Olympic RR **spoilers**

[yello]

Also on Eurosport from 2.15

Cheers for that. I'll queue that up ready in case they switch back to judo or whatever here!

 

[smutchin]

And on twitter - @inrng is retweeting time gaps from people on the course.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

decent time check summary here too
http://www.london2012.com/cycling-road/event=cycling-road-men-road-race/

 

[SoloCyclist]

Also on Eurosport from 2.15 - hopefully with decent commentary and information...

d.

The course looks a touch flooded. :-) there's a couple of girls in boats.

 

[smutchin]

The course looks a touch flooded. :-) there's a couple of girls in boats.

It's the Schlecks trying out their new strategy.

(Always add 15 minutes to advertised start times on Eurosport...)

 

[perplexed]

I see Bernie Eisel is sat just in front of Cav.

Old habits die hard! He must think thast GB have got the right plan, so if he sits with Cav, he must think he's in the right place...

 

[SoloCyclist]

I've written it on here before checking my post and changing it to GB.

 

[perplexed]

Chris Boardman just referred to them as "the Sky Team".

Yeah, I heard that too! Must be hard not to though...

I flicked to Eurosport hoping for some better commentary, but they seem to be cycling in speedos and goggles...

 

[yello]

Chris Boardman just referred to them as "the Sky Team".

I'm pretty sure one of the French commentators here did too. Understandable really, so soon after the TdF.

 

[Aushiker]

Nice move by PG

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[smutchin]

Surely too early, even for Phil Gil?

Boonen has been very quiet so far, as have Sagan, and EBH. Hmmm...

Can't rule out Cancellara yet either. Or Evans.

d.

 

[smutchin]

I really like those Belgian jerseys, but I don't think we'll be seeing any on the podium.

Belgium definitely win the Best Jersey contest. IWOOT.

d.

 

[thom]

I see Bernie Eisel is sat just in front of Cav.

Old habits die hard! He must think thast GB have got the right plan, so if he sits with Cav, he must think he's in the right place...

Austria have just 2 guys in the race, neither with a realistic chance but even so, it's maybe a bit unseemly.
http://www.london2012.com/cycling-road/athletes/country=austria/index.html
Perhaps it's a payback of sorts for the Wegelius episode.

 

[Aushiker]

He has done similar before and it has paid off it seems.

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[thom]

Surely too early, even for Phil Gil?

Boonen has been very quiet so far, as have Sagan, and EBH. Hmmm...

Can't rule out Cancellara yet either. Or Evans.

d.

Boonen won't attack while Gilbert is out there.
After doubting the ability of GB to control this, a bunch sprint has looked inevitable for a while now so I reckon EBH and Sagan have no other option than to keep their powder dry until a sprint.