Wednesday, May 30, 2007

OK stage by Iban

Iban did an okay job in the Giro today. On the one hand, he was brilliant. He hit the front right at the start of the Zoncolan, and upped the pace so much that something like 75 % of the riders in the front group dropped back. That was a vital help for Simoni, and no doubt made it easier for him. But, on the other hand, Iban dropped back himself not long afterwards, and faded further. Eventually he came in 52nd, a full 9:35 down. It`s hard to know what to make of it, as he looked fabolous and totally unaffected all day, even when leading the front group on the Zoncolan. Then suddenly, though still seemlessly unaffected, can`t keep up and come home mid-pack. It seems strange, and it still looks like Iban is saving himself for something, though what that is, I don`t know. Perhaps we will see him on the attack again on Friday. I sure hope so, because without a good result on a stage to brag about, the Giro can only be classified as a failure for Iban, even though he`s been to good use for his captain. Aupa!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

My guess is that Iban has difficulties to give the full 100%. For a short while he can go really fast, but when it becomes tough he hasn't enough motivation to keep up the pace.

Magnus said...

That`s definetely a possibility, I`ve thought of that myself. Perhaps when he`s done his job for the team, or when he sees he can`t win the stage, he just takes it easy.

euskaltel91 said...

I think he's the only drive who doesn't use doping:).

 

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