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MagicHat said:
Fancy going to see some of the last stage of the tour of Britain. Undecided on trying to catch them going up/down the climb at Cairn'o'mount or just to get them at stage finish. Any thoughts on what may be best?
Did you go anywhere to see it? I was in town yesterday, and happened to be at the office around lunchtime, so plonked myself just before Queens Cross. Really enjoyed it, impressed with the speed of the riders, and of the police motorcycles negotiating the roundabout. Johnny said:
Thoroughly enjoyed this year’s ToB.
Great racing, great weather, full participant list and some great media friendly moments!
Agreed. Speaking of nice moments...Great racing, great weather, full participant list and some great media friendly moments!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-wes...
It must be an experience working for Patrick Lefevre, I can't recall a team/rider row as bad as what's going on with Sam Bennett at the moment... In other news, can't wait for the next couple of weekends - have blocked out the next two Sundays to watch my two favourite races of the year. And, for the first time in all the years i've been watching, there might even be a wet Roubiax!
mikeswagon said:
MagicHat said:
Fancy going to see some of the last stage of the tour of Britain. Undecided on trying to catch them going up/down the climb at Cairn'o'mount or just to get them at stage finish. Any thoughts on what may be best?
Did you go anywhere to see it? I was in town yesterday, and happened to be at the office around lunchtime, so plonked myself just before Queens Cross. Really enjoyed it, impressed with the speed of the riders, and of the police motorcycles negotiating the roundabout. Was a big crowd there and good atmosphere and good to see all the support crews/police bikes getting a wave and clap as they went by. Although one policeman stopped to tell us all to boo the next police bike through so as he came along waving he got loudly boo'ed by everyone and promptly carried on, head down.
Aberdeen has the start next year so will try to plan to maybe see them at a couple points on route.
MagicHat said:
mikeswagon said:
MagicHat said:
Fancy going to see some of the last stage of the tour of Britain. Undecided on trying to catch them going up/down the climb at Cairn'o'mount or just to get them at stage finish. Any thoughts on what may be best?
Did you go anywhere to see it? I was in town yesterday, and happened to be at the office around lunchtime, so plonked myself just before Queens Cross. Really enjoyed it, impressed with the speed of the riders, and of the police motorcycles negotiating the roundabout. Was a big crowd there and good atmosphere and good to see all the support crews/police bikes getting a wave and clap as they went by. Although one policeman stopped to tell us all to boo the next police bike through so as he came along waving he got loudly boo'ed by everyone and promptly carried on, head down.
Aberdeen has the start next year so will try to plan to maybe see them at a couple points on route.
Didn't realise it was starting in Aberdeen next year, thanks for that, I'll try and make sure I'm not on Dads taxi duties next year.
Ganna - love it, he's just an absolute monster - no wonder he has a fancy new Bolide for pretty much every event, they must go in the bin once he's done trying to tear the cranks off...
Also great effort by Josh Quigley on taking the 7 day record - passed him on Saturday and he was going strong - the support on the road was great to see.
RR world champs predictions? Van Aert looks to be well on form, but I think its a really hard one to call - especially as he will be so well marked. Not enough pure climbing for the light guys to take it, but loads of stabby climbs that could smash the race to bits - get caught out and in the wrong group and it could be curtains.
Also great effort by Josh Quigley on taking the 7 day record - passed him on Saturday and he was going strong - the support on the road was great to see.
RR world champs predictions? Van Aert looks to be well on form, but I think its a really hard one to call - especially as he will be so well marked. Not enough pure climbing for the light guys to take it, but loads of stabby climbs that could smash the race to bits - get caught out and in the wrong group and it could be curtains.
Parsnip said:
RR world champs predictions?
I think the RR has plenty of potential to throw up a somewhat unexpected winner. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see someone totally unconsidered winning it, like Bettiol winning Flanders (or Pedersen winning in Harrogate). Who that might be though, no idea!Parsnip said:
Ganna - love it, he's just an absolute monster - no wonder he has a fancy new Bolide for pretty much every event, they must go in the bin once he's done trying to tear the cranks off...
Also great effort by Josh Quigley on taking the 7 day record - passed him on Saturday and he was going strong - the support on the road was great to see.
RR world champs predictions? Van Aert looks to be well on form, but I think its a really hard one to call - especially as he will be so well marked. Not enough pure climbing for the light guys to take it, but loads of stabby climbs that could smash the race to bits - get caught out and in the wrong group and it could be curtains.
He’s a machine!Also great effort by Josh Quigley on taking the 7 day record - passed him on Saturday and he was going strong - the support on the road was great to see.
RR world champs predictions? Van Aert looks to be well on form, but I think its a really hard one to call - especially as he will be so well marked. Not enough pure climbing for the light guys to take it, but loads of stabby climbs that could smash the race to bits - get caught out and in the wrong group and it could be curtains.
I just can’t get over how easy he makes it look pushing the monster gears.
Can’t see beyond WvA to be honest, even if he is marked he can take a group to the line and out sprint them. I don’t think VdP has recovered enough to challenge so Alaphilipe et al will have to go with Wout if he attacks long.
It’s 250kms though so it’s just about survival but I think it’s ripe for a strong break to win to be honest, Cavagna, Craddock or Asgreen jumping with others from the bunch would be quite dangerous.
It’s 250kms though so it’s just about survival but I think it’s ripe for a strong break to win to be honest, Cavagna, Craddock or Asgreen jumping with others from the bunch would be quite dangerous.
MatteAva said:
LM240 said:
He’s a machine!
I just can’t get over how easy he makes it look pushing the monster gears.
Apparently he has done 500W average for 20mins I just can’t get over how easy he makes it look pushing the monster gears.
I don’t know how they do it, a brutal sport to be a professional in.
Highway Star said:
Anyone else see Zoe Backstedt win the junior ladies world champs with her Dad doing commentary? Lovely moment and brought a tear to my eye!
Yep, happened to catch the end of it. The other commentator also proudly announced he had known her since she was 2 weeks old.Amazing size difference between her and the American rider. Zoe has inherited her build from her dad (6'4" and over 200 lbs when he rode the Tour de France) but the American must have been under 5 feet.
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