March 10, 20241 yr 31 minutes ago, G650 said: Thanks, AI art. I clocked that the location is Nice, but the random insert of the Eiffel Tower makes sure you get the point.
March 10, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, G650 said: Good call @Horn Under a Bad Sign I was skeptical but Jorgenson crushed. Well, I have a bit of an "in" with Visma. I knew that Matteo was in fantastic early-season shape and that Visma was going to go hard on supporting him. Of course, there are a million things that can happen that prevent somebody from winning a bike race but I was pretty sure that Matteo would do well if he could stay upright. He might be too tall to ever win the TDF or the Vuelta or the Giro, but his riding style and position on the bike remind me of a young Indurain, so who knows? He's only 24. And Bradley Wiggins is just as tall and he won the Tour, so all things are possible.
March 10, 20241 yr Author 24 minutes ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said: Well, I have a bit of an "in" with Visma. I knew that Matteo was in fantastic early-season shape and that Visma was going to go hard on supporting him. Of course, there are a million things that can happen that prevent somebody from winning a bike race but I was pretty sure that Matteo would do well if he could stay upright. He might be too tall to ever win the TDF or the Vuelta or the Giro, but his riding style and position on the bike remind me of a young Indurain, so who knows? He's only 24. And Bradley Wiggins is just as tall and he won the Tour, so all things are possible. He looked great, there's no question. I think he caught a break with Remcos tactical ineptitude, but at no point did it seem like he was struggling, in an even up race it probably would gave come down to bonus seconds in my view. Very hyped to see how he does over 3 weeks. Biggest letdown was Roglic. He looked turrible.
March 13, 20241 yr Milan San Remon is just a few days away, and despite once again not starting in Milan proper, it looks to be a fun one. The starting field has 7 winners from the last 10 years, as well as numerous runners up and podium finishers. The past winners starting on Saturday are VdP, Pogacar, Alaphilippe, Demare, Morohic, Kwiatkowski, and Kristoff. I think most people are expecting a Pog\VdP duel. Who ya got?
March 13, 20241 yr Author Damn Bettiol, somehow held on! G2 did some serious G2 ing. 1 hour ago, Whitewater Horn said: I think most people are expecting a Pog\VdP duel. Who ya got? I fell like we are due a group sprint, but after Strade how does anyone chase down Pog?
March 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: Damn Bettiol, somehow held on! G2 did some serious G2 ing. I fell like we are due a group sprint, but after Strade how does anyone chase down Pog? That’s the big question for sure. With MSR, it could be sprinters day or a breakaway depending on the day. It’s always interesting to see the start list and how each team is approaching it. Plenty of great sprinters and their lead outs, breakaway and one-day race specialists, agitators & tv attackers, and then complete lunatic on two wheels competitors like Pogacar. How can you bet against that guy? So many riders capable of winning this race that I didn’t name. Hell, even before todays performance, Bettiol’s name showed me that EF was serious about MSR when I looked at the start list to see who they were sending.
March 14, 20241 yr Author MSR hype thread on Reddit https://old.reddit.com/r/peloton/comments/1bef6iv/prerace_thread_2024_milanosanremo_1uwt/
March 14, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: MSR hype thread on Reddit https://old.reddit.com/r/peloton/comments/1bef6iv/prerace_thread_2024_milanosanremo_1uwt/ Pretty tame for Reddit. 😂
March 16, 20241 yr I gotta ask, how much did HBO(max) pick up this year? I see a ton of cycling on there these days. Flipped on MSR this morning. Edited March 16, 20241 yr by Captain Ron
March 16, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Captain Ron said: I gotta ask, how much did HBO(max) pick up this year? I see a ton of cycling on there these days. Flipped on MSR this morning. Max picked up a handful of early season races. The Giro will be the last race available for 2024.
March 16, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: So UAE couldn't even manage to drop the sprinters Tadej said they didn’t go hard enough on the Cipressa and left too many strong riders leading up to the Poggio. That was a diverse group in the last few km. Mohoric’s move looked good for a moment, but didn’t hold. Pidcock’s blow up was something to see. Seemed like he had flown the coop with a few hundred meters to go, then got swept up and dropped by the winning group. Finished outside the top 10. Lol. Nice sprint for Jasper to pip Mathews with the throw at the line.
March 16, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: So UAE couldn't even manage to drop the sprinters You also have to wonder if the last minute replacement of McNulty for Del Toro messed with UAE’s prep or race day results. Maybe McNulty could have driven harder on Cipressa.
March 18, 20241 yr Author So I rewatched the last 60k yesterday while I was on the trainer. On Saturday, I kinda had to catch little bits as it was a crazy day here, my son ran the final mile of the Shamrock Marathon, then we had his soccer meet and greet for the spring. Couple thoughts after looking closer, one, MvDP was ridiculously strong. He closed Tadej on the Poggio while breathing out of his nose lol. He probably could have won the race. Secondly, hats off to Phillipsen for being there in the end. Amazed he survived to sprint. Gutted for Matthews as he was so close again. I felt we were due for a sprint but I didn't see it panning out exactly this way. Catalunya this week, climbs all around.
March 18, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, G650 said: Nick Schultz!!! Man, if Schultz doesn’t make that head check at 100m to go to see Pogacar in full acceleration, he gets caught. Never assume assume you’ve got that guy beat. Great finish!
March 20, 20241 yr Spoiler That looked interesting for a moment when Kuss took off like a rocket to catch Landa, but he obviously burned everything on that effort. None of them have an answer for Pogacar. What a beast
March 20, 20241 yr Author Low key good week of racing this week. Catalunya, Brugge De Panne today, COppi e Bartali (unfortunately not on TV, but I think on Youtube?), E3 Harelbeke or Saxo or, whatever the fuck it's called now, Friday and Gent Wevelgem on Sunday.
March 22, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, G650 said: MvdP is in ridiculous form Ridiculous is an apt description. Can’t really call it a rivalry with Van Aert right now. MVdP is in a different place this year.
March 23, 20241 yr What spectacular views on the descent of the Col de Pradell in Catalunya today! Also many sightings of GC KUSS clothing and signage. Unfortunately, the gestation period of his form must not mature until grand tour season. Poor Tadej must be bored at this point.
March 24, 20241 yr On 3/22/2024 at 10:46 AM, G650 said: MvdP is in ridiculous form Man, no kidding. He's on a different level than anybody else at the moment. Glad to see Sepp getting some support. What an awesome sport. The premise ("you go from point x to point y in the fastest time) is so readily understood, but the tactics and strategy and luck are nuanced enough that it takes a lifetime to understand.
March 24, 20241 yr On 3/20/2024 at 12:48 PM, G650 said: Low key good week of racing this week. Catalunya, Brugge De Panne today, COppi e Bartali (unfortunately not on TV, but I think on Youtube?), E3 Harelbeke or Saxo or, whatever the fuck it's called now, Friday and Gent Wevelgem on Sunday. Eurosport on YouTube has been great.
March 26, 20241 yr Author 8 hours ago, Hornius Emeritus said: Pogo has been on fire in the early part of the season, too. Yeah, Catalunya was basically his personal spring training camp. He switched coaches this offseason, I'm curious to see how the season unfolds. I'm slightly nervous he is too good to soon.
March 27, 20241 yr Author De Ronde this weekend. https://www.rondevanvlaanderen.be/en/race/men-elite/news/follow-tour-of-flanders-on-these-broadcasters-1
March 27, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: De Ronde this weekend. https://www.rondevanvlaanderen.be/en/race/men-elite/news/follow-tour-of-flanders-on-these-broadcasters-1 Soon, indeed. Also a little cobble appetizer today.
March 27, 20241 yr Author 17 minutes ago, Whitewater Horn said: Soon, indeed. Also a little cobble appetizer today. Yes, the imaginatively name Across Flanders. To be followed this weekend by Around Flanders.
March 27, 20241 yr Author Just now, Whitewater Horn said: For real. Not a great year for Wout so far. That crash took out every RVV favorite other the MvDP.
March 27, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, G650 said: That crash took out every RVV favorite other the MvDP. Yep. Takes much of the excitement out this weekend.
March 27, 20241 yr Author Man this race is so ridiculous, apparently now a team car and a commissaire car wrecked and blocked the road. The women's race has been neutralized behind. But on the plus side go Matteo!
March 27, 20241 yr 44 minutes ago, G650 said: Man this race is so ridiculous, apparently now a team car and a commissaire car wrecked and blocked the road. The women's race has been neutralized behind. But on the plus side go Matteo! Someone had to be the beneficiary of that mess. Good for Matteo. ‘Merica!
March 28, 20241 yr 20 hours ago, G650 said: reports of collarbone for Wout And ribs. That will keep him out for a good while. Hope we don’t get more of the same in the Ronde.
March 28, 20241 yr 13 minutes ago, G650 said: If our boy Matty J wins De Ronde, imma go ham. For sure. He’s also in the TVL lineup for The Hell, too. Could be a HUGE couple of weeks. 🚴♂️🇺🇸
March 29, 20241 yr Collarbone breaks are often incredibly painful. And ribs only hurt when you breathe. Bad turn of luck for Wout.
March 29, 20241 yr Author 10 hours ago, Hornius Emeritus said: Collarbone breaks are often incredibly painful Mine certainly was 10 hours ago, Hornius Emeritus said: And ribs only hurt when you breathe Laughing is the worst
March 29, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, G650 said: Mine certainly was Laughing is the worst I was just thinking about this: I don't know anybody who is a serious cyclist who hasn't broken his collarbone at some point or another. It's the weak link when you fall and extend your arms
March 29, 20241 yr Author 2 hours ago, Hornius Emeritus said: I was just thinking about this: I don't know anybody who is a serious cyclist who hasn't broken his collarbone at some point or another. It's the weak link when you fall and extend your arms Funny story, well not so funny actually, but I broke my collarbone in a car wreck and not on my bike, along with my nose and my back for the second time. The collarbone was by far the most painful part.
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