. That was just incredible seeing Italy from the race coverage pov! Dinner and drinks for the helicopter pilots are on me! Can't say which country this cyclist would prefer to ride around in because I've been to neither, but there's more in Italy I'd like to see in person. Seemed like every inch (or 2.54 centimeters) of every town and city was magical. I certainly can't say that about Woodland Hills or Canoga Park. Maybe Burbank. j/k
05-31-09 | 12:59 PM
#1816
No matches
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 11,647
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From: Eastern PA
Bikes: two wheeled ones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47q_p6ts9gc
here's the video of menchovs last few kms and the fall (flemish television)
here's the video of menchovs last few kms and the fall (flemish television)
I don't even know where the mechanic came from. All of a sudden he was ripping the bike off the roof. Menchov had barely stopped sliding before he was there.
05-31-09 | 01:24 PM
#1817
I am the engine
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: St. Petersburg, FL
Good luck. Not only is he painful to read, he's abusive to boot. He never bothers to actually articulate a position. He merely states his opinion and expects everyone to agree with him, always. Should you dare disagree with his decrees he will ask you to leave his forum. LOL
05-31-09 | 01:27 PM
#1819
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Good luck. Not only is he painful to read, he's abusive to boot. He never bothers to actually articulate a position. He merely states his opinion and expects everyone to agree with him, always. Should you dare disagree with his decrees he will ask you to leave his forum. LOL
05-31-09 | 01:28 PM
#1820
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
05-31-09 | 01:29 PM
#1821
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Posts: 90,508
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
05-31-09 | 01:52 PM
#1823
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,850
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From: Blacksburg, VA
Bikes: Yeti ASRc, Focus Raven 29er, Flyxii FR316
05-31-09 | 02:28 PM
#1824
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
I'm part Italian. Just sayin.
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