Must be a more than a dozen disqualifications from that rail crossing? Last time It happened was back in 2006.
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Originally Posted by cmq2:
“Must be a more than a dozen disqualifications from that rail crossing? Last time It happened was back in 2006.”
“Must be a more than a dozen disqualifications from that rail crossing? Last time It happened was back in 2006.”
That was crazy, the BMC rider should face the most punishment, he was a good 5 seconds after the last rider before him.
Bit pointless, as its easy enough to get back on
Originally Posted by Cissy Fairfax:
“That was crazy, the BMC rider should face the most punishment, he was a good 5 seconds after the last rider before him.
Bit pointless, as its easy enough to get back on”
“That was crazy, the BMC rider should face the most punishment, he was a good 5 seconds after the last rider before him.
Bit pointless, as its easy enough to get back on”
Cillian Kelly posted the DSQ list from 2006: https://twitter.com/irishpeloton/sta...072320/photo/1
I hate to say it, but there really ought to be some disqualifications over the level-crossing. There were a number of riders who were blatant and stupid there.
Have we still got the full 9 clear in the lead? I saw one go off the front on the cobbles and another get dropped them had to nip out.
Originally Posted by cmq2:
“Reports that Thomas, who got back after his crash, was dropped since EQS took to the front.”
“Reports that Thomas, who got back after his crash, was dropped since EQS took to the front.”
Confirmed by Sky.
Originally Posted by grassmarket:
“Always thought that Stannard would end up as Sky's strongest rider today.”
“Always thought that Stannard would end up as Sky's strongest rider today.”
Well, the man's a machine.
Just tried Radio 5 Live Extra as alternative to Rob Hatch. Sadly, their commentary is 200m behind ES pictures.
Originally Posted by cmq2:
“Just tried Radio 5 Live Extra as alternative to Rob Hatch. Sadly, their commentary is 200m behind ES pictures.”
“Just tried Radio 5 Live Extra as alternative to Rob Hatch. Sadly, their commentary is 200m behind ES pictures.”
that's a problem with digital radio on all sports.......
still, it's good that BBC radio is covering some cycling these days
Big name placings prior to any DQ's
1 Degenkolb
2 Stybar
3 Van Avermaet
4 Boom
5 Elmiger
8 Rowe
10 Kristoff
11 Vanmarcke
15 Terpstra
18 Wiggins
23 Sagan
33 Vandenbergh
44 Paolini
47 Stannard
1 Degenkolb
2 Stybar
3 Van Avermaet
4 Boom
5 Elmiger
8 Rowe
10 Kristoff
11 Vanmarcke
15 Terpstra
18 Wiggins
23 Sagan
33 Vandenbergh
44 Paolini
47 Stannard
Pretty impressive stuff from Degenkolb to make the bridge to the front to by himself, pretty much drag three other riders to the velodrome and then beat them all in the sprint as well.
There is definitely a feeling of too many chiefs in the Quickstep team this season. I don't think they lack tactics, there are just too many egos.
There is definitely a feeling of too many chiefs in the Quickstep team this season. I don't think they lack tactics, there are just too many egos.
Google translation of the race commissaires decision on the rail crossing incident https://youtu.be/nA-84SIFnSo
https://twitter.com/nickbull21/statu...532288/photo/1
Quote:
“When passing 138 Km 162.5 -
The peloton was 10 meters away when barriers began to close. It was not possible for the head riders to be stopped in sufficiently safety conditions. (?)
The 2nd part of the peloton was stopped.
As a result, the College of Commissioners jointly with the I'Organisation Branch, neutralized the 1st part of the pack to facilitate consolidation with the 2nd part of the pack, and return the situation before the crossing.
This decision was communicated on Radio-Tour.”
“When passing 138 Km 162.5 -
The peloton was 10 meters away when barriers began to close. It was not possible for the head riders to be stopped in sufficiently safety conditions. (?)
The 2nd part of the peloton was stopped.
As a result, the College of Commissioners jointly with the I'Organisation Branch, neutralized the 1st part of the pack to facilitate consolidation with the 2nd part of the pack, and return the situation before the crossing.
This decision was communicated on Radio-Tour.”
https://twitter.com/nickbull21/statu...532288/photo/1
BBC Red Button tonight 18:00-20:35 showing the Women's Road World Cup Tour of Flanders highlights. Plus a profile/interview with Lizzie Armitstead.
Phrase not heard much this season: Curse of the rainbow jersey
Kwiatkowski paced himself the Cauberg saving himself for the sprint (relying upon a leaders group forming).
Kwiatkowski paced himself the Cauberg saving himself for the sprint (relying upon a leaders group forming).
Good win by Kwiatkowski.......never showed his face until the last 100 yards......didn't panic when top riders like Martin and Nibali got away, let other teams do all the work
great when it comes off !
there's a new stage race on ES this week.........the Tour of Croatia. Bit annoying though that they don't appear to be showing stage one. Coverage starts with stage 2 which is on at the same time as Fleche Wallone
great when it comes off !
there's a new stage race on ES this week.........the Tour of Croatia. Bit annoying though that they don't appear to be showing stage one. Coverage starts with stage 2 which is on at the same time as Fleche Wallone
BBC website has listed some of the top riders expected to line up in the Tour de Yorkshire in a couple of weeks time......
SKY: Ben Swift, Chris Sutton, Bernie Eisel, Sebastian Henao, Nathan Earle
Giant-Alpecin: Marcel Kittel, Lawson Craddock, Bert de Backer, Lars van der Haar
IAM: Matteo Pelucchi
Lotto NL-Jumbo: Moreno Hofland, Maarten Tjallingii
BMC: Samuel Sanchez, Marcus Burghardt, Greg van Avermaet
Europcar: Tommy Voeckler, Cyril Gautier
Cofidis: Nicolas Edet, JulienSimon
Hardy Cult Energy Pro Cycling: Russ Downing, Linus Gerdemann
MTN-Qhubeka: Steve Cummings, Gerald Ciolek, Matt Brammeier
Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise: Capiot Roompot Oranje Peloton: Kreder, Duijn
Team Wiggins: Wiggins, Owain Doull, John Dibben
Great Britain: Germain Burton, Gabriel Cullaigh, possibly Josh Edmondson (Yorkshire)
JLT Condor: Ed Clancy, Kristian House Madison Genesis: Erick Rowsell, Tom Scully
ONE Pro Cycling: Yanto Barker, Pete Williams
NFTO: Steele Von Hoff, Ian Bibby
Team Raleigh GAC: Steve Lampier, Ian Wilkinson
SKY: Ben Swift, Chris Sutton, Bernie Eisel, Sebastian Henao, Nathan Earle
Giant-Alpecin: Marcel Kittel, Lawson Craddock, Bert de Backer, Lars van der Haar
IAM: Matteo Pelucchi
Lotto NL-Jumbo: Moreno Hofland, Maarten Tjallingii
BMC: Samuel Sanchez, Marcus Burghardt, Greg van Avermaet
Europcar: Tommy Voeckler, Cyril Gautier
Cofidis: Nicolas Edet, JulienSimon
Hardy Cult Energy Pro Cycling: Russ Downing, Linus Gerdemann
MTN-Qhubeka: Steve Cummings, Gerald Ciolek, Matt Brammeier
Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise: Capiot Roompot Oranje Peloton: Kreder, Duijn
Team Wiggins: Wiggins, Owain Doull, John Dibben
Great Britain: Germain Burton, Gabriel Cullaigh, possibly Josh Edmondson (Yorkshire)
JLT Condor: Ed Clancy, Kristian House Madison Genesis: Erick Rowsell, Tom Scully
ONE Pro Cycling: Yanto Barker, Pete Williams
NFTO: Steele Von Hoff, Ian Bibby
Team Raleigh GAC: Steve Lampier, Ian Wilkinson
Originally Posted by swingaleg:
“there's a new stage race on ES this week.........the Tour of Croatia. Bit annoying though that they don't appear to be showing stage one. Coverage starts with stage 2 which is on at the same time as Fleche Wallone”
“there's a new stage race on ES this week.........the Tour of Croatia. Bit annoying though that they don't appear to be showing stage one. Coverage starts with stage 2 which is on at the same time as Fleche Wallone”
The Radio Times had the stage numbers wrong. .........the coverage did in fact start with stage one yesterday
Now showing yesterday's stage finish before today's live coverage of stage 2
It's a new race, first edition this year
It's fairly lowly ranked as there are no World Tour teams and only 3 Pro Continental (Division 2) outfits. The rest are Continental (Division 3) and 1 Amateur team
It does make you wonder how many professional teams there are in Europe !
To be honest I've never heard of any of the riders. The most prominent team appear to be the Polish one that rides in Orange. CCC ?
Beautiful weather and beautiful scenery, looks like a great place for a stage race with lots of mountains inland
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