2017 Flat Classics thread - will probs have spoilers
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Later on, they show a clip where Peters & Steels are chatting with Tom in the group behind, before the Sagan/Terpstra argument.
Steels suggests they go after the break to put pressure. Tom can't hear, asks what the situation is, is told, and then goes 'fine we won't ride then".....
Interesting....!0 -
r0bh wrote:Brian Smith talking nonsense about the peloton still being in with a shout
6 secs away from nonsense?0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:Later on, they show a clip where Peters & Steels are chatting with Tom in the group behind, before the Sagan/Terpstra argument.
Steels suggests they go after the break to put pressure. Tom can't hear, asks what the situation is, is told, and then goes 'fine we won't ride then".....
Interesting....!
Too subtle for me Rick what is the implication ?[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
DeVlaeminck wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:Later on, they show a clip where Peters & Steels are chatting with Tom in the group behind, before the Sagan/Terpstra argument.
Steels suggests they go after the break to put pressure. Tom can't hear, asks what the situation is, is told, and then goes 'fine we won't ride then".....
Interesting....!
Too subtle for me Rick what is the implication ?
1) clear who calls the shots, and it's not the guys in the car
2) it's the wrong tactical choice. Not sure what QS gain from not chasing behind.
So you wonder why Tom would make that call. Does he not have the legs? Or is it something else?0 -
Demol in hey I dont want to criticise Degenkolb but does so anyway shocker
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/demol-w ... -instinct/0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:DeVlaeminck wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:Later on, they show a clip where Peters & Steels are chatting with Tom in the group behind, before the Sagan/Terpstra argument.
Steels suggests they go after the break to put pressure. Tom can't hear, asks what the situation is, is told, and then goes 'fine we won't ride then".....
Interesting....!
Too subtle for me Rick what is the implication ?
1) clear who calls the shots, and it's not the guys in the car
2) it's the wrong tactical choice. Not sure what QS gain from not chasing behind.
So you wonder why Tom would make that call. Does he not have the legs? Or is it something else?
Belgians turning against Sagan?
How soon before we see Boonen behind the wheel?0 -
Those of a weak disposition, if you are about to tune into Eurosport make sure you have the volume set to 'mute'. CK & MB are, to coin a phrase, off on one.
I am no fan of theirs, but today they are particularly dreadful.0 -
Kittel won this morning's half stage, and has just posted fastest ITT time, over 30s faster than second placed Koenig0
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yourpaceormine wrote:Kittel won this morning's half stage, and has just posted fastest ITT time, over 30s faster than second placed Koenig
Durbridge goes faster and I think sets the best ever time for this course."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Blazing Saddles wrote:yourpaceormine wrote:Kittel won this morning's half stage, and has just posted fastest ITT time, over 30s faster than second placed Koenig
Durbridge goes faster and I think sets the best ever time for this course.
Turbo Durbo
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bobmcstuff wrote:Blazing Saddles wrote:yourpaceormine wrote:Kittel won this morning's half stage, and has just posted fastest ITT time, over 30s faster than second placed Koenig
Durbridge goes faster and I think sets the best ever time for this course.
Turbo DurboFat chopper. Some racing. Some testing. Some crashing.
Specialising in Git Daaahns and Cafs. Norvern Munkey/Transplanted Laaandoner.0 -
I'm not a fan of Durbridge, but good that he got some reward for his efforts over the last week.
Gilbert, on the other hand, looks back to his pre-2012 best. It''ll never happen, but a straight-up battle on the Paterberg between him, Sagan and van Avermaet on Sunday would be very very nice.kop van de wedstrijd0 -
That's another impressive ride from Gilbert.0
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Done some star ratings for RVV and that
5*****
Sagan, GVA
4****
Gilbert, Kristoff, Vanmarcke
3***
The rest of Quickstep, Benoot, Degenkolb, Stuyven, EBH, Durbridge, van Keirsbulk, Vandenbergh, Naesen
2**
Stannard, Rowe, Boom, Breschel, Colbrelli, Demare, Devolder, Pozatto
1*
Roelandts, Felline, Bettiol, Martin, Pollitt, Gatto, Eisel, Senechal0 -
DDV, E3, GW, DDDP, RVV.....all revving you up for THE big one.
Nothing beats a Sunday In Hell, and if Tomekke wins I will be so so happy0 -
If Boonen wins Paris Roubaix (or Flanders for that matter) then I'm assuming no one will be at work on Monday in Belgium.0
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I won't be at work on Monday, but that's a combination of school holidays and Wrestlemania...0
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Rick Chasey wrote:Never forget how Euro cycling is: https://twitter.com/marcelsieberg/statu ... 7914492928Twitter: @RichN950
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Rick Chasey wrote:http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/videozone/programmas/Extra_Time_Koers/2.49229?playlist=7.39499&video=1.2936970
Sagan being naughty in the peloton.
Guy acts like a dick half the time and people love him. I don't get it.
Haven't quite squared his 'oh I just ride to make the race' with his whinging about Terpstra... mate, tactics is part of the game...0 -
dish_dash wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/videozone/programmas/Extra_Time_Koers/2.49229?playlist=7.39499&video=1.2936970
Sagan being naughty in the peloton.
Guy acts like a dick half the time and people love him. I don't get it.
Haven't quite squared his 'oh I just ride to make the race' with his whinging about Terpstra... mate, tactics is part of the game...
Tactics which made no sense when they had a monument winner in the break and maybe the fastest sprinter in the chase and end up not even contesting the win.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
DeVlaeminck wrote:dish_dash wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/videozone/programmas/Extra_Time_Koers/2.49229?playlist=7.39499&video=1.2936970
Sagan being naughty in the peloton.
Guy acts like a dick half the time and people love him. I don't get it.
Haven't quite squared his 'oh I just ride to make the race' with his whinging about Terpstra... mate, tactics is part of the game...
Tactics which made no sense when they had a monument winner in the break and maybe the fastest sprinter in the chase and end up not even contesting the win.
Got the Belgian win tho0 -
DeVlaeminck wrote:dish_dash wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/videozone/programmas/Extra_Time_Koers/2.49229?playlist=7.39499&video=1.2936970
Sagan being naughty in the peloton.
Guy acts like a dick half the time and people love him. I don't get it.
Haven't quite squared his 'oh I just ride to make the race' with his whinging about Terpstra... mate, tactics is part of the game...
Tactics which made no sense when they had a monument winner in the break and maybe the fastest sprinter in the chase and end up not even contesting the win.
You ve met opeQSF before right?
Screwing up tactics and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is what they do best!We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Please note that today's Scheldeprijs starts from Mol (Boonen's home town) rather than the usual Antwerp.
In recognition, natch.0 -
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Is Cav finished yet?
The scenes from the signing on podium genuinely made me cry. The amount of Tomekke love0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:Please note that today's Scheldeprijs starts from Mol (Boonen's home town) rather than the usual Antwerp.
In recognition, natch.
Well, hardly worth posting but...........
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0