Fignon was a genius. When Massen attacked on the flat between Cipressa and Poggio, he knew it was the moment. But PDM had 5 - 6 guys up there. How could they let Fignon slip away? A mystery.
I agree...and you probably know this as well but Fignon said of the 1989 win, that he could not attack again on the Poccio like in 1988 as he would be heavily marked by the others - so he had to attack elsewhere. He chose somewhere between Cipressa and Poggio like you said. He said he felt good, and when Maassen (who was on good form) attacked between Cipressa and Poggio (at 14:07...) he decided to join him (...15:04) . He said at the foot of the Poccio they both had a 40 seconds lead, then Fignon pushed hard on the climb, dropped Maassen (23:16...) and won solo.
What was it that fignon said in his autobiography-----he wanted to see only himself in the photo at the finish asapose to 88 when he beat fondriest in a two up sprint-----😊.
Grandissima vittoria, grandissimo campione!
Thank you for the privilege of this. Most appreciated. A terrible day weather wise. A great win and finish for one and all..........
RIP Champion.
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Frans Massen ! Under rated Euro Dude . Always consistent, showed up raced !!; Won !! Was a teammate.
Love hearing the non-US coverage....so much more depth than what you heard over here in those years; better editing too...
A brilliant `Rangey` rider French with it!! A Class act RIP
I miss this type of racing
Campagnolo Delta Brakes Baby!!
Forza Fignon!!
0:24 👀...everyone can relate to that guy at some time in their life!
Really Railroad tracks at a Bike Race !?!? WTF
Fignon was a genius. When Massen attacked on the flat between Cipressa and Poggio, he knew it was the moment. But PDM had 5 - 6 guys up there. How could they let Fignon slip away? A mystery.
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I agree...and you probably know this as well but Fignon said of the 1989 win, that he could not attack again on the Poccio like in 1988 as he would be heavily marked by the others - so he had to attack elsewhere. He chose somewhere between Cipressa and Poggio like you said. He said he felt good, and when Maassen (who was on good form) attacked between Cipressa and Poggio (at 14:07...) he decided to join him (...15:04) . He said at the foot of the Poccio they both had a 40 seconds lead, then Fignon pushed hard on the climb, dropped Maassen (23:16...) and won solo.
What was it that fignon said in his autobiography-----he wanted to see only himself in the photo at the finish asapose to 88 when he beat fondriest in a two up sprint-----😊.
che potenza fignon
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FORZA
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