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God loves a trier
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@Skip Stelvio opened day before we all went up it – yes, quite a bit of snow up there… Bugger all air up there too – in this shot my eyesight had just left me and I fell off my bike – so much pain, I could only just squeeze the gel out of its wrap… »
Bloody hell, just rode 47km uphill at average 5% – total bodybag job….. San Giacomo to top of Stelvio – shit!!! »
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@JohnB and the unimaginatively named Seafood Pasta dish at Atacaya makes all the suffering worthwhile! Ditto the Papaya Juice in Soria For me, I’m off to not ride up the Stelvio this sunday, as the friggin place is still sowed up! ….it’ll have to be… »
@JohnB Where are you riding in GC? The climb up from Mogan to 2/3 way up is one of the best climbs anywhere – bit shitty on up to the top of the mountain after that, but glorious up to that point, and what a descent! 10/10 – mind you, it’s in a sheltere… »
@unversio Still the coolest guy in the peleton, despite serving up shoes for dinner to his mate Ivan »
BTW, I love Nibali, but am struggling with his Giro performance – just waiting for the 9 minute solo victory…. »
Danilo Di Luca – “Killer” = wanker Feel sorry for his DS – quote “It’s true,” Scinto said in a quiet, sad voice. “He’s mad, he’s a cretino, he needs treatment. There’s nothing else to say. We gave him a second chance and the sponsors put their faith in … »
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@Chris indeed, maybe with MTB hooning, one should be encouraged to make as much noise as possible – certainly couldn’t contemplate using one on a road bike By the way, about to build my THIRD set of wheels – indeed, I cannot stop visiting the hubs and r… »
@Chris Jinx!! »
@Bespoke I’m with you on this – my LBS recently replaced gratis, the 29er rear wheel on my Epic, with a Hope 2 hub – I was indebted, as despite the four spokes shearing on the one that came with the wheel, they didn’t need to upgrade me and could have r… »
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Is it the recession biting, or why are the jersey holders at this year’s Giro wearing easy iron on transfers on the jerseys instead of proper individually logo’d up shirts – not so cool »
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Agreed that the racing is more exciting at the Giro, but unfortunately Le Tour said in a french accent is more sexy that Il Giro is in an italian accent Perhaps this is an unimportant point I do think the Giro still lacks the pomp and ceremony that the … »
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@Buck Rogers Hear hear, bring them back for the Big Lap this summer »
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@Chris And particulrly condusive to flying Belgian aerobars »
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@Marcus Indeed, that’s why I think this year’s Giro could be the opportunity for Nibali to really go for it, as Wiggo is never that happy on the downhill chases, especially when he gets gapped and can’t see where he’s going next, and the TTs aren’t so h… »
VSP PICKS: 1. Sir Wiggo 2. Nibbles 3. Ryder 4. Henao 5. Uran »
VSP PICKS: 1. Sir Wiggo 2. Nibbles 3. Ryder 4. Where’s the team listing ffs 5. Skyrider #2 »
Given the balance of abilities with the favourites, my greatest hope for this Giro is that Nibbles really finally lets fly down the drops like we know he can – it is a bit of an eternal frustration sitting waiting for him to gas everyone downhill, only fo… »
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@mouse It seems nigh on impossible to predict what will be puncture proof – I rode all winter with no flats on my Gatorskins, then ping, ping, front and back on a fairly inoccuous ride The Veloflex that said, whilst my favourite, are only for smooth t… »
@Dan_R That looks like one unforgiving ride – what is the story with Sarto? And what are the rims? Look like Zipp profile?? »
I just love tan sidewalls »
Just in case nobody knows, Richie Porte is going to be third in the Big Lap this year, though after winning the fantastic De Feet Winter kit last year for my ludicrous VSP pick of Wiggo-Froome 1-2, I shall put Froome and Porte down as 1-2 and ignore Conta… »
VSP PICKS: 1. Pinot 2. Mollema 3. Kreuziger 4. TJVG 5. Visconti »