Giro d'Italia (2013) Photos; Stage 8: Gabicce Mare → Saltara, 54.8 km |
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| Ever wonder how many race escort motocycles do you need for a 55 km, point-to-point individual time-trial? | share this photo |
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| Second rider to start, Mattia Gavazzi (Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela) seemed more interested in sight-seeing after crashes in earlier stages. He finished last +16:42 and takes over the last GC position (maglia nera) + 1:38:59 | share this photo |
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| British TT Champ Alex DOWSETT (MOVISTAR TEAM) won the 54.8 km ITT in 1:16:27 | share this photo |
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| “For me, the race was about doing what I do. I was catching a lot of riders: it was like a carrot on a stick for me, although I knew a lot of them were taking it easy. The wait was horrible. There were three stand out moments: one, when Kangert came in very close to my time. Two, when I was up on Wiggins at the split, although I knew he’d improve. And three, with Nibali, when I knew the reverse would happen: I knew he’d be good in the twisty start, but I’d be better on the later, power sections, and that was how it went.” | share this photo |
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| 2nd Bradley WIGGINS (SKY PROCYCLING) + 10s makes it 1-2 for Great Britain. He made up 49s on Dowsett over the 3 km uphill finish. He lost time when he had to switch bikes (video). | share this photo |
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| After literally sliding down the GC standings yesterday, Bradley Wiggins TT performance moved him from 23rd on GC to 4th + 1:16 | share this photo |
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| Vincenzo Nibali out on the twisting course | share this photo |
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| All things considered, this was the performance of the day | share this photo |
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| 4th Vincenzo NIBALI (ASTANA PRO TEAM) + 21s | share this photo |
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| 7th Cadel EVANS (BMC RACING) + 39s and now 2nd on GC + 29s. He finished very strong indicating he's in better shape for the Giro then most anticipated. | share this photo |
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| Disappointing ride by the defending Giro winner, 18th Ryder HESJEDAL (GARMIN SHARP) + 2:23 and now 6th on GC + 2:05. Although, he said post-stage he was pleased to lose only 2 1/2 minutes to Wiggins. | share this photo |
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| Even more disappointed was Benat INTXAUSTI (MOVISTAR TEAM). He only got to spend one day in the Pink Jersey. 41st + 4:02 and now 14th on GC. | share this photo |
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| Your stage 8 ITT winner, Alex DOWSETT (MOVISTAR TEAM). "The biggest win of my career" | share this photo |
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| Vincenzo NIBALI (ASTANA PRO TEAM) has a new pillow | share this photo |
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| New race leader Vincenzo NIBALI (ASTANA PRO TEAM), who leads Cadel Evans by 29s “This was a difficult time trial, with lots of changes of rhythm. It favoured the climbers. I thought riders like Hesjedal and Evans would do better over such a long time trial. I was strong over the first 25 km, being lighter, and they came back later. I’ll certainly try to defend this Maglia Rosa, and they will certainly try to attack it.” | share this photo |
Giro d'Italia (2013) Photos; Stage 8: Gabicce Mare → Saltara, 54.8 km |
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