2013 Tour de Suisse, Stage 1: Quinto - Quinto 8.1KM

[Nastyy]

Did Pinot ride when the wind was better or did he ride a very good prologue by his standards?

 

[Parrulo]

Did Pinot ride when the wind was better or did he ride a very good prologue by his standards?

He rode when the wind was better.

 

[Netserk]

Is Rasmussen any relation to Rasmussen from a couple years back ?

No. It's a common last name in Denmark.

 

[Afrank]

Shame about the wind, but good win for Cam Meyer nonetheless. He was one of the names on the startlist that I thought could do well (should have posted that in my first post ).

Didn't see the stage yet, was Tejay one of the guys affected by the wind? I hope so, cause he did pretty bad if he wasn't.

 

[Parrulo]

Shame about the wind, but good win for Cam Meyer nonetheless. He was one of the names on the startlist that I thought could do well (should have posted that in my first post ).

Didn't see the stage yet, was Tejay one of the guys affected by the wind? I hope so, cause he did pretty bad if he wasn't.

He was but he didn't do all that great imo as he lost time to Costa who rode in the same conditions and is a weaker time trialist.

 

[screaming fist]

Yes he was.

For all that couldn't watch: the change in wind conditions was really crazy. The first bunch of starters had tailwind on the exposed airfield and headwind in the village when shielded by houses. Mid-race the wind turned around 180°, now the headwind was on the airfield so the riders were completely exposed to it. It was so strong it blew over some of the promo thingies.

 

[Afrank]

Glad that his has some sort of excuse for his performance then. Agree, still not very good, but better than it would be if he hadn't been affected.

Editscreaming fist, thanks for the description of the wind. Cancellara's placings especially makes a lot more sense knowing it was that strong.

 

[Moviefan1203]

Terrible ride by Van Garderen even given the conditions.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

He was but he didn't do all that great imo as he lost time to Costa who rode in the same conditions and is a weaker time trialist.

Not only Costa, he also lost time to Mollema relatively. And Cancellara, and others.. etc
You cannot compare. The wind was worse in the 1st part and maybe a bit better in the 2nd part (but not enough to compensate the 1st part)

edit: Mollema and Costa both faster than V Garderen as well.

 

[richard_91]

Schleck beat JTL

Is this a sign of the apocalypse?

 

[IndianCyclist]

Schleck beat JTL

Is this a sign of the apocalypse?

JTL is hyped up right from the start.

 

[Potomac]

Schleck beat JTL

Is this a sign of the apocalypse?

JTL getting hyped is the sign.