Olympic Cycling - SPOILERS

[ColinJ]

A new world record already fo the GB women in the team sprint qualifier.

Oh, I did NOT realise that the track events have already started - thanks - I will check the schedule!

 

[mjr]

I was wondering if that was in Faulkner's head when she didn't celebrate crossing the line. Perhaps she didn't want to "do an Annemiek" and celebrate a non-win?

Arrivée by The Cycling Podcast says that she's done that before. It's almost becoming her trademark to keep powering through and not celebrate crossing the line. Not sure they know, or know why.

They also said that Vos in interviews claimed to have nothing left so couldn't chase, while Kopecky said that she thought Vos was bluffing and would chase, until it was too late. I suppose Vas wasn't required to stick around and give an interview, finishing fourth, so probably went to throw the bike in the river or something.

 

[rich p]

I assume in Olympic road racing that it’s every (wo)man for themselves? Rather than the team approach to deliver an individual to the front that’s seen in other racing?

WVA and Ties Benoot both did a job for Remco. Bringing the break of 5 back by Ties and WVA nullified MVDP's attack.

 

[13 rider]

1st race in the velodrome and 1st Gold to GB and another world record

 

[Beebo]

Laura Trott is predicting 8 GB golds on the track!
7 still to go.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

They made that look so easy

 

[Dogtrousers]

Mens Team Sprint finals this evening. Plus early rounds of men's and women's team pursuit

 

[BrumJim]

Mens Team Sprint finals this evening. Plus early rounds of men's and women's team pursuit

Can I predict a Gold for the Netherlands?

 

[Beebo]

Can I predict a Gold for the Netherlands?

After the semifinals that looks almost certain.
Team GB have a guaranteed silver but beating the Dutch looks to be almost impossible

 

[kingrollo]

Has Clare balding got Alzheimer's ?

 

[mjr]

Has Clare balding got Alzheimer's ?

Why do you ask? Could it just be stumbling while the gallery is shouting in her earpiece?

 

[mjr]

Olympics: Most dangerous (and safest) sports based on injury rate, ranked | Euronews – https://www.euronews.com/2024/08/07...and-safest-sports-based-on-injury-rate-ranked

Not good news for BMX and MTB.

 

[Beebo]

What happened to the durny bike.
I don’t like it. It’s too modern.
Bring back the silly upright bike.

 

[T4tomo]

Has Clare balding got Alzheimer's ?

Why do you ask? Could it just be stumbling while the gallery is shouting in her earpiece?

Presumably he's ignorant and thinks Alzheimer's is an appropriate topic for a joke.

 

[Beebo]

Japan have fitted the chain on the left side of all their track bikes to gain more track speed.
Could it catch on?