When BBC coverage starts the UCI YouTube channel will probably be geo-blocked.
Looks like they've just blocked the whole day because the junior time trial has been blocked even tho' the Beeb are not covering it...........BBC coverage doesn't start until the women's race this afternoon
Both of today's rainbow jerseys went to Germany today.
I checked out the list of world champions across age groups and it reminded me that one's level of performance at a young age is not a sure-fire indicator of future performance in the manner you expect.
For example, Tony Martin didn't make junior/U23 podiums at the WC, but still went on to win three world elite ITT titles. He's also the favourite for tomorrow's ITT.
On the other hand, the world junior ITT champion of 2005 & 2006 has become a supremo - not in time trials (though he's good in short variants), but in major flat races/stages involving bunch sprints. That rider happens to be Marcel Kittel.
Well damn...picked the perfect day to forget recording the Red Button coverage, didn't I? Perhaps they will broadcast extended highlights during Saturday on BBC One before they switch to the elite women's road race.
Anyhow, that was an impressive ride by Wiggins - comprehensive margin of victory too. In spite of his high-quality palmarès (particularly on the track), he needed a road-discipline rainbow jersey for completeness. He has finally done the Olympic/World ITT career double, an achievement matched only by Miguel Indurain.
Whether or not we'll see that rainbow jersey in action next year is doubtful, though; assuming he commits fully to the team pursuit for the next 2 years, he may never participate in a TT again.
Well damn...picked the perfect day to forget recording the Red Button coverage, didn't I? Perhaps they will broadcast extended highlights during Saturday on BBC One before they switch to the elite women's road race.
Anyhow, that was an impressive ride by Wiggins - comprehensive margin of victory too. In spite of his high-quality palmarès (particularly on the track), he needed a road-discipline rainbow jersey for completeness. He has finally done the Olympic/World ITT career double, an achievement matched only by Miguel Indurain.
Whether or not we'll see that rainbow jersey in action next year is doubtful, though; assuming he commits fully to the team pursuit for the next 2 years, he may never participate in a TT again.
Interestingly, Jill Douglas asked him if the rainbows would be on display next year. He told her he wants to ride in some domestic time trials, so the answer is yes.
The UCI have announced long overdue changes to the anti-doping procedures. No longer delegated to national bodies to sanction riders as only UK-AD followed its recommendations recently. Two other countries sided with the rider.
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Starts today with the women's time trial on red button from 1.30pm........it's 29.5K
49 riders scheduled to take part - no Brits and no Vos......:o
Looks like they've just blocked the whole day because the junior time trial has been blocked even tho' the Beeb are not covering it...........BBC coverage doesn't start until the women's race this afternoon
They'll probably start with a roundup of the events so far.
I checked out the list of world champions across age groups and it reminded me that one's level of performance at a young age is not a sure-fire indicator of future performance in the manner you expect.
For example, Tony Martin didn't make junior/U23 podiums at the WC, but still went on to win three world elite ITT titles. He's also the favourite for tomorrow's ITT.
On the other hand, the world junior ITT champion of 2005 & 2006 has become a supremo - not in time trials (though he's good in short variants), but in major flat races/stages involving bunch sprints. That rider happens to be Marcel Kittel.
sun is shining out in Spain........:)
about 20 minutes to go..........
Looks between Wiggo and Martin..........fingers crossed
Anyhow, that was an impressive ride by Wiggins - comprehensive margin of victory too. In spite of his high-quality palmarès (particularly on the track), he needed a road-discipline rainbow jersey for completeness. He has finally done the Olympic/World ITT career double, an achievement matched only by Miguel Indurain.
Whether or not we'll see that rainbow jersey in action next year is doubtful, though; assuming he commits fully to the team pursuit for the next 2 years, he may never participate in a TT again.
dont see why your shocked.. in the Olympics he beat Martin by 42 seconds so you could argue that he was not on top form
I could kick myself for not having a big bet on Bradley to win this
You can check out the highlights on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW8aiTx0ARg&list=UUloqTh1nPpW13LCntQglS-Q they may show the highlights on the BBC 1 or 2 coverage but unlikely on the red button.
Interestingly, Jill Douglas asked him if the rainbows would be on display next year. He told her he wants to ride in some domestic time trials, so the answer is yes.
No, I seem to remember that Martin was riding injured at the Olympics. It's quite a while since Wiggins beat Martin apart from that.
1 Olympic and 4 World titles, in case you're wondering.
If that is his final major road TT then what a way to go out...
I heard on the radio last night that he'll probably do some domestic TTs to show off the jersey
His main target now appears to be Paris-Roubaix
The UCI have announced long overdue changes to the anti-doping procedures. No longer delegated to national bodies to sanction riders as only UK-AD followed its recommendations recently. Two other countries sided with the rider.
This should see an end to the long winded appeals process seen with Contador. I suspect its too late in stopping his teammate continuing to draw out the legal process: https://twitter.com/pelotonmagazine/status/515220316222943233/photo/1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/29370959
Gold for Didericksen of Denmark.
Silver Italy
Bronze Poland
The Danish girl looked liked a Griepl riding against schoolgirls.......:o:D