Tirreno-Adriatico 2014 *SPOILERS*
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some good side-on (ish) pics here:
http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/gallery ... llery.html
Quintana's position actually looks the best! Fabs looks a bit odd - cramped at the front0 -
frenchfighter wrote:I don't believe in drawing strong conclusions on ascent times based on everything I have read unless it is a complete outlier.
I like this chart though. Can't vouch for its accuracy.
Graph currently being quoted as evidence that Contador was faster than Basso.
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
^oh, that's pretty funny
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He wasn't faster, but clearly he climbed higher Warning No formatter is installed for the format0
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TailWindHome wrote:frenchfighter wrote:I don't believe in drawing strong conclusions on ascent times based on everything I have read unless it is a complete outlier.
I like this chart though. Can't vouch for its accuracy.
Graph currently being quoted as evidence that Contador was faster than Basso.
Oh, where is WBT when you need him. 0 -
No tA Doctor wrote:He wasn't faster, but clearly he climbed higher
UK Cycling Expert @ukcyclingexpert · Mar 16
Fabio Candelabra has been very quiet but don't be fooled - he's aiming to set a new Hour Record by being 1st to do it in less than 60mins!
Excuse the tangent“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Some great quality pictures of today there.
That front wheel on the Movistar Canyon is a thing of beauty. The rest of the machine is not too shabby either!0 -
Cheers FF.frenchfighter wrote:frenchfighter wrote:
Movistar's change to Canyon plus work in the wind tunnel is really paying off with their riders.0 -
Yes. Much better position, but you also need lots of TT bike practice to be able to produce your optimum power in the new position, Its not as simple as simply lowering the front end and there you go.0
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Not sure if its already been posted but here's a screenshot from Eurosport of Castroviejo's position:
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Haha preying mantis a la Landis.Crozza wrote:some good side-on (ish) pics here:
http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/gallery ... llery.html
Quintana's position actually looks the best! Fabs looks a bit odd - cramped at the front
Nice one thanks. Agreed on Quintana - looks amazing but those Canyon TT bikes are beauts. The colour scheme is wonderful. So much better looking and performing than those pinarellos.Contador is the Greatest0 -
frenchfighter wrote:Haha preying mantis a la Landis.Crozza wrote:some good side-on (ish) pics here:
http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/gallery ... llery.html
Quintana's position actually looks the best! Fabs looks a bit odd - cramped at the front
Nice one thanks. Agreed on Quintana - looks amazing but those Canyon TT bikes are beauts. The colour scheme is wonderful. So much better looking and performing than those pinarellos.[/quote]
Doubt that very much. Doubt many Pro Teams, and certainly not Sky, would use a bike that was less than competitive.
Also with Sky's budget, and marginal gains, they would make sure they get the best available, or help to have it developed. I mean its fairly transparent you were only knocking the Pinarello because Sky ride them. Any excuse. :roll:0 -
David Millar @millarmind
I'm proud to say that was my Greatest Ever Tirreno-Adriatico; and i'm not being sarcastic.
Not sure why? Is it that he's only done it once or something?We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Crampeur wrote:
Cheers FF.frenchfighter wrote:frenchfighter wrote:
Movistar's change to Canyon plus work in the wind tunnel is really paying off with their riders.
Looks like he's taken advantage of the saddle setback rule changes. The saddle looks well forward.0 -
ddraver wrote:David Millar @millarmind
I'm proud to say that was my Greatest Ever Tirreno-Adriatico; and i'm not being sarcastic.
Not sure why? Is it that he's only done it once or something?
Has usually ridden P-N rather than T-A. Only other time he rode T-A, he came 103rd. This time he came 83rd. So it really was his Greatest Ever Tirreno-Adriatico0 -
mike6 wrote:frenchfighter wrote:Haha preying mantis a la Landis.Crozza wrote:some good side-on (ish) pics here:
http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/gallery ... llery.html
Quintana's position actually looks the best! Fabs looks a bit odd - cramped at the front
Nice one thanks. Agreed on Quintana - looks amazing but those Canyon TT bikes are beauts. The colour scheme is wonderful. So much better looking and performing than those pinarellos.[/quote]
Doubt that very much. Doubt many Pro Teams, and certainly not Sky, would use a bike that was less than competitive.
Also with Sky's budget, and marginal gains, they would make sure they get the best available, or help to have it developed. I mean its fairly transparent you were only knocking the Pinarello because Sky ride them. Any excuse. :roll:
Possibly true with respect to the Graal, though the Bolide seems better. Still quite possible that the Canyon is better.0 -
Interesting inseine - I didnt know there were saddle rule changes. May be why some of the positions today looked somewhat different to usual.Contador is the Greatest0
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I love that graph takes the last 5.24km of the climb.
Not 5.23, not 5.25... 5.24."In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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frenchfighter wrote:Interesting inseine - I didnt know there were saddle rule changes. May be why some of the positions today looked somewhat different to usual.
Nose of saddle used to have to be 5cm behind BB unless the rider was especially small, now it can be directly above BB. It's linked to bar extension position too. Clearly a lot more tunnel work, especially by Movistar.0 -
Really good to see Quintana has put some work into his TT.
You can't really say much based on a 9km TT but it looks as though Wiggins has at least got some purpose/form for this season. Unlike last year when he just coasted through.
Also anyone notice Stijn Devolder up there in the top 10? Maybe he could be in decent shape going into Flanders.0 -
Milton50 wrote:Really good to see Quintana has put some work into his TT.
You can't really say much based on a 9km TT but it looks as though Wiggins has at least got some purpose/form for this season. Unlike last year when he just coasted through.
Also anyone notice Stijn Devolder up there in the top 10? Maybe he could be in decent shape going into Flanders.
Reckon Wiggins looks like he's shaping up ok for PR, you wouldn't expect him to be climbing well if that's his focus and he showed today he's got something going.
Devolder will still get a good feeling in his legs the first weekend of April 20 years after he's passed away. It's just what he does."In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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Quintana looking good in the TT, if he can keep it up he will be looking good for the Giro.
Contador wins the prize of becoming Neptune.
http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/gallery ... llery.html
In all seriousness it was a great ride from him. Looking good for the grand tours. Just a shame we never saw a face off with him and Froome. Gives us something to look forward too though.0 -
Milton50 wrote:Really good to see Quintana has put some work into his TT.
You can't really say much based on a 9km TT but it looks as though Wiggins has at least got some purpose/form for this season. Unlike last year when he just coasted through.
Also anyone notice Stijn Devolder up there in the top 10? Maybe he could be in decent shape going into Flanders.
yep - 100/1 on bet365 at the moment.0 -
He'll be pleased he beat Martin and got close to Canc on such a short TT.disgruntledgoat wrote:Reckon Wiggins looks like he's shaping up ok for PR, you wouldn't expect him to be climbing well if that's his focus and he showed today he's got something going.You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
Daz555 wrote:
He'll be pleased he beat Martin and got close to Canc on such a short TT.disgruntledgoat wrote:Reckon Wiggins looks like he's shaping up ok for PR, you wouldn't expect him to be climbing well if that's his focus and he showed today he's got something going.
Wiggins also had a mechanical as he was setting off - gearing or chain problem - wasnt mentioned in race reports, but its on the vid footage. Carlton was predicting it would make him 'a very angry man' - but it didnt, no tantrums, just dealt with whatever it was and set off.
So generally I think he'll have been happy enough.0 -
Interesting posts on Colombian fans attitude towards riders in Europe......
http://www.cyclinginquisition.com/2014/ ... es-of.htmlContador is the Greatest0 -
did anyone else notice Contador's left leg wiggle he kept doing at the start?0
