Paris Roubaix 2017 -*SPOILERS*
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GvA is in great form and will beat most in a sprint. You’d be foolish to dismiss him based on weight. Dismiss him for his (comparatively) weak team if you must.
Speaking of his riding position, look how far back his saddle his. That’s how you’re supposed to ride cobbles.
What a pity Vanmarcke is out.
It would be hilarious to see someone like Durbridge do a Hayman on Boonen. But if Boonen pulls this off it’ll be the greatest story ever told.
Demare must be in with a shout.0 -
Zebedee Stybar: 71kgs- 6th, 5th, 2nd in his first 3 goes.
Terpstra is a fair bit taller than GVA and weighs 1kg more."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
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Could add Boasson Hagen at 73kg according to Wikipedia, although I agree with the prototypical shape being tall and 80+ kg.0
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Rick Chasey wrote:Meh, I think PR is not for GvA.Twitter: @RichN950
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RichN95 wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:Meh, I think PR is not for GvA.
Agree totally. Got to be taken seriously this Sunday.It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
Tony Gallopin is riding for the first time since 2012, so as one of my men I'm hoping he will be up there come the end.0
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RichN95 wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:Meh, I think PR is not for GvA.
Meh, I don't think he's all that.
2015 wasn't as selective as PR normally is.
Greg can and does attack in Flanders, but can only really follow in Roubaix.0 -
OnYourRight wrote:Demare must be in with a shout.
I'm on him @ 66/1. With my history that means he'll fall at the first hurdle cobbled sector and be euthanised by the course vet.Team My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0 -
I may come back to revise this post, but I do think it's shame that Geraint Thomas is focusing on the GTs rather than the classics.
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
TailWindHome wrote:I may come back to revise this post, but I do think it's shame that Geraint Thomas is focusing on the GTs rather than the classics.
I like that you used a GT picture to illustrate your point2020/2021/2022 Metric Century Challenge Winner0 -
TailWindHome wrote:I may come back to revise this post, but I do think it's shame that Geraint Thomas is focusing on the GTs rather than the classics.
..........but it does give Stannard and Rowe the opportunity to really go for it.0 -
CarbonClem wrote:TailWindHome wrote:I may come back to revise this post, but I do think it's shame that Geraint Thomas is focusing on the GTs rather than the classics.
I like that you used a GT picture to illustrate your point
Great spotIt's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
Salsiccia1 wrote:CarbonClem wrote:I like that you used a GT picture to illustrate your point
Great spot
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Last year's Orica Backstage Pass from P-R:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zxnA4asj44
I've watched it loads of times since last year... I know some of you don't like Backstage Pass but
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Don't understand where the Luke Rowe love is coming from. He gets the odd top ten result even in Paris-Roubaix, but never really seems in proper contention. Any pro could land a lucky punch on a given day, but I'd hardly consider him more than an "also ran".PTP Champion 2019, 2022 & 20230
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M.R.M. wrote:Don't understand where the Luke Rowe love is coming from. He gets the odd top ten result even in Paris-Roubaix, but never really seems in proper contention. Any pro could land a lucky punch on a given day, but I'd hardly consider him more than an "also ran".Twitter: @RichN950
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I haven’t noticed anything consistent, but maybe he rides too near the front – thus improving his odds of being in a good break but also guaranteeing he’ll be tired.
Meanwhile, Phinney is out. He had emotional ups and downs on a training ride yesterday. Yeah.
Maybe Cannondale-Drapac should just fly home.0 -
OnYourRight wrote:I haven’t noticed anything consistent, but maybe he rides too near the front – thus improving his odds of being in a good break but also guaranteeing he’ll be tired.
Meanwhile, Phinney is out. He had emotional ups and downs on a training ride yesterday. Yeah.
Maybe Cannondale-Drapac should just fly home.
Ah don't knock him for feeling weird as a result of a concussion.
The mind is still very mysterious. It was a big ol' smash.0 -
RichN95 wrote:M.R.M. wrote:Don't understand where the Luke Rowe love is coming from. He gets the odd top ten result even in Paris-Roubaix, but never really seems in proper contention. Any pro could land a lucky punch on a given day, but I'd hardly consider him more than an "also ran".
Had Vanmarcke not crashed, the Muur selection would have continued to work together until late in the race.
Most of them would never have been seen again, not just Gilbert.
Luke could well have got onto the podium."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
M.R.M. wrote:Don't understand where the Luke Rowe love is coming from. He gets the odd top ten result even in Paris-Roubaix, but never really seems in proper contention. Any pro could land a lucky punch on a given day, but I'd hardly consider him more than an "also ran".
I would consider 2 out of the last 6 winners of Paris Roubaix as 'also-ran/outsiders'. It's an attritional race and luck plays a big part. He may not be a bookies favourite, but don't write him off that easily. There's been plenty of lucky punch victories at PR over the years from tier 2 or lower riders.0 -
...............still not going to pick him for PTP though0
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Rick Chasey wrote:OnYourRight wrote:I haven’t noticed anything consistent, but maybe he rides too near the front – thus improving his odds of being in a good break but also guaranteeing he’ll be tired.
Meanwhile, Phinney is out. He had emotional ups and downs on a training ride yesterday. Yeah.
Maybe Cannondale-Drapac should just fly home.
Ah don't knock him for feeling weird as a result of a concussion.
The mind is still very mysterious. It was a big ol' smash.
Yep. He's had a concussion before, and it's a big risk to ride whilst suffering the effects, even without the feeling like crap element. Only sensible option really.It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
Andrew Hood says “Tailwinds always favor pure strength.” I wonder what that means for Sunday, with tailwinds and crosswinds forecasted.0
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OnYourRight wrote:Rick always says “Tailwinds always favor pure strength.” I wonder what that means for Sunday, with tailwinds and crosswinds forecasted.
FTFY...
But OMG - is that right - cross-tail??????
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Hey look boys, a child wrote a school project about it
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/cycling/ ... the-north/We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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ddraver wrote:Hey, look boys a child wrote a school project about it
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/cycling/ ... the-north/
That comment belittles children's school projects. All of the children in my household (4), whilst of primary age, would have written a more coherent, less patronising, and significantly more accurate piece than that ("Ian Standard"!!)0 -
yourpaceormine wrote:ddraver wrote:Hey, look boys a child wrote a school project about it
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/cycling/ ... the-north/
That comment belittles children's school projects. All of the children in my household (4), whilst of primary age, would have written a more coherent, less patronising, and significantly more accurate piece than that ("Ian Standard"!!)
To be fair, we aren't the target audience and for people who know nothing about cycling it's an OK summary although it misses a chance to show just how bad the pave can be. The typos are bad though, Owain Doll as well as Ian Standard - makes it look like they got information from UK Cycling Expert!0