Author Topic: Giro d’Italia 2020 (Read 19773 times)

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #50 on:** 08 October, 2020, 08:35:24 pm »

Quote from: Mrs Pingu on 08 October, 2020, 08:15:50 pm

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 07 October, 2020, 08:27:37 pm
If the English colemantator on Quest's highlights show doesn’t stop referring to today’s stage winner as “Ga Na” I may have to get annoyed.

He thinks he can speak the lingo with a proper accent innit? I just take the piss out of him.

His pronunciation of “Steven Kruijswijk” leaves something to be desired too, notably consistency. “Starvin' Karsvaark” seems to be the current front-runner.

spesh · « **Reply #51 on:** 08 October, 2020, 08:56:56 pm »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 08 October, 2020, 08:35:24 pm

Quote from: Mrs Pingu on 08 October, 2020, 08:15:50 pm
Quote from: Mr Larrington on 07 October, 2020, 08:27:37 pm
If the English colemantator on Quest's highlights show doesn’t stop referring to today’s stage winner as “Ga Na” I may have to get annoyed.

He thinks he can speak the lingo with a proper accent innit? I just take the piss out of him.

His pronunciation of “Steven Kruijswijk” leaves something to be desired too, notably consistency. “Starvin' Karsvaark” seems to be the current front-runner.

When ani fule kno it's pronounced "Throatwobbler Mangrove".

slope · « **Reply #52 on:** 09 October, 2020, 12:12:23 pm »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 07 October, 2020, 08:27:37 pm

If the English colemantator on Quest's highlights show doesn’t stop referring to today’s stage winner as “Ga Na” I may have to get annoyed.

The (rather annoying/bit twit-ish?) Italian speaking English commentator in question explained yesterday that whereas Filippo Zana's surname is pronounced as one might expect, Filippo Ganna, by way of his 2x 'n's is Gan-Na with the emphasis on the second n.

Salvatore · « **Reply #53 on:** 09 October, 2020, 12:19:51 pm »

Quote from: slope on 09 October, 2020, 12:12:23 pm

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 07 October, 2020, 08:27:37 pm
If the English colemantator on Quest's highlights show doesn’t stop referring to today’s stage winner as “Ga Na” I may have to get annoyed.

The (rather annoying/bit twit-ish?) Italian speaking English commentator in question explained yesterday that whereas Filippo Zana's surname is pronounced as one might expect, Filippo Ganna, by way of his 2x 'n's is Gan-Na with the emphasis on the second n.

Consonant length is phonemic in Italian.

double N is pronounced as such (elongated).

If you don't think this is important:

Ho 20 anni = I am 20 years old
Ho 20 ani = I have 20 arseholes.

RichForrest · « **Reply #54 on:** 09 October, 2020, 03:20:33 pm »

Rob Hatch does this for all the names and places he talks about on Eurosport commentary. French names with French accents, Spanish, Italian, German with their pronunciation also.
Was great with him and Sean Kelly when they talked about Pogacar, was like who could say the name the most in their own way.
Every time Sean said it as Pog a Car, Rob had to say it as if to correct him.
The Quest programme is a repeat of the Eurosport coverage from earlier in the day.

JonBuoy · « **Reply #55 on:** 10 October, 2020, 09:49:38 am »

This might explain Simon Yates's performance so far: Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates out of race with Covid-19

Must be a bit worrying for the rest of the team and the race as a whole.

T42 · « **Reply #56 on:** 10 October, 2020, 10:08:21 am »

Quote from: JonBuoy on 10 October, 2020, 09:49:38 am

This might explain Simon Yates's performance so far: Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates out of race with Covid-19

Must be a bit worrying for the rest of the team and the race as a whole.

Yeah. Mind you, the way the report on the radio began this morning seemed to presage something reprehensible: "Simon Yates is out of the Giro d'Italia after testing positive..."

Karla · « **Reply #57 on:** 10 October, 2020, 10:20:57 am »

^^ I experienced a moment of genuine relief when the presenter finished with " ... for C19".

Salvatore · « **Reply #58 on:** 10 October, 2020, 10:54:55 am »

Quote from: JonBuoy on 10 October, 2020, 09:49:38 am

This might explain Simon Yates's performance so far: Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates out of race with Covid-19

Must be a bit worrying for the rest of the team and the race as a whole.

Rest of the team: Bookwater already out, Yates out, Affini out after a crash yesterday, Howson injured yesterday and "will start today" (and see how it goes). That leaves 4 fit and healthy with 2 weeks to go.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #59 on:** 10 October, 2020, 11:42:29 am »

Still got some way to go to match the 1914 race. 8 finishers!

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #60 on:** 10 October, 2020, 02:11:58 pm »

Trivia of the day. Today's breakaway contains two former world hour record holders.

psyclist · « **Reply #61 on:** 10 October, 2020, 03:22:59 pm »

Superb win by Alex Dowsett. That worked out well for him.

Karla · « **Reply #62 on:** 10 October, 2020, 10:50:34 pm »

Quote from: CrazyEnglishTriathlete on 10 October, 2020, 02:11:58 pm

Trivia of the day. Today's breakaway contains two former world hour record holders.

It's just a shame Rohan Dennis didn't join the party.

T42 · « **Reply #63 on:** 11 October, 2020, 08:37:51 am »

Quote from: Salvatore on 10 October, 2020, 10:54:55 am

Quote from: JonBuoy on 10 October, 2020, 09:49:38 am
This might explain Simon Yates's performance so far: Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates out of race with Covid-19

Must be a bit worrying for the rest of the team and the race as a whole.
Rest of the team: Bookwater already out, Yates out, Affini out after a crash yesterday, Howson injured yesterday and "will start today" (and see how it goes). That leaves 4 fit and healthy with 2 weeks to go.

Everyone in the bubble gets a PCR test tomorrow...

fimm · « **Reply #64 on:** 12 October, 2020, 01:39:36 pm »

Quote from: Karla on 10 October, 2020, 10:20:57 am

^^ I experienced a moment of genuine relief when the presenter finished with " ... for C19".

Mr fimm's friend, who told Mr fimm about it, too.
I don't get how Yates got it and no one else in his team has?

yoav · « **Reply #65 on:** 12 October, 2020, 03:46:54 pm »

Maybe they have, though we won’t know until the results of today’s tests. Yates was tested because he had a temperature. Apparently everyone has their temp measured 3 times a day on the Giro.

SoreTween · « **Reply #66 on:** 13 October, 2020, 09:15:18 am »

Quote from: T42 on 11 October, 2020, 08:37:51 am

Everyone in the bubble gets a PCR test tomorrow...

And the results are... oh bum.
https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-october-13-2020-277915

rafletcher · « **Reply #67 on:** 13 October, 2020, 09:48:26 am »

Mitchelton-Scott out. Kruiswijk too.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54520547

Nuncio · « **Reply #68 on:** 13 October, 2020, 11:11:43 am »

All of Jumbo-Vista out.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #69 on:** 13 October, 2020, 11:14:24 am »

EEk, that could be career ending for some of them. The loss of lung function alone could be enough for them to not be able to keep up in the pro peleton.

Get well soon all!

J

Nuncio · « **Reply #70 on:** 13 October, 2020, 12:57:38 pm »

Just to clarify re- Jumbo Vista - Only the one positive test result reported but the whole team have pulled out. And it was a late decision.

giropaul · « **Reply #71 on:** 13 October, 2020, 04:06:51 pm »

Quote from: quixoticgeek on 13 October, 2020, 11:14:24 am

EEk, that could be career ending for some of them. The loss of lung function alone could be enough for them to not be able to keep up in the pro peleton.

Get well soon all!

J

You’re absolutely right. A journo friend is currently working up a piece on “ long Covid” with reference to elite athletes.
A friend in Belgium, fit cyclist, mid 40s, medical science professional, has had Covid 3 months ago. He has officially “ recovered”, but can’t even stand up for more than a few minutes.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #72 on:** 13 October, 2020, 08:52:18 pm »

Always be yourself. Unless you can be Peter Sagan, in which case, always be Peter Sagan.

perpetual dan · « **Reply #73 on:** 13 October, 2020, 08:56:18 pm »

Thanks to whoever noted that it’s on Quest above. I’ve just caught up and can now read this thread again

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #74 on:** 13 October, 2020, 09:56:04 pm »

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