GW changes and race *spoilers*
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It would make more sense to hold these races in the Middle East.“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0
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TailWindHome wrote:It would make more sense to hold these races in the Middle East.
Only a matter of time before some oil shiek with too much money builds a fake version of Flanders in the desert!0 -
It's not just shortened, but the bizarre set-up like in Milan-Sanremo. The presentation and 'ceremonial' start will be in Deinze as normal, the riders do a couple of kms on the bikes to get out of town, then get in the bus, and the 'real' start is 45 km further. Must be to honour the contract with Deinze to have the start there, but all a bit of a faff for riders and mechanics0
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It's basically back to the distance it was a couple of years ago and could end up completely flat?
So, a junior Scheleprijs, then.
Great buy Sky Sports. :oops:
Should have moved to Monday."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
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I hope the weather is better there than it is here. We've had 3 inches of snow overnight and it's still falling. I went out yesterday and it was blowing at F5 - 6 Easterly. If they do ride they will earn their money today. Chipper or not, pray it goes ahead, otherwise it will be more curling or Aisan Tour snooker on Eurosport...Head Hands Heart Lungs Legs0
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Oh hum, Mr Millar to play Santa?
https://twitter.com/millarmind/status/3 ... 72/photo/1"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Race shortened by 45km, everything else stays same.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0
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What time does Sporza start?"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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According to the info schedule on my TV, Sporza coverage starts at 14.00 CET.Correlation is not causation.0
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But I want to watch now!"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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Exactly my feelings too! It's too cold and windy to go out on the bike.Correlation is not causation.0
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Above The Cows wrote:Exactly my feelings too! It's too cold and windy to go out on the bike.
Im gonna thrash the crosser about for an hour in the snow snd call it a ride"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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Love this time of the season. Can't move for racing.
4 races live on tv/net today.
De Panne midweek, then the start of the big boys.
Eurosport have over 5 hours of live Flanders scheduled for next, Sunday."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
disgruntledgoat wrote:Above The Cows wrote:Exactly my feelings too! It's too cold and windy to go out on the bike.
Im gonna thrash the crosser about for an hour in the snow snd call it a ride
Turbo for meCorrelation is not causation.0 -
Race will officially start at 12,35 and will cover 183.4Kms.With the wind chill factor it will be feel like -10 for the riders.
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Latest from the organisers is there main worry is getting all the course marshalls who of course are volunteers and come from far and wide to there respective locations on the course.They feel that they should have everyone in position on time for the race.
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Lots of wind. Fingers crossed we see some of it. Often the echelons happen before live tv starts.0
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Should be some good racing despite the changes. Where's the best place to find a feed? I assume there'll be nothing in English?0
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Wilfred Peeters has told the race directors if one rider crashes on ice, the peloton will stop the race.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0
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iainf72 wrote:Wilfred Peeters has told the race directors if one rider crashes on ice, the peloton will stop the race.
I wonder if the Rabo ladies "experience" has anything to do with it?
http://now.rabosport.nl/user/irisslappe ... w/15003831"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
iainf72 wrote:Wilfred Peeters has told the race directors if one rider crashes on ice, the peloton will stop the race.
Has he told the peloton this?"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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disgruntledgoat wrote:iainf72 wrote:Wilfred Peeters has told the race directors if one rider crashes on ice, the peloton will stop the race.
Has he told the peloton this?
He's pretty well liked.
Does peloton politics better than most, and on Flemish roads he has a lot of sway.0 -
well I didn't crash this morning so no excuses"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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besides there re loads of falls in this race in any conditions especially on the descent"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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Actually race director Frank Hoste has promised to abandon the race if one rider falls on the ice?
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David Millar does not like the conditions and does not start.
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Chinarello, record and Mavic Cosmic Sl
Gazelle Vuelta , veloce
Giant Defy 4
Mirage Columbus SL
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