Spring (autumn) classics *spoilers*
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Alaphilippe nearly throws it away again with an early celebration. MvdP got boxed, I think he was expecting Cosnefroy to fade much sooner and leave a gap but it never came.
The front of these races is becoming very predictable!0 -
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Amateur night from Alaphilippe doing that again.“You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”
Wilier Cento Uno SR/Wilier Mortirolo/Specialized Roubaix Comp/Kona Hei Hei/Calibre Bossnut0 -
Just enough of a drift across by JA again, not dangerous but probably just enough to stop MvdP.1
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Sounds like and amazing finish/last few kms! I'll have to look up the video highlights. Thanks ddr + rc for the live feed
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Absolutely mental. Imagine if he'd thrown it away again? You'd think he'd still be sprinting through the mixed zone after that nonsense on Sunday.dabber said:Amateur night from Alaphilippe doing that again.
It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
So Mr Showbiz won another bike race.
Not going to learn the easy way is he?
So far this season, The Second Coming has only managed to win the WinkyBinky Bankywanky."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Peaking for Flanders though innit.blazing_saddles said:So Mr Showbiz won another bike race.
Not going to learn the easy way is he?
So far this season, The Second Coming has only managed to win the WinkyBinky Bankywanky.0 -
Well, it's a bit late in the day for my fantasy classics team but it would help.rick_chasey said:
Peaking for Flanders though innit.blazing_saddles said:So Mr Showbiz won another bike race.
Not going to learn the easy way is he?
So far this season, The Second Coming has only managed to win the WinkyBinky Bankywanky."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Just watched on catch up. That was a lot more entertaining than I anticipated.ddraver said:Important call...
It's everyone's favourite KOM, Cosnefroy
They have 20s and growing over the semi-heavyweight chasers
Cosnefroy was my favourite comedy moment at the Tour but he's really stepped up so far in the recent classics. Hes still only 24 One to watch in the hillier racrs in the future maybe?
MVDP shows once again that he's very good but not exceptional. 0 -
Seems horribly unfair - Pidcock is right tiny so the 250 watts from the e bike would give him way more benefit than an 80 kilo rider.RichN95. said:
Unless they account for that somehow.0 -
bobmcstuff said:
Seems horribly unfair - Pidcock is right tiny so the 250 watts from the e bike would give him way more benefit than an 80 kilo rider.RichN95. said:
Unless they account for that somehow.
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This would be like horse riding as it would reward tiny little midgetsRichN95. said:bobmcstuff said:
Seems horribly unfair - Pidcock is right tiny so the 250 watts from the e bike would give him way more benefit than an 80 kilo rider.RichN95. said:
Unless they account for that somehow.
Sport isn't fair. It rewards specific physical characteristics over others.0 -
We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Despite the mocking here about Cosnefroy and the TdF KOM, he shouldn't be underestimated. He was U-23 World Champion in 2017 in a race which included Pogacar, Hirschi, Kämna, Sivakov, and Martinez, and he might yet still develop into a useful one-day racer.DeadCalm said:
Just watched on catch up. That was a lot more entertaining than I anticipated.ddraver said:Important call...
It's everyone's favourite KOM, Cosnefroy
They have 20s and growing over the semi-heavyweight chasers
Cosnefroy was my favourite comedy moment at the Tour but he's really stepped up so far in the recent classics. Hes still only 24 One to watch in the hillier racrs in the future maybe?
MVDP shows once again that he's very good but not exceptional.
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Second at Fleche and third here today would suggest that development is well underway.0
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Tactical masterclass by JA in the Brabantse Pijl. Yes, he showboated again, yes he almost threw it away again, yes he does his usual irritating expressive movements in the final km's, but that was winning a race when you are not necessarily the strongest (at least in the final sprint).
Something My Man MvdP hasn't ever proven he is able to do (Amstel doesn't count. He attacked way too early and paid the price there and was able to turn it around in the end because JA and Fuglsang waited around for too long at the sprint AND because he is MvdP and is utterly world class among the world class).
JA let MvdP lead out. Cosnefroy jumped early like he has to as the weakest sprinter, MvdP easily closed the gap and then JA waited and waited and then jumped. He didn't go full gas immediately in the sprint, but rather passed MvdP and held it there, boxing him in before kicking again. By the time MvdP was able to jump and pass JA, he ran out of road.
Outstanding by JA, despite all the irritating other things he does.PTP Champion 2019, 2022 & 20231 -
I'd still be kicking him square in the bolIocks for his finish line bellendery if I was LefevereIt's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.2
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So Lille Metropole is heading into maximum alert tonight probably. That means, for example, bars are closing and we now have to wonder if they'll let Paris-Roubaix go ahead now. I personally think it should (with crowd restrictions if necessary) but I we'll see...0
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Just watched the BP finish...loved the way MvdP ducked his head under the raised arm of JA.Half man, Half bike0
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PR route, today
*licks lips*
Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.2 -
Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.0
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I'm running a marathon the previous day so this looks like a perfect recovery day for me. I hope they've checked the new times don't create an issue with trains at the level crossings!gweeds said:0
