100th Ronde Van Vlaanderen - April 3rd, 2016 - 255.9k

[Campervan man]

To stay away and then hold on was very impressive such a close finish. Let's hope men's race is as close.

 

[Kwibus]

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Fantastic sprint that. Think Emma went too early.

Yeh she actually passed Armitsteadt for a moment.

 

[rick james]

Well done Lizzie, doing the Anglo Saxons proud

 

[Maxiton]

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Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

Well, since they aren't paid very much, maybe they just aren't doing as many things that . . . belong in the Clinic . . . .

 

[Kwibus]

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I must say this section after last Paterberg and the finish line really takes away much of the charm of this race.

It's deadly yes, but if they add another climb or cobbled section the final only opens later.
They could try to find smaller roads though.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Great finish, but absolutely the worst result for me, I can't stand Armitstead.

 

[pedromiguelmartins]

So, tinkoff attacking, Trek sucking wheels, Ettix and sky sucking wheels, etc.

Trek makes sense, but ettix and sky?

 

[kjetilraknerud]

Interesting comment from Kristoff's coach after watching the womens sprint - strong wind from the right before the finish, going to the right may have been a bad choice by Emma.

 

[luckyboy]

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I must say this section after last Paterberg and the finish line really takes away much of the charm of this race.

The final run-in to some road on the outskirts on Oudenaarde is horrible. Boring and ugly to look at, usually a headwind. One of the worst in cycling.

They should route it south of the river and finish in the town instead.

 

[Kwibus]

Lottonl ffs make sure you follow when the big teams send guys up the road. You can't chase...too weak.

 

[Kwibus]

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So, tinkoff attacking, Trek sucking wheels, Ettix and sky sucking wheels, etc.

Trek makes sense, but ettix and sky?

Sky clueless, etixx ....maybe clueless as well.

 

[pedromiguelmartins]

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Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

Well, since they aren't paid very much, maybe they just aren't doing as many things that . . . belong in the Clinic . . . .

No. Generally they are just inferior athletes, as of right now. It's a less mature version of the sport.

 

[SlickMongoose]

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They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

 

[doperhopper]

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Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

hope they will never get to 90s or 00s

 

[TMP402]

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Fantastic sprint that. Think Emma went too early.

I had Emma leading until the last 75m or so. Don't remember clearly but yes, if she'd started the sprint later she could have won.

 

[pedromiguelmartins]

Re: Re:

Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

hope they will never get to 90s or 00s

If they don't they will always be seen as a weaker version of the sport, as they are now.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Re: Re:

Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

Well, since they aren't paid very much, maybe they just aren't doing as many things that . . . belong in the Clinic . . . .

No. Generally they are just inferior athletes, as of right now. It's a less mature version of the sport.

And maybe people want to support it so that it can grow to the point where, much like other similar race format sports like skiing, biathlon, athletics and swimming, the women's competitions are on a much more level footing than they are with cycling?

 

[DFA123]

Re: Re:

I must say this section after last Paterberg and the finish line really takes away much of the charm of this race.

The final run-in to some road on the outskirts on Oudenaarde is horrible. Boring and ugly to look at, usually a headwind. One of the worst in cycling.

They should route it south of the river and finish in the town instead.

Or maybe route is further east and finish in Meerbeke

 

[Kwibus]

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Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

Well, since they aren't paid very much, maybe they just aren't doing as many things that . . . belong in the Clinic . . . .

No. Generally they are just inferior athletes, as of right now. It's a less mature version of the sport.

Yes. So?

In all physical sports women will be inferior. Doesn't mean it ain't entertaining.

 

[pedromiguelmartins]

Re: Re:

Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

Well, since they aren't paid very much, maybe they just aren't doing as many things that . . . belong in the Clinic . . . .

No. Generally they are just inferior athletes, as of right now. It's a less mature version of the sport.

And maybe people want to support it so that it can grow to the point where, much like other similar race format sports like skiing, biathlon, athletics and swimming, the women's competitions are on a much more level footing than they are with cycling?

Exactly. And that's why women's cycling must evolve. As it is there's no comparison at all.

 

[pedromiguelmartins]

Re: Re:

Women's racing is nice. What pisses me off are the fanboy/girls that just can't understand how archaic women's cycling is compared with the men's. They are still in the 60s, as far as strategy/racing/specialization go.

Well, since they aren't paid very much, maybe they just aren't doing as many things that . . . belong in the Clinic . . . .

No. Generally they are just inferior athletes, as of right now. It's a less mature version of the sport.

Yes. So?

In all physical sports women will be inferior. Doesn't mean it ain't entertaining.

But it isn't entertaining. They are inferior at athletes (not their fault) but the sport itself is almost amateur.

 

[Kwibus]

Pray for an attack by a serious rider from Etixx.

 

[pedromiguelmartins]

Here we go!!!!!!

 

[trevim]

Just tuned in: something meaningful happened? Any big name out?

 

[rainman]

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Pray for an attack by a serious rider from Etixx.

Terpstra looks up for it