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garau wrote: By Giro 2003, it was becoming clear that he wasn't in the WC form even he'd hoped for, but I've no doubt that he relishes winning stages #41 & 42. That alone was reason for continuing into 2003, so I don't understand the folks that say he should've ended 'on top' at Zolder. snip Dumbass - It's not that he should have quit after Zolder, it's that he started slacking (even more than usual) after Zolder. When he put the saddle time in, he was inspirational (Ghent-Wevelgem of that year). When he didn't, he was a male prima donna. thanks, K. Gringioni. |
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"Curtis L. Russell" wrote in message ... On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:35:07 GMT, "garau" wrote: All that's is to cast one more lot into the pile of info most folks already know: the sport will be lessened by Cipollini's absence. I know I was eager to see him try and snag at least one more Giro stage away from Ale-jet, let alone what madness would he bring to the prologue this time around. I think he had illusions of it being a two person contest in the sprints at the Giro, which probably appealed to the dramatic in him. The pro tour is brining more talent into the Giro sprints and being one of several trying to chase Ale-jet is no where as dramatic and he decided to sign off. Losing several sprints to Ale-jet is one generation making the final hand-off to the next, especially if he did win one. Being beat by several other sprinters is just losing. Nipplehead, Yeah I'm sure he sat at home and said "oh **** Petacchi will be at the Giro, I better quit now" I sure it has more to do with him pretty much accomplishing what he has as a cyclist, getting older and wanting more from his life. Dave |
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Dave H wrote: "Curtis L. Russell" wrote in message ... On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:35:07 GMT, "garau" wrote: All that's is to cast one more lot into the pile of info most folks already know: the sport will be lessened by Cipollini's absence. I know I was eager to see him try and snag at least one more Giro stage away from Ale-jet, let alone what madness would he bring to the prologue this time around. I think he had illusions of it being a two person contest in the sprints at the Giro, which probably appealed to the dramatic in him. The pro tour is brining more talent into the Giro sprints and being one of several trying to chase Ale-jet is no where as dramatic and he decided to sign off. Losing several sprints to Ale-jet is one generation making the final hand-off to the next, especially if he did win one. Being beat by several other sprinters is just losing. Nipplehead, Yeah I'm sure he sat at home and said "oh **** Petacchi will be at the Giro, I better quit now" I sure it has more to do with him pretty much accomplishing what he has as a cyclist, getting older and wanting more from his life. Dave D'oh... read what he wrote... it's not that Petacchi will be there, it's that lot's of others will be there, too. I'm not saying I agree with Curtis's assessment. I actually think you may be right, he's just ready to stop. I've got a hunch that there may have been some backroom discussions w/ management about the possibility of non-selection for lack of fitness, change of team goals, whatever. Perhaps Cipo was going to be left off the team, and rather than face that sort of humiliation, he retired, instead. (pure speculation on my part, of course) |
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Bottom line this one. Cipo was the man. A total gigolo. Leaves the Giro to judge the Miss Italy pagent. He's the man. There will never be another, and the sport is saddened at his leaving. |
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:28:30 -0400, wrote:
I am really disappointed that he wont' be in the giro- I was really looking forward to seeing him do a prologue in another wacky skinsuit! I read that he's still doing the prologue, 5 minutes before the first official starter. Don't know what it's about, only saw this little fact. -- Firefox Web Browser - Rediscover the web - http://getffox.com/ Thunderbird E-mail and Newsgroups - http://gettbird.com/ |
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Ewoud Dronkert wrote: On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:28:30 -0400, wrote: I am really disappointed that he wont' be in the giro- I was really looking forward to seeing him do a prologue in another wacky skinsuit! I read that he's still doing the prologue, 5 minutes before the first official starter. Don't know what it's about, only saw this little fact. Sounds like a "prologue of honour", with the precedent set by skiier Hermann Maier's 2003 ride of the TdF prologue. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/othe...galleries/3047 320.stm (second photo in the sequence) -- Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com Verus de parvis; verus de magnis. |
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On Fri, 06 May 2005 20:58:01 -0700, Ryan Cousineau wrote:
Sounds like a "prologue of honour", with the precedent set by skiier Hermann Maier's 2003 ride of the TdF prologue. Yes it is a "prologue of honour" of some sorts, but not like Maier's; that one was to honour the centenary Tour and Maier was the circus act, this one is to honour Cipollini, the great ambassador to the sport of cycling. It has been offered by the Giro to Cipo as an opportunity to say goodbye to the Italian crowd (and to get some extra headlines themselves, no doubt). Ah I see it has been picked up by all the news outlets now. -- Firefox Web Browser - Rediscover the web - http://getffox.com/ Thunderbird E-mail and Newsgroups - http://gettbird.com/ |
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Yeah. And instead of doing it before, they did it just after (just after
Cunego). So Cipo got all the attention of the camera while the RAI was interviewing Cunego (forget about the winner) "Ewoud Dronkert" wrote in message ... On Fri, 06 May 2005 20:58:01 -0700, Ryan Cousineau wrote: Sounds like a "prologue of honour", with the precedent set by skiier Hermann Maier's 2003 ride of the TdF prologue. Yes it is a "prologue of honour" of some sorts, but not like Maier's; that one was to honour the centenary Tour and Maier was the circus act, this one is to honour Cipollini, the great ambassador to the sport of cycling. It has been offered by the Giro to Cipo as an opportunity to say goodbye to the Italian crowd (and to get some extra headlines themselves, no doubt). Ah I see it has been picked up by all the news outlets now. -- Firefox Web Browser - Rediscover the web - http://getffox.com/ Thunderbird E-mail and Newsgroups - http://gettbird.com/ |
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