100th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya(2.UWT) - 22nd March - 28th March

[Samu Cuenca]

Can someone explain the Chris Harper meme, please?

During the UAE Tour Kirby and Smith, aided by the screen graphics, misidentified Jonas Vingegaard as Chris Harper and only realized his true identity after the staged had finished. We found it funny, and then it has just continued to evolve from that point on.

Watching the end of today's stage it actually looks like Kruijswijk forgot it was the real Harper and not the faster Dane, who was in the group with him, and tried to work for him at one point, before realizing he wasn't even in the group anymore.

 

[johnymax]

Kämna's recovery is just crazy.

He has become an excellent stage hunter. He is some kind of an improved Marc Soler for now in my eyes. He still needs to show he can compete in WT stage races with the GC favourites although his style of riding by going in breaks is exciting to watch. I think it'll happen this season.

 

[johnymax]

Can someone explain the Chris Harper meme, please?

I have a better explanation:

Chris Harper is everywhere. He is all around us. Even now, in your room. You can see him when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel him when you go to work... when you go to church... when you pay your taxes.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I have a better explanation:

Chris Harper is everywhere. He is all around us. Even now, in your room. You can see him when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel him when you go to work... when you go to church... when you pay your taxes.

Big Harper, the ruler of Oceania, is watching you!

 

[johnymax]

During the UAE Tour Kirby and Smith, aided by the screen graphics, misidentified Jonas Vingegaard as Chris Harper and only realized his true identity after the staged had finished. We found it funny, and then it has just continued to evolve from that point on.

Watching the end of today's stage it actually looks like Kruijswijk forgot it was the real Harper and not the faster Dane, who was in the group with him, and tried to work for him at one point, before realizing he wasn't even in the group anymore.

The Harper thing has become so big because he was the winner of the stage...I mean, Vingegaard was. After the camera showed him up close after the finish line, Kirby mentioned he was riding Vingegaard's bike at first, before realising it's indeed Harpe...I mean, Vingegaard.

After that, Harper became every Jumbo Visma rider, then he became every rider in the peloton. Now he is The Ruler of Oceania, like Samu said. It's spreading faster than Covid, it's getting out of control.

On a more serious note. I don't think Kruijswijk was riding for Harper. He just wanted to keep a high pace on a climb. Actually I think he did pretty well today, with a couple of attacks both on the climb and on the false flat/descent towards the finish. Certainly better than in the previous two stages. Can't wait for his third week performance!

 

[BlueRoads]

Seems that maybe not-Lenny is going to be the last winner-by-super tuck-attack. (Didn't watch it, but I read he did it.)

 

[Faserr]

Seems that maybe not-Lenny is going to be the last winner-by-super tuck-attack. (Didn't watch it, but I read he did it.)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDFgkVlBUf0

 

[Earns1985]

Yes Ineos are super strong ...but its like they are all at 8/10

Roglic is 9/10

Pogacar is 10/10


Expect Ineos to take places 3- 6 at the Tour
And they are somehow still boring


And please no one post on here that Evenepol would beat them all in every race ...its so ......sigh

Ineos has to ride at the tour like the Wolfpack yesterday in Harelbeke. That´s their only chance to beat Pogacar and Roglic.

 

[Sciatic]

Ineos has to ride at the tour like the Wolfpack yesterday in Harelbeke. That´s their only chance to beat Pogacar and Roglic.

No one ever rides that way at the Tour, even when they want to. Because the stakes are so high it produces more conservative riding.

 

[F_Cance]

The concept doesn't work for a GT. Only for the first 1-2 important stages.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

where is Superman??
only on Tour the Alps??

 

[RedheadDane]

where is Superman??
only on Tour the Alps??

Still coming back from encountering some kryptonite covid.

 

[Carols]

Cavagna Never stops trying...Go!

 

[RedheadDane]

Cavagna caught. Cerny goes.

 

[Bonimenier]

DQS again trying to make the race boring... just as yesterday in E3.

 

[clydesdale]

As of this writing, I’m sure he won’t win, but I’m becoming a big Remi Cavagna fan. He sure makes races interesting.

 

[Bonimenier]

Sagan the quickest by far.

 

[Carols]

Sagan finally wins a race! Kudos!

 

[RedheadDane]

He's back!

 

[Poursuivant]

Good bike handling as per from Sagan

 

[tobydawq]

Easy. Good to see.

Nice gap he found there.

 

[sir fly]

Hats off.
Despite being put off for a moment he took it.

 

[SafeBet]

Well the competition was mediocre, but it's nice to see him win races again.

 

[Lequack]

Why do they put boring spring stages on the weekend?

 

[Gregor_Slovenia]

There is nothing better in this World than Peter Sagan winning. Well, besides when Roglič or Pogačar wins. Or any other Slovenian