Amstel Gold 2023 *** Spoiler thread ***
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No_Ta_Doctor
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Sorry there are no fancy graphics or links yet, this is the thread to watch Pogacar destroy everyone again (according to PTP)
Here's the PTP starter for race info (yes, I'm lazy, and @red.rider did a good job.
Here's the PTP starter for race info (yes, I'm lazy, and @red.rider did a good job.
red.rider said:Intro
33 hellingen including 2x up the Cauberg and a visit to the Drielandenpunt
Course
253km
Profile
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Ultimi km
Flat-ish run in
Last year
Kwiato from Cosnefroy
Start List
From PCS
Battles to watch
All eyes on Pogacar
Picks in by 12:00BST on Sunday.
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Amstel is the first of the Ardennes races, without actually being in the Ardennes hills
Everyone's favourite cycling geology account has some... geology here
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The women (or "Ladies" as the race organisers would have it) have about 35km left. Quite a quick race and quite damp and most of it missed by live coverage, again.
The front two are being reeled in, gap down to just over 30"
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As for the men's race, I'm not convinced Pog will take it. He's the single top favourite today, so he has nobody to play off against. He's going to have a lot of work to doWarning No formatter is installed for the format1
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Demi Vollering takes it. She was part of a small group that made the selection last time over the Cauberg (final climb for the women), managed to get a gap and had Kopecky as anchor for the group chasingWarning No formatter is installed for the format0
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Vollering hit em with well timed move"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm1
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You may be right. Not like anyone on the start list wants to go down the road with himNo_Ta_Doctor said:As for the men's race, I'm not convinced Pog will take it. He's the single top favourite today, so he has nobody to play off against. He's going to have a lot of work to do
"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0 -
True sporting shock to see SD Worx take the win (and second).
Just heard the dreaded words that Carlton is commentating on the men’s race. I’m glad it isn’t full race coverage.1 -
The men have just under 100km to go and no break has formed
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They’re not going to show much of the men’s race at this rate!
Disappointing watching the women’s podium presentation, my money was on Vollering downing her beer in one.2 -
Whos missed out on this group"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Cosnefroy by the looksmididoctors said:Whos missed out on this group
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Cosnefroy? Didn’t see his name and I’ve picked him in PTP.mididoctors said:Whos missed out on this group
All back now though.0 -
Ah, no group still away they were covering the chase for some reason.0
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Pog trying to thin it already"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Probably wants to go solo!0
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Cosnefroy now trying to bridge0
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Pog has no teammates in this group?Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
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Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
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Anyone know the time gap between this front group and the peloton?1
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Bizarre they are not showing it, a technical issue I guess.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
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30-35s by my count at the banner0
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25 secs I make it"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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That much ...r0bh said:30-35s by my count at the banner
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31 they are saying"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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there we go - small gap, can't see that lasting.
Hoping to be wrong.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
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It's gone out to 45"
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Yo yoing about ..."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Strange race"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Been like this for 30k"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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