See that huge mountain over there? The one with the steep, twisty road going up it? The one that is often covered in snow this time of year? Right, race ya to the top.
I don’t know what more there is to say about this year’s Giro; four days from the end, with two of the biggest mountain stages yet to come and the G.C., Mountains, and Points competitions are all wide open. Basso is looking perhaps the freshest of the favorites, but Hope of a Nation is not looking to be weakening, either. Purito hasn’t shown weakness, though he also hasn’t really been able to show the speed he usually has on the uphill finishes; on his trademark uphill finale attacks, the slower men have (usually) been able to contain him. The Pony, on the other hand, showed his scars as he cracked on the way over the last hill on Wednesday’s stage and seems to be on the down side of his good form as we enter the final stretch.
Friday’s stage may well solidify the looks of things, but Saturday’s stage to the top of the Stelvio will be fireworks for sure. Clear your calendars for Friday and Saturday; this is going to be good.
Since this is a Tour stage, point on offer are 5 for first, 4 four second, 3 for third, 2 for fourth, and 1 for 5th. No bonus points for the right rider in the wrong place. Get your picks in by the time the countdown timer goes to zero. Points count towards your overall VSP total but do not effect your Giro VSP total. Good luck.
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@DerHoggz
It's bloody awful. The man is doing a storming ride but is let down by his color scheme. Also a complete clash with the blue of the vacans kit
No!!! Unbelievable, J Rod gets the points jersey with that late attack for fourth place on the stage.
Wow! Incredibly brave finish by Hesjedal.
"This is definitely like the greatest victory of his career." - King Kelly
Love that he threw the "like" in there! Kelly sounding like a middle school girl.
And I know there was some talk about Ryder not having much style or class, not being that well liked in Canada. One thing I don't like: when the dude crosses the line he doesn't celebrate, grimace, smile...he just plays with his fucking computer. Lame.
What a finish by J-Rod
@Steampunk
No doubt. I love how Harmon just wouldn't believe Kelly that the gap would come down 1:30 by the end of the stage, yet it was exactly that.
@Adrian
Seriously?? It's celeste. Matches the rest of the bike. Please google Bianchi & celeste. And stop talking rubbish.
@Adrian
I will give you the clash with Vacansoleil kit, but that is Vacansolaeil's fault. If you are riding Bianchi there will be celeste. http://www.bianchiusa.com/
@earnest!
How is the gap calculated, based on when they pass the same point, or does it take into account speeds and distances?
@Ron
The man put in one hell of a ride. He can do whatever he wants in my books. I kind of like the idea that he wanted his time. It's exactly what we would do.