Commonwealth Games Road Race Spoiler Thread

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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    There are going to be a lot of DNF's
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    On top of what I have written I will add:

    Had Lizzie not attacked Pooley would have won Gold. GOLD.

    After she chased down her own teammate there were three chasing Pooley. That gap from them to Pooley EXPANDED.

    If for some reason Pooley's lead was in danger and she got caught then Lizzie could have gone. You saw how much better she was. She knew she was that much better. If you watch womens cycling you know Lizzie would have smoked them.

    So you Pooley haters you are wrong to defend Lizzie. She is a selfish rider who showed no respect for a rider who made the entire race and was in her last ever race. When Lizzie was in the warm and protected British Track Cycling environment, Pooley was trail blazing on the roads of Europe.

    What on earth is a Pooley hater? I have nothing but respect and admiration for her. And why do you always see things in those terms - fans/haters? Just because you have an entirely subjective emotional response to certain riders that prevents you from objectively analysing their performance it doesn't mean everyone else has. That's just projection.

    Bang on.

    I don't think anyone has said anything that shows anything but clear admiration here for Pooley.
  • mm1
    mm1 Posts: 1,063
    TailWindHome wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    What the hell is Kennaugh up to?

    He knows nothing less than 165km solo is an acceptable way to win

    Watched Phil Griffiths attack at the start of the Archer RR in 1978 and he wasn't seen by the rest of the race until after the finish. It really would be something if Kennaugh could pull this off here...
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    mm1 wrote:
    TailWindHome wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    What the hell is Kennaugh up to?

    He knows nothing less than 165km solo is an acceptable way to win

    Watched Phil Griffiths attack at the start of the Archer RR in 1978 and he wasn't seen by the rest of the race until after the finish. It really would be something if Kennaugh could pull this off here...

    Can only imagine he's expecting others to bridge to him
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    Stannard out the back?
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  • wiggofan
    wiggofan Posts: 30
    frenchfighter wrote:
    On top of what I have written I will add:

    Had Lizzie not attacked Pooley would have won Gold. GOLD.

    After she chased down her own teammate there were three chasing Pooley. That gap from them to Pooley EXPANDED.

    If for some reason Pooley's lead was in danger and she got caught then Lizzie could have gone. You saw how much better she was. She knew she was that much better. If you watch womens cycling you know Lizzie would have smoked them.

    Absolutely right. It is highly unlikely Pooley would have been caught by the others if Armitstead hadn't chased her down, but even if Pooley was caught, not only could Armitstead have used her superior sprinting ability in the finish but, as you say, could have attacked there and then. It was not only supremely selfish by Armitstead, but not smart either.
    No longer a Wiggo fan
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    TailWindHome wrote:
    mm1 wrote:
    TailWindHome wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    What the hell is Kennaugh up to?

    He knows nothing less than 165km solo is an acceptable way to win

    Watched Phil Griffiths attack at the start of the Archer RR in 1978 and he wasn't seen by the rest of the race until after the finish. It really would be something if Kennaugh could pull this off here...

    Can only imagine he's expecting others to bridge to him

    Assume this is the case and keeping clear of the choppers on a wet and fairly twisty circuit. He's certainly looking committed!
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Not sure these camera bikes have covered cycling before. They are doing a great job of motor pacing both Kennaugh and the chasers!
  • mm1
    mm1 Posts: 1,063
    Well its certainly thinned out behind him!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    Group of 3 trying to bridge

    Haas
    Hawkins
    Tuft
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    Hawkins struggle to hold the wheels
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • deejay
    deejay Posts: 3,138
    Pross wrote:
    Not sure these camera bikes have covered cycling before. They are doing a great job of motor pacing both Kennaugh and the chasers!
    What, No nodding heads or bottom brackets then.
    Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 1972
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    Tuft could have done with some stronger assistance here.
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    Kennaugh
    Chase +19
    Peleton +40s
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    PK, BOSS. And what a kit.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Annoying that he is here though - was hoping he would be in Poland contesting for the win!
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Lap 21.01, precious 20.37. Fastest ladies was 22.21 I think.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Annoying that he is here though - was hoping he would be in Poland contesting for the win!

    Maybe he values the very rare opportunity to represent the IOM?
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Two IOM plus a Guer and a Can are already 3mins adrift.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • mm1
    mm1 Posts: 1,063
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Two IOM plus a Guer and a Can are already 3mins adrift.

    And another IOM just packed. It would be sad if all that PK achieves is making sure none of his team-mates finish.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Has Millar been dropped yet?

    Looks like half the field has.

    Cav is in the team car and seems angry with PK? Maybe his impetous that dropped the two IOM riders and Cav not happy about that? Or that it is super early and unorthodox? Looks like PK was shaking his head and shouting but I may be wrong and it may have been motivational by Cav?
    Contador is the Greatest
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Has Millar been dropped yet?
    Millar still in the bunch (blue outfit with white helmet) along with most of the other big names
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    mm1 wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Two IOM plus a Guer and a Can are already 3mins adrift.

    And another IOM just packed. It would be sad if all that PK achieves is making sure none of his team-mates finish.

    Possibly but then this is supposed to be a medal race rather than a pootle round for some small island boys. If people are getting dropped already they should have saved their money and not come.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    adr82 wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Has Millar been dropped yet?
    Millar still in the bunch (blue outfit with white helmet) along with most of the other big names

    Got it thanks.

    Gap at 1min.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • mm1
    mm1 Posts: 1,063
    frenchfighter wrote:

    Cav is in the team car and seems angry with PK? Maybe his impetous that dropped the two IOM riders and Cav not happy about that? Or that it is super early and unorthodox? Looks like PK was shaking his head and shouting but I may be wrong and it may have been motivational by Cav?

    Maybe sensible to smash it off the start, but keeping it going? He's not going to gain a lap...
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    frenchfighter wrote:

    Cav is in the team car and seems angry with PK? Maybe his impetous that dropped the two IOM riders and Cav not happy about that? Or that it is super early and unorthodox? Looks like PK was shaking his head and shouting but I may be wrong and it may have been motivational by Cav?

    How on earth did you read all that into the camera shot?
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    1hr into 4hrs, 1min20 lead.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Wow talk about amateur bottle hand out. 75% of them landed on the floor.
    mm1 wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:

    Cav is in the team car and seems angry with PK? Maybe his impetous that dropped the two IOM riders and Cav not happy about that? Or that it is super early and unorthodox? Looks like PK was shaking his head and shouting but I may be wrong and it may have been motivational by Cav?

    Maybe sensible to smash it off the start, but keeping it going? He's not going to gain a lap...

    Better than playing shadow man in the bunch.

    Now for a long time he will get IOM name on the tv and give the fans something to cheer about.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    edited August 2014
    Dennis crash

    Looks like he's abandoning
  • mm1
    mm1 Posts: 1,063
    frenchfighter wrote:
    mm1 wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Two IOM plus a Guer and a Can are already 3mins adrift.

    And another IOM just packed. It would be sad if all that PK achieves is making sure none of his team-mates finish.

    Possibly but then this is supposed to be a medal race rather than a pootle round for some small island boys. If people are getting dropped already they should have saved their money and not come.

    Maybe he will need a team-mate later in the race? Or is he going to pack when he's caught?

    Rohan Dennis down.

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