2016 Olympic Road Races and Time Trials *Spoilers*

[coffeejo]

That was absolutely brilliant.

And G is up and over the line!

 

[iandg]

What a great finale!!!

 

[coffeejo]

Will the women's race be over the same course tomorrow?

 

[smutchin]

Will the women's race be over the same course tomorrow?

Yes but with fewer laps of the loops.

 

[ManiaMuse]

Will the women's race be over the same course tomorrow?

Same course but only 2 laps of the first circuit and 1 lap of the second circuit I think.

Great race though, lots of stories. On another day could have been Thomas', good to see him make the finish on the bike at least, guessing Froome stopped for him which is a good way to pay him back for the Tour. A bit gutting for Majka.

Hope Nibali and Porte aren't too badly injured.

 

[coffeejo]

Yes but with fewer laps of the loops.

Hope they've been watching today.

 

[smutchin]

This has been a great race

Yeah, well done to the organisers for creating a fantastic course.

 

[mjr]

At least it's a better winner than last time

 

[SWSteve]

This lot aren't even trying to chase Majka, they're racing for places.

Check the results

 

[Buddfox]

Two things immediately spring to mind - hats off to the organisers for creating a great route, it had everything and even the early loops were entertaining with the cobbles.

And secondly, hats off to team GB, who looked so much more in control of their tactics, and bar an unfortunate crash did everything right. If Nibali and Henao had stayed upright as well, maybe G wouldn't have medalled, but at every point in the race, our riders were in good positions. They rode like the experienced riders they are.

 

[Crackle]

Jill Douglas is a rubbish interviewer

 

[coffeejo]

Chris and Simon have fallen asleep again...

 

[coffeejo]

Chris and Simon have fallen asleep again...

Never mind, forgot I was watching the online coverage.

 

[mjr]

Jill Douglas is a rubbish interviewer

It seems to be a widespread problem in cycling coverage. Instead of asking questions, the expected format seems to be to offer a bland statement and then the rider just talks about whatever they like. If they do ask questions, then some riders make fun of the question, as both Cavendish and Sagan demonstrated at the Tour

 

[smutchin]

Check the results

Compare and contrast Boardman's commentary to Millar's at the RideLondon last week: "It looks like they're not going to catch Majka, but if they get organised, the gap isn't all that big..."