World Champs Road Races - SPOILER

[stephec]

Do you think people will finally stop saying that Cavendish is useless without his big leadout train?

Get in.

 

[Orange]

Whenever you think he's blown it, he's too far back, he's left it too late, he's boxed in, they are all working against him - somehow he finds a way and gets there in the last few seconds.

Brilliant... but he doesn't do anything for your heart rate!

 

[Stephenite]

I like it how he says "We did it!" in an interview with one of the scandinavian channels.

Lots of emphasis on the team, and bringing the jersey to Britain. Great!

 

[accountantpete]

I don't know how he copes with the pressure - the team told everyone what they were going to do and did it!

 

[gavintc]

Outstanding effort - Cavendish what a man, what a team.

 

[rich p]

wow

 

[gavintc]

Jesus, that was a tense last kilo.

Well done that man, Sportsman of The Year here we come.

What give it to a bloody cyclist? Most Brits would rather vote for a second rate petrol head. Who incidentally managed a predictable 2nd place in Singapore.

 

[beastie]

What give it to a bloody cyclist? Most Brits would rather vote for a second rate petrol head. Who incidentally managed a predictable 2nd place in Singapore.

Do you mean like Chris Hoy? (2008)

 

[Hip Priest]

What give it to a bloody cyclist? Most Brits would rather vote for a second rate petrol head. Who incidentally managed a predictable 2nd place in Singapore.

Eh? Chris Hoy won it in Lewis Hamilton's championship year, so there's clearly no need to feel so bitter.

 

[Keith Oates]

He must be in with a chance this year as World Champion and Green Jersey winner in one year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

So. Cavendish can't win without a train. He can't sprint uphill. He is arrogant.

All wrong.

If that win and the gracious manner of his post-race interviews don't convince the doubters, nothing will.

The podium also reflected quite accurately who the current rising powers in world cycling are: Britain, Australia and Germany (and all showed very strong teamwork in this race). All of whom have got there by investing heavily in long-term development programmes, including a strong track element.

So I guess that also puts paid to another myth - that investing in track success will not lead to success on the road.

Above all it was just an insane finale. I don't know how anyone had any idea where they were or who was with them or going or anything... a great race.

 

[qigong chimp]

Great race indeed. Exhilarating stuff.
Very very very nearly as exciting as Nicole Cooke's 2008 triumph.

 

[Rob500]

What a finish !!!!!

Fantastic result.

 

[TVC]

To top it all, Millar is tweeting that he and Wiggins are good mates again.


Inspiring result from the best athletes in Britain.

 

[Mista Preston]

nice quick highlights for those who havent seen it. Good interview afterwards

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/default.stm