2023 Giro D'Italia

[Vader]

Eddie really needs to work on his time trialing if he's looking to be a contender. Gave 5 minutes away to Rogliç over the time trials this Giro.

I appreciate that he wasn't a real contender - but he was the 5th placed rider, going into the TT. To give him zero coverage, other than rolling off the start ramp, when EVERY other rider in the top-10 got at least some TV time, was surprising.

We had whole minutes watching Arensman, Leknessund, Kamna, and de Plus, all of whom started behind him (especially Arensman).. but Dunbar got nothing.

 

[eth-dog]

I appreciate that he wasn't a real contender - but he was the 5th placed rider, going into the TT. To give him zero coverage, other than rolling off the start ramp, when EVERY other rider in the top-10 got at least some TV time, was surprising.

We had whole minutes watching Arensman, Leknessund, Kamna, and de Plus, all of whom started behind him (especially Arensman).. but Dunbar got nothing.

Yeah I agree. Was more an overall comment on his ITT ability.

 

[yaco55]

Lance is a moron. Period

You got it wrong - Vaughters is the moron! He had no reason as a team principal to make such a stupid tweet.

 

[yaco55]

Dunbar has three areas of improvement - Firstly, he did not have the optimum preparation, so he should be fitter for the Vuelta - Secondly, he has to improve his ITT. In saying that he could not have chosen a worst GC with 70kms of ITT, and thirdly he needs to ride more conservatively - Finally, Jayco promised him two GC's in 2023 to measure his potential, so we will know more after the Vuelta.

 

[yaco55]

Thibaut Peaheart riding like a headless chook at the end again. Leads out the sprint with 200m to go on an uphill finish.
Watch him blame Zanna for riding to an actual strategy.

Rog got back some time on the others but Thomas looks rock solid. Hopefully he saved some petrol tickets for tomorrow.

Except, Pinot congratulated Zanna for his performance - Pinot did an excellent ride in the Giro finishing 5th and winning the KOM.

 

[yaco55]

Even today whenever they panned to the leaders it was Pinot up front the most, doing the lion's share of the work. Maybe Zana was stronger at the end but going too early and leading him out you basically hand him the win on a silver platter. 12+ years as a pro and he rides like a rookie still.

At least the GC's finally come alive. Tomorrow should, hopefully, maybe, be another corker.

You fail to understand that Pinot was also riding to improve his GC in this stage.

 

[yaco55]

I appreciate that he wasn't a real contender - but he was the 5th placed rider, going into the TT. To give him zero coverage, other than rolling off the start ramp, when EVERY other rider in the top-10 got at least some TV time, was surprising.

We had whole minutes watching Arensman, Leknessund, Kamna, and de Plus, all of whom started behind him (especially Arensman).. but Dunbar got nothing.

There was also a five second grab of Dunbar during the climb - The biggest insult was not showing Dunbar finishing the stage.

 

[eth-dog]

You got it wrong - Vaughters is the moron! He had no reason as a team principal to make such a stupid tweet.

Nah. Lance is a dick.

Dunbar has three areas of improvement - Firstly, he did not have the optimum preparation, so he should be fitter for the Vuelta - Secondly, he has to improve his ITT. In saying that he could not have chosen a worst GC with 70kms of ITT, and thirdly he needs to ride more conservatively - Finally, Jayco promised him two GC's in 2023 to measure his potential, so we will know more after the Vuelta.

Looking forward to it. Probably shares it with Yates in the Vuelta.

 

[eth-dog]

Nice sprint by the GOAT.