2016 Worlds *spoilers*

stagehopper

Fine margins as well for GB with Swift and Thwaites just failing to make leaders group. Whole different complexion to view of early tactics if they'd made it across.

PuttyKnees

If the Germans don't make the junction, I suspect there will be an angry German team bus!

gweeds

Degenkolb. You are acting like a knob.

PuttyKnees

Degenkolb losing it!

rick_chasey

Haha enjoyed that.

Shadowrider

GB seems to being getting it tight here for getting their leader in the front group, whilst other teams have missed the move and not a mention. I wonder why that is?

yorkshireraw

thought it sounded like Degenkolb was accusing the Belgian guy of doing something dangerous, but we didn't see anything.

ddraver

Pross wrote:

ddraver wrote:

I'll criticise any team that cocks up, especially in such an obvious way. If it was a one off then fair enough, but it's not. It's the story of Team GB at the worlds for the last 4 years.

So where have you criticised the Germans and French then?

twitter

(but at least those 2 teams don't do this EVERY YEAR!!!)

gweeds

Sounds like he's just annoyed that the Belgian is doing exactly what Degenkolb would do were the roles reversed.

ddraver

Shadowrider wrote:

GB seems to being getting it tight here for getting their leader in the front group, whilst other teams have missed the move and not a mention. I wonder why that is?

ddraver wrote:

PuttyKnees wrote:

I can't see how the GB performance can be criticised at this stage. Big effort to ensure two riders make the lead group, one of which must be in with a shout, and other one is no slouch even if he is an unpalatable character.

Well...

Cav started with 7 team mates

Sagan started with 2

Both are now in the same position. It's not great really is it...

Cav and Blythe are great racers. For some reason when GB go to a worlds (save Copenhagen) they leave their brains on the bus.

yorkshireraw

Terpstra has to have a go for a break at some point?

Anonymous

DTF?

ddraver

54km

1 50 to group 2 with a broken Kittel and an insanely strong Degenkolb on the front of it

Shadowrider

ddraver wrote:

Shadowrider wrote:

GB seems to being getting it tight here for getting their leader in the front group, whilst other teams have missed the move and not a mention. I wonder why that is?

ddraver wrote:

PuttyKnees wrote:

I can't see how the GB performance can be criticised at this stage. Big effort to ensure two riders make the lead group, one of which must be in with a shout, and other one is no slouch even if he is an unpalatable character.

Well...

Cav started with 7 team mates

Sagan started with 2

Both are now in the same position. It's not great really is it...

Cav and Blythe are great racers. For some reason when GB go to a worlds (save Copenhagen) they leave their brains on the bus.

Can you link to all your posts about France and Germany? They completely missed the group and are around 2 minutes behind.

I'll tell you again, team GB have got their leader with a teammate in the lead group, I'm sure they are happy with that. You are criticizing them because it's Team Gb.

ddraver

Seriously great to see Degenkolb back and on form. Looking good for the classics season next year.

blazing_saddles

RichN95 wrote:

ddraver wrote:

So how many times does this need to happen before British Cycling - or whoever - realises that smashing the first 100km on the front is a terrible tactic

They have two riders in the selection of 26 including the fastest sprinter. They're doing OK. Lots of teams would love that situation.

Millar's constant criticism is because he desperately wants to be in charge of the GB team.

Have to disagree there, Rich.
The team sat on the front working, right up until they needed to be there, then fell apart.
Scott Thwaites has been on the deck and he's still managing to ride in group 2.
Really disappointing from Team Wales and Stannard.

At some point, Cav is going to get worked over by GVA, Terpstra etc.

There are some nations that have performed worse, though.

manic_esso

Blazing Saddles wrote:

At some point, Cav is going to get worked over by GVA, Terpstra etc.

Stannard showed everyone how to deal with that...

ddraver

Shadowrider wrote:

ddraver wrote:

Shadowrider wrote:

GB seems to being getting it tight here for getting their leader in the front group, whilst other teams have missed the move and not a mention. I wonder why that is?

ddraver wrote:

PuttyKnees wrote:

I can't see how the GB performance can be criticised at this stage. Big effort to ensure two riders make the lead group, one of which must be in with a shout, and other one is no slouch even if he is an unpalatable character.

Well...

Cav started with 7 team mates

Sagan started with 2

Both are now in the same position. It's not great really is it...

Cav and Blythe are great racers. For some reason when GB go to a worlds (save Copenhagen) they leave their brains on the bus.

Can you link to all your posts about France and Germany? They completely missed the group and are around 2 minutes behind.

I'll tell you again, team GB have got their leader with a teammate in the lead group, I'm sure they are happy with that. You are criticizing them because it's Team Gb.

No, I'm over this now. Saddles and I disagree with you, big deal. Watch the race.

Shadowrider

ddraver wrote:

Shadowrider wrote:

ddraver wrote:

Shadowrider wrote:

GB seems to being getting it tight here for getting their leader in the front group, whilst other teams have missed the move and not a mention. I wonder why that is?

ddraver wrote:

PuttyKnees wrote:

I can't see how the GB performance can be criticised at this stage. Big effort to ensure two riders make the lead group, one of which must be in with a shout, and other one is no slouch even if he is an unpalatable character.

Well...

Cav started with 7 team mates

Sagan started with 2

Both are now in the same position. It's not great really is it...

Cav and Blythe are great racers. For some reason when GB go to a worlds (save Copenhagen) they leave their brains on the bus.

Can you link to all your posts about France and Germany? They completely missed the group and are around 2 minutes behind.

I'll tell you again, team GB have got their leader with a teammate in the lead group, I'm sure they are happy with that. You are criticizing them because it's Team Gb.

No, I'm over this now. Saddles and I disagree with you, big deal. Watch the race.

Didn't think so. Enjoy the race, I hope GB continue to disappoint you.

ddraver

manic_esso wrote:

Blazing Saddles wrote:

At some point, Cav is going to get worked over by GVA, Terpstra etc.

Stannard showed everyone how to deal with that...

If I was Cav I'd glue myself to Sagan's wheel...or Tommeke's...oh I don't know

(which is quite a thing given what we expected of this race)

ddraver

DP...

ddraver

Didn't think so. Enjoy the race, I hope GB continue to disappoint you.

I really thought better of you, oh well.

ddraver

Robbie McEwen ‏@mcewenrobbie
#doha2016 @EBhagen’s job for #NOR teammate @Kristoff87 suits his trade team mate @MarkCavendish perfectly…..

Bit of a stretch Rob...

ddraver

Degenkolb literally rides himself into the ground. Failed hero but still, Hero!

Richmond Racer 2

Stop talking the nation down, Dave!

blazing_saddles

Over 3 minutes now.
So, it's down to the Belgians to lose and the Italians to try to make sure they do.

ddraver

Oh sure, it's cute when Chasey does it but me???

Richmond Racer 2

(But can you please stop double posting the same posts here and Twitter...it's like stereo...

ddraver

Ha ha, I'm a wee bit excited. I think it's the total unexpectedness of it

ddraver

So given the precedent set by GvA after the olympics, what's Tommeke going to buy the Belgian team if he wins?