2014 US Pro Challenge, Aug 18th-Aug 24th (2.HC)

[jens_attacks]

saw it in the morning. very good finale. the peloton really exploded, majka still very strong.

so we might have a race

 

[PeterB]

Aren't glasses supposed to be aerodynamic?

 

[jens_attacks]

well didn't the guy win?

and the glasses are supposed to be cool not aero. these helmets destroy any decent handsome look though

 

[HappyLoser]

What the f#@$ is Majka doing up there, trying "Energizer Bunny" style?

 

[damian13ster]

What the f#@$ is Majka doing up there, trying "Energizer Bunny" style?

Should have gone to Vuelta

Seeing the first stage: looks like people are underestimating the route. It is hard at that altitude and if raced strongly, gaps are made.
Stage 2 should be very exciting.

To be fair, the only stage I think will be a snoozefest is stage 7. Run it in opposite direction and it could be epic, but at this onfiguration the flat section after KOM is just too long for someone to try suicide long-range attack

 

[cineteq]

Neal Rogers: Rain in forecast at #prochallenge as peloton to race up and over dirt roads of Kebler Pass into Crested Butte

 

[ILovecycling]

Neal Rogers: Rain in forecast at #prochallenge as peloton to race up and over dirt roads of Kebler Pass into Crested Butte

really?strade in August?

 

[jens_attacks]

this is a stage i have high hopes for. majka total annihilation, frank schleck second would be my guess

 

[Dazed and Confused]

well, we are 65km into stage two, no break yet. Avg speed about 47 km/h.
Climb coming in 12km.

Tracker (live video in 30 minutes or so): http://tourtracker.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/

 

[damian13ster]

this is a stage i have high hopes for. majka total annihilation, frank schleck second would be my guess

So you think actual attack will take place or a sprint up (not so steep) 3km ramp to the finish?
I am afraid it will be the latter, unless Majka (or other contender) thinks he can hold the gap over downhill section.

Either way, BMC and Tinkoff better put a peleton in pain on the run up to Kebler pass so that the group reaching the top wont have more than 15-20 riders, otherwise its a reduced bunch uphill sprint

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Looks like they may be in for rain tomorrow. It's been raining all day here, and they usually get it the next day in Colorado. It's monsoon season in the Rockies.

 

[damian13ster]

Any dirt sections tommorow? I am glad its not raining today. They would probably have to walk 20 miles to get through this road....

 

[Bavarianrider]

Those dirt roads are awesome!!!!!
And what a scenery

Uhhh them roads would be so funny to watch in rain!

 

[roundabout]

The weather at the finish looks nasty. Bye, coverage, I am afraid.

 

[damian13ster]

Schleck looks fairly confident hanging out at the front.....
Still, the peleton is huuuge. Theought there would be some selection by now. BMC really needs to drill it

 

[roundabout]

It's still 11 miles to the summit.

 

[RedheadDane]

It's... raining a bit at the finish line...

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Peloton down to 40 or so with 6km to the top of the climb.

BMC ultra strong.

Rain now. Wet dirt road....

 

[yespatterns]

It actually looks pretty fun

 

[roundabout]

This his a feel of a Vuelta a Pais Vasco coverage circa 2002.

 

[damian13ster]

For the last 10 minutes they havent shown a single shot of riders...... But it looks like it will be uphill sprint. Just want to find out how big the group will be and whether anyone high in GC has dropped

 

[yespatterns]

Hopefully Carpenter is a fan of the dirt. if so, he could get close to a win while carnage occurs behind.

 

[Jspear]

"Race officials are neutralizing the race when the field goes over the top of Kebler Pass because of the slick conditions"

 

[yespatterns]

"Race officials are neutralizing the race when the field goes over the top of Kebler Pass because of the slick conditions"

that sucks.

ETA: is this official?

ETA: nevermind it is. this sucks sucks sucks. god forbid a pro bike rider have to ride his bike.

 

[roundabout]

Live (?) pixels. Yay?