Lombardia Week. 2017 *Spoilers*

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  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    Prhymeate wrote:
    Is anyone watching this on eurosport online via Virgin Media? It's constantly jumping back 2/3 seconds every minute or so. Does this quite often, just wondered if anyone else experienced it to and/or had a fix? Tried refreshing a few times but no luck.
    Its working ok online on BT so maybe a virgin or refresh issue?
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    on Twitter: We just talked with @LaurensDePlus, who fortunately has no serious injuries after that earlier crash and is on his way to the hospital.
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  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    Mikael Cherel seems to have quite a lot of bend in his knee still when he's at the bottom of his pedal stroke. Looks like his saddle's too low, although presumably it's set up how he likes it.
  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    on Twitter: We just talked with @LaurensDePlus, who fortunately has no serious injuries after that earlier crash and is on his way to the hospital.
    A real relief to hear it. Hopefully it's just bumps and bruises (and he probably needs a clean pair of shorts)
  • davidof
    davidof Posts: 3,115
    Lead group of 4 including Cherel crossing Come for the last difficulty, Civiglio, of the day with 32 seconds lead

    Dan Martin out the back

    Cherel caught and dropped

    Rosa and Kruiswijk dropped
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  • davidof
    davidof Posts: 3,115
    Impressive descent by Pinot
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  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    His-Nibs looking really good here. I'm not a fan but he's a proper racer.
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    Salsiccia1 wrote:
    His-Nibs looking really good here. I'm not a fan but he's a proper racer.

    Proper indeed :)
  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    Nibali far and away the best rider there.

    Moscon making more friends in the sprint.
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  • davidof
    davidof Posts: 3,115
    Salsiccia1 wrote:
    His-Nibs looking really good here. I'm not a fan but he's a proper racer.

    one of the best all rounders over the last few years
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Moscon upsets another French team.
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  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    davidof wrote:
    Salsiccia1 wrote:
    His-Nibs looking really good here. I'm not a fan but he's a proper racer.

    best all rounder over the last few years

    Yep, I'll go with that. Valverde has a good shout, but he doesn't match up in GTs.
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • davidof
    davidof Posts: 3,115
    Salsiccia1 wrote:
    davidof wrote:
    Salsiccia1 wrote:
    His-Nibs looking really good here. I'm not a fan but he's a proper racer.

    best all rounder over the last few years

    Yep, I'll go with that. Valverde has a good shout, but he doesn't match up in GTs.

    Valverde slightly better at the classics. You've got to admire riders that can do it all.
    Moscon in a dust up in the sprint, 3rd place to be confirmed.
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  • davidof
    davidof Posts: 3,115
    De Plus Crash

    https://youtu.be/ua-f0ETXO1Q
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  • lettingthedaysgoby
    lettingthedaysgoby Posts: 1,732
    Enjoyed that, can't really complain about Nibali taking it, proper racer.
  • kleinstroker
    kleinstroker Posts: 2,133
    Holy Moly!

    Jan Bakelants bike

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  • davidof
    davidof Posts: 3,115
    The bike looks better than Bakelants, who has a back injury.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    davidof wrote:
    The bike looks better than Bakelants, who has a back injury.

    And 7 rib fractures.
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  • crispybug2
    crispybug2 Posts: 2,915
    Does anyone have any news on De Plus's condition?

    The natural blonde was watching a race for once and watched the crash, she is genuinely concerned, bless her!

    I assume he's alright as I've not read any reports about him.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    crispybug2 wrote:
    Does anyone have any news on De Plus's condition?

    The natural blonde was watching a race for once and watched the crash, she is genuinely concerned, bless her!

    I assume he's alright as I've not read any reports about him.
    No serious injuries according to his team

    DLj_vNSXcAAumBP.jpg
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  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    De Plus ok compared to the others who crashed on the same descent:

    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bakelan ... ign=buffer
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    RichN95 wrote:
    crispybug2 wrote:
    Does anyone have any news on De Plus's condition?

    The natural blonde was watching a race for once and watched the crash, she is genuinely concerned, bless her!

    I assume he's alright as I've not read any reports about him.
    No serious injuries according to his team

    DLj_vNSXcAAumBP.jpg

    To be fair, he looks more like he's just been caught going for a crafty Dumoulin in that pic.
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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,182
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    crispybug2 wrote:
    Does anyone have any news on De Plus's condition?

    The natural blonde was watching a race for once and watched the crash, she is genuinely concerned, bless her!

    I assume he's alright as I've not read any reports about him.
    No serious injuries according to his team

    DLj_vNSXcAAumBP.jpg

    To be fair, he looks more like he's just been caught going for a crafty Dumoulin in that pic.

    :D:D
    - but bloody hell I’m amazed and very relieved he’s smiling!
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    kleinstroker wrote:
    Holy Moly!

    Jan Bakelants bike

    DLj4EXpWsAAYjdF.jpg:large

    Bakelandts unsure if he'll race again after the injuries.

    Very serious.
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  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    Didn't realize a moped had run over his leg while he was back on the road. Poor bloke, possibly career ending.
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  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    kleinstroker wrote:
    Holy Moly!

    Jan Bakelants bike

    DLj4EXpWsAAYjdF.jpg:large

    Bakelandts unsure if he'll race again after the injuries.

    Very serious.

    Never mind the injuries, he wont race unless he gets a ladder to get his bike down!
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
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    Bakelandts has the metal removed from his back...
    _
  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    :shock:
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    Why did they put a Euro in his back?

    (Joke)
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  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    RichN95 wrote:
    Why did they put a Euro in his back?

    (Joke)

    Luck. The human body is a lot like a wallet and it's bad luck not to put a coin into it.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.

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