Tazio Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Cade said: The end of that women's race was a farce. It's supposed to be elite sport ffs. Changing the winner about three times before actually sitting down and looking at the photo finish is feckin amateur hour. Not to mention giving KOM to completely the wrong rider in the Giro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Nasty crash at 3.4km to go......going to affect the GC standings with people held up behind that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Mess of a stage today with baffling tactics from a few teams. A good watch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 Scrappy day in horrible weather. Remco gave away the lead as was planned, and didn't lose too much time in doing it, but that was just about the only plan that went to plan. Always good to see a new name take the stage win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Loose dog causes a ripple of braking in the peloton, bringing down Remco. He's hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Remco doon again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Was watching this as it happened live earlier. Any news on the severity of his injuries? Mountains start on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Cav's alright after his brutal crash over the finish line. Andrea Vendra suffered a shoulder separation and a wound that needs stiches. Remco is away for scans but the team say it's precautionary and nothing initially seems broken. Not heard any other news from any of the various other people that were on the deck at various times today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Certainly made the finish line photo interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 I know you're supposed to throw the bike at the line, but not like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Some great scenery shots today. Napoli. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 Aye. Italy's bonny when it's not pishing doon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Another lovely day in the Italian countryside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Ganna oot with the covid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 Italia weather is horrendous this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Shit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Time that the UCI changed the Covid rulings? Don’t know of any other sport still eliminating participants for positive testings or actually maintaining that tests are required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 As soon as Ganna registered a positive result, you just knew that there would be an outbreak in the peloton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 1 hour ago, SecN said: Time that the UCI changed the Covid rulings? Don’t know of any other sport still eliminating participants for positive testings or actually maintaining that tests are required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Remember that covid is a respiratory virus and that the peloton do the equivalent of running a marathon every day, and at altitude. How much long-term damage would they do to their bodies if they pushed through with the virus? How would it affect their performance in the other races on the calendar? How much suffering do you expect them to go through for your entertainment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Do not disagree. I suppose the old-school (a different era before the CV-19 pandemic) would’ve taken a different tact that you ‘just got on with it’. Possibly used it to their advantage that they could’ve got medical assistance to help with their ailments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Over 20 riders out now with the covid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 Good stage today though. Came close to being shortened or even abandoned because of the shocking weather. Nice wee breakaway victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 More covid withdrawals More wet roads More crashes and abandons The peloton is going to end up being about a dozen riders in size by the time we get to the end. Mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Sprinters stage today? It’s a long one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 In theory yes, but that depends on the sprinters making it to the end of the longest stage of this year's race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) After a downright relaxing, normal day yesterday, it's back to bonkers land again for this edition of the Giro. More riders withdrawing with various illnesses (covid, gastric, regular flu) and today's stage has been shortened due to the horrific weather in northern Italy. Edited May 19, 2023 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Cade said: After a downright relaxing, normal day yesterday, it's back to bonkers land again for this edition of the Giro. More riders withdrawing with various illnesses (covid, gastric, regular flu) and today's stage has been shortened due to the horrific weather in northern Italy. I saw a good article saying that the Giro and La Vuelta should swap dates as Spain already has good weather and it's too hot by the end of summer, and the Giro is clearly still in the grips of bad weather in the high passes but would be perfect weather in late summer. I can't see the traditionalists going for it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 A change to the UCI calendar? You'll be tarred and feathered for even thinking it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Finally underway and it's total chaos! Starting the stage almost 4 hours late and halfway up a huge climb, riders all over the place already, right from the flag wave. Edited May 19, 2023 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 20, 2023 Author Share Posted May 20, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 This last 3km could shake things up in terms of the GC. Roglic has changed to a bike with very light gearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 WTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Not a clue how to predict the TT tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Great ding-dong fighting today. Brutal ITT tomorrow. Still everything to play for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 This ITT is suited to all the main GC contenders who have the ability to undertake a TT but I can’t see Geraint dropping 29secs over that course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Tazio said: WTF! Reminds me of the stuffed warthog at a TdF a good few years ago. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 …and here is a bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 All going on in this time trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 No way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Cycling delivers again. Greatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Just heard the result. WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 Geraint had nothing left in the tank. Roglic was running on willpower alone. Magnificent sporting spectacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecN Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Well done Cav. 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Tour de France Unchained arrived on Netflix today. Series similar to F1 Drive To Survive doing fly on the wall following the tour with access to teams and insiders. Hopefully they’ve made a good job of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 This year the TDF can bolt, cheating and drug use I'll accept but bringing back covid tests and masks 🤷♂️. Hope they all get punctures. 📌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 25 minutes ago, Tazio said: Tour de France Unchained arrived on Netflix today. Series similar to F1 Drive To Survive doing fly on the wall following the tour with access to teams and insiders. Hopefully they’ve made a good job of it. Aye, been waiting for this. Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Women's Tour of the Pyrenees cancelled after the first two stages due to the roads not being closed properly and cars being on the road. Absolute amateur hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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