2012 Road World Championships, Mens Road Race Maastricht - Valkenburg 267 km 23/09/12

[Spine Concept]

I have no idea if this has been mentioned already, but it seems that the WC road race for espoirs will be broadcasted on the Dutch L1 TV anyway after it was seemingly certain that it was not going to be aired anywhere on TV. They managed to arrange it last minute with the help of several sponsors. According to sport-chef Maurice de Heus the espoir WC races are often the most exciting ones. ''Besides, the winners here are likely to be the stars of tomorrow'', he concludes. Broadcast kicks off at 11:00. Source.

 

[Kwibus]

I have no idea if this has been mentioned already, but it seems that the WC road race for espoirs will be broadcasted on the Dutch L1 TV anyway after it was seemingly certain that it was not going to be aired anywhere on TV. They managed to arrange it last minute with the help of several sponsors. According to sport-chef Maurice de Heus the espoir WC races are often the most exciting ones. ''Besides, the winners here are likely to be the stars of tomorrow'', he concludes. Broadcast kicks off at 11:00. Source.

Thanks thanks thanks L1!

And Spince Concept ofcourse

 

[Spine Concept]

Thanks thanks thanks L1!

And Spince Concept ofcourse

L1 = Boss. I was really disappointed about not being able to see the espoirs road race. Imagine my elation when reading about L1 swooping in last minute to save the day.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

At least one Brit has retained their title.

 

[Descender]

Forgive me for asking this here, but do any of the Dutch posters know how the parking situation might look like on Sunday? Will I get to park my car within walking distance of the Cauberg if I get there around 11am?

 

[jens_attacks]

I have no idea if this has been mentioned already, but it seems that the WC road race for espoirs will be broadcasted on the Dutch L1 TV anyway after it was seemingly certain that it was not going to be aired anywhere on TV. They managed to arrange it last minute with the help of several sponsors. According to sport-chef Maurice de Heus the espoir WC races are often the most exciting ones. ''Besides, the winners here are likely to be the stars of tomorrow'', he concludes. Broadcast kicks off at 11:00. Source.

very good news.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Forgive me for asking this here, but do any of the Dutch posters know how the parking situation might look like on Sunday? Will I get to park my car within walking distance of the Cauberg if I get there around 11am?

in agr I always could

 

[theyoungest]

L1 = Boss. I was really disappointed about not being able to see the espoirs road race. Imagine my elation when reading about L1 swooping in last minute to save the day.

It will be the Tom Dumoulin invitational. They probably still think he's a favourite for the world title...

 

[Netserk]

It will be the Tom Dumoulin invitational. They probably still think he's a favourite for the world title...

I thought that was Felline? (or one of them. What do I know )

 

[theyoungest]

I thought that was Felline? (or one of them. What do I know )

It was a joke about L1, the local tv station in Limburg. Limburgers think Wout Poels is the second coming, and Dumoulin, being the only Limburger there, gets more than his fair share of attention.

 

[Andy99]

Ellingworth has confirmed GB riding for JTL.

 

[cineteq]

Ellingworth has confirmed GB riding for JTL.

Was there any other option?

 

[Andy99]

Was there any other option?

With his reputation, clearly not.

 

[TatryTour2013]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/the-top-ten-worlds-contenders

OMG - Sagan is from Czech Republic, then Gilbert is from France probably. At least some level of profesionalism is expected from cyclingnews.

 

[hfer07]

What i'm looking forward about this WC is a "mano a mano" between Valverde & Gilbert to see who comes on top & mix it with Sagan, Purito & Gerrans.....

 

[movingtarget]

What i'm looking forward about this WC is a "mano a mano" between Valverde & Gilbert to see who comes on top & mix it with Sagan, Purito & Gerrans.....

Yes, the obvious list of winners but someone always surprises on the day. Should be a really good race. I still think the Italians and Russians will play a part as well.

 

[Afrank]

Yes, the obvious list of winners but someone always surprises on the day. Should be a really good race. I still think the Italians and Russians will play a part as well.

Agreed, Nibali I think is one of the guys that could ruin Belgium and Spain's race. And Kolobnev's 3rd in Montreal shows his form is good, Plus he's been the silver medalist twice at worlds.

 

[wirral]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/the-top-ten-worlds-contenders

OMG - Sagan is from Czech Republic, then Gilbert is from France probably. At least some level of profesionalism is expected from cyclingnews.

A worse sin than that, they omitted Jonathan T-L from the top contenders. This is a grave error.

Oh, hold on, the Brits are working for Boasson Hagen this year, I forgot.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

in a short while the u23 race will start. it will say a bit about tomorrows hardness and the battle of chaves vs felline

 

[Mellow Velo]

Well, the race is under way, but I'm not seeing any live pictures, just Chat at the Cauberg.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

http://static.sportresult.com/federations/uci/CR-node/

 

[Falken]

U23 race, live from 11.00:

http://www.l1.nl/epg_nowon/popup/tv

Ought we not to have a seperate thread for the U23 and Woman RR?

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

U23 race, live from 11.00:

http://www.l1.nl/epg_nowon/popup/tv

Ought we not to have a seperate thread for the U23 and Woman RR?

yes that really sucks. but lately nobiody is opening race topics anymore

 

[Kwibus]

yes that really sucks. but lately nobiody is opening race topics anymore

Nobody is stopping you from doing it right?

If you feel a race needs it's own thread and you see that nobody has done it you can either say that nobody does it anymore or create a new thread

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

stream doesn't work anymore