The Giro starts tomorrow with a fairly decent field of riders in action.
The fancied:
Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) 10/11
Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) 2/1
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) 7/1
Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel) 18/1
Michele Scarponi (Lampre-Merida) 33/1
Robert Gesink (Blanco Team) 33/1
Cadel Evans (BMC Racing Team) 33/1
Ivan Basso (Cannondale) - pulled out because of a cyst on his back
There are two individual time trials of 55km and 20km which will suit Wiggins, but there are also seven mountain top finishes and with time bonuses on every stage it makes for a very interesting race. Garmin-Sharp and Sky appear to have the strongest teams so I’d expect Wiggins and last years winner Hesjedal ro be battling it out but as Wiggins and the exciting Nibali’s odds aren’t worth a bet I’ve put my money on Samuel Sanchez.
Fair play to Nibail for going on the attack today. Really exciting rider to watch and seems to be going well. Disagree with you on Wiggins Scrunchie. He was to blame for going down and his positioning meant if he fell, then he would lost time. What would worry me most if I were a Wiggins fan is that I didn’t think he looked comfortable on the climbs at all today. His confidence seems low. Sky don’t seem able to suffocate race either which makes for a pleasant change.
Tomorrow will tell alot. Wiggins will take time out of all other GC guys tomorrow if he is in decent condition. Hesjedal is going well too so fascinating to see how he does. A GC win for him or Nibali and I’d be pleased!
It’s a great race. That was the third time Wiggins crashed this week. His and Sky’s roadcraft is poor, they are manufactured riders not natural racers. A good rider gets positioned well up the bunch by his team and stays out of trouble.
Assuming Wiggins does not win the Giro but gets a high GC placing he will go to the Tour in very good form and motivated. There will be war with him and Froome. Can’t wait.
[quote=“balbec, post: 770721, member: 193”]It’s a great race. That was the third time Wiggins crashed this week. His and Sky’s roadcraft is poor, they are manufactured riders not natural racers. A good rider gets positioned well up the bunch by his team and stays out of trouble.
Assuming Wiggins does not win the Giro but gets a high GC placing he will go to the Tour in very good form and motivated. There will be war with him and Froome. Can’t wait.
I think Heysdal will retain his title.[/quote]
Tension is certainly there between Froome and Wiggins all right. Hesjedal certainly done everything right so fair. Has managed to get back some of time Garmin lost on ttt. Great to see someone you can have total trust in doing well.