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24 May 2005
Rest Day Ride, Looking Ahead
![Pinotti At Car](javascript:ImagePopup("../../photo/2005/Giro/09/WasonPinottiTeamCar.jpg", 650, 424, "Marco Pinotti At Team Car, Stage 9"); "Marco Pinotti At Team Car, Stage 9, photo: Graham Watson, Saunier Duval")
Marco Pinotti At Team Car, Stage 9, photo: Graham Watson, Saunier Duval
Hi!
Today the UCI had its blood control, and so I woke up at 7:45.
After breakfast I was really excited because I wanted to ride my bike home (I live 25 km far from here). But I had to wait until the mechanics opened the truck at 10:00. Then on the way home I punctured and lost another 15'.
I finally reached my home, kissed my wife and my mother. My bronchitis has been immediately better. I spent 2 hrs at home and had lunch. It was a good boost for the morale.
![Pinotti in TT](javascript:ImagePopup("../../photo/2005/Giro/08/WastsonMarcoPinotti.jpg", 600, 451, "Pinotti in TT Mode, Stage 8"); "Pinotti in TT Mode, Stage 8, photo: Graham Watson, Saunier Duval")
Stage 8 TT, photo: Graham Watson, Saunier Duval
I came back to hotel with a stronger and fresher mind, ready for the last part of this Giro. It's been a good Giro, but still not really super yet. Starting tomorrow, if I am healthy with my lungs, I badly want to ride a super stage. From Varazze until the Time trial. I feel like I can fly and I haven't been able to show my potential here so far. I also hope that Garate will improve another couple of steps in his GC.
bye, Marco
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