2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259km

[Red Rick]

Re: 2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259k

All that matters is that they wont wait for thhe final climb. If today is a proper race then I dont mind who wins it.

And if they wait for the final climb, we'll find whoever put that last climb in the parcours, and find where they live, and send them hate glitter mails

 

[Rollthedice]

The lead into the last climb is narrow, positioning is very important.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

***** Valverde, Uran, Woods
**** Yates A, Pinot, Majka, Nibali, Gallopin
*** Yates S, D Martin, Teuns, Alaphilippe, Benoot, Kwiatkowski
** Bardet, Moscon, Izaguirre, Lopez, Poels, Kelderman, Mollema, Henao, Zakarin
* Mas, Dumoullin, Valgren, Schachmann, Roglic, Kreuziger, Costa, Jungels, Pozzovivo

 

[markene2]

Re: 2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259k

All that matters is that they wont wait for thhe final climb. If today is a proper race then I dont mind who wins it.

And if they wait for the final climb, we'll find whoever put that last climb in the parcours, and find where they live, and send them hate glitter mails

Was Thomas Rohregger who had the idea

 

[pablohidalgo7]

Re: 2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259k

Roglic has been doing the last weeks more than 250 kms training sessions with a steep climb at the end to be ready for this. I know that training is not the same as racing but he seems like a guy that always have everything under control to perform well in his top goals, so I have many faith in him for today despite the fact that he is unproven in that distance (although this year the Tour stage that he won was over 200 kms and the Tirreno stage over 230 kms, but still nothing comparable to this course).

 

[Red Rick]

Re: 2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259k

Roglic has been doing the last weeks more than 250 kms training sessions with a steep climb at the end to be ready for this. I know that training is not the same as racing but he seems like a guy that always have everything under control to perform well in his top goals, so I have many faith in him for today despite the fact that he is unproven in that distance (although this year the Tour stage that he won was over 200 kms and the Tirreno stage over 230 kms, but still nothing comparable to this course).

Yeah Roglic is definitely one of the favorites for me. He's actually won on the walls and on major mountain stages this year, Alaphilippe couldn't drop him on shorter climbs in Pais Vasco, and he's also had his share of descending spectacle this year.

If Roglic is in top form, he's my #1 favorite. But he have no idea where his form is.

 

[Red Rick]

"It's a flat start, flat finish, a bit lumpy inbetween"

Anyway, who's that commentator that only does the WC every year cause I can't freaking stand his voice

 

[GuyIncognito]

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"It's a flat start, flat finish, a bit lumpy inbetween"

Anyway, who's that commentator that only does the WC every year cause I can't freaking stand his voice

The little bald 45 year old who sounds 20?

EDIT: This one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edg0Xd3N52w&t=6s

 

[Red Rick]

https://twitter.com/laflammerouge16/status/1046300648562733056/photo/1

 

[Red Rick]

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"It's a flat start, flat finish, a bit lumpy inbetween"

Anyway, who's that commentator that only does the WC every year cause I can't freaking stand his voice

The little bald 45 year old who sounds 20?

EDIT: This one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edg0Xd3N52w&t=6s

Yeah, that one.

He actually makes exciting things sound like I'm watching paint dry

 

[Rollthedice]

Almost 13 minutes, what team will take the responsibility to chase?

 

[TourOfSardinia]

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Almost 13 minutes, what team will take the responsibility to chase?

with Van Rensburgh up there
Carlton-Kirby would have kittens.
(I'm watching the RAI)

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Are the Norwegian national team really sponsored by UAE?

 

[Rollthedice]

Half of the Irish team in the break.

 

[Rollthedice]

There's an Estonian up the road who decided to enjoy the scenery on his own.

 

[RedheadDane]

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Are the Norwegian national team really sponsored by UAE?

Laengen rides on UAE, so he might just be wearing some of his regular kit.

 

[tobydawq]

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"It's a flat start, flat finish, a bit lumpy inbetween"

Anyway, who's that commentator that only does the WC every year cause I can't freaking stand his voice

The little bald 45 year old who sounds 20?

EDIT: This one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edg0Xd3N52w&t=6s

Yeah, that one.

He actually makes exciting things sound like I'm watching paint dry

I agree. His voice (or, rather his accent to be fair) is just the worst I have ever heard. Plus he is soooo boring.

 

[Rollthedice]

And the French decided to chase.

 

[rghysens]

Nice scenery.
French starting the chase.

 

[Gigs_98]

Re: 2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259k

This really is an incredibly good advertisement for tyrolean tourism so far

 

[Eli]

How cold is it currently in innsbruck?

 

[rghysens]

Re: 2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259k

This really is a ridiculously good advertisement for tyrolean tourism so far

Did you really expect something else?

 

[samhocking]

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Are the Norwegian national team really sponsored by UAE?

Laengen rides on UAE, so he might just be wearing some of his regular kit.

Most federations allow your trade team sponsor to be put on the National shorts I believe.

 

[Red Rick]

Re: 2018 Innsbruck World Championship Men's Road Race - 259k

This really is a ridiculously good advertisement for tyrolean tourism so far

I hate how shitty broadcasts make for better advertisements in this sport

 

[Gigs_98]

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How cold is it currently in innsbruck?

15 degrees right now, will get up to 20 during the day though

[quote="Gigs_98":3m82pedd]This really is a ridiculously good advertisement for tyrolean tourism so far

Did you really expect something else?[/quote]
Not really but with this weather and so far a pretty good coverage today I was simply impressed