CX Season 2022/23.......
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He said that the course wasn't up to world cup standard and that he wouldn't be riding it again if it was on the calendar next year.seanoconn said:
What did he say?pinno said:Iserbyt: Sour grapes or genuine concern?
Poxy advert timing yesterday, missed his attack and crash.
[Or words to that effect].
There were a few loose stones being kicked up. iserbyt blamed the 'rock' he hit.
ES has coverage with no ads - well, you can choose that or E1 coverage which has ad breaks.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Is CX an off-road sport? If so, then I don't get the issue. If it was rock gardens, and massive roots as seen in Nove Mesto I could understand.
However, it wasn't, just put the right pressure in your tyres.....All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0 -
His team mate who won the womens race didn’t seem to be complaining.pinno said:
He said that the course wasn't up to world cup standard and that he wouldn't be riding it again if it was on the calendar next year.seanoconn said:
What did he say?pinno said:Iserbyt: Sour grapes or genuine concern?
Poxy advert timing yesterday, missed his attack and crash.
[Or words to that effect].
There were a few loose stones being kicked up. iserbyt blamed the 'rock' he hit.
ES has coverage with no ads - well, you can choose that or E1 coverage which has ad breaks.0 -
I think Worst had a bad day at the office - punctures were mentioned in the commentary.
Dunno if that was connected.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
When are the big 3 expected to return?Warning No formatter is installed for the format0
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Tom P might not due to knee injury.1
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I think it's becoming obvious that CX is definitely the least priority for him, behind the Road & MTB.
Koppenbergcross tomorrow, and the return of PFP.....First CX race for a few seasons.All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0 -
Having caught up with the weekends CS I find myself in the position of showing ignorance.
Again.
Is there any actual reason for only being able to get a fresh bottle by doing a bike change? Or is it just "It's Cross" and/or "because"?0 -
I would presume it’s to stop bottles being thrown off anywhere and likewise handed up anywhere. Also because everything has to be done in the pits. There something similar in the gravel rules that you can’t retrace to pits/service area once you’ve left it.0
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I get having it in a specific place. I just don't understand why you have to change the whole bike. 🤷♀️0
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Maybe there is rule if you go in to pits you have to change your bike.0
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Having looked at the rules, it would seem the only reason you can go in to pits for is to change your bike. So hence to change your bottle you need to change your bike, need to change a broken shoe, you need to change your bike as well.1
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Cheers webbo.0
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The bike change rule is to stop people just treating the pits area as part of the course, should it be less churned up.1
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PFF had a bit of a mare with mechanicals there. Looked like she needed to run most of the courseWarning No formatter is installed for the format0
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First time on Shimano 2x for a very long time after years on Sram 1x.....
But she seemed to be making rapid progress through the field. The form still appears to be there.All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0 -
TP is apparently returning on November 19th at the Merkplas?No_Ta_Doctor said:When are the big 3 expected to return?
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Yesterdays mens Koppenberg cross was a good watch. Lots of team tactics from the Bingo sauces team including dodgy ones, such swerves and elbows to try and stop being passed. Waste of time though as they got stuffed in the end.1
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Fantastic comeback from van der Haar. I couldn't believe the gap he closed after coming off.webboo said:Yesterdays mens Koppenberg cross was a good watch. Lots of team tactics from the Bingo sauces team including dodgy ones, such swerves and elbows to try and stop being passed. Waste of time though as they got stuffed in the end.
FvE is just head and shoulders above the rest.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
FvE is reminding me of Lecomte's early 2021 XC season dominance; however, it didn't last. It will be interesting to see what happens when the rain & mud arrives; and how long can she keep this form?
Anyway, this weekend sees the Euros at the Citadel of Namur; there should be some great racing on this classic course, with the climb, descents and more technical nature.All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0 -
Fem van Empel is something else.0
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She certainly is. She's made a massive jump from last season - and again, similar to Lecomte's from a top U23 in 2019 to top of the Elites in 2020/21.
She had a decent MTB season last summer, with a few Top 10 results, but Burquier & Pieterse were well in front of her; however, she cut her summer short, and obviously prioritised the early season CX races. It has certainly paid off.
Alvarado looked the best technically, and Blanka Vas rode yet another good race in the Elites. PFP has had a long season on the MTB, and is missing her CX explosivity, but still finished ahead of Vos.All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0 -
Men's Juniors with an interesting mix of nationalities in the Top 3/10......All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0
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Currently watching the Men's Elite European race. I have two words for them.
MOUNTAIN BIKE!
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Well yes, Namur is the closest CX gets to a MTB course; and the U23 women's race had the same two U23 XCO Worlds riders, but with positions swapped.All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0
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Men's elite: great race, great entertainment.seanoconn - gruagach craic!1
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Enjoyed the races and the course.Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0