The END of the Giro for ROGLIČ?!

[@dropatrain]

Not only did Roglic conquer his 2020 time trial defeat, but he also conquered his 2019 Giro defeat. Even Nibali was forced to give him the pink jersey on the podium today. How poetic!

[@janbregar2561]

Yeah, Nibali giving him the Maglia Rosa was such a feel good moment lol

[@nichelasgarcia2676]

This was one of the most emotional, exciting and nail biting stages I’ve ever seen. Like you said Chris, it’s up there with the ITT from 2020, except I like to delete that memory from my head lol. However, what I love the most about Primoz is his story. The crashes, sickness, doubts, trials & failures. He always bounces back and proves to everyone who doubted him that he is a top notch lad, on & off the bike. It was super emotional to watch his reaction at the end with his family, and teammates. Great stuff! Can’t wait to see him compete at the TdF and put Pogi under some pressure. 😉👊🏼

[@Mike-rm1lb]

Well I doubt Roglic is going to the TdF. According to Procyclingstats, he's scheduled for the Vuelta. Vingegaard will lead Jumbo-Visma again in France.

[@nichelasgarcia2676]

@@Mike-rm1lb if Jumbo was smart, they’d take him to the tour if not this year, then next.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Spot on 👊🦋👍

[@michaelsteven1090]

Oh Primoź!..One of the best turnarounds in all of cycling!..This is why we watch every stage..

[@angushulme7074]

The best given the 2020 trauma as backdrop. As well as all the bad luck he’s had.

[@robistep212]

I was yesterday at historic TT at Giro 2023, unforgettable....Primož is class, down to earth, real people's champions half of Slovenia was there 😊😊😊, we fans we gave him morale, energy and wings... Historic day in history of the Sports, especially cycling

Apparently it was his former ski jumping teammate Mitja Mežnar with whom he won team ski jumping youth categories world championship in 2007 who helped him after mechanical 😮 what a story...

[@wwelsh100]

that is crazy. Especially because that part of the course was empty.

[@amberwillow1974]

Just one more dramatic detail.

[@denthap313]

Why is there no penalty for outside assistance? Not saying it materially affected the time.

[@Verycoolraces]

@@denthap313 They never penalize someone when a spectator helps a rider get going again.

[@alexanderhamilton8373]

It’s a small world 😮

[@brambug3367]

Rogla Rogla Rogla! That was awesome!

[@fhowland]

Been watching bike racing 20 years, I’ve never seen a stage like today. Absolutely legendary and one that will go down in the history books.

[@vidyapremkumar3851]

Love both Primos and Thomas. Both super riders and even better people both in victory and defeat. Really bittersweet. I didn't want either to lose . really really didn't

[@gbart981]

I remember jumping up and down shouting at the "tv" when Lemond won by 8 seconds. This has become my favorite overall TT win. Beautiful scenery, great course, seeing support bikes on the shoulders on motorcycles, chain drop, calm as a bomb repair and double push off and finally seeing the cream rising to the top, 1,2,3. Wow! Thanks Chris! Dauphine is starting on my 71st birthday, yipee!;)

[@AndrezzSpideyzzz]

Prepare to enjoy your birthday!

[@vinniamsterdam700]

And it was Lemond and his innovations in the ITT that provided us with the bike and helmet change scenario of today. Yippeee

[@gbart981]

Thanks, I usually go for a ride, the best gift I can get. After I can watch a bunch of riders, race on my "tv", phone, or computer. Ain't life grand:)

[@gobears6487]

I appreciate your positive comments about Primoz, Chris... for me the biggest difference to 2020 (when he was also pretty damn fast) is that he is much lighter! I vividly remember thinking in the 2020 TT that he had pretty wide hips for a GC rider who needs to climb light. He looks way fitter now - maybe good nutrition, maybe better training, whatever combo... it's working. Amazing victory espec with that chain drop. (I remember dropping a chain on a bike going up a huge CA climb and OUCH... not fun!) Kudos to Roglic. A well-earned win - from a G Thomas fan. :-)

[@johnpaton8047]

Chapeau, Primoz!!

[@wwelsh100]

Wow. That was the best. Amazing culmination of this tour. After Remco left, I thought it would not be exciting, but I was wrong. Thomas rode really well and pushed Primoz to the end. You can not set it up better than this. Primoz down by seconds on his home court with a nuts ITT and Primoz drops his chain. He got it on pretty quick. I was more worried about that start. Glad he had a push from two. thomas did not look good with those salt stains. Not a good sign going into the steep section of the ITT. I am really glad Primoz got this after 2020. Cycling is the best entertainment. Nothing like it. Thanks Chris for taking us through the Giro. I looked forward to this show every night.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Glad you have been enjoying the channel Walter. And what a stage 🔥💥🔥💥👊🦋👍

[@edwinwong9547]

From Roglic finish-line interview. Interviewer: "What was going through your head when the chain dropped?" Roglic: "No big deal, at least I got a bit of rest."

[@setlhabanesquiremoseamo1719]

😂😂 Always classy! He's the new Sagan.

[@slayer6936]

WHAT A OUTSTANDING T.T. One of the best ever and I do not like watching T.T!! I never gave up on Prizmo or J.V.!! My hats off to the Americans today they did a OUTSTANDING job!! It just shows never give up! Thank you Chris for 20 days plus one of great analysis of this years race!!! We all appreciate the job you did!🤜🤛👍👍🦋 🦋 🦋

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Slayer ! Thanks for the love ! ❤️ 👊🦋

[@mondo851]

Wow, Chris. I'm a Roglic fan like many other fans of the sport, but I had my doubts after the stage 1 time trial three weeks ago. Old Rog set me straight with today's monster performance, maybe the best of his fantastic career. Great coverage, as always.

[@ramizlayaud327]

Roglic got his revenge on the 2020 Tour de France! Super happy for him

[@jonatanhorvat8278]

Well, if Roglič wants to leave Jumbo, he better take Sepp with him. No doubt he saved those 14s up the Bondone. Doubt that the original guy who was supposed to ride the Giro, namely, Kelderman, would have been able to stick with him, had he been in trouble. So crucial and hopefully people don't forget about his contribution. 💪

[@markopodganjek845]

In JV there is nobody so good in climbing like Kuss, apart of Roglic and Jonas. However in other teams there are some, especially in Inneos which would be most likely the main candidate if Riglic would switch. Roglic won here with quite unprepared team, where only Kuss and Denis were able to cope with the task. He choose very risky tactic with avoiding leader position through entire race. But it paid of. Congratulation to him

[@dannyjensen2123]

I think Roglic needs a team where he is the best rider. At JV Jonas is the best by a mile.

[@rtvslo2]

@@dannyjensen2123 bY a miLE 🤡

[@dannyjensen2123]

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[@taitai67]

@@dannyjensen2123 lol, JV best by a mile. Stop being a clown. JV fans are some of the worst fans in the sport. By any recognition, JV's results are a joke compared to Rogla's. Comparing career wins or results whether in GT's, monuments or any other form of road racing, JV wouldn't be qualified to lace Rogla's boots. 1 TdF and it's like he's Pogacar or something. LOL

[@rickguerrero2282]

I'm thinking that -- like when Mr. Armstrong infamously fell after tangling with the musette -- Mr. Roglic probably went into adrenaline-overdrive when his chain dropped. He likely gained quite a few extra watts from that rush once he got back on the bike. He CRUSHED it today!!!

[@Thierrydaoust1607]

Agree, really curious to get a peak of the big watts he must have pushed after that

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Crushed it he did 👊🦋

[@01FozzyS]

What an amazing comeback by Primoz! Much needed win for him leading into Le Tour.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

💥🦋👊

[@sasahusar4012]

With all the bad luck that was surrounding this JV Team, this win is even more Magnificent! We can only imagine how much hard work has been done to achive this spectacular win, so finaly the pay off has come!

[@joelronningen9930]

When he dropped the chain, I thought it was all over, and I was just imagining what you were going to say Chris! 🤣😂🤣😂 But chapeau Primoz, well played and one to remember. I hope to see him finally get a TdF win and be a trifecta winner, too.

[@mouraol.r.1160]

Chapeau to Roglic!! Impressive, deserved.... On Tuesday it was Roglic who fainted, Thursday it was João, this time it was Thomas. It was a great TT. Thanks Chris, as I always tell, the stage only ends with yours quality comment, the best of its kind, nobody comes close. Finally, our João still rules, super proud, it's been 43 years since we had a Portuguese on the podium I forgot one very important thing, don't forget one thing, this wasn't the Jumbo A team!!! Congrats team

[@tommanos2596]

Great summary and insight on today's stage and the Giro D in general. Primoz rose to the occasion after what has already been described by previous commentors. The knucklehead move of yesterday to switch bikes doesn't look so bad today...he lost no time and still beat his main opponent... setting up today's epic performance.

[@thecyclinggreek274]

Excellent, excellent commentary.

[@hernanalvarado4260]

I was in Paris in 1989, could't see much because I was behind 8 or more people. Fignon was going to win the Tour and France was going to celebrate, I only new Le Mond had won because the French started to walk away from The Champs in deep mourning. What I saw today was one of the best TT ever and I must say, my heart stopped when the chain dropped and thought Primoz Giro was over. Chapeau to him and Geraint as well.

[@glywnniswells9480]

I am one of the few that thinks Fignon was the strongest rider in that tour, if he rode TT bars lemond loses by 1minute

[@DC-lu5qs]

Since the moment this TT ended, I've been mashing refresh waiting for CH's take. What a day.

[@adepanko1289]

You and everyone here 😂

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋👍

[@trdi]

Talking about butterfly effect... - The guy in red who helped him gain speed was actually in same team that won the gold medal not far from there, with Primoz. - He travelled there with his friend on a bike, went up the hill without bike, of course (bike not allowed). They agreed with a friend that they would support Primoz on part of the climb that was not designated for fans. They stood 100m apart. - He was actually talking to Primoz's mom not long before that and she told him not to push Primoz, as he got penalty in last Giro for that. - So just to be on the safe side, he waited for the mechanic to push first. His ski jumping career seems to be following him around.

[@countdown.moments]

This time trial was absolutely epic... Dear god one of the best TT even better than La Planche des belles filles. Congrats to Roglic for his performance, i was definitely not expecting this from him, feeling at home gave him wings. Ineos are a bunch of knuckleheads to loose this giro that is for sure. What an epic stage.

[@yuritarded621]

They're definitely knuckleheads why don't use rim brakes instead just like Egan Bernal did when he win the Giro disc brakes just doesn't make sense with stages like these. Ironic it's Team Ineos with their "marginal gains" who had done this.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Epic 👊🦋

[@rickykakarossonero]

What an party yestreday on Monte lussari. It was beautifully Slovenian party. Gremo Rogla 🇸🇮👏👏👏

[@georgehugh3455]

*_Props to the "Also-Ran's":_* Riccitello coming out of nowhere to take 2 mins out of the rest of the field; Arensman and De Plus for bringing it after weeks of solid work up front; Leknessund who got a taste of the Maglia Rosa and hung in there ever since; and [a reluctant] kudos to Pinot who learned not only to descend but TT too.

[@vinniamsterdam700]

And Derek Gee for being Derek Gee!!!!

[@georgehugh3455]

@@vinniamsterdam700 Most definitely! If Gee could have, he'd be the only guy of the ITT riding in the break. 🙂

[@jasrod2012]

This commentary is awesome. It’s like watching NASCAR… rubbin’ and scrubbin’… I love it. Best cycling channel out there.

[@tinmachine693]

Thanks for being a good companion throughout the Giro. Looking forward to the Tour already

[@whenvioletsturngrey9597]

Damn! Heartbreaking for Thomas. We got the exciting tour we wanted. Great ride from all! All the GC riders had memorable moments! Many others, as well! Congratulations to Roglic 🎉

[@darrylperry6029]

Great race. Time trials in my opinion is the hardest race of all if you are a serious about posting a good time. That is why all the top racers have my utmost respect. Pushing yourself to the very brink of total collapse is not fun, not by a long shot.

[@jonathangoliath91]

The aero undershirt is the one with microbumps simulating a golf ball, there is some aero performance but as we saw from ganna's hour record, body temp is so key as well that its probably not worth the tradeoff especially on slow climbs

[@georgehugh3455]

Is that the "Loophole" TT suit where the UCI forbade such texture on the outer suit so they just moved it underneath?

[@KD_cycling]

Looks like a radio harness to me

[@gpsx]

The support from the Slovenian fans in this stage was amazing. Especially that fact that a fellow competitor he knew from his ski jumping days shows up out of nowhere to help getting him started after his chain drop. That home field advantage had to be worth at least 14 seconds.

[@peterzemanovic2038]

Now the JV tactics from stage 19 make more sense. They knew PR was feeling good but also that he has a better chance going all in at the TT then trying to fatigue and drop GT on that stage. Great win for Roglic, and I just wish they could both win, they both deserved it and are two of the most likeable guys in the peloton.

[@lucyhares8139]

Wow!! 2 years running Ineos lost the Giro on the stage 20. Chapeau Primoź

[@JohnDough-yr2zt]

Thanks I hadn’t watched yet

[@gobears6487]

@@JohnDough-yr2zt same 😠

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Damn. You are right. I so wish you had reminded me of that earlier so I could have brought it up on the video. 😜👊🦋

[@henseleric]

@@JohnDough-yr2zt But you decided to watch Chris's analysis? Lol...

[@Draregkoeliekalie]

​@@henseleric yeh nuts. I stay away from my phone the best I can when I still need to watch a race that has allready finished. Going to a comment section on youtube about the stage you still need to watch and than complain about spoilers... pffff

[@ruif68]

Amazing Roglic💪👏

[@xander0901]

This stage was fantastic. I had never seen a designated bike exchange section within a time trial before, so it was really interesting to see all the logistics behind that. I have to say that some of these guys could learn a few tricks from their fellow triathletes to smooth out that bike to bike transition. The flying mount and dismount would have saved a few seconds in the transition. Speaking of time saves, G Thomas swapping helmets was unbelievable. I think the helmet swap may have cost him at least 15-20 seconds. Although, the time might not have made a difference if Primoz did not have his mechanical issue. That cost him significant time and he still finished with a comfortable lead. His ability to remain calm in that situation and the end up with the result should silence people doubting his fitness.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

The helmet change was silly. And boy did I spend some time watch all the chaos happening in the bike zone change. Sometimes there was two teams arriving at the same moment. I bet I had an hour easily spent grabbing pictures just from that section of the race.🤔👊🦋🔥👍

[@georgehugh3455]

OTOH, given how hot Thomas' body seemed to be running, that helmet switch may have allowed him _to complete the race._

[@Draregkoeliekalie]

Bike/helmet change of Thomas was 7bseconds slower than Roglic bike change.

[@joseluisherculano2189]

By looking how he was sweating I think the helmet change was a good call, his head would fry in that TT helmet.

[@epincion]

Helmet change was needed as a TT helmet is very hot and G was already overheated as seen by the salt on his shorts. The 15-20 secs he lost was cancelled out by the 15-20 sec that Rog lost with the chain drop and Rog still beat him by 40 sec.

[@georgehugh3455]

All due credit to Primoz for a fantastic TT...esp with hiccup, but it's worth pointing out again that Geraint would have won the TT stage had it not been for Primoz. Also, Geraint was magnanimous in praise for his competitor - a Class Act, and surely someone who can appreciate triumph over adversity as a racer.

[@sheldontarre3322]

Edge of seat, heart stop with chain drop, what an exciting finish! You got to feel for G Thomas and at the same time love Roglic. What emotions! Thanks for all your great commentary throughout the Giro! Looking forward for the Tour! Enjoy!

[@BronnyJamesBricks]

Primoz Roglic puts himself in the pantheon of epic performances in Grand Tour Time Trial performances, this is right up there with Greg LeMond 1989 TdF Stage 21 & Tadej Pogacar 2020 TdF Stage 20, Geraint Thomas finished 2nd & still lost his 26 second advantage. This will be 3 events in 2023 for Primoz & 3 GC victories, if I am TJV, I sure would be tempted to enter him in TdF, there could be enough time to recover & give TJV 2 legit GC contenders.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Agreed. If Roglic wanted to go and said put me in. I’m putting him in to start the TdF. 👊🦋

[@BronnyJamesBricks]

@@ChrisHornerCycling the course favors Primoz more than Jonas because of the lack of mountain top finishes, but having both would cause Tadej far more stress.

[@scottromine4955]

What about entering him, having him attack constantly for, say, 12 stages to wear Tadej out, and then let Jonas bring it home? That worked last year, even with Primoz badly damaged. Then Primoz recovers and wins the Vuelta, if he can avoid wrecking, which he finds it hard to do.

[@BronnyJamesBricks]

@@scottromine4955 yes I agree or if Jonas were to lose time, imagine having him, Sepp & WvA, that's a very formidable beast, it gives Jumbo Visma endless possibilities, and a lot of insurance, the cool thing about TJV is there's no egos & even elite talents like Jonas, Primoz & WvA are happy to be domestiques & get just as happy if their teammates win, definitely the tightest squad in the peleton, and all those guys are really great guys, easy to root for

[@markopodganjek845]

He can’t reciver fir tdf. Two GT one after another are too much. JV has great team to support Jonas

[@headofmyself5663]

Primoz setup was quite smart imho, since his cadence looked very efficient at any given point in time. He was also the only rider to reckon the course in the morning. You can use the rear derailure from Sram with 2 spring tensions settings. But Shimano GRX allows that too. Maybe more tension on the chain next time and also a chain guide in the front. Greetings from Germany

[@juansalas8979]

Love to hear and see all the details you give us. There was one not mentioned that makes for great footage: the drone! Hope that is going to be allowed for now on.

[@starkparker16]

I hope Chris is right and Primoz takes 3+ more grand tours.

[@timliscum2861]

By far the best time trail ive seen.. I hope this course and Planche des Belle Filles is the blueprint for time trials to come.. so exciting with all the time splits..strategy.. negative split it or not.. so good.. Happy for Primoz

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋

[@MeesterJ]

​@@ChrisHornerCycling do you think in the future it would be better to have such a mountain TT a week earlier, so in the mountain stages in week 3 they will have to attack to make up for the big losses?

[@MrGregagl]

Thank you Chris. I love your channel. You are so much positive and supportive to Primoz compared to the Eurosport knuckleheads 😅 can’t wait for TDF with Tadej.

[@davidmcguigan5497]

Wow! What a TT!!! Kudos to Primoz! Great fight by G. Thomas and the depleted Ineos squad, but Primoz recovered from his crash too soon for them. Loved Almeida's expression as he waved goodbye from the hot seat, "Ewwww, I got smoked." So many new faces in this Giro, Gee, Hepburn, Healy, etc., and guys like Denz who have been around and finally got to shine. Great breakdowns from you, no bs, straight talk, thanks, Chris!

[@epincion]

Ineos did well - 3 in the top 10 GC and G coming second in a mountain ITT of that calibre showed he gave his all.

[@douglastong3208]

Incredible that after so many miles/km, the overall can still come down to a matter of seconds. But that's what makes the stage races exciting. My first such experience was watching Greg LeMond beat Laurent Fignon on the final TT in Paris...by 8 seconds.

[@Zephyr653]

Spectacular ITT, could not script a more suspenseful and fitting end to a fantastic Giro, wishing this grand tour would never end. Massive kudos to Primoz!!! Hope he and JV opt for TdF. Much respect to Chris for his spot on commentary during the Giro.

[@shashijairam2423]

Chris, I really appreciate you doing these. I don't get the races but still very interested. You make the reviews fun by taking us deeper into the race and strategy...stuff that's not covered by basic reviews. I never miss an episode and always hit like button. 🍻👊🏽

[@triwaldaus]

Was I the only one getting goosebumps seeing Roglic's race no. 141? That was Greg LeMond's number during the final TT stage at the '89 TdF with similar sensational comeback wins.

[@gregfisher216]

Roglic kicked the field goal with no time left to win. My wife and I have struggled the past three weeks watching the replay on GCN when since, I am on KZbin a lot and would know the stage results before we watched the stage. I knew yesterday but keep it to myself. I have enjoyed your commentary so much and have learned a lot about pro cycling .I can't say I will ever to able to pronounce some of the riders names but that is okay. Hum, I wonder what team that might be, sure not Ineos ! lol.

[@petef15]

Roglic probably ran the gravel gearing the day before the ITT to save his legs. Pretty smart. Also it would make sense to run an extremely negative split on a stage like this. Most of the time will be made up the hill.

[@assmanxhire]

Heartbreak after heartbreak when it comes to being in the hot seat. For a momment I tought Pinot had it, but then Caruso blows him away, then Almeida, and at last The Boss Primoz, wow, so many emotions today, it was epic.

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

Another great grand tour - almost a reversal for Roglic of what happened on Le Planche at the TDF. Congrats to him, but I did feel bad for Gerraint. Cycling always delivers.

[@adamhaayer6809]

Edge of the Chesterfield all morning. I have to admit I usually don’t get that excited for TT’s but this was a great day of racing. Great showing by the 🇺🇸 guys. 🦋 ✊ 🇺🇸 🦅

[@larrytanzo4761]

Excellent recap of this stage Chris! Always love to hear your thoughts on events. Thank you!!!

[@jsmack3856]

Closer inspection of the bike shows that he did have a chain watcher installed! The only issue is that it was the type that kept the chain from dropping off the inside as opposed to completely going over the chain ring!

[@normal_norm2627]

I'd imagine losing the chain gave ol' Roglic a nice shot of adrenaline... SO GLAD HE WON !!!

[@CFCMahomet]

Sean Kelley commented that the shot of adrenaline was likely the catalyst for his win.

[@jean-jacqueslavigne3109]

@@CFCMahomet possible, but he was already ahead, advancing with less power needed than Thomas. Added adrenaline but catching his breath for a second win and that was it. Well done

[@normal_norm2627]

@@CFCMahomet He said that huh. When Sean is talking I turn off the audio. I really do. He puts me to sleep with his monotone voice. I'd rather listen to Dan.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

It certainly made for a great stage 🔥💥🦋👊

[@chriskahlson]

Best in the business commentary narrative, better than actual footage - great work Chris ! Thank you 😊

[@beatrix2523]

You called it Chris 🙌 now I hope to see Roglic at the Tour

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Me too 👊🦋

[@wazzup105]

2024!

[@amberwillow1974]

Redemption ❤ Not really a great ad for Sram, but damn Primož 🇸🇮. Thomas was great too.

[@DavidStacey-tx7on]

SRAM must have dumped alot of money on Jumbo to use their rubbish, with a bad history of random chain drops they are willing to risk a rider losing a major race for some extra cash. Quite sad really

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Primoz was so good. 👊🦋

[@Magnetohydrodynamik]

@@DavidStacey-tx7on this comment Made my Morning

[@Magnetohydrodynamik]

@@DavidStacey-tx7on also his change on mountainbike gearing was in the previous Stage was a sellout joke. Poor TJV

[@Steve-cc8zg]

Buitrago probably feels the same about Shimano at this point based on what happened to him on the time trial and on the smoothest part of the entire route. I can't help but wonder if this would have happened with a mechanical groupset, but I'm sure it would have...to someone.

[@TheLanorth]

Amazing coverage Chris! Thanks a lot for the analysis of this Giro:)

[@cheesesandwich1236]

Perfect telemark landing !

[@jamie4293]

It's almost like Primoz built up to the final week of this Giro; his form was so good the last few days. I only think he was sick the first week or so. What a fantastic Giro. Best commentary in all of pro sports by Chris Horner. Thanks man!

[@angelamacchi977]

Love you Chris, fantastic how you detailed the whole race, all the details, all the comments, it was so emotional.! Roglic just spectacular..! 👏👏💛👏💛👏💛👏

[@angelamacchi977]

.. completely completely agree with you , he should raise next year TOUR, and is the only only one can vincere Pogacar!

[@josefhudina8307]

Chapeau Chris, you are the 2nd to none expert who can sum up, analyze and transfer the emotions and the attitude to life of us cycling maniacs👍 One could even assume that some of your ancestors also come from Slovenia - like those of Sepp Kuss⁉️ 😂

[@luzzyrogue]

Chris just say it, QuickStep knew these coming stages Remco wouldn't match Primoz. So they decided for him to go full gas at the first week then get Covid. Two days after COVID, he is in Andorra training.😃

[@rowellumali5128]

That extra 14 seconds against G is from the Slovenian fans👊 Looks like a Tour of Slovenia for a moment given the number of Roglic fans lined up in the road.

[@barbararogina5708]

You should know that Svete Višarje are Slovenian pilgrim church for centuries. Only since 1920 this part has been under Italy and been renamed Monte Lussari. You can go there on bike using former railway trek from Jesenice to Trbiž/Tarvissio. So at least yesterday we didn't go abroad to cheer our fella. We planned our trip to Višarje on bycicle, on foot or by bus the minute we learned Roglič is competing at Višarje.

[@josefhudina8307]

Thanks for that! 🙏 This is absolutely true and important if you want to understand this epic story of yesterday, Barbara. In any case, I will never forget it for the rest of my life 🍾🥂🙈😊

[@stephenchu1115]

Phil Gaimon's quote: "I don't think anyone is riding SRAM unless they're paid to, or forced by their bike sponsor. If a team is buying parts and can afford to choose, it's Shimano." This is so true. SRAM almost cost Roglic the Giro. This is backed by Chris, "in my professional career, I've never dropped a chain when using Dura-Ace".

[@fhowland]

Lol… my dura ace has dropped its chain many times. My ETap force? Never.

[@henseleric]

Dura-ace chains were dropping like flies the last two years....

[@jonoharper4729]

Rubbish, shimano drive trains drop plenty of chains in the peleton, but nobody fixates on it like they do with Sram.

[@vinniamsterdam700]

But Shimano forces you to use a rubbish incorrect power meter, that's the reason TJV changed, they want correct numbers when they look at their power meters. The Shimano is rumoured to be particularly bad with high torque on the small rim.

[@angushulme7074]

SHIMANO is heavy. And bad wheels too. No one would ride the dura ace wheels that’s for sure

[@ericvonhellens8822]

Thanks Chris. I appreciate your POV on these races. 😂 Kuss better get a pay raise.

[@subtropicalken1362]

Epic finish. Reminds me of the TT lemond won in Paris on the last day. The GCN guys were stunned. 😏

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Yes they were 😂👊🦋

[@richardwallace133]

What an accomplishment it would be to win all three grand tours

[@brucejanson2849]

Great show Chris, I run one by set ups here in Florida. You do not need the chain stop to keep the chain from falling off I use cheap, narrow-wide chain rings that I get from Amazon and they work great. I never drop a chain and the bikes, are very light and fast, if I lived in an area that had hills like I used to, I would run a one by system just like Roglic. The front derailer is a nuisance, and it adds weight and complexity to the bike. You’re actually far more likely to lose your chain with a dual chain ring set up in the front than with the set up that I have now, those systems with the large cassettes work great on mountain bikes, and there’s no reason they can’t work on a road bike , Although you would not need a cassette that large, unless you were actually climbing in the Alps most people do not, most riders don’t need a chain ring in the front bigger than a 50 T all the prod might want something larger than that. Thanks.

[@georgehugh3455]

Narrow-Wide better than the Tall or Wavy chainring teeth solutions? Do you run a clutched rear derailleur? How much do you believe it can help in avoiding chain drop?

[@adamcurpier]

You don't necessarily need the chain drop guard, but why even take that chance ... wonder the thought process from the JV mechanics. I'm assuming he is using Red eTap Road AXS 12spd rear derailleur which uses a "fluid clutch" mechanism ... very sensitive, and only engages with more high speed cage rotations ... ie. bumps, etc. (per Sram). The chain, flat-top red (can see in the photo), is narrower than previous Sram models, but would pair fine with the front chainring. Looks like a 10-33t 12spd cassette perhaps? This is my speculation though ...

[@dookone7279]

Great coverage

[@amandajane8227]

It was fun watching Riccitello in the hot seat. He looked like a young kid especially eating the lollies. Primoz needed a Wolftooth. Put one on my one by after several chain loses and it has been fabulous, total trust that it will stay on.

[@andyeunson270]

I think there is a small chain guide on Roglic’s bike. It sits just above the chain. If it’s a proper one by ring with wide narrow teeth, it’s pretty hard to drop a chain.

[@wwelsh100]

I agree. I have never run on rode, but the gravel rings are nearly impossible to drop from because of tooth height.

[@andyeunson270]

@@wwelsh100 is Roglic using a clutch derailleur? Mandatory with one by in my mountain bike experience. When I first experimented, I had a DH ring, not narrow wide, but with a top mount chain guide. I think even with a clutch derailleur I was dropping chains when I was going downhill, level cranks and going into a left turn left foot forward, drop my right foot to the bottom to corner, pedalling backwards to do so and bump would cause the chain to jump about and drop off. Roglic hit a bump just prior to the chain dropping. Still hard to figure out what happened.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Clearly we can all agree that it’s not a “proper one” 😂👊🦋

[@channul4887]

@@andyeunson270 "pedalling backwards to do so" That's why you kept dropping chains. The more extreme the rear cog the more likely you are to do it in this situation. What Roglic had on his bike was a chain catcher not a chain guide.

[@rogerdc7279]

F A N T A S T I C !!! Thank you Chris for your work, analysis and explanations. There are lots of comentators on this Giro, but you are the best.

[@GOlone9597]

Reminiscent of the 2020 TdF stage 20, but this time Roglic is in the right side of history.

[@michaelb1716]

Fantastic as always Chris! Really want to know from your perspective, what is the advantage of a 1x setup in the pro tour? Fully agree with you that the jumps are too big and you didn't need even a 36t cassette in 2013!! But what are the advantages? Why bother from Roglic perspective?

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

Such an epic ending to a race that will be talked about for years to come.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

True that 👊🦋

[@R.S.407]

Congratulation to PR the man rode a superb stage bar the chain drop, G just met PR on one of those diamonds in the leg's days, this Giro was a pleasure to watch so thank you to each and everyone involved your all legends👏👏👏

[@JumpingWatermelons]

That confidis guy seems hilarious. This time trial seems much more interesting than normal because of the bike changes.

[@DNL470]

Thank you for the vid Chris! . In fact, Primo`s bike had the tiny chainguide that some riders have been using for races like Roubaix and flanders, you can see the tiny silver bolt on top of the chainring.

[@PTRarch]

But that only prevents the chain from dropping to the inside / frame side (where it's harder to pick it up and has more chance of getting stuck between the ring and BB). A guide on both sides would have saved him the drop probably. But I concur with a lot of the comments: not a real marketing-win for SRAM...

[@KD_cycling]

That "undershirt" is definitely a harness for the radio worn on the chest

[@dawnc5797]

Today's stage was the definition of shock-and-awe. I wanted Roglic to win but was okay with - and expecting - Thomas to win. I probably looked like Sepp Kuss as they were watching to see the final time. Sitting back hoping but not really believing until it was confirmed. Man what a ride this Giro has been for us fans! As for Roglic going to the Tour this year? He's just finished the Giro, he's scheduled for the Vuelta and Vingegaard is slated for the Tour and has been training with his team so I do not see TJV switching out Jonas for Primoz.

[@markopodganjek845]

Totally agree. There is notbenough time to recover either. These are GTs. Nobody can race them one after another. At least in prime positions

[@angushulme7074]

Not either or. Jonas says route not so suited to him vs pog so will be v interesting to see if roglic ends up at tour

[@robbchastain3036]

The fist bump before the fisticuffs between two worthy rivals, could there be a classier moment before a cycling prize fight for the ages? Thanks for showing it to us, Chris, and what a race, such a beautiful stage with all those fans along that narrow path up the mountain. And cheers to all the riders for being heavy hitters today, each answering the bell and going down swinging. And not to crank about anything, pun slightly intended, but with all the tech, all the work, all the development and application of 1x gravel groups, why O why O why no Dirt 101 with a chain guide? Crazy and zany and O well. And I join in the calls for Primoz to be at the Tour this year, when you're hot you're hot and no better time to strike than now, a showdown at high noon. And besides, with Remco relaxing by the pool, what would Coyote do? 😀

[@Sk1LLownzu]

Totally agree with you Chris, when healthy, Roglic is obvious number 2. at the current cycling. One of the modern GOATS of cycling. He is the only one, who is capable of beating Pogacar (hats off to Vingeegard last year), but I dont think it's ever going to happen again without any injury or illness of Pogacar.

[@a.sarmiento5116]

Hope you can fill me up...if Roglic has won a stage here at the Giro and for sure won a stage in Vuelta and TdF he already has a grand slam of the large tours? Thanks!💥👍✌️

[@Guzguz28]

Thank you, Chris, for an awesome treatment throughout the Giro, I certainly enjoyed your analysis. I’ve written many times on the comments expressing my love and confidence for Roglic, somehow he’s been forgotten how good really and that he’s the main contender to Pogacar. He’s definitely proved many people wrong, showing that 2020 was just as bad as it was for Thomas. Hats off to Thomas, I love him, he’s supper strong and fun to watch. TJV will regret their decision for lack of vision; I’ve said it the Rogla should consider moving to Ineos, that’s his home, they’ve been looking a GT rider and Rogla looking for a kind home.

[@min-yishen9324]

Dude did not say knucklehead today

[@stevehartwell1861]

The horror!

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

It’s a miracle 😂👊🦋

[@peterers3]

Sepp Kuss and mcnulty Jay vine killed The TT WOW!

[@mattpowe]

These videos are so good. Appreciate the insight and research that goes into producing this amazing content.

[@milanvanwelden9952]

What a beautiful sport cycling is! Is cycling finally becoming as popular in the USA as in Europe @chris horner?

[@johnshepherd2666]

My hero ..what a champion...reminds me of Cadels ITT win that got him the TOURS win...

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

Great rundown of the stage. I'm sure Agostinho (from the Merckx era) will be smiling down on Almeida for making Portugal proud again.This stage just showed that the top 3 were truly the best riders in the GC (the stage podium is identical to the GC podium). 👍

[@racter4203]

Very impressive from Roglic, especially considering he was one of the few, if not only one to ride recon up the mountain early morning before the TT started

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋

[@kurnik2462]

Can we imagine: Roglič swapping Team, Almeida swapping team, one of Ineos (Bernal, Teo or G) swapping team and then they all line up at 2024 TDF toghether with Jonas, Pogačar, Remco? This would be battle for ages…