Milan - San Remo 2021 ***Spoilers***

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  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,104
    tailwindhome said:

    Pross said:

    Surprised how strung out the bunch has been since I switched on. They seem to be working much harder than I'd assumed they would in this race.

    I was surprised at that too, was expecting a TDF week 2 transition stage feel.

    Did someone say it was a tail wind? That should make it harder in the bunch.
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  • thejimmymethod
    thejimmymethod Posts: 458
    Pross said:

    Something seeing the early stages of a long race makes me ponder. How do the riders get their leg warmers off? You see riders ditching jackets and gilets as they warm up but I've never seen anyone taking off leg warmers. I assume they mainly stop to do it but sometimes you see riders still wearing them late in the race where stopping is likely to be difficult.

    I have seen it done while holding on to the team car (works for one leg but could beca struggle for the other), or with a teammate for assistance, but definitely something you would have to make an early call on before the race is on.
  • shirley_basso
    shirley_basso Posts: 6,195
    100k.bunch spread out with mini splits all over the place.

    3min to gap
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Turns out, surprise, surprise to have been much ado about nothing.
    Seems the peloton decided to take a collective break for a spot of lunch and some kit adjustments.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • gsk82
    gsk82 Posts: 3,599
    edited March 2021
    Is anyone else having problems with eurosport player and gcn freezing?
    "Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago
  • david37
    david37 Posts: 1,313
    dam my jab is at 3:30
  • david37
    david37 Posts: 1,313
    gsk82 said:

    Is anyone else having problems with eurosport player and gcn freezing?

    not here, its bang on stable here
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,697
    That really was a short ride but I felt every pedal stroke... 😮‍💨🤧

    Think I might have misjudged my form this year.
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,227
    david37 said:

    gsk82 said:

    Is anyone else having problems with eurosport player and gcn freezing?

    not here, its bang on stable here
    Likewise. Though only have had it on for last 30km.
  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
    ddraver said:

    That really was a short ride but I felt every pedal stroke... 😮‍💨🤧

    Think I might have misjudged my form this year.

    Build it, brick by brick. 😊
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  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
    Scenic shots are always wonderful from this race.
    PTP Champion 2019, 2022 & 2023
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,652
    I got a mate into watching bike racing last year. Warned him it was 280km of nothing and 10km of fun, but he's watching most of it anyway, cos he's an Italophile.
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  • shirley_basso
    shirley_basso Posts: 6,195
    Does seem to be picking up a bit
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,697
    I'm wondering if MvdP has a weakness on distance/fuelling? Thinking of the Worlds, the TA stage where he imploded. Maybe that's why people are keener to drive the pace

    (No, I'm not even really convincing myself...)
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,436
    Thinking an early attack from the favourites would suit Bennett
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,697
    I dont want Sam to win anymore... 🤨

    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    edited March 2021
    ddraver said:

    I dont want Sam to win anymore... 🤨



    Aaaaand Sam Bennett gets a puncture.

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,697
    I WANT A NEW BIKE TO APPEAR IN FRONT OF ME RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Sorry lads, Sam’s not gonna win today
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  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
    Bora helping Bennett with the team car. Related to the Interview Lefevre gave regarding Denk trying to get Remco?!
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  • shirley_basso
    shirley_basso Posts: 6,195
    No mention of WvA all day
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,652
    Brian Holm on Danish commentary was wincing at Bennet's huge gear there.
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  • shirley_basso
    shirley_basso Posts: 6,195
    So were GCN commentators in fairness
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    These are the bits mere mortals couldn’t do. Casual 70kph into the bottom of the cipressa
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Jumbo winding it up.
    _
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    rick_chasey said:

    Jumbo winding it up.

    Setting a steady, rather than blistering pace.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    edited March 2021
    Is the madman off the front actually smiling going up a climb after 270k of racing?
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    The bell tolls for Taco.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    MvdP is not attacking from that position
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    blazing_saddles said:

    rick_chasey said:

    Jumbo winding it up.

    Setting a steady, rather than blistering pace.
    Winding it up
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