2021 Trentino European Championships 8-12 September

[Leinster]

Dunno if it’s been said, but wtf kind of distance is 22km for an elite-level TT championship?

 

[Red Rick]

Dunno if it’s been said, but wtf kind of distance is 22km for an elite-level TT championship?

The TT was 2 days ago.

It's been said plenty of times.

 

[Leinster]

The TT was 2 days ago.

It's been said plenty of times.

Ok. I’ve been busy with work, so haven’t kept up with all the results.

 

[tobydawq]

Ok. I’ve been busy with work, so haven’t kept up with all the results.

It was discussed whether 60 metres would be an acceptable distance. The conclusion was a no.

But 22 kms are fine.

Everything in the range from 77 % of not only acceleration-based performance to thousands of kilometres are fine for a championship TT. Those are the rules, now.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

The length was probably talked about last year and the year before as well.

So, who's your outright favourite for the men's road race?

And the women - van Vleuten? Vos? Balsamo?

Colbrelli and Vos seem like good picks here, though Sagan should never be underestimated in a championship race.
Trentin would probably also love to win on home roads. The Italian team is the strongest, but almost every other team can't rely on a sprint, so they will have to attack. The French team is very suited at doing exactly that, before Evenepoel takes over with 50 km to go

In the women's race it will depend on how early the selection is made. The Dutch team will probably attack all over the place, and if one of them gets a gap, either solo or in the right group, she will probably win. Kopecky shouldn't be underestimated either though, if she is up there at the finish.

 

[glassmoon]

I recently picked him in the "Guess Who Game" for the exact same reason. I believe the mother is Lithuanian. His sister Gloria is also a cyclist. Their father Francis is a DJ/record producer turned cycling coach and team manager of the Cannibal youth team.

So Vlad from the Cannibal Team... sounds rather creepy. I'm thinking about the team's HQ in old castle somewhere in the Romania.

 

[Samamba]

Did Rai lie again? Or am i just not seeing the u23 livestream?

 

[search]

Did Rai lie again? Or am i just not seeing the u23 livestream?

there indeed is live coverage on Rai Sport now

 

[Wvv]

Thibau still around?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Thibau still around?

He's just crossed the line in 33rd position as a part of the peloton with two laps remaining.

 

[Samamba]

Strong performance from the kid. Was a bit skeptical about him myself because he only races Belgian races noone cares about, but this is definitely promising.

 

[Samamba]

Gonna be almost impossible for Ayuso to win this with everyone riding on his wheel.

 

[Samamba]

He's nog gonna make it probably, but impressive ride from Van Eetvelt. He wasn't even selected at first

 

[Red Rick]

Route looks decently selective

 

[Samamba]

Nys!!!! He's the fastest there. Incredible

 

[Red Rick]

Part of me thinks this field needs one Tadej Pogacar for reference.

 

[BlueRoads]

Nys strongest sprinter, but he can only thank van Eeltvelt.

 

[RedheadDane]

Here's a silly thing: I know who Erik Fetter is - or, at least I've seen the name before - yet I got rather confused about why the Danish commentators were talking about a 'cousin' (fætter)...

 

[Bushman]

I’ve only seen Fillippo Zana a few times (today and l’Avenir) but he already seems like one of the most dislikeable riders I’ve ever seen. Jesus Christ, he’s absolutely allergic to putting his nose in the wind or do any kind of work that doesnt only benefit himself.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

If i were a betting man, i would have made a lot of money. Couldn't understand Wielerflits didn't even give him one star, while they should definitely know him (unlike non-Dutch speaking media). He can climb well enough and he's lightning fast in a sprint.

 

[Wvv]

Thibau you phenomenal youngster! What a gem. Incredible win considering his age and experience.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Also a good result for the Baron Cini.
He can TT, climbs rather well and has a good sprint. Looks like a good signing for Trek.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Part of me thinks this field needs one Tadej Pogacar for reference.

The 3rd of the junior race Lenny Martinez just recently climbed the Mtf in the Giro della Lunigiana 49sec faster than Pogi back in 2016 when he won the race, that's a lot on a 15min climb.

 

[Red Rick]

The 3rd of the junior race Lenny Martinez just recently climbed the Mtf in the Giro della Lunigiana 49sec faster than Pogi back in 2016 when he won the race, that's a lot on a 15min climb.

That looks like 2016 climbing vs 2021 climbing to me. Also I imagine junior times vary extremely wildly.

Wasn't Ayuso literally faster than Bernal on some Giro climb?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Here's a silly thing: I know who Erik Fetter is - or, at least I've seen the name before - yet I got rather confused about why the Danish commentators were talking about a 'cousin' (fætter)...

You probably remember him from the Tour du Limousin, where he won a stage.