I love the bonkers goat finishes.Jim Lahey wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:24 am Don't think I've ever seen something quite as punishing as yesterday's finaleLooked like a standard Cat 1 finish for about 14km, with the Hardknott Pass thrown at the top for a laugh.
Vlasov's face chasing Castrillo at the end was a picture
Some performance from Castrillo, Ineos may have found their new GC man with those types of efforts
For me, Kelderman is Spurs on wheels. Well over 100 World Tour top-10s, not a single win. A Pluto-ite outlier.Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Sep 04, 2024 6:20 pm Hard to see past Roglic at this point.
I always had Mas down as the Spurs-iest rider of the current global peleton, always good but never having the bollocks to actually win something. But been really impressed by him so far. A standard fuck up/crash from Roglic, which is usually a decent bet, and its Mas' to lose.
I took a punt on Carapaz at some crazy odds before the race started. Still holding out hope but he hasn't looked aggressive enough to actually do something in the last week.
Love the Vuelta though. My favourite GT. Always carnage and ludicrious climbs/temperatures.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/a ... 4l7p7z5voBritain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ended his career with victory in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.
The 39-year-old from the Isle of Man, who said on Saturday that this would be his final race before retirement, triumphed in a sprint finish to end a 19-year career.
He's a legend.SaintK wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 12:15 pm So Cav wins his last ever race.
loved watching him over the years
Good luck to him in his retirement.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/a ... 4l7p7z5voBritain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ended his career with victory in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.
The 39-year-old from the Isle of Man, who said on Saturday that this would be his final race before retirement, triumphed in a sprint finish to end a 19-year career.
That's a hell of a ride - 400 plus miles in a day is some going.Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 5:14 pm Most fans would be familiar with Lachlan Morton, yeah? The pro that goes on long rides for the hell of it like riding the entire Tour de France route including transfers last year, in 18 days. He's a freak, a free spirit sort of guy that comes across as just a really cool dude.
He's just ridden 648km in a day.
18 hours 26 minutes, actually. Even more impressive is that he took on the ride, Auckland to Wellington in NZ to honour the record set 40 years ago by a 43 year old amateur on a steel frame bike in wool knicks. This is some sort of story.
Excited about this already. Probably my 2nd favourite annual sporting event after the 6N.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:50 pm Edinburgh to host the Grand Depart in 2027
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/art ... gpyqp4g1zo
Slick wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:25 amExcited about this already. Probably my 2nd favourite annual sporting event after the 6N.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:50 pm Edinburgh to host the Grand Depart in 2027
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/art ... gpyqp4g1zo
Saw the Grand Depart in London a few years ago and been to a couple of stages in France.
Legendary racing. Mano a mano.Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:08 pm Time difference means I didn't watch the race live, but I've just watched a clip of the last kms of Milan San Remo...
and I've got a man crush for the winner.
Yeah but possibly the least deserving winner of the threeclydecloggie wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 5:13 pmLegendary racing. Mano a mano.Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:08 pm Time difference means I didn't watch the race live, but I've just watched a clip of the last kms of Milan San Remo...
and I've got a man crush for the winner.
He played the percentages, and anyone who can stay in Pogi's wheel deserves something. Ganna the true warrior today, never gave up.Biffer wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 5:20 pmYeah but possibly the least deserving winner of the threeclydecloggie wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 5:13 pmLegendary racing. Mano a mano.Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:08 pm Time difference means I didn't watch the race live, but I've just watched a clip of the last kms of Milan San Remo...
and I've got a man crush for the winner.
Edinburgh is going to be absolutely mobbed this summer! Hotels, AirB&B, etc prices will be going through the roof. I am expecting a few calls any minute now from mates wanting to come visit.Tichtheid wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:34 amSlick wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:25 amExcited about this already. Probably my 2nd favourite annual sporting event after the 6N.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:50 pm Edinburgh to host the Grand Depart in 2027
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/art ... gpyqp4g1zo
Saw the Grand Depart in London a few years ago and been to a couple of stages in France.
That is definitely one I'll be attending - hope they stay off the cobbles!
dpedin wrote: Sun Mar 23, 2025 9:48 amEdinburgh is going to be absolutely mobbed this summer! Hotels, AirB&B, etc prices will be going through the roof. I am expecting a few calls any minute now from mates wanting to come visit.Tichtheid wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:34 amSlick wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:25 am
Excited about this already. Probably my 2nd favourite annual sporting event after the 6N.
Saw the Grand Depart in London a few years ago and been to a couple of stages in France.
That is definitely one I'll be attending - hope they stay off the cobbles!
Did you see the difference in the men's and women's podium when they were presented with a beer each?Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 20, 2025 3:36 pm This Spring Classics season continues to deliver... I'll spoiler this for those perhaps chasing some coverage but the interview with the winner of Amstel Gold is a beauty,SpoilerShow
