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

[Der Effe]

I'm still amazed. Boom -> 5th in WC road race. That's just unexpected.

At least Gilbert was one of the favourites on paper, but BOOM!

Boom is going to be a major force in one day races the coming years. About the only Dutch Rabo rider who shows good progress. Could easily see him winning some big races next year.

 

[Orbit501]

I am still completely puzzled why Iglinsky didn't compete.

After being ensured personally that Olympics and WC are his two main priorities after LBL he didn't compete in either.

As you know, I asked this question a few days ago and I still haven't found out the answer. I'm puzzled.

 

[Red Rick]

Daniel Freibe is reporting that Freire is furious at Valverde for not leading Oscar out.

good thing, he may decide not to retire

 

[auscyclefan94]

BMC - Buy More Champions of the World

 

[Parrulo]

i thought BMC fanboys were an extinct race after the awful year they had.

 

[williamp78]

EBH's Silver gives me headaches.

Earlier it was easy to discount him thinking that he can't handle the distance, but now you have to factor him in and he can be good in any classic other than FW and Lombardia.

Didn't Team Sky take a more hands on approach to his training a few months ago? If we're seeing this affect so soon imagine how he could perform in the spring classics after a good season of winter training?

 

[williamp78]

BMC - Buy More Champions of the World

Since they already have gilbert...CAV to BMC!!

 

[Mellow Velo]

i thought BMC fanboys were an extinct race after the awful year they had.

They were extinct during the race. Amazing what a change in the weather, brings.

 

[thirteen]

A massive chapeau to Phillipe Gilbert.

This world championships win was the win he has coveted most of all and for him to get it in such style is magnificent. The context of his win makes it all the most special as he could have bowed out like Cancellara after the masses of disappointment he has been forced to endure this year. Yet instead he has fought on and he made himself ride the Vuelta with the sole purpose of it being a warm up for these world championships. The drive and determination he has demonstrated in order to continue to race in such a positive manner is unbelievable. He may have portrayed some frustration at times, but to me that has merely served to accentuate the impressiveness of his win as he has proved himself capable of coming back from lows and continuing to aim high.

Additionally the masses of expectation from his country ,who have given him such a hard time this year, has surely been very difficult for him to manage. Yet he has handled the criticism brilliantly and even though it may have harmed other riders, he has stood firm and determined.

His story this season is the epitome of what real bike racing is all about, to go out there and really and truly want to win, is something which was much more prominent in days gone by. But Gilbert has had the tenacious and obstinate nature to delve deep in and truly want to win the World champs and for that I applaud him.

really beautifully said -- merci!

the french/belgian commentators sounded like they were practically crying as they were calling it...

a beautiful, beautiful win.

 

[dlwssonic]

i thought BMC fanboys were an extinct race after the awful year they had.

The only reason I was here less was because of my exams.
I will always be here to cheer on BMC no matter what

 

[burning]

El Pistolero is probably dying in joy somewhere

 

[Kwibus]

I know a lot actually. It's just everyone against me again, as usual.

This should give you an idea that maybe you are wrong most of the time.
I've tried to talk sense in an helpful way to you before, but you just keep putting yourself into difficult situations and then act all surprised and sad why everyone is against you.

 

[auscyclefan94]

i thought BMC fanboys were an extinct race after the awful year they had.

You can never completely keep us down. Phil demonstrated our spirit today as well.

 

[Gloin22]

I guess this disapproves Ryo's theory that EBH has no stamina/engine for longer classics

The man that knows it all... once again proven wrong *sigh*

 

[autologous]

Let's not get too carried away just because our favourite rider didn't win.....

Susan

Please, just ban the child.
Forum quality improves immeasurably in an instant.

 

[dlwssonic]

Are you referring to Flo or dlwssonic?



They were extinct during the race. Amazing what a change in the weather, brings.

loooooool, didn't manage to watch the race at all, was at F1.

 

[burning]

I guess this disapproves Ryo's theory that EBH has no stamina/engine for longer classics

The man that knows it all... once again proven wrong *sigh*

Norway's chef>Sky's chef obviously

 

[Richeypen]

I guess this disapproves Ryo's theory that EBH has no stamina/engine for longer classics

The man that knows it all... once again proven wrong *sigh*

The fact that Ryo says something usually disproves it as a theory.

 

[LaFlorecita]

This should give you an idea that maybe you are wrong most of the time.
I've tried to talk sense in an helpful way to you before, but you just keep putting yourself into difficult situations and then act all surprised and sad why everyone is against you.

It's not my fault people don't share my opinion.

 

[Angliru]

btw.Purito sucks,he could leadout Alejandro to better positon before Phil attacked,he sucks big time - no attack,no help

Is it possible he simply didn't have the legs? All this talk of riders being big failures is absolutely ridiculous and juvenile.

 

[DominicDecoco]

Are you referring to Flo or dlwssonic?

Same same.. I guess.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I guess this disapproves Ryo's theory that EBH has no stamina/engine for longer classics

The man that knows it all... once again proven wrong *sigh*

+1 billion - The guy is a complete know-it-all...well at least he thinks he is!

 

[Parrulo]

The only reason I was here less was because of my exams.
I will always be here to cheer on BMC no matter what

those were some awful long exams from like march to september

You can never completely keep us down. Phil demonstrated our spirit today as well.

ya great spirit, nowhere to be seen in defeat, ready to cheer in victory

 

[Don't be late Pedro]

Didn't Team Sky take a more hands on approach to his training a few months ago? If we're seeing this affect so soon imagine how he could perform in the spring classics after a good season of winter training?

Unless things change I am not convinced that Sky is the best team for EBH. I wonder just how much they will focus on the classics next year. They have some good guys but seem to only talk about the Grand Tours.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Please, just ban the child.
Forum quality improves immeasurably in an instant.

I have asked Susan to delete my account.