Olympic cycling - track and road (may contain spoilers)

[rich p]

Now the Dutch finally start working

 

[rich p]

Because of the intermittent coverage, I'm not entirely sure who is where and what the time gaps are.

Kiesenhofer 2.37 ahead of the other 2 and 1.15 to the peloton

 

[mjr]

Wise words from Boardman on BBC: "very very far from a tactical masterclass"

He's also pointed out that the chalkboard rider hasn't been visible today and that's probably combined with the lack of radios to let the break escape. World Tour riders are now totally out of practice at radioless racing, more so than 2012 even.

 

[mjr]

Now the Dutch finally start working

"about 4 hours too late" says Brotherton. You know, the BBC commentary isn't bad. Shame about the channel-hopping.

 

[rich p]

Oh no, they're going to get caught

 

[Adam4868]

Silver and bronze on offer

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Anna's leaking seconds here but there's no way that time gaps coming down.

 

[Adam4868]

From the flag drop ! That's a worthy gold.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

 

[rich p]

Was AVV that happy with the silver or did she think she'd won?

 

[yello]

Almost too tired to lift her arms! A courageous ride, gave all she had and then some. Well deserved.

 

[mjr]

Was AVV that happy with the silver or did she think she'd won?

Probably that happy. Rio 2016 didn't end well for her.

Edit: I was wrong. Peloton had lost count of the escapees!

 

[13 rider]

Was AVV that happy with the silver or did she think she'd won?

Exactly what I thought ,Just watched a Lizzie interview and it sounded like she thought AvV had won !

 

[yello]

It's possible that AvV thought they'd caught the breakaway and didn't realise Kiesenhoffer was up the road. I guess we might not ever know! Either way, after Rio, I would imagine it was a very emotional finish.

 

[Adam4868]

Argument for race radios...nah better without !

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