Giro d'Italia 2013, 4th-26th May - [Spoilers]

[smutchin]

as far as I know, most in the peloton thought he was clean.

Fair enough. I'd just kind of taken it for granted that he probably was doping, without really giving the matter much thought.

 

[smutchin]

6.4 W/kg is a world class FTP by Dr. Coggan's chart, so it shouldn't really indicate a suspicious performance in and of itself.

A lot depends on the accuracy of the figures, but for Nibali to sustain that level of power output for 44 minutes is seriously impressive. Or suspicious, depending on how you look at it.

(As far as Nibali is concerned, I instinctively veer towards the impressed camp.)

 

[VamP]

A lot depends on the accuracy of the figures, but for Nibali to sustain that level of power output for 44 minutes is seriously impressive. Or suspicious, depending on how you look at it.

(As far as Nibali is concerned, I instinctively veer towards the impressed camp.)

It indicates that his FTP is around around 6 w/kg. I don't think that's suspicious at all. Just world class.

I am more suspicious of Astana than his numbers TBH.

 

[kedab]

no giro today - I can't do the gardening in this poxy weather, so now what am I supposed to do, eh?! dammit. I shall finish the Victoria sponge and then take to killing things on xbox, I suppose. or I might get the hoover out...hmmmm, tough choices. I am living the dream today! living the dream!

 

[smutchin]

It indicates that his FTP is around around 6 w/kg. I don't think that's suspicious at all. Just world class.

Yes, you're right. I've just realised I was misunderstanding something...

 

[Hont]

I am more suspicious of Astana than his numbers TBH.

+1. I'd be a lot happier if he was on a less suspect team.

 

[montage]

Look at Nibalis progress in grand tours over the years.... Perfect progress for a clean rider

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Ironically Armstrong rips into Di Luca for taking EPO on twitter

http://au.businessinsider.com/lance-armstrong-rips-a-cyclist-for-doping-2013-5

 

[Crackle]

Ironically Armstrong rips into Di Luca for taking EPO on twitter

http://au.businessinsider.com/lance-armstrong-rips-a-cyclist-for-doping-2013-5

Armstrong is way past irony and some way past parody.

 

[400bhp]

really depressing seeing this thread going in this way.

Non British bod doing bloody fantastic - throw mud

 

[smutchin]

Armstrong has a point - I mean, fancy getting caught. Has "Killer" never heard of microdosing?

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

I really like this thread and the @Noodley pro knowledge that it brings.................

BUT

Why the speculation of doping regarding the current leader? If his Nibs gets caught doping then it's understandably a big talking point but for now it is mere nonsense! Froome and Ritchie Porte have recently pulled off similar uphill time trials.

 

[lukesdad]

I really like this thread and the @Noodley pro knowledge that it brings.................

BUT

Why the speculation of doping regarding the current leader? If his Nibs gets caught doping then it's understandably a big talking point but for now it is mere nonsense! Froome and Ritchie Porte have recently pulled off similar uphill time trials.

Nothing like a bit of heathen a*se licking

 

[Strathlubnaig]

I really like this thread and the @Noodley pro knowledge that it brings.................

BUT

Why the speculation of doping regarding the current leader? If his Nibs gets caught doping then it's understandably a big talking point but for now it is mere nonsense! Froome and Ritchie Porte have recently pulled off similar uphill time trials.

True dat. After all, where was all the speculation and finger pointing when Uran nipped off up the road last week ? Where were the questions and suspicions when Froome and Porte destroyed the field at PN ?

 

[Peteaud]

I think the top riders are all clean, they have a lot more to lose than gain now.

(I hope)