2020...2021 Olympic Women's Road Race, Tokyo, 137 KM

[Finn84]

Where are the remaining two from the breakaway?

When there was 40 to go Shapira was 21 seconds and Plichta 41 from the lead.

 

[Mayomaniac]

It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with, it doesn't feel pity and it's coming for Gold

 

[Andon]

Shapira at 21 seconds and Plichta at 41, at 40k to go (according to the official website)

The TV broadcast makes it seem like they don't exist. Only tracking Van Vleuten as if it was relevant.

 

[RedheadDane]

Apparently Kiesenhofer has a ph.d. in mathematics. Now, RhD hopes she loses.

No I don't! I have nothing against mathematicians!

 

[ppanther92]

This might be the biggest surprise I've seen in a cycling race in a long time.

Although she was always good in those few races she raced. But I completely agree, she is basically an amateur.

 

[sir fly]

No I don't! I have nothing against mathematicians!

Nothing efficient?

 

[tobydawq]

Bauke to be the best Dutch-placed rider across both road races was not something I would have put money on before

 

[KnowNothing]

Commentator said Plichta caught up with Shapira

Thanks, it now says they are together at +1'26" at 25km to go

 

[TourOfSardinia]

She rides like Dan Martin.

 

[Volderke]

So the remainder of the break is actually the biggest chance to fill the podium?

 

[gregrowlerson]

No I don't! I have nothing against mathematicians!

Good Will Hunting 2.

"How do you like those Austrians?!"

 

[damian13ster]

Thanks, it now says they are together at +1'26" at 25km to go

Then I guess it was a case of Shapira weakening and not Plichta strenghtening.
Looks like those two will be caught

Which explains Niewiadoma attacking

 

[ppanther92]

Bauke to be the best Dutch-placed rider across both road races was not something I would have put money on before

But sonetimes I think Mollema gets too much *** for being Mollema. He is always one of the best in races like this.

 

[Red Rick]

Bauke to be the best Dutch-placed rider across both road races was not something I would have put money on before

The GREAT Bauke Mollema

 

[Volderke]

Nobody interested in a medal anymore.

 

[gregrowlerson]

You'll be glad to know that the Aussie men's water polo team are about to lose to MNE (whatever country that is) in a non medal match.

 

[Red Rick]

But sonetimes I think Mollema gets too much *** for being Mollema. He is always one of the best in races like this.

I don't think Mollema gets too much ***. I think he's both a bit of a meme and appreciated for what he is and making the most out of his talents.

 

[tobydawq]

But sonetimes I think Mollema gets too much *** for being Mollema. He is always one of the best in races like this.

Sure, but I thought it was a given that the Dutch women would win, so it wasn't really a slight against him.

Also, he always performs best the week after the Tour.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Lol, it's like they don't know that there will be no medals to ride for if they continue like this.

 

[sir fly]

You'll be glad to know that the Aussie men's water polo team are about to lose to MNE (whatever country that is) in a non medal match.

That's a water polo powerhouse (MNE).
Along with Serbia and Croatia.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Then I guess it was a case of Shapira weakening and not Plichta strenghtening.
Looks like those two will be caught

Which explains Niewiadoma attacking

Plichta was dropped when she had a musette on her back, so she definitely had a disadvantage at the time.

 

[Volderke]

The funny thing in women’s cycling is that 20K counts for 40K in a men’s race: so much can still happen. In this case, I don’t want anything else to happen than Kiesenhofer taking a deserved win.

the parcours in the last 20K is harder than the profile would suggest.

 

[gregrowlerson]

Netserk currently softening his stance on favourite WVA's apparent lack of initiative.

 

[Andy262]

Come on Kiesenhofer!

 

[tobydawq]

Bauke to be the best Dutch-placed rider across both road races was not something I would have put money on before

Also, I think it should be best-placed Dutch rider. I don't really know what I mean by a Dutch-placed rider