Re: Cycling

by tricycle Tue 28 Apr 2015, 12:10

JGK wrote:
tricycle wrote:Contador is the favourite, then Porte. Hopefully Porte doesn't have his one shitty day. Contador's team is unbelievably strong. Fabio Aru is the other major threat. There was a rumour that there's a blood passport case with Aru, quite possibly bollocks though.

Would prefer a Porte win or Aru. Contador just winds me up for some irrational reason.

He's a cheat?

THat's a rational reason. But I don't mind Valverde too much. It's Contador's twatty pistol celebration, I think.

by tricycle Tue 28 Apr 2015, 18:12

Also forgot Uran is riding. He won't win, but could easily end up on the podium.

by Big Dog Wed 06 May 2015, 09:48

Teams announced for the Giro:

http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/storystream/teams-announce-giro-ditalia-line-ups

by JGK Wed 06 May 2015, 10:00

BD and Trike - any tips?

Contador is ludicrously short.

by Big Dog Wed 06 May 2015, 10:12

JGK wrote:BD and Trike - any tips?

Contador is ludicrously short.

It seems the fav's, now that Quintana has decided not to defend, are Uran , Porte & Contador. Hard to see anyone else figuring...but there is always a smokey.

by tricycle Wed 06 May 2015, 10:13

As BD say, Porte, Uran or Aru....

He's not going to win, but Pozzovivo could get a podium spot with a bit of luck.

If there's a bet for last place finisher, try Cheng Ji.

by tricycle Wed 06 May 2015, 10:17

Although, seeing the ~~Shite~~ Fight of the century thread, I am now worried about giving tips for betting

by Big Dog Wed 06 May 2015, 10:19

tricycle wrote:Although, seeing the ~~Shite~~ Fight of the century thread, I am now worried about giving tips for betting

by Big Dog Sat 09 May 2015, 08:10

Giro starts tonight (OZ time) SBS has it live from 10.40.
The Giro d'Italia begins with a unique 17.6km team time trial along the Riviera dei Fiori cycle path from San Lorenzo a Mare to San Remo

by Big Dog Sun 10 May 2015, 02:12

Great ride by the Orica team to take out the time trial for the second year & put Simon Gerrans in the Pink.Not such a good ride by Sky. They finished ninth which puts Porte 20 seconds behind main rival Contador in the GC.

by tricycle Sun 10 May 2015, 04:10

Could be a dull edition. Hopefully, Contador is in poor form.

by Big Dog Mon 11 May 2015, 10:18

Vivani takes out stage two however the Pink Jersey moved to Aussie Michael Mathews to retain it for Orica. Contador retains his 20 second hold over Porte.

by tricycle Mon 11 May 2015, 10:54

Was a fantastic sprint by Viviani. Had no lead-out, but followed the wheels perfectly.

Desperately hoping JGK didn't tip Pozzovivo for my safety. Already 2 minutes down after the TTT and a crash....

by tricycle Mon 11 May 2015, 15:31

Pozzovivo's crashed and out of the race. Wasn't moving and not looking good.

by tricycle Mon 11 May 2015, 15:37

Breathing independently and moving, apparently.

by Big Dog Tue 12 May 2015, 08:58

Mathews cements his Pink jersey with a mighty stage win. Seems Orica have the dominant edge at the moment. It won't last but the Aussie team continues to set the standard in the early stages.

by JGK Tue 12 May 2015, 08:59

Big Dog wrote:Mathews cements his Pink jersey with a mighty stage win. Seems Orica have the dominant edge at the moment. It won't last but the Aussie team continues to set the standard in the early stages.

Poor BD. Just can't bring yourself to say the word "Green" in a positive context can you? Smile

Great win for Mathews.

by WideWally Wed 13 May 2015, 01:34

Well Stage 4 was outstanding.

Great win by Davide Formolo

.... and good to see Simon Clarke is now wearing the pink jersey.

by tricycle Wed 13 May 2015, 03:40

Yeah, brilliant stage. That was Formolo's first professional win, surprising considering he is one of the highest rated youngsters around.

by JGK Wed 13 May 2015, 04:07

WideWally wrote:Well Stage 4 was outstanding.

Great win by Davide Formolo

.... and good to see Simon Clarke is now wearing the pink jersey.

Best celebration for coming second ever.

by WideWally Wed 13 May 2015, 04:39

JGK wrote:
WideWally wrote:Well Stage 4 was outstanding.

Great win by Davide Formolo

.... and good to see Simon Clarke is now wearing the pink jersey.

Best celebration for coming second ever.

Yes. He claims that he knew that Formolo had won the stage but you would have to think otherwise judging by the way his hands went from celebrating one second to clutching his helmet the next after the Moviestar rider had a word with him.

by tricycle Wed 13 May 2015, 04:52

Was a favourite excuse of mine when I'd made a dick of myself in school, "I knew that."

by lardbucket Wed 13 May 2015, 08:41

'Just testing you, Wilson'

by Big Dog Wed 13 May 2015, 09:26

A summit finish tonite. This will start to sort the wheat from the chaff.

Cycling - Page 5 Tappa5

by JGK Wed 13 May 2015, 12:52

tricycle wrote:Was a favourite excuse of mine when I'd made a dick of myself in school, "I knew that."

That said, he's got the Pink.

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