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pewithree3 · « **Reply #1960 on:** April 29, 2012, 07:51:55 AM »

Will Brad Wiggins do enough in today`s time trial to get
the overall, looked a bit knackered yesterday.

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #1961 on:** April 29, 2012, 03:22:59 PM »

Gonna be difficult for Wiggins now seeing as his chain came off.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #1962 on:** April 29, 2012, 03:47:31 PM »

He's looking quite good.

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #1963 on:** April 29, 2012, 03:51:21 PM »

Christ that's one hell of a ride from Wiggins! Chain off and still wins the stage by 0.7 seconds and the race overall by 12 seconds.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #1964 on:** April 29, 2012, 03:52:36 PM »

And there you go.Chapeau,Bradley.

HoinkDoink · « **Reply #1965 on:** April 29, 2012, 03:54:48 PM »

Great ride by Wiggins, Porte and Rogers done well to

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #1966 on:** April 29, 2012, 04:25:42 PM »

Brilliant, well done Brad.

pewithree3 · « **Reply #1967 on:** April 29, 2012, 04:39:48 PM »

Well in mate but fucking stupid chainwheels.

Mal · « **Reply #1968 on:** April 29, 2012, 05:30:14 PM »

Made up for Brad. He's on fine form so far this season, fingers crossed he stays fit & healthy for the big races...

monkeyharris · « **Reply #1969 on:** April 29, 2012, 06:08:59 PM »

Quote from: Mal on April 29, 2012, 05:30:14 PM

Made up for Brad. He's on fine form so far this season, fingers crossed he stays fit & healthy for the big races...

He's gotta be thinking he's gonna contend for the big one

Mal · « **Reply #1970 on:** April 30, 2012, 07:43:08 AM »

Quote from: monkeyharris on April 29, 2012, 06:08:59 PM

He's gotta be thinking he's gonna contend for the big one

I agree. He's got to fancy one of the big ones & he's always prioritised Le Tour...

pewithree3 · « **Reply #1971 on:** May 3, 2012, 07:33:38 PM »

Giro coming up, have a look at the stage near the end
which includes Passo dell Stelvio. $:-\$

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #1972 on:** May 3, 2012, 07:49:25 PM »

Ben Swift had a heavy fall today and is confirmed out of the Giro with a fractured shoulder, Sky have called up Jeremy Hunt as a last minute replacement.

McSquared · « **Reply #1973 on:** May 7, 2012, 03:12:42 PM »

Bad crash in the giro sprint today. Cavendish wiped out, and took a few other riders with him

pewithree3 · « **Reply #1974 on:** May 7, 2012, 03:16:31 PM »

Got well run over by a Liquigas rider but the problem
was some knob who switched into Cav without looking,
should be banned.

McSquared · « **Reply #1975 on:** May 7, 2012, 03:26:09 PM »

Roberto ferrari was the culprit.

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #1976 on:** May 7, 2012, 04:00:32 PM »

That was bang out of order by Ferrari, Cav was lucky some other rider managed to bunny hop over him whilst he was flat out on the tarmac.

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Geraint Thomas ‏ @GeraintThomas86 You can get suspended in football for a 2 footed challenge,or a spear tackle in rugby. Kick Ferrari out Giro for crashing 10guys at 60kph!!!

Lent§ · « **Reply #1977 on:** May 7, 2012, 07:14:02 PM »

Just caught up with all this, shocking from Ferrari. If Renshaw got lashed out of Le Tour for fighting for position then Ferrari needs booting from this, with a ban and a fine.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1978 on:** May 7, 2012, 07:18:22 PM »

just been demoted to last place.Terrible decision should have been sent home.

Lent§ · « **Reply #1979 on:** May 7, 2012, 07:21:20 PM »

Italian bias, same as le Tour favour the Frenchies. It'll never change.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1980 on:** May 7, 2012, 07:22:34 PM »

Mark Cavendish ‏ @MarkCavendish
Ouch! Crashing at 75kph isn't nice! Nor is seeing Roberto Ferrari's manoeuvre. Should be ashamed to take out Pink, Red & World Champ jerseys

Mark Cavendish ‏ @MarkCavendish
Apparently Roberto Ferrari has said to journalists, when asked about the incident, that he can't see what happens behind him & doesn't care.

Mark Cavendish ‏ @MarkCavendish
Is the team of Roberto Ferrari or the UCI going to do the right thing? Other riders, including myself, have been sent home for much less.

Lent§ · « **Reply #1981 on:** May 7, 2012, 07:24:42 PM »

No doubt Cav, G and various other riders will get a slap on the wrist for their twitter comments but Ferrari will ride again tomorrow. He's just ruined any chance of his team getting help for the whole season though. Reckless, but beyond that it's fucking disrespectful. Throw him out.

humph77 · « **Reply #1982 on:** May 7, 2012, 10:36:52 PM »

Quote from: Lent§ on May 7, 2012, 07:24:42 PM

No doubt Cav, G and various other riders will get a slap on the wrist for their twitter comments but Ferrari will ride again tomorrow. He's just ruined any chance of his team getting help for the whole season though. Reckless, but beyond that it's fucking disrespectful. Throw him out.

Just heard he won't ride tomorrow .............. it's a rest day

Really was bad enough to thoroughly deserve throwing out the Giro but yeah it's an Italian in their race and it stinks!!

Like G's take on it 'You can get suspended in football for a 2 footed challenge,or a spear tackle in rugby. Kick Ferrari out Giro for crashing 10guys at 60kph!!!'

BMW · « **Reply #1983 on:** June 1, 2012, 08:38:43 AM »

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Giro d'Italia 2012: Ryder Hesjedal becomes Canada's first grand tour winner following thrilling final day time-trial.

Ryder Hesjedal won the Giro d'Italia in Milan on Sunday after the Canadian finished the final-day 31.5-kilometre individual time-trial 47 seconds quicker than overnight leader Joaquim Rodríguez to leapfrog the Spaniard and win the biggest stage race of his career by just 16secs.

The 31 year-old became the first Canadian to win a grand tour - Giro, Tour de France and Vuelta a España - following a tense time-trial that had been spiced up following Saturday's Cima Coppi stage that saw Thomas De Gendt ride into contention after the Belgian put over three minutes into general classification favourites Rodríguez and Hesjedal.

Hesjedal started his time-trial in Milan 31 seconds adrift of the maglia rosa, overall leader Rodríguez, while De Gendt who was fifth in the general classification overnight, trailed the Canadian by one minute 47secs.

While De Gendt, himself a decent time-triallist, was chasing overall victory it was always going to be a big call for the Vacansoleil-DCM rider who had produced the ride of his life to claim stage 20 on the summit of the Passo dello Stelvio just 24 hours previously.

Hesjedal who is considered stronger in the 'race of truth' than Rodríguez, though, remained favourite to regain the maglia rosa which he had worn for five days of the three-week stage. Indeed, as expected Hesjedal proved too strong for the Spaniard and, though De Gendt paid the price for his exertions on Saturday, the Belgian still managed to ride into third spot in the general classification to claim a creditable podium finish.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/9293452/Giro-dItalia-2012-Ryder-Hesjedal-becomes-Canadas-first-grand-tour-winner-following-thrilling-final-day-time-trial.html

BMW · « **Reply #1984 on:** June 1, 2012, 08:41:27 AM »

Pheeny · « **Reply #1985 on:** June 1, 2012, 09:44:00 AM »

Booked a day off work for Monday 2 July - Vise is just down the road from me so will probably cycle down to see the start.Will also be in Liege on the Saturday/Sunday...

BMW · « **Reply #1986 on:** June 4, 2012, 06:31:49 AM »

Nice a one. Have a good time, I'm sure you will.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1987 on:** June 4, 2012, 02:08:51 PM »

sadly I've had to cancel my day off but will still be going to Liege for the start.

INABITSKI · « **Reply #1988 on:** June 4, 2012, 04:49:41 PM »

Two weeks off work for me to enjoy the last 2 weeks of the Tour.

Wouldn't have minded watching Critérium du Dauphiné live, but nothing showing it so might try and catch a few live streams this week. Sammy Sanchez must have been involved in a crash, came in with 2 team mates 24 mins down today. Brad the early leader overall.

S. Sanchez and Fedrigo in pain
Two riders crashed at km 47: Samuel Sanchez (EUS) and Pierrick Fedrigo (FDJ). It took twenty kilometers to the Frenchman to make his way back into the peloton but the Olympic champion struggled far behind. As the doctors suspected that he suffered broken ribs, the Spaniard called two of his team-mates in help with the aim of continuing race despite the pain and his deficit growing up to over 23 minutes at the end

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #1989 on:** June 4, 2012, 05:12:59 PM »

I see Andy Schleck got dropped today as well. All does not seem well with him this year.

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #1990 on:** June 4, 2012, 08:09:51 PM »

BMC have just said on twitter:

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BMC Racing Team ‏@BMCProTeam
BMC Racing Team announces Thor Hushovd will skip the Tour de France. http://bit.ly/KaDxFw #procycling #tdf

Mal · « **Reply #1991 on:** June 5, 2012, 09:01:43 AM »

Quote from: BMW on June 1, 2012, 08:41:27 AM

That's a fabulous image. Where can I buy it?

BMW · « **Reply #1992 on:** June 7, 2012, 01:32:14 AM »

Good question, I quite like it myself....

BMW · « **Reply #1993 on:** June 7, 2012, 01:38:57 AM »

Anyways it looks like Cadel Evan's is 5/2 favorite to win it out right this year.

Also does Wiggins have it in him win it this year? ... he is 2nd favorite after all.

Also if you're forced to pick one, who is your dark horse this year?

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #1994 on:** June 7, 2012, 12:07:38 PM »

Quote from: Mal on June 5, 2012, 09:01:43 AM

That's a fabulous image. Where can I buy it?

Here:
Print only: http://society6.com/Chungkong/My-Tour-de-France-Minimal-Poster_Print#
Framed print: http://society6.com/Chungkong/My-Tour-de-France-Minimal-Poster_Framed-Print#12=52

With a Giro one also available
Print only: http://society6.com/Chungkong/My-Giro-ditalia-Minimal-Poster_Print
Framed print: http://society6.com/Chungkong/My-Giro-ditalia-Minimal-Poster_Framed-Print#12=52

INABITSKI · « **Reply #1995 on:** June 7, 2012, 12:59:51 PM »

Quote from: BMW on June 7, 2012, 01:38:57 AM

Anyways it looks like Cadel Evan's is 5/2 favorite to win it out right this year.

Also does Wiggins have it in him win it this year? ... he is 2nd favorite after all.

Also if you're forced to pick one, who is your dark horse this year?

Bet365 have Wiggins as the fave, would be surprised if any different. I can see Sky going all out to make sure he gets it too. Cav to grab his usual 3-5 stage wins, not going for Green and possibly pulling out in the last week to go for the Olympics. Barring another unlucky crash like last year Wiggins to be up there on the podium I hope.

Outside bet? Pierre Rolande at 33/1

INABITSKI · « **Reply #1996 on:** June 7, 2012, 01:18:15 PM »

Andy Schleck 9 mins down on the early leaders in todays ITT.

BMW · « **Reply #1997 on:** June 7, 2012, 01:23:57 PM »

Quote from: INABITSKI on June 7, 2012, 12:59:51 PM

Bet365 have Wiggins as the fave, would be surprised if any different. I can see Sky going all out to make sure he gets it too. Cav to grab his usual 3-5 stage wins, not going for Green and possibly pulling out in the last week to go for the Olympics. Barring another unlucky crash like last year Wiggins to be up there on the podium I hope.

Outside bet? Pierre Rolande at 33/1

That's weird I swore the site I checked had Evans as favorite but no doubt your right.

INABITSKI · « **Reply #1998 on:** June 7, 2012, 01:29:24 PM »

Quote from: BMW on June 7, 2012, 01:23:57 PM

That's weird I swore the site I checked had Evans as favorite but no doubt your right.

There will be others with Evans fave, sorry just way I worded it, meant would be surprised if any other winner than Wiggins.

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #1999 on:** June 7, 2012, 01:41:00 PM »

Quote from: INABITSKI on June 7, 2012, 01:18:15 PM

Andy Schleck 9 mins down on the early leaders in todays ITT.

He is having a shocking race so far. In fact his whole year has been a bit pish.