S*** Small Races Thread - 2022
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Yeah was the WVA win. Vingegaard finished the stage behind Pogacar. That being said, Vingegaard is definitely the real deal and maybe even the 4th best GC rider in the world.PTP Champion 2019, 2022 & 20231
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Just watched the highlights on gcn. I forgot it got up to 30 seconds. I was thinking it was more like 12. Pogacer struggled on the col de la loze (spelling?) in 2020 compared to Roglic too. Maybe he doesn't like the really long stuff (comparatively)?No_Ta_Doctor said:
He had about 40s at the top and was only brought back on the descent. Pogacar himself said he pushed too hard trying to stay with him and had to ease off and try and manage the gap.gsk82 said:
He didn't get very farNo_Ta_Doctor said:
Vingegaard has. Pogacar is an incredible rider, but he's not unbeatable.mrb123 said:
Is anyone?amrushton said:Others know his weakness and can exploit it. Schleck on a wet descent was always good for complaints. Remco on gravel or a tricky descent may be another. He isn't going to be riding away from Pogacar on any decent climb.
He literally rode away from Pogacar on a decent climb."Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago0 -
Jumbo have unveiled their new team car which has improved drafting capabilities.
Dumoulin never being one to miss out on an opportunity...
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Don't we all do this? I certainly do.blazing_saddles said:Jumbo have unveiled their new team car which has improved drafting capabilities.
Dumoulin never being one to miss out on an opportunity...0 -
It was meant to be the 'New' Defender. As the actual (albeit truly awful) new Defender is on sale now you'd imagine that's taken up all the (hopefully limited) interest in that type of thing.ddraver said:I think Juan is being a bit of a sillos-billos...
Good point, Rich - that's gone very quiet hasn't it?!?
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About this time 2 years ago, I thought the whole COVID thing had prepared me for a Strange New World … but now Cofidis get 2 stage wins and a GC and I’m all at sea again.0
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Tour de la Provence starts tomorrow with a decent line up"Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago0
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Most of the WT teams and Arkea bringing only 5 or 6 man teams though. Some quality, so maybe less is more. Plenty of live coverage too.gsk82 said:Tour de la Provence starts tomorrow with a decent line up
Also tomorrow, Cav kicks off his season in Oman.
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Provence offers: Alaphilippe, Carapaz, Ganna, Quintana, Viviani, Demare, Gilbert. Hayter, Rowe and Askey for British interest. A TT, a sprint, a bumpy stage and proper big climb to finish. It looks like a nice race.
Oman: Less stars. Cavendish and Gaviria for the sprints. Masnada looks like the only climber so really his to lose.Twitter: @RichN950 -
Stephens and Blythe on duty for Provence.
QS are without Asgreen and Ballerini due to Covid regs."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Sprinters didn't get the same time in Tour of Oman?
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Ethan Hayter currently leading in Provence."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0
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Until Ganna came along.
Ineos 1-2 with only a couple of riders left on course."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Thought I'd see if I could find any video to see if there was a gap that would explain things.shirley_basso said:Sprinters didn't get the same time in Tour of Oman?
The host broadcaster (OmanSportsTV) managed to have a overhead view of the entire run in. Then missed the actual finish.....
It certainly looked closer. Bonus seconds perhaps?0 -
It's the GC, so includes time bonuses.shirley_basso said:Sprinters didn't get the same time in Tour of Oman?
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JimD666 said:
Thought I'd see if I could find any video to see if there was a gap that would explain things.
The host broadcaster (OmanSportsTV) managed to have a overhead view of the entire run in. Then missed the actual finish.....
It certainly looked closer. Bonus seconds perhaps?
Here's the finish
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That bump that Cavendish gets around the 39 second mark shows how hectic and physical these sprints are. The fact that a crash didn't occur also shows the skill levels these riders have.RichN95. said:JimD666 said:
Thought I'd see if I could find any video to see if there was a gap that would explain things.
The host broadcaster (OmanSportsTV) managed to have a overhead view of the entire run in. Then missed the actual finish.....
It certainly looked closer. Bonus seconds perhaps?
Here's the finish0 -
A win for Cav!4
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Wind ripping up Tour de la Provence0
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I am watching but a bit behind.poweredbyidris said:Wind ripping up Tour de la Provence
50kph right across the course and they are heading to the Camargue.
Going to be absolute carnage.
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68.1k to go and tailwind galore.
2nd group dropping back slowly.0 -
This is the ideal opportunity for Ganna to go for it with 1km to go. Who's going to chase him?"Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago0
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Ganna could have ridden away there and made everyone else work, as it happens Viviani still finishes well!0
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That was worth the watch. An excellent bonus on the flattest of flat stages.
Pretty obvious now why Viviani opted to return to Skineos.
I agree that Ganna could probably have ridden them all off his wheel in the last 2 kms"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.1 -
Came from quite a way back too. Really motoring.mrb123 said:A win for Cav!
https://youtu.be/21bNG1UFd8Q Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0
