Giro 2018 "contains spoilers"

[MikeG]

Chaves.....Yates.......

 

[smutchin]

Wondered if Yates was going to let Chaves take the stage or if he'd be greedy. Fantastic result either way. Hope he doesn't come to rue missing out on those extra bonus seconds!

 

[MikeG]

Yates in pink?

 

[smutchin]

1+2 chaves and yates

I was umming and ahhing over whether to pick Yates or Chaves in the punditry... didn't for a moment consider picking both!

 

[MikeG]

Yates in pink?

Yep!! By 16 seconds. Well done that man.

 

[roadrash]

I foolishly couldn't decide , then picked froome over chaves , I thought he may come good on etna

 

[smutchin]

Yates in pink?

Started 17 seconds behind Dumoulin, finshed 26 seconds ahead of him, plus a few bonus seconds, so... yes, I think so!

 

[smutchin]

Pinot picked up some bonus seconds too, but not enough to take him ahead of Pozzovivo in GC, I think.

In fact, Chaves might have got enough time to leapfrog both Pinot and Pozzo in GC. Incredible day for Mitchelton-Scott if so.

ETA: yep, confirmed - Chaves up to 3rd on GC. Pozzo 4th and Pinot two seconds behind him in 5th.

 

[MikeG]

Yeah, Chaves is into 3rd. Mitchelton Scott looking strong (pity they're an Aussie outfit! )

 

[MikeG]

Sprinter's stage tomorrow, then two summit finishes over the weekend. Could be fascinating!

 

[smutchin]

"Mummy, why are those two pretty ladies in pink trousers kissing that small boy with the nice smile?"

 

[Dayvo]

I was umming and ahhing over whether to pick Yates or Chaves in the punditry... didn't for a moment consider picking both!

Ooh, I did!

 

[brommers]

Simon Yates lost 4 seconds by letting Chaves win the stage - why did he do that? He could have beaten him easily.

 

[brommers]

Just put the ES coverage on to see what looked very much like Nibali off the front of the peloton. Eh? WTF? Am I watching a repeat or something?

Turns out it's not a repeat and it really was Nibali after all - Antonio Nibali! He does look a lot like his big bro, even his riding style is similar.

No break has formed yet. One rider did escape on his own for a few kms - Ballerini - but he's being brought back now. And he's probably rather relieved about that.

Are they brothers or cousins?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Simon Yates lost 4 seconds by letting Chaves win the stage - why did he do that? He could have beaten him easily.

Perhaps he reckoned Chaves would be happier digging deep for him later on, and also keeping a good team spirit for all at Mitchelton Scott. I thought it was class.