World Cycling Championship Florence 22 - 29 September 2013

[rich p]

Yes, I think it's geo-blocked in countries where TV companies have coverage rights. Today, it's a matter of the BBC having the rights but not broadcasting it until 15:30.

It's on the red button

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

It's on the red button

I can't get it. If you're using freeview, what channel?

 

[rich p]

I can't get it. If you're using freeview, what channel?

No, not Freeview - I didn't realise that was the case.

 

[rich p]

The Australian co-commentator on the Beeb has that irritating Aussie rising inflexion at the end of sentences.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

The Australian co-commentator on the Beeb has that irritating Aussie rising inflexion at the end of sentences.

rochelle gilmore

 

[rich p]

Hmmm, I'll resist any 'rising' gags, Phil

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

rochelle gilmore

She does like her plunging cleavages. She was had a lot more on view when the BBC was covering the Prudential ride.

 

[raindog]

She does like her plunging cleavages.

I get the plunging bit, but I've seen rugby players with more cleavage than that.

Just watched Vos win the gals event.
Do we know what the weather forecast is for tomorrow?
I reckon Cancellara can do it.

 

[VamP]

Rain apparently. I said this yesterday, but I still think that Gilbert, Sagan and Cancellara will not be there by lap 10 up that steep climb. The women's field was ripped apart there by the second lap. The juniors race likewise.

I could be wrong, I have been wrong before.

 

[raindog]

Rain apparently.

bugger

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Right, I'm playing catch up.

Does Marianne Vos ever have an off day?
Rosella Ratto, at only 19, is very, very strong
Rochelle Gilmore fulfilled her plunging neckline contract with the BBC, as per.
I'd give Cancellara the the best chance of a win.
Online BBC coverage from 9am tomorrow. Well, that's what they said. I think it's this page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/24038887

 

[rich p]

Someone should start a CC amateur pundit prediction league on here next year. Any volunteers?

 

[Stonechat]

On the Beeb website

Before we tumble headlong into today's race though, there is some news about British cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, who was due to be part of Britain's eight-man team today but pulled out of the race earlier this week.

He tweeted: "Sorry I had to withdraw, don't have the form to help the lads."

It has emerged that the Team Sky cyclist has been notified of a potential discrepancy in his "biological passport data" by the sport's governing body, the UCI.​

 

[rich p]

On the Beeb website

Before we tumble headlong into today's race though, there is some news about British cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, who was due to be part of Britain's eight-man team today but pulled out of the race earlier this week.

He tweeted: "Sorry I had to withdraw, don't have the form to help the lads."

It has emerged that the Team Sky cyclist has been notified of a potential discrepancy in his "biological passport data" by the sport's governing body, the UCI.​

Slightly worrying but hopefully explicable.

 

[Crackle]

Vos won did she, I nodded off like some old bloke just as she took off on the final hill.

I reckon its got to be someone with punch to win this. I have no idea who, this is why I don't do fantasy leagues any more, I'm crap.