2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games - Road racing

[Polyarmour]

I was cynical but until the chase group formed and the peloton gave up, I thought Cav's weekend warriors did a good job. They were always at the front when I was watching it.

Ditto, although for the early part of the race I think they could have saved their energy. The breakaways were at 3 minutes and the stronger countries would have chased them down anyway. I think Isle of Man went through at least two riders chasing these guys. Maybe Cav could've hung onto some help for a couple more laps? Maybe Mark Christian could've got into the crucial break with Cav. Anyway... hindsight.

Not that I'm complaining as I'm happy with Alby's win. But Isle of Man is definitely an underdog even though they have the superstar sprinter. With only 80,000 people it's a wonder they can even field a team.

 

[AussieGoddess]

Ahhemmm did we see the same race; Cav actually brought back the third chase group himself, spending most of the time at the front of that group, then continued to bridge gaps himself, at which point riders would attack again.

Yes normally Cav does very little work, up till the final 250m but that is what his team requires; yesterday he worked right up till the end-ish

The only work Cav did was to bring himself back to the group when he was dropped - so in the last 20 or so km's. He didnt do any work at all to bring back the breakaways or counter moves. He did ok .... but not spectacular by any means.

Millar did his fair share in the group work and countering attacks (and yes got bronze not silver ... my mistake). McCann did waaaayyyyy more than any of them.

 

[Polyarmour]

I thought Cav did quite a bit of work. He had to bridge gaps a few times and do a few pulls on the front, something I've never seen him have to do before. It was clear the others didn't want him there and they were working against him. He would just make the leading group and there would be another attack off the front. It was always going to be difficult for him without help. In fact two of the 3 medallists had significant help, the Aussies and the Kiwis. Millar's was more of a solo effort.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Well done Davis, unfortunately the dickheads at ONE HD only showed the last 4km's of the race and the viewers had to watch fricken diving. I had no clue how it all happened which was infuriating.

Gilmore's win was more impressive especially when it was a decent field at the race.

 

[ScottyMuser]

The only work Cav did was to bring himself back to the group when he was dropped - so in the last 20 or so km's. He didnt do any work at all to bring back the breakaways or counter moves. He did ok .... but not spectacular by any means.

Millar did his fair share in the group work and countering attacks (and yes got bronze not silver ... my mistake). McCann did waaaayyyyy more than any of them.

erm, as soon as the Aussies formed the break to chase down the NZers, CAv started working - and he did as *much* work on the front as anybody in that group, and noticeably more then some (the welsh guy, rollins). Then as soon as counter attacks formed, only Millar and Cav *ever* did any work to bring them back - and Cav at least once brought back Davies to a front group, with davies doing no work. It was only afterr about 20km of *constant* attacks, with Cav having to counter them all *by himself* with a little help from millar did he crack. If a similar thing was to happen in a classic, it wouldn't be a problem because I can guarantee tghere would be at least 2 htc guys with him, rather then being completely isolated against the strpjngest riders in the entire race.

Millar also is used to chasing down breaks - that is his entire job for garmin, so it wasn't surprising he was able to do it! Cav on other hand is a sprinter.

McCann did do more then any of them, but thats about as obvious a statement as you could possibly make

 

[Mambo95]

and noticeably more then some (the welsh guy, rollins).

In defence of 'the welsh guy', Luke Rowe, (as he comes from near me), he's a 20 year old kid from the British Academy. He was doing well to just be riding in that company, and did quite a bit of work with Cav to bridge the gap when he first got distanced.

(I realise you weren't really criticizing him)

 

[riobonito92]

A good ride by Gregory Lovell of Belize - Top rider from the Caribbean and not so far off the big boys. Byron Pope could also be the top rider from the Caribbean in the time trial. This is a step forward from Belizean cycling.

 

[Kender]

It was a fantastic race, but i'm gonna mention the kiwis as the ones that deserved the biggest mention. The kiwis were at the front driving the race from the very first meter when gordon macaulay broke away.

They knew the aussies had the strongest team and they animated the entire race. they were always in the thick of the action and they deserved the silver medal with hayden. It could have been gold if sutton hadn't sacrificed himself for davis (as any good team mate should to a faster sprinter)

so well done aussie for a great tactical race, but the kiwis were what made it a great race

 

[abbaskip]

Was a good race. Loads of riders were impressive, and showed how much it meant to them.

Sutton was particularly impressive, because whilst he may have not beaten Davis for gold, he may have been a chance of sprinting for silver, but instead sacrificed himself to ensure Albie's gold.

 

[auscyclefan94]

It was a fantastic race, but i'm gonna mention the kiwis as the ones that deserved the biggest mention. The kiwis were at the front driving the race from the very first meter when gordon macaulay broke away.

They knew the aussies had the strongest team and they animated the entire race. they were always in the thick of the action and they deserved the silver medal with hayden. It could have been gold if sutton hadn't sacrificed himself for davis (as any good team mate should to a faster sprinter)

so well done aussie for a great tactical race, but the kiwis were what made it a great race

The kiwis tatics were a bit stupid imo. Having 3 guys in the front initial breakaway was idiotic. Being agressive is different than making stupid breakaways from the start.

 

[search]

has anyone seen a startlist for tomorrows time trial?

Luke Durbridge and Rohan Dennis are starting for Australia, so I doubt there's anyone who could beat David Millar, or is there? McCann seems to be in form, too and is quite experienced in racing in Asia, but I don't really think he's strong enough.

 

[auscyclefan94]

has anyone seen a startlist for tomorrows time trial?

Luke Durbridge and Rohan Dennis are starting for Australia, so I doubt there's anyone who could beat David Millar, or is there? McCann seems to be in form, too and is quite experienced in racing in Asia, but I don't really think he's strong enough.

Dowsett is riding and I think Hayden Roulston also. Millar will take the gold quite easily with the battlefor silver being between durbridge, dennis, dowsett and Roultson.

 

[Ferminal]

Eh, Millar was the only one who beat Durbridge's time to the top of the hill in Geelong

 

[Tuarts]

How ownage is Cameron Meyer? Not only does he win 3 golds but also spend 80 odd km at the front of the peloton in the RR despite being sick the night before.

 

[Andy99]

has anyone seen a startlist for tomorrows time trial?

Luke Durbridge and Rohan Dennis are starting for Australia, so I doubt there's anyone who could beat David Millar, or is there? McCann seems to be in form, too and is quite experienced in racing in Asia, but I don't really think he's strong enough.

Start List will be available here;

http://results.cwgdelhi2010.org/en/Comp.mvc/DetailedScheduleByDate?sportCode=CR&expandAll=False

 

[Andy99]

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[sublimit]

Milar will walk this, Dowsett, and Sergent should complete the podium.

Hutchinson is obviously an out and out, full on Brit style tester and will go quite well. Maybe one of the Aussie riders will go top 5.

 

[Jamsque]

With one minute start intervals, how many can Millar catch? I think at least three.

 

[ScottyMuser]

The kiwis tatics were a bit stupid imo. Having 3 guys in the front initial breakaway was idiotic. Being agressive is different than making stupid breakaways from the start.

Depends on how you are racing. Them having 3 guys up the road at the very start, before 2 then dropping back and helping bauer and roulston attack was good tactics, i thought, and nearly came off. Also, any team willing to attack tons *deserves* massive props - thats the main reason I like Vac so much as a team

 

[Tugboat]

My TT podium...

1. Millar
2. Sergent
3. Bauer

 

[Mambo95]

I would add Chris Froome as possible medal chance. He came second at the British TT championships (beating Thomas and Hutch), and he was anonymous in the road race, so should be fresh.

 

[Kender]

The kiwis tatics were a bit stupid imo. Having 3 guys in the front initial breakaway was idiotic. Being agressive is different than making stupid breakaways from the start.

I disagree. initially i thought as you did, that it was a silly tactic. however as the race progressed i changed my mind

the real threat in the break was gordon. the other 2 were never any more than support riders. they sacrificed themselves (and eventually pulled out) in order to set up gordon which worked fantastically.

unfortunately too many teams were helping the aussies pull the break back. They should have made aussies do all the work and sat on their wheels (looking at the isle men mainly here).


then again you are a cuddles fan and must like boring racing (fyi, i like cuddles, but prior to him winning the WC there is very little to suggest he was an exciting racer)

 

[auscyclefan94]

Depends on how you are racing. Them having 3 guys up the road at the very start, before 2 then dropping back and helping bauer and roulston attack was good tactics, i thought, and nearly came off. Also, any team willing to attack tons *deserves* massive props - thats the main reason I like Vac so much as a team

If you attack and completely stuff up (like I thought NZ did) then that does not deserve massive props. Their attacks early were idiotic and they would of been better just having 1 guy in the break and then have their strong guys (who they had a few of) for later in the race to attack repeatedly and then the aussies would of been in trouble. Just because someone attacks a lot does not make them a good rider. It can make them a stupid rider or team for a matter of fact.

btw,

Millar
Durbridge
Bauer

 

[Sasquatch]

1. Durbridge
2. Millar
3. Dennis
4. McCauley
5. Bauer

 

[thrawn]

Milar will walk this, Dowsett, and Sergent should complete the podium.

Hutchinson is obviously an out and out, full on Brit style tester and will go quite well. Maybe one of the Aussie riders will go top 5.

Nah, Durbridge will get silver. Millar will catch him in the first 15km, then Durbridge will just ride around behind him, which should be enough to get him the silver.