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Insanity Prawn Boy
Thanks Jo. They were OK by the UCI this year but I couldn't remember the Olympic situation and CBA to check. That might explain a lot then.
2016 Olympic Road Races and Time Trials *Spoilers*
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Thanks Jo. They were OK by the UCI this year but I couldn't remember the Olympic situation and CBA to check. That might explain a lot then.
Guyincognito76
Senior Member
- Location
- Llandudno, North Wales
Going to swerve that: she shouldn't be there.
andrew_s
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gloucester
this isn't anything new (Jalabert has done similar on the Tour), but I think it's a host broadcaster thing rather than part of the general feed that goes to everybody. Everybody getting a commentator bike isn't really on, especially given the number of recent rider/moto interface events.
The impression I had was that Alaphilippe bridging up to the group was what triggered the GVA/Fulgsang attack - to get away before he'd recovered from the bridging effort
The roads for the run-in were flat, wide, and mostly fairly straight, and the gap was only 15-20s. They would have been able to see Majka, or at least his vehicle entourage.
coffeejo
Ælfrēd
- Location
- West Somerset
All of them?
I'm led to believe that there are some other women in the race. Is that so, Jo?
Louch
105% knowledge on 105
- Location
- Kingdom of Kinnard
I didnt see any of this race as being great. Had me that bored I went out and cycled in the rain instead midway Coverage was piss poor, and did nothing for me. What did I miss?
Who?
Booyaa
Veteran
- Location
- South Staffordshire
As of yesterday there is 67 riders lining up for the start of the race. I think he must mean the lone Russian rider.
Pro Tour Punditry
Guru
I see that Rodriguez has said yesterday's race will be his last.
The nearly man.
And no whiff of scandal AFAIK
HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
Yes, I think he said that a while ago. Shame, a great rider; but age is catching up with him. There was a point he looked really strong yesterday up the last climb - it would have been a great result if he'd won.
HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
They could feed it to all broadcasters, though there would be a language barrier on internationally broadcast events. You (used to) see on the Tour feed a little microphone symbol pop up now and again - I think that signified moto commentary.
I can't recall the details well enough now - it was nearly a day ago! I fancied the attack came just before they were in a position to see Majka, or maybe it was Majka coming into view and Alaphilippe arriving that triggered it. Either way they were faffing before that!
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
I think it was 2011 when he had a really strong early season, and the Tour course looked like it suited him well, but Katusha in their wisdom made a policy decision to send an all-Russian team - led by Vladimir Karpets!
I remember thinking at the time that he'd probably been denied his best chance of Grand Tour victory. But maybe Evans would have won it anyway. By the time the Vuelta came round, he'd gone off the boil.
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HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
An exciting, dynamic race with no team dominant that went right down to the wire, and a lot of attacking on an interesting, challenging and varied parcours
HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
I've felt quite often that he hasn't been well served by Katusha. Their very variable backing for him has been quite odd at times.
