posted May 25, 2008

Di Luca was more likely to be knocked out of contention than Simoni. They were both dropped at the same time but its thanks to Simoni alone that they later rejoined Contador and Menchov.

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posted May 25, 2008

"I'm very grateful for Sella, since the rest of this stage was pretty dull. There wasn't much conviction in any of the favourites' attacks."

This is something I love and hate about the Giro. There's always 1 or 2 ridiculously hard stages, that are so hard they make everyone ride cautiously.

And every now and then there's a blizzard as well.

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posted May 26, 2008

what's happened to Cunego ?!

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posted May 26, 2008

ok, answered my own question ... http://www.radsport-news.com/sport/sportnews_49297.htm
he's training for the TDF and not doing the Giro this year

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posted May 26, 2008

it looks like contador has the giro in the bag now even though he has got problems with his arm which could explain y it hasnt been him doin all the attackin in the mountains.

does any1 think that the astana boys will ride for contador now and get him the win cos if they work as a team they will be unbeatable with kloden, leipheimer, gusev, and the rest all being very good climbers but just not as good as contador it is obvious to me know that they may not have been lyin wen they say they didnt prepare for this after sein kloden and leipheimers performances recently

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posted May 26, 2008

There are still two very tough stages for Contador. I expect him to be attacked in an unexpected way, the kind of attack we rarily see in the Tour de France. The descents of the Vivione (on Friday) and the Mortirolo (on Saturday) are very tricky. Savoldelli (with Di Luca) and Simoni (e.g. on the Vivione with Garzelli) have a history of launching such long-range attacks. Those Italians are not afraid to plan that sort of attacks.

It's not over yet ...

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posted May 27, 2008

Eurosport seem to think he's already won it: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/2008/cy/calendar/200805.html

Yes Astana can ride a good tempo, but they all got dropped when the going got really tough (ie steep).
I would personally love to see Gibo launch a Giro-winning attack

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posted May 28, 2008

Sella has been awesome...

*makes syringe gesture*

Only joking - just highlighting the paranoia in the sport.

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posted May 28, 2008

today's finish was quite amusing. Great teamwork and feint from High Road.

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posted May 28, 2008

From the BBC Sport bulletin
"CYCLING: German rider Andre wins stage 17 of Giro d'Italia. Alberto Contador leads overall. More soon."
Greipel's surname was obviously not important.

It was quite a funny finish. High Road had it perfect for Cavendish. Wiggins led Martin, Greipel and then Cavendish with all other sprinters battling for Cavendish's wheel.

Taking the final turn with ~250m to go, Martin pulled off to leave Greipel and Cav. Greipel went flat out and Cavendish just stayed in his wheel looking behind constantly - the other sprinters waited for Cavendish to make his move but it never happened as the Brit gave Greipel the win.

1. Greipel
2. Cavendish
3. Bennati
4. Zabel

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