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Tirreno-Adriatico, Stage 6...LIVE!

Italy_medium It's easy to bill this stage as Lovkvist versus Kloden, or at least the six seconds between them on GC. But Kloden is shadowed by Michele Scarponi (at 21") and Stefano Garzelli (at 41") too, which means the Astanii will have a lot of attacks to cover today.

It's not clear whether a ton of time can be made up on this stage, but the key elements are the ascent of the Sasso Tetto, a 10km climb ending at KM 192; the finishing km averaging 9.6%; and the fact that the stage is 235km. The climb to Piazza Cavour might not hurt anyone by itself, but at the end of a long day there are possibilities. One of the more interesting factors is Kanstantin Siutsou, sitting 1.34 back, and George Hincapie at 2.21. Both of them could be solid lieutenants for Lovkvist, or could launch some pretty threatening attacks to wear our Kloden and his helpers. When the margin is so small, there are a lot of tactics which can make the difference. Should be a terrific stage.

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Gesink is gonna save the day for my VDS today/year..

Basso, Gasparotto en Gerdemann all failed….

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 6:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Feeling a little man-love for you right now Chris

I was sitting last night looking at the Gc making roughly the same observations as you. It has the makings of a great stage.
The italians are obviously psyched about the possibilities for Garzelli and the cobbler and the fact that there are multiple threats to Klöden increases Lövkvist chances too.

Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.

by Jens on Mar 16, 2009 6:17 AM EDT reply actions  

I'll cheer for Lovkvist with you Jens.

Never even been to Sweden or anything but I like the guy. Hopefully will be a great year for him; I really want to see him deliver.

by Albertina on Mar 16, 2009 6:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

I cheer for Sivtsov

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 6:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Frinking,

I’ve just booked travel/hotels for Paris Roubaix. You going? IF Franzoi should win (ahem…), the ‘date’ is on ;-)

by Albertina on Mar 16, 2009 7:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Franzoi winning?

I’m thinking Frinking doesn’t need to get a haircut and buy new aftershave just yet………………….

Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.

by Jens on Mar 16, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Franzoi is just playig hide and seek this season...

He will be their in PR!

And how cool that you are visiting Parijs Roubaix! Is it the only race you visit that week?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, sadly so.

I’m busy for the rest of the week with things on here so can’t make Flanders or GW. I’m coming over on the Eurotunnel on Saturday morning, then staying just outside Valenciennes that night (after a nice ride in the afternoon in the region of Arenberg). We’ll watch the race in hopfully a couple of locations and then head to Gent in the evening to meet up with CycleGirl! Can’t wait!

by Albertina on Mar 16, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nice schedule!

Let’s hope for some action..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is there video for T-A?

This is the first day I’ve been able to watch and the Cyclingfans site is haywire. I’m trying to load the Rai Tre stream but it’s not working.

by mysterion on Mar 16, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions  

not finding

anything, myself. Steephill.tv is a good alternative to Cyclingfans, but even the links there aren’t taking me to any working coverage (so far).

by Sui Juris on Mar 16, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think...

it will start a feed in 15 mins…normally the feed doesnt start until quarter after

by tteel on Mar 16, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Rai Sport seems to go live 14:20 GMT

which is about 55min from now. Something that sounds as a prerace-show starts 13:45 GMT. GazzettaTV should work at 14:20 GMT at least.

Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.

by Jens on Mar 16, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

I just saw that...

 http://www.cyclingfans.com is back up with lives streams, start times, etc

by dwilson on Mar 16, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Mornin' folks!

Jens- I see you’re here to cheer on Klodi? Good man. ;)

From Astana’s POV, this is an interesting team as it is mainly Kazaks and most of them are not thought of as climbers so Klodi might get isolated here. One exception is Renev, a rookie who surprised his team at Algarve with his climbing.

Frinking: I read that Gesink was using T&A for Ardennes training? He’s on my team too.

by ursula on Mar 16, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

eurosprt live

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Scarponi attacked on the mountain..

10 men in the breakaway

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions  

RAI works today

but at the moment they’re showing a supermarket…..

by Albertina on Mar 16, 2009 10:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Basso, Nibali, Garzelli + 1 after Scarponi

Kloden not their

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Martinez and Carrara

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

+ others

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maaskant, Madraso + 1 other

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Martinez

Garzelli
Basso Niballi Garzelli

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm so glad with Basso in my VDS team

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mmm VDS points $)

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Martinez > Carrara > > > Scarponi, Basso, Nibali, Garzelli + 5 min > Rodriguez > Gesink ? Iglinsky, Klöden, Lövkvist, Sivtsov, Simoni, Caisse, Fuji and LPR

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions  

go stefano!!!

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gaps

What does the Scarponi group have on the Blue Jersey?

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:22 AM EDT reply actions  

But

He’s in the Basso group, no? Where are they, exactly?

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Am I not live?

They just crested some climb on TVSeba.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

hm

Switching channels. Different race. Never mind…

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

1.10

seeing it now. OK, it’s a match, though hardly over.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Cricket!

On a moto… nice gig.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

rai live

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

much better picture

He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans

by majope on Mar 16, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

yep

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Martinez > Carrara > > > Scarponi, Basso, Nibali, Garzelli + 5 min > Rodriguez, Rebellin, Pietropolli , Arroyo(?)> Gesink > IKloden, glinsky, Capecchi, Lövkvist, Sivtsov, Pellizotti, Simoni en Capecchi

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Something like that

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

hasn't changed from earlier

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

More names

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

brrrrr

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

short sleeves and mountain snow--brrr indeed.

He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans

by majope on Mar 16, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Kloden has help - Team c is better than Team B for Astana

hmmm

Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland

by natbla on Mar 16, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Maxim!! He has to give me some points

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pretty mountains.

He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans

by majope on Mar 16, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Bettini report now

sounds like he didn’t have much to say.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

"Il vecchio George"

“the old George”

I love how they always call Hincapie that.

by Susie Hartigan on Mar 16, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Big question for the day

How come these guys have color coordinated coats and the guys in P-N and Cali didn’t?

Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland

by natbla on Mar 16, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Gesink

, someone already noticed him"?

by semprenaroda on Mar 16, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah in the big Kloden group

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who is the Garmin at the back of the chase group?

Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland

by natbla on Mar 16, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah probably Maaskant

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

I guess Hesjedall

He’s riding pretty good

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ryder?

"Never swing a small stick. " Andy Hampsten

by Hons on Mar 16, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

he could go downhill half descently.... as long as he wasn't on a tt bike

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Where's Di Luca?

Is he even trying anymore?

-Bob

AKA -Bianchi Bob

by DaniloTifoso on Mar 16, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Not really

I don’t think the GC is an objective for him, and the stage… not sure it’s really ideal for him.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cool

I love it when they really cover descents. Seems like a lot of the time they run a bunch of ads and kind of hang back a bit. Not RAI.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

with il falco racing for years, wouldn't you?

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by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

1.15

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol.. Think 1,15 is right

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Viva Basso, Sivtsov, Gesink and Iglinsky

Where are Gerdemann and Gaspa?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions  

they are on a commercial break

If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when are you going to have time to do it again?

by CannonDowell on Mar 16, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Merdre...

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who is the 5th rider in the Basso group?

I know the other 4 are Basso, Nibali,Garzelli, and Scarponi.

by kalais on Mar 16, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Carrara.. Was on the breakaway

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

I wish they would give the distance.

I’m guessing a bit more than 20km to go?

by mysterion on Mar 16, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions  

about 25, I think

He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans

by majope on Mar 16, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Commentators say 15 km to go

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Leaky

who are thet working for? Nibali @ 1.07, Basso 1.25

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:49 AM EDT reply actions  

gc that is

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

in that case

I hope the break works

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

But Nibali can't sprint

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well

They’ll have to work over Scarponi before the finale.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

And Garzelli..

He isn’t slow at the finish too..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

But Martinez is first.. So their is no big deal in being first in that group

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Er

is he in the Basso group? That’s a problem for Nibali’s overall hopes.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

that's the gap that matters

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by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

1.32 gap

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Astana

Getting it wrong again today?

"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."

by Rolls on Mar 16, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions  

whoa! sunshine

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by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions  

It is Ryder with Kloden

ES English are just totally devoid of clue…

by Ed K on Mar 16, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Bruce- a favor

Can you go a bit further into the futiure and prevent these Brit clowns from announcing ever again?

by ursula on Mar 16, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Swedish ES is great!

Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.

by Jens on Mar 16, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Grrrrr

Stupid Swedes and their better way of life…… ;)

by ursula on Mar 16, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

it's like listening to cricket

at least the Italians get excited

You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.

by nicknorco on Mar 16, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

1.50... 3.33

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by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:56 AM EDT reply actions  

gaps

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by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

20 km to go...

Belgium commentators failed!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Di Luca's parents are at the finish today

Today’s stage not far from his home town in Abruzzo.

by Susie Hartigan on Mar 16, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions  

FORZA DANILO!

I’m always hoping for the best.

-Bob

AKA -Bianchi Bob

by DaniloTifoso on Mar 16, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

He's there

with Siutsou

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sivtsov!! He rocks!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sivtsov and Lövkvist in that group

Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.

by Jens on Mar 16, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

kloden toast?

It’s early, but this group looks solid. Major class there.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Very possible

Kloden and Lovkvist go down the GC at this rate.

by ursula on Mar 16, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Scarponi looks tired to me

he might get dropped on those final uphills

by mysterion on Mar 16, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions  

works for me

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nibali

Does he have a gap? I thought I saw him just a couple seconds ahead.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions  

oh, my

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by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oy

that was ugly.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

man those are some

horribly maintained roads, aren’t they?

by Sui Juris on Mar 16, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Hm

separating handling from judgment then? seems to me a great bike handler doesn’t approach the ditch.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Get him back.. So Basso can win

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions  

looks great!

You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.

by nicknorco on Mar 16, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

But the attack actually helps Marinez.

Less guys to chase him back in that second group now.

by Ed K on Mar 16, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Go Vinny!

He’s bombing through the town.

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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Nibali FLYING

If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when are you going to have time to do it again?

by CannonDowell on Mar 16, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions  

just love great descending!

You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.

by nicknorco on Mar 16, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Chapeau Nibali

Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.

by Jens on Mar 16, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions  

+1

You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.

by nicknorco on Mar 16, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Niballi>Garzelli,Scarponi and Basso 18sec

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Is this thread saggy or my computer?

Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.

by Jens on Mar 16, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions  

New one?

I’ll get it going.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 16, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

10 to go and thread is saggy, if i get the meaning right

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Gerdemann and Vansummeren back in the Kloden group

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions  

2.52 to klodi grp

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions  

lol.. Bye bye Nibali

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh poor Nibali!

He deserves a good win someday!

by Albertina on Mar 16, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions  

yes he does

You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.

by nicknorco on Mar 16, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

He's smilling

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions  

+1

even though he’s not on my team

by rbjhan on Mar 16, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

+2 He;s on my VDS

He’s so gonna win the Giro

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on Mar 16, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

ha

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on Mar 16, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

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