2016 Tour of California 2.HC May 15-22

[willbick]

Paul sherwen just said danilo wyss won race across America!!

 

[perico]

The US has an impressive crop of young riders coming up in the junior ranks. This kid looks pretty good, and Costa is a beast.

 

[RedheadDane]

Well, this kid sure ain't pow(er)less.











I'll show myself out.

 

[More Strides than Rides]

Re: Re:

Don't understand all this slagging off of the North American races. Even Utah does not avoid it these days. Best part is to see the U.S folks on the forefront of all criticism. Give it a break.

Utah is a great race, by far the best of the big American races.
I don't mind the route of the ToC, it's an improvement, but they aren't exactly known to use the terrain that they have properly. And don't get me started on the USA pro challenge, Colorado has so much potential and yet they failed to use it properly.
I have nothing against the American races, but when a race like the ToC that the organizers see as a big deal and compare it to a 4th gt has pretty amateurish camera work it's kinda funny.

I understand they don't, but that happens in most races. 90% of routes in European races could also be improved. It just seems that people are quick and eager to jump on the U.S hate-bandwagon for various reasons. I understand how ATOC can be seen as pretencious or undeserving of much attention, but I get the feeling people see NA as some sort of poser in the cycling world, unaware or ignoring the fact that the sport also has rather deep roots there and, as far as I'm concerned, a larger interest than where I live. I've been laughed at because of this but I don't care and will repeat it.

PS: I've seen your designs for these races and really liked them.

I don't see the same belief that it is North America being a poser.

People appreciate the Canadian one-day races as good contests, and San Luis's role as an early season race. The WC in Virginia were well-regarded.

I do think the negative attitude is well-focused on the ToC

 

[May0maniac]

That kid is impressive!

 

[GuyIncognito]

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The WC in Virginia were well-regarded.

Well-regarded by the fans on TV. Fans on the spot, team staff and especially riders were very critical. Supposedly the organization was a disaster behind the scenes.

 

[TMP402]

Huh? Did Kirby just imply that Alaphilippe still being in the group of favourites now means he could be a Tour de France contender?

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Morton goes!
With Stetina on wheel??

 

[May0maniac]

Powless has a pretty nice climbing style.

 

[May0maniac]

Rohan Denis still there.

 

[jaylew]

Stetina officially back from that gnarly crash.

 

[killswitch]

Nice crowds for the 4th GT

 

[rehy90]

great ride by Stetina

 

[jaylew]

Alaphilippe is coming

Edit: He's flying

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Alaphilippe beast mode.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

What a b race this has become

 

[NairoQ]

Sick sprint from Alaphillipe, looks like he's riding flat.

 

[luckyboy]

where is Sagan

 

[rehy90]

Alaphillipe murdering them

 

[GuyIncognito]

Re:

What a b race this has become

Tell me about it. Alaphillippe can't get into the top 50 in mountain stages in europe.
Here he wins

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Alaphilippe 3 classes better then the rest

 

[May0maniac]

Alaphilippe attacking the motobike!

 

[NairoQ]

Completely wrecked Stetina.

 

[TMP402]

Re:

Huh? Did Kirby just imply that Alaphilippe still being in the group of favourites now means he could be a Tour de France contender?

Alaphilippe just beat a deflated Peter Stetina and Carlton's just done this another couple of times.

 

[Cance > TheRest]

That was unreal from Alaphilippe ...