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Dan Martin has retired
Hopefully he'll be able to bow out with a good showing at Lombardia.
Hopefully he'll be able to bow out with a good showing at Lombardia.
Black Belt Jones
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Tour of Britain rolls through the NW on Thursday - stage is mainly in Cheshire, S Manc to Warrington.
Some proper big hitters on the premises e.g. Wout van Aert and Julian Alaphilippe. Think I'll go out to watch (ie catch a glimpse of them as they all steam past in 10 seconds) - the route snakes around so you'll be able to see them at a couple of different vantage points.
Some proper big hitters on the premises e.g. Wout van Aert and Julian Alaphilippe. Think I'll go out to watch (ie catch a glimpse of them as they all steam past in 10 seconds) - the route snakes around so you'll be able to see them at a couple of different vantage points.
Black Belt Jones
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The Great Orme asking some questions today! Absolutely superb finish - worth catching the highlights on ITV4 (8pm).
Alanbileysfeathercut
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This stonehaven to aberdeen tour of Britain.
I'm genuinely surprised they can find a route without roadworks just now.
I'm genuinely surprised they can find a route without roadworks just now.
Black Belt Jones
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Alaphilippe on a different level today at the World Champs - went three times and no one could answer. Rare to see a rider so dominant in what is usually the hardest race of the season.
Pidcock had a brilliantly measured race but just missed the 4-man chase group when Ala jumped - he clearly had some legs left as he bridged up to sixth, so that split second misjudgement prob cost him the podium.
Roubaix next Sunday and rain forecast so could be an epic one.
Pidcock had a brilliantly measured race but just missed the 4-man chase group when Ala jumped - he clearly had some legs left as he bridged up to sixth, so that split second misjudgement prob cost him the podium.
Roubaix next Sunday and rain forecast so could be an epic one.
It was a really good race. Alaphilippe was just too good. It was interesting to see both of the vans looking off the pace, especially with Roubaix a week away. It was also lovely to see Ullrich on the Armstrong podcast. Hopefully he's through the worst now.
Black Belt Jones
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Both should be a force next weekend - vdP's back injury has been quite serious so his form isn't at the usual level, so he's probably quite content with yesterday's ride.
Don't know with Wout - pressure on him must have been enormous, with the entire country turning out to cheer him on. He always talks a good game and seems to wear it well but it had to have told. He said his legs weren't good enough but the race was just brutal and ignited early on, French team did a great job of disrupting things and making it super hard for everyone.
FrenchDarrenBent
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Belgians didn't race smartly enough. Whats the point in controlling the entire race if the result is 2 belgians & 3 italians in the front bunch? Should've bluffed more.
Pidcock looking sharp. Didn't look too hot in de Tour of Flanders this & last year, I wonder how he'll feel on the mean streets of Northern France. Might be too light for this kind of work...
Black Belt Jones
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Believe that's season end for TP - he's not doing Roubaix. Reckon he could win that race in the future tbh - although you're right it would be well against the grain for a tiny fella to triumph there. Cross is a power sport where you normally need some size to you and he's walloped elite fields there - albeit not quite at the level of MvdP the GoaT.
I'm sure there's some brutal post mortems on the go in Belgium - Wout himself not quite having the legs must be a painful admission. You lead the strongest team in world cycling in the WC then that isn't really an option.
FrenchDarrenBent
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French-speaking press is brutal; Flemish, not so much, slightly critical.
If Van Aert wins next week, they might not get a one-on-one interview....
It's strange though, his TT last week was very good, probably his best ever. And he defeated Alaphillipe twice in the Tour of Britain... Should have done better.
Indeed. It's a bit of a joke, but then the sport has always made women's races incredibly short for some reason.
lichfieldblue
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Just wow. Special design for Sunday only.
Only 500 replicas made, and snapped up like hot cakes, else I'd have loved one of these jerseys.
Black Belt Jones
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Great race from Lizzie Deignan, crushed it from 80k out solo. Historic win.
Vos looked awesome on the cobbles when she attacked to chase, cut 40 secs off with apparent ease. But that was it, Deignan too strong to catch.
Some heavy falls, be chaotic scenes if rain keeps up tomorrow.
Vos looked awesome on the cobbles when she attacked to chase, cut 40 secs off with apparent ease. But that was it, Deignan too strong to catch.
Some heavy falls, be chaotic scenes if rain keeps up tomorrow.