Alex Dowsett

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  • mechanism
    mechanism Posts: 891
    We don't really have any idea about Wiggins' form at the moment.
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Mechanism wrote:
    We don't really have any idea about Wiggins' form at the moment.


    But we do. He took 56" out of Cancellara and 1'14" out of Phinney on a 37k course 4 weeks ago

    By contrast, Dowsett came 27th in the 22.8k course in Poitou Charentes 11 days ago
  • mechanism
    mechanism Posts: 891
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    But we do. He took 56" out of Cancellara and 1'14" out of Phinney on a 37k course 4 weeks ago

    By contrast, Dowsett came 27th in the 22.8k course in Poitou Charentes 11 days ago

    Hmm, forgot about that.
  • ozzzyosborn206
    ozzzyosborn206 Posts: 1,340
    I think it will be close between Dowsett and Phiney, also wouldn't be surprised if Wiggins 'has a mechanical' if he isn't matching Cancellaras time, guessing Martin will be last off? which will be a big advantage and one that could possibly be the difference
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    I think it will be close between Dowsett and Phiney, also wouldn't be surprised if Wiggins 'has a mechanical' if he isn't matching Cancellaras time, guessing Martin will be last off? which will be a big advantage and one that could possibly be the difference


    Yes, because its always easy to fake a puncture and the like, isnt it :roll:
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    Mechanism wrote:
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    But we do. He took 56" out of Cancellara and 1'14" out of Phinney on a 37k course 4 weeks ago

    By contrast, Dowsett came 27th in the 22.8k course in Poitou Charentes 11 days ago

    Hmm, forgot about that.

    But only came 4th in Poland against a not stellar field so his form is uncertain.
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    Probably more about where his heads at, I remember him turning around and riding back up the road in the tour of Britain last year to see where Cav was. Quite frustrating as he is a great rider but seems to have days where he can't be bothered/lacks motivation. Dowsett is hungry for it which helps.
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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    morstar wrote:
    Mechanism wrote:
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    But we do. He took 56" out of Cancellara and 1'14" out of Phinney on a 37k course 4 weeks ago

    By contrast, Dowsett came 27th in the 22.8k course in Poitou Charentes 11 days ago

    Hmm, forgot about that.

    But only came 4th in Poland against a not stellar field so his form is uncertain.


    The TT course at Eneco was short and technical, and pretty much worlds away from the Firenze course. Just look at who took the places above Wiggins and Phinney. If Martin had ridden that course, I wouldnt have been surprised if he hadnt made the top 3 either. It wasnt a TT for the Martins, the Wiggins and the Cancellaras - however, the Worlds course absolutely is.

    This was a discussion about Wiggins and Dowsett and form. I'd say that Dowsett's form isnt exactly certain, based on his last TT

    But as Yellow Peril says, his skillz at rock-paper-scissors might just swing it :)
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    I also here he is incredibly good atrock paper scissors which must be an indicator of TT success.
    He is? I take it his thumbs are better now? :mrgreen:
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  • ozzzyosborn206
    ozzzyosborn206 Posts: 1,340
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    I think it will be close between Dowsett and Phiney, also wouldn't be surprised if Wiggins 'has a mechanical' if he isn't matching Cancellaras time, guessing Martin will be last off? which will be a big advantage and one that could possibly be the difference


    Yes, because its always easy to fake a puncture and the like, isnt it :roll:

    not hard to fake gear problems......
  • mechanism
    mechanism Posts: 891
    Its an interesting discussion but I think we can agree that Chris Horner is going to win everything at the Worlds.
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    I think it will be close between Dowsett and Phiney, also wouldn't be surprised if Wiggins 'has a mechanical' if he isn't matching Cancellaras time, guessing Martin will be last off? which will be a big advantage and one that could possibly be the difference
    Well if he can't match Cancellara then there is no hope for gold at all as Canc is not going to get close to Martin this year I feel. However I think the accusation that Wiggo will quit is a bit harsh - he raced all the way for silver in 2011.

    Got to be a Wiggo v Martin contest this one. I just really hope they both arrive in tip top form and we get a proper contest and not a 50sec drubbing for either rider.
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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Mechanism wrote:
    Its an interesting discussion but I think we can agree that Chris Horner is going to win everything at the Worlds.


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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Daz555 wrote:
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    I think it will be close between Dowsett and Phiney, also wouldn't be surprised if Wiggins 'has a mechanical' if he isn't matching Cancellaras time, guessing Martin will be last off? which will be a big advantage and one that could possibly be the difference
    Well if he can't match Cancellara then there is no hope for gold at all as Canc is not going to get close to Martin this year I feel. However I think the accusation that Wiggo will quit is a bit harsh - he raced all the way for silver in 2011.

    Got to be a Wiggo v Martin contest this one. I just really hope they both arrive in tip top form and we get a proper contest and not a 50sec drubbing for either rider.


    Agree - and quality frequent timing splits...
  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    Daz555 wrote:
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    I think it will be close between Dowsett and Phiney, also wouldn't be surprised if Wiggins 'has a mechanical' if he isn't matching Cancellaras time, guessing Martin will be last off? which will be a big advantage and one that could possibly be the difference
    Well if he can't match Cancellara then there is no hope for gold at all as Canc is not going to get close to Martin this year I feel. However I think the accusation that Wiggo will quit is a bit harsh - he raced all the way for silver in 2011.

    Got to be a Wiggo v Martin contest this one. I just really hope they both arrive in tip top form and we get a proper contest and not a 50sec drubbing for either rider.

    You did see Canc put a chunk into Martin the other day didn't you?

    If he has 'targeted' it (like he did the classics) then I really can't look by the big man to be honest, Geraint Thomas said in a pre race interview at flanders "the form he is on I don't think anyone will be able to hold his wheel" and we all know how that ended.
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  • ozzzyosborn206
    ozzzyosborn206 Posts: 1,340
    Yeah Fabian hasn't really targeted the TT for the last few years instead aiming more for the road race, but he looks like he is going well in them, but we can't forget that ride Tony Martin did the other week where he rode solo for almost all the stage and got caught at the last minute it will be a good battle. Would love it if Canc did the double or for Gilbert retained the stripes

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