Alcohol increases testosterone production, maybe thats why he is doing so well :biggrin:I'm gonna back Contador. I don't buy that he was sitting at the beach making sand castles and drinking tequilla shots.
I think Levi will ride into form right at the end and will be able to kill those last 2 TTs. Kloden on the other hand hasn't done much yet... this Giro suits both of them very well. Contador, I don.t think we'll see much success out of him unless he can pull some serious crap in the mtns... too many TT's.After todays stage it looks like Contador has a shot, despite taking 10 days off prior to the start. Di Luca and Ricco both look good as well. Did anyone hear how Soler faired? I was surprised Levi didn't do better
I don't think the TTs will hurt Contador, he's not too bad and one is a team time trial (already happened), and one is an uphill TT (which will suit him).....thats leaves two time trials where he stands to lose timeI think Levi will ride into form right at the end and will be able to kill those last 2 TTs. Kloden on the other hand hasn't done much yet... this Giro suits both of them very well. Contador, I don.t think we'll see much success out of him unless he can pull some serious crap in the mtns... too many TT's.
Too bad he's a douche...After today Ricco is starting to look like a serious contender. I guess we'll see how things shape up
Can't he get anti-douche stuff to fix that?Too bad he's a douche...
You need a TUE for that...Can't he get anti-douche stuff to fix that?
I feel sorry for Zabel, he would have had a shot had he not gotten boxed inSo after today's stage, how does everyone feel?
I would LOVE to see Zabel take a win this year. He's the freakin' MAN!I feel sorry for Zabel, he would have had a shot had he not gotten boxed in
He's a freakin' confessed doper. I don't trust him.I would LOVE to see Zabel take a win this year. He's the freakin' MAN!
Yeah, that's true, but so is Millar. He came forward.He's a freakin' confessed doper. I don't trust him.
He got busted though...Millar served a sentence though.
Yah, tough luck for him. I hope he can hang in there.
Ya gotta link the article!Yeah, that's true, but so is Millar. He came forward.
I choose to believe that he's clean now, and it's great to see a 37 year old fighting for wins...
Side note: anybody see the news about Contador today? That's going to suck for the TT!
Reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (Astana) has promised to continue riding in the Giro dItalia, despite learning that he suffered a minor elbow fracture in a crash last Saturday.
"Contador's visit to the radiologist today (Monday) revealed a fissure in the radius head of his left elbow," his Astana team said in a statement on Monday. "The fracture without dislocation stems from his Stage 8 crash from Rivisondoli to Tivoli (on Saturday).
Though Contador was able to complete the stage and Sunday's Stage 9, the bruising and discomfort prompted the team to ask for a detailed examination on the Giro d'Italia's first rest day.
"The x-rays showed that the fracture is stable and the 2007 Tour de France Champion has been cleared to ride Tuesday's time-trial," the team said Monday.
Contador insisted that he had no intention of quitting the Giro.
"As all riders know, winning a grand tour takes some hard work, luck and health," Contador was quoted as saying in the release. "Unfortunately, having a small fracture does not make the journey to Milan any easier, but I'm motivated and will try to fight through the pain. I do not intend to leave the race."
Contador admitted that he had felt his elbow during a training ride Monday and that the position of the injury could pose a problem for Tuesday's individual time-trial as he may have difficulty getting into a fully aerodynamic position.
"That is a problem but I hope I still make a good time trial. The doctors tell me that it is a small fracture. With a bit of luck, I can recover a bit during the 'easier' stages from Wednesday to Friday."
I can't believe Contador! Even with a chain issue and the elbow?Holy Crap - the TT today was interesting!
Hell yeah! Contador has really improved his TT....Kloden is one of the best in the world.Holy Crap - the TT today was interesting!
yeah, we'll show those guys we're not a team full of dopers by placing 2 guys in the top 3 and 3 in the top 10. yeah. thatll show them that we're like, totally clean and stuff. yeah.Looks like the elbow didn't slow Contador down at all.
Astana 2 of the top 3, and 3 of the top 10....gotta love it!
Suck on that ASO!
as if that means anything these days. a good portion of these guys are on the sauce. look at millar and zabel, both of which admitted to doping, but neither of which ever tested positive. Its only the sloppy ones that get caught. just because the tests are negative doesnt mean people arent doping.I had read that 40 riders from 5 different teams were tested on the rest day , including Astana. All test results were clean.
I didn't...oh....wait....I'm not racingDid anyone NOT crash in the Giro today? HOLY TOLEDO!!!!
Danilo Di Luca (LPR) tried to break the deadlock, but was unable to shake Alberto Contador (Astana) or his other GC rivals.
thanks !!http://www.steephill.tv/giro-d-italia/#live
Tons of options there though I've not tried the audio only.
Actually, that's par for the course in Italian races...It seems like it would be tough to ride a Giro stage with a boner though!
It seems like it would be tough to ride a Giro stage with a boner though!
LMAO!It seems like it would be tough to ride a Giro stage with a boner though!
Oh HELL yeah! With all the stuff we're missing with OLN's coverage, it'll be totally worth it!iI'm going to be purchasing this Giro on DVD......I want to see how its all unfolding.