World Tour > [WT] Tirreno - Adriatico 07/03

Mellow Velo · « **Reply #180 on:** March 12, 2012, 17:05 »

Terrific job by Sagan, today, as devoted domestique par excellence.
He's put Nibs in with a great shout of taking the overall, tomorrow.
6 seconds bonus may not sound much, but over 9kms, when their isn't much to choose between the protagonisti, could make all the difference.
Granpa Horner will need a double shot of his beetroot juice expresso and his Pais Vasco form of last year, if he is to hold onto the top slot.

just some guy · « **Reply #181 on:** March 12, 2012, 18:54 »

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/11351/Joachim-Rodriguez-escapes-to-Tirreno-Adriatico-stage-six.aspx

Jamsque · « **Reply #182 on:** March 12, 2012, 19:11 »

It's the same as the end of Paris-Nice, only different.

Dim · « **Reply #183 on:** March 12, 2012, 21:38 »

Ta 12-6

AG · « **Reply #184 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:21 »

props to Sagan. I didnt think he would ride for Nibbles ... but I am glad he proved me wrong.

I dont wish for a crash - but a puncture or a mechanice ... maybe he goes the wrong way or takes a couple of corners badly - anything like that from Horner would be nice ;D

flicker2.0 · « **Reply #185 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:17 »

Chris will bag the TT over those other 2 guys,GRR!!!
I saw him at the Sea Otter and T-Mobile SF a few years ago.
He is riding intranquilo, what a smart race he and his team have done.
He'll win it by 2 big ones. Not that it effects tomarrows, all inspiring performance by Chris, but don't forget Chris is the #1 climber in the world.

just some guy · « **Reply #186 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:31 »

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/nibali-to-play-the-wrecker-for-horners-tirreno-hope

taipei · « **Reply #187 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:05 »

Finally looked at some TT results on CQ and I'm going Horner, Nibali, Kreuziger for both the chrono and the GC.

I really hope Rodriguez' TT has improved, but don't expect so.

Jamsque · « **Reply #188 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:58 »

Quote from: taipei on March 13, 2012, 09:05

I really hope Rodriguez' TT has improved, but don't expect so.

For Rodriguez' TT to improve he would need to have some modicum of time trialling ability in the first place

taipei · « **Reply #189 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:14 »

Quote from: Jamsque on March 13, 2012, 09:58

For Rodriguez' TT to improve he would need to have some modicum of time trialling ability in the first place

Harsh but fair, he is one of the worst

Mellow Velo · « **Reply #190 on:** March 13, 2012, 16:02 »

Get in there Nibbles!
The best man and the only one interested in not following wheels, after the TTT, wins.

benotti69 · « **Reply #191 on:** March 13, 2012, 17:33 »

Seems Nibali stole Horner's beetroot juice.

Dekker_Tifosi · « **Reply #192 on:** March 13, 2012, 20:46 »

Why? It was a good time trial bY Nibali but not special. (7th). I mean if he'd beaten Cancellara or finished close it would have been different. Horner and Kreuziger bombed today with both riders not even doing a top 40. Then the only logical conclusion is the strongest won.

But not because of beetroot juice.

benotti69 · « **Reply #193 on:** March 13, 2012, 21:28 »

Quote from: Dekker_Tifosi on March 13, 2012, 20:46

Why? It was a good time trial bY Nibali but not special. (7th). I mean if he'd beaten Cancellara or finished close it would have been different. Horner and Kreuziger bombed today with both riders not even doing a top 40. Then the only logical conclusion is the strongest won.

But not because of beetroot juice.

I was joking, sorry I forgot to emphasize it with a smiley

But for some reason IMO Horner did not go as well as the last few days suggested he should've been able too. When i see Garzelli only lost 4 secs to Nibali and I reckon Horner can TT as well or not better than Garzelli. For example he only lost 3 secs to Velits in ToC last year over 15 miles whereas he lost 20 today over 6 miles.

I wonder was there more to it than meets the eye.

AG · « **Reply #194 on:** March 13, 2012, 23:48 »

Im just happy Nibali won

BYOP · « **Reply #195 on:** March 14, 2012, 01:04 »

Nice ride by Cam Meyer through out the race, maybe Father Time is starting to catch up with Horner?

Tuart · « **Reply #196 on:** March 14, 2012, 02:39 »

Considering it was his first real stage race since his crash I'm amazed he was able to be competitive.

flicker2.0 · « **Reply #197 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:18 »

Horner rode a great race, coming back from a serious head injury and subsequent complications, out of racing for 8 months and taking second against an outstanding field in a big race.
All the top three rode the TT slowly compared to Cancellera. What do you expect after the top three hamm :winered up the climbs for a week?

just some guy · « **Reply #198 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:47 »

Horner interview

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/03/news/chris-horner-video-tactically-i-think-we-rode-a-brilliant-race_209255

bicing · « **Reply #199 on:** March 14, 2012, 14:03 »

Quote from: just some guy on March 14, 2012, 11:47

Horner interview

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/03/news/chris-horner-video-tactically-i-think-we-rode-a-brilliant-race_209255

Dude has the face of a child when he doesn't move it, wrinkle free. Then he smiles and BOOM...

Spoiler (hover to show)

Main	Features	Forum Sections	Forum Sections	Forum Sections
Home	Calendar	General Discussion	Races	The Darkside
Forum	Links	About the Forum	Mens Road Cycling	Games
Todays Posts	Livestreams	The Music Section	Womens Road Cycling	Bikes & Gear
My Bookmarks	Race Highlights	Other Sports	Cyclocross	Training Etc
My Control Panel	Arcade	Members Lounge	Track Cycling
Newsfeeds		The Darkside	Mountain Biking

[WT] Re: Tirreno - Adriatico 07/03 - 13/03

Featured Topics

Recent Posts

Recent Topics