2017 Flat Classics thread - will probs have spoilers

rick_chasey

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....!

BrianS

r0bh wrote:

Brian Smith talking nonsense about the peloton still being in with a shout

6 secs away from nonsense?

DeVlaeminck

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 ?

rick_chasey

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 ?

Well a couple for me.

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?

Richmond Racer 2

Demol in hey I dont want to criticise Degenkolb but does so anyway shocker

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/demol-w ... -instinct/

dish_dash

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 ?

Well a couple for me.

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?

RichN95.

Of course, Quick Step turned down the opportunity to sign Sagan before he joined Liquigas. That's got to rankle with both parties.

yourpaceormine

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.

yourpaceormine

Kittel won this morning's half stage, and has just posted fastest ITT time, over 30s faster than second placed Koenig

blazing_saddles

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.

bobmcstuff

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

cruff

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 Durbo

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

blim

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.

milton50

That's another impressive ride from Gilbert.

takethehighroad

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, Senechal

takethehighroad

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 happy

milton50

If Boonen wins Paris Roubaix (or Flanders for that matter) then I'm assuming no one will be at work on Monday in Belgium.

takethehighroad

I won't be at work on Monday, but that's a combination of school holidays and Wrestlemania...

rick_chasey

Never forget how Euro cycling is: https://twitter.com/marcelsieberg/statu ... 7914492928

RichN95.

Rick Chasey wrote:

Never forget how Euro cycling is: https://twitter.com/marcelsieberg/statu ... 7914492928

Sadly I can identify that song.

dish_dash

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...

DeVlaeminck

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.

RichN95.

What's happened to Dirk Hofman Motorhomes?

I've seen Luc and Tornado Tom Frits this year, but it's been a few years since I've sported Dirk

dish_dash

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 tho

ddraver

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!

rick_chasey

Please note that today's Scheldeprijs starts from Mol (Boonen's home town) rather than the usual Antwerp.

In recognition, natch.

rick_chasey

Quick Step bants.

RichN95.

No Cavendish on the start line today or Sunday (ankle injury)

takethehighroad

Is Cav finished yet?

The scenes from the signing on podium genuinely made me cry. The amount of Tomekke love

blazing_saddles

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...........