Pro Cycling Chit Chat
- forestfan
- FISO Jedi Knight
- Posts: 36403
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:27
- Location: Between Westeros and Nova Scotia
- FS Record: FISODAS Champion Season 34!
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Anyway, if the Giro has been barred from entering France for the Izoard, surely the same will apply to the Vuelta re. Tourmalet? Unless there’s a purely Spanish side climb?
- blahblah
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 108502
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:46
- Location: .. he thinks that he knows something which he doesn't, whereas I am quite concious of my ignorance.
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
I'm not sure it is all of France as opposed to the Local Mayor....
- unc.si.
- FISO Knight
- Posts: 11775
- Joined: 11 Oct 2010, 14:08
- Location: Off to buy Loctite
- FS Record: 'Loser' by Beck
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
No one is as bad as Carlton Kirby thoughSmurphy's Paw wrote: ↑21 Oct 2020, 23:11 We’re playing, ‘compare the commentary’.
Yesterday we went Giro-to-Vuelta and it felt like a step up in quality
Other way around today and, boy oh boy, does it show. Miller is knowledgeable and clinical in his dissection of who is doing what - and why. Ned Boulting is a good foil for him.
Rob Hatch just gets more excited ‘because it’s the Giro’. There’s too much, ‘they’ll be dancing in the streets of...’, type of tone in lieu of insight
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
forestfan wrote:Anyway, if the Giro has been barred from entering France for the Izoard, surely the same will apply to the Vuelta re. Tourmalet? Unless there’s a purely Spanish side climb?
Applying logic to coronavirus based decisions is not only an illogical approach in the UK....blahblah wrote:I'm not sure it is all of France as opposed to the Local Mayor....
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Just wow
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Wimps using the zigzag.
On Countryfile last week they were talking about the zigzag on Box Hill trying to make out it was tough for cyclists! Us local mountain bikers ignored it and just went straight up the side. (I actually watched a stage of the Tour Of Britain (or whatever it was called back then) from that zigzag about 20 years ago - I just remember being amazed how fast they went up it at - like I said, zigzags make it easy
Could probably go up that gully to the left if the snow is packed enough.....
On Countryfile last week they were talking about the zigzag on Box Hill trying to make out it was tough for cyclists! Us local mountain bikers ignored it and just went straight up the side. (I actually watched a stage of the Tour Of Britain (or whatever it was called back then) from that zigzag about 20 years ago - I just remember being amazed how fast they went up it at - like I said, zigzags make it easy
Could probably go up that gully to the left if the snow is packed enough.....
- blahblah
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 108502
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:46
- Location: .. he thinks that he knows something which he doesn't, whereas I am quite concious of my ignorance.
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Gorgeous autumnal colours at the start of the climb.... and the rapids to the side.
Denz has just popped. What on earth can it be like finishing a stage like this for a rider has had burnt all his matches do early?
Denz has just popped. What on earth can it be like finishing a stage like this for a rider has had burnt all his matches do early?
- blahblah
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 108502
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:46
- Location: .. he thinks that he knows something which he doesn't, whereas I am quite concious of my ignorance.
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Awesome stage, and there will surely be a case for an Autumn GT as the scenery looks sumptuous with Autumn colours contrasting with the white....
- blahblah
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 108502
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:46
- Location: .. he thinks that he knows something which he doesn't, whereas I am quite concious of my ignorance.
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Kudos to Ineos.
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Particularly Rohan Dennis who was incredible.....
- blahblah
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 108502
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:46
- Location: .. he thinks that he knows something which he doesn't, whereas I am quite concious of my ignorance.
- FPL:
- blahblah
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 108502
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:46
- Location: .. he thinks that he knows something which he doesn't, whereas I am quite concious of my ignorance.
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Was it on Stelvio that TdG went really long a few years ago?
- blahblah
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 108502
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:46
- Location: .. he thinks that he knows something which he doesn't, whereas I am quite concious of my ignorance.
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Great stage.....
The difference between the Classics and FT's is like a different sport as is track....
The difference between the Classics and FT's is like a different sport as is track....
- Smurphy Paw
- FISO Knight
- Posts: 14500
- Joined: 17 Aug 2006, 17:48
- FS Record: Mediocre, apparently
13/14: FPL 1792; FIFA 14 Top 700.
17/18: FPL 696th; loads of mini-League wins and side game promotions
18/19 1FC Köln 5AS Champions
#1 Spring Super League regular season 19/20 & 20/21 - FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Superb day of racing. Hinckley had ice in his veins, popping round the side with 50m to go
Anyone know how much stronger TGH’s time trial is as compared to the Sunweb pair?
Then Dan Martin over in Spain. Great ride taking it to Jumbo
Anyone know how much stronger TGH’s time trial is as compared to the Sunweb pair?
Then Dan Martin over in Spain. Great ride taking it to Jumbo
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Tao’s TT is pretty similar. He lost time to both on Stage 1 but on Stage 14 he took a minute out of Hindley. Given that the TT on Sunday is pancake flat and only 16 kilometres I wouldnt anticipate much time gaps on Sunday. It’s all about tomorrow.
- Smurphy Paw
- FISO Knight
- Posts: 14500
- Joined: 17 Aug 2006, 17:48
- FS Record: Mediocre, apparently
13/14: FPL 1792; FIFA 14 Top 700.
17/18: FPL 696th; loads of mini-League wins and side game promotions
18/19 1FC Köln 5AS Champions
#1 Spring Super League regular season 19/20 & 20/21 - FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Thanks
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
If they all cross the line together tomorrow then they don't need that big a time gap on the TT. Comments on TV yesterday suggested Tao is the best of the 3 at a TT. Only Kelderman maybe expected to be up there so the other 2's times on Stage 1 may not be fully representative.sibrown4 wrote:Tao’s TT is pretty similar. He lost time to both on Stage 1 but on Stage 14 he took a minute out of Hindley. Given that the TT on Sunday is pancake flat and only 16 kilometres I wouldnt anticipate much time gaps on Sunday. It’s all about tomorrow.
Teo can win this one way or another....
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Of course he can win it. Most definitely but I’m hoping he can do the business tomorrow rather than have to do it on a flat short non technical TT in Madrid.
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Any time bonuses on the line today?
10s could be huge.
10s could be huge.
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Without giving anything away the Break will win today so forget time bonuses for the GC.
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
They should all get 10s penalties for being such wimps today.sibrown4 wrote:Without giving anything away the Break will win today so forget time bonuses for the GC.
I think I meant time bonuses on Saturday's mountain stage which the top 3 could get (some of).
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Tao v Jai. Shoot out at the Sestriere coral
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Tomorrow’s Vuelta Stage 6 to the top of the Col du Tourmalet stays in Spain. Doesn’t cross the border into France. Shortened stage.forestfan wrote:Anyway, if the Giro has been barred from entering France for the Izoard, surely the same will apply to the Vuelta re. Tourmalet? Unless there’s a purely Spanish side climb?
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Going to be quite special.sibrown4 wrote:Tao v Jai. Shoot out at the Sestriere coral
- unc.si.
- FISO Knight
- Posts: 11775
- Joined: 11 Oct 2010, 14:08
- Location: Off to buy Loctite
- FS Record: 'Loser' by Beck
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
I hope they give Rohan Dennis a big bonus this year, no matter what happens today.
Tao probably favourite, but at the end of a tough 3 week tour with the outcome of the whole race all coming down to a 15k all out effort with no thought to tomorrow, to be honest anything could happen.
Tao probably favourite, but at the end of a tough 3 week tour with the outcome of the whole race all coming down to a 15k all out effort with no thought to tomorrow, to be honest anything could happen.
- Geoffv
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3123
- Joined: 11 Aug 2011, 12:05
- Location: Herts
- FS Record: 301st overall FPL 2013-14
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Dennis rides on the Stelvio and yesterday at Sestriere were two of the best Dom performances I have seen since his fellow countryman Richie Porte was pulling for Chris Froome.
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Would love to think the form Dennis is in will win him the TT stage today but surely it is a 4th stage for Ganna (I've picked him in the Superbru game anyway)Geoffv wrote:Dennis rides on the Stelvio and yesterday at Sestriere were two of the best Dom performances I have seen since his fellow countryman Richie Porte was pulling for Chris Froome.
- murf
- FISO Viscount
- Posts: 109449
- Joined: 13 Oct 2005, 18:28
- Location: here
- FS Record: Once led TFF. Very briefly.
- FPL:
- Contact:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Tao starts at 3.09 GMT so need to tune in from 3-3:30 for the overall.
Earlier starts for Ganna and co obviously
Earlier starts for Ganna and co obviously
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Yes think we all have. You’d be daft not to as he is a machine on the TT bike.murf wrote:Would love to think the form Dennis is in will win him the TT stage today but surely it is a 4th stage for Ganna (I've picked him in the Superbru game anyway)Geoffv wrote:Dennis rides on the Stelvio and yesterday at Sestriere were two of the best Dom performances I have seen since his fellow countryman Richie Porte was pulling for Chris Froome.
- sibrown4
- Grumpy Old Man
- Posts: 3464
- Joined: 14 Mar 2012, 14:45
- Location: Hertfordshire
- FS Record: TFC Lions 2nd in League of Leagues Triumph. Draft FPL/TFF Combo League Winner 2018-19
- FPL:
Re: Pro Cycling Chit Chat
Ganna. The best TT rider I’ve ever seen.
View Latest: 1 Day View Your posts