Olympic cycling - track and road (may contain spoilers)

[Paulus]

I suspect both Kennys will call it a day after these games.
Great careers, top Olympians and will bow out gracefully with a couple more medals between them.

It's not over yet, they'll have a chance of getting a more medals in the next few days.

I did kind of say that.

 

[GuyBoden]

I did kind of say that.

I'll have to put my reading glasses on, I hope the Kennys both enjoyed retirement in Chelford and the annual agriculture/live stock event.

 

[steveindenmark]

The Danish guy was wrong for losing the plot and he was in the wrong. But it must have frightened the crap out of him. They soon got over it and was having a laugh at Chris Boardmans objection to the tape on their legs.

 

[Va Va Froome]

Just heard Ed Clancy retired today.

Expected after this games, but what an absolute giant of velodrome cycling.

The pursuit gold three-peat 2008/12/16 speaks for itself.

 

[Cycleops]

Especially if they mow down the opposition

Here it is.

View: https://youtu.be/oBvLun9Aqjs

Looks like negligence on the part of the Danish rider but you decide. The '*"** them,'comment was totally unnecessary and unsportsmanlike.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Carlin put in an Olympic record time for GB in the men's sprint (the 200m flying start one against the clock), then along come the Netherlands who snatch the OR back with 2 riders on dead level times. These records don't last long in GB's hands.

Marchant qualified well in the Keirin.

 

[Paulus]

Katie Marchant relegated for some reason,
Will ride again in the repocharge.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Katie Marchant relegated for some reason,
Will ride again in the repocharge.

She left her line to avoid becoming boxed in but slightly baulked the German(?) rider behind her. She looked strong enough to survive the repêchage.

 

[Beebo]

She left her line to avoid becoming boxed in but slightly baulked the German(?) rider behind her. She looked strong enough to survive the repêchage.

She won the repechage, but has now expended more energy.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

These men's pursuit events! Kiwis hit the ragged edge in a tight race against Australia, touch of wheels, 4th man down, as the front rider peels off expecting there to be 3 riders behind him.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Italy steals world record and defeat Denmark!

 

[MasterDabber]

Great result. Ganna,what a rider. So pleased for Italy.

 

[Legs]

Is it just me who has the impression that Jason Kenny doesn't have the same 'zip' that he used to have?

 

[jowwy]

The Danish Team men's pursuit are the fastest team by a long way, they'll deserve their Gold medals.

oh dear........

 

[matticus]

Carlin put in an Olympic record time for GB in the men's sprint (the 200m flying start one against the clock), then along come the Netherlands who snatch the OR back with 2 riders on dead level times.

The 1 rider sprints are possibly the most boring in the velodrome programme. I know they're "pure", but they don't make good entertainment, and cycling is in a fight with other Olympic sports so I wish they'd focus on the ones we want to watch! (well OK - MY favourites, anyway ... )
I turn off when they feature in the Omnium too 👎