2023 National Championships

[RedheadDane]

I assume she's either been given a new one for the race or she already had some to train in.

Why would she not train in her Champion Jersey?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Why would she not train in her Champion Jersey?

There might be a cap of how many of the she gets, and the jersey sponsor might also want her to showcase the regular one once in a while (or at least give her the opportunity to do so).

 

[awavey]

the French womens road race seems to have shredded to pieces already, gaps to riders all other the place, and we've still got another 85km to go

 

[theyoungest]

the French womens road race seems to have shredded to pieces already, gaps to riders all other the place, and we've still got another 85km to go

Similar to the Dutch women's race, where Van Vleuten and Vollering were ahead with 110 k (!) to go. They've been caught though, by a reduced peloton.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Similar to the Dutch women's race, where Van Vleuten and Vollering were ahead with 110 k (!) to go. They've been caught though, by a reduced peloton.

Where can one see it? NPO is having an extra news thing and NOS keeps rolling the start time back every 10 mins.

 

[theyoungest]

Where can one see it? NPO is having an extra news thing and NOS keeps rolling the start time back every 10 mins.

They're currently live. But it's the NOS, so that means first half an hour talking about cycling rather than showing the actual race.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

They're currently live. But it's the NOS, so that means first half an hour talking about cycling rather than showing the actual race.

I see it now. As you say, just nattering in a studio. And not even at the finish like last year so there was something more interesting in the background while listening!

 

[theyoungest]

I see it now. As you say, just nattering in a studio. And not even at the finish like last year so there was something more interesting in the background while listening!

Van Agt and Peperkamp are now 3 minutes ahead. It will be harder than usual for SD Worx to control, because they're only with 4 riders.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

4:00 to Peperkamp and van Agt now. SD Worx seem to be sitting back and letting others chase for the moment.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

I say that and the gap goes under 4 mins and now Sd worx do...

 

[RedheadDane]

Front group in France has around a minute to a group with Cordon-Ragot.

Please note that I am using the term "group" very loosely.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Is the hope high for the brothers? Next gc/classic candidates from Ireland? Sean kellyish?

The older brother, Darren, is regarded a very big prospect. Won a million junior races in France at 17, won the U23 Strade at 18, came second in the Baby Giro at 19, etc. You can never guarantee that a great age group rider will be a great pro but he certainly has all the right indications. The younger brother, Adam, has just joined the junior ranks and is a much less known quantity.

 

[RedheadDane]

Cordon-Ragot (and Berteau) caught up with the fron group, but it's all pretty close now.

 

[RedheadDane]

Italian guys have just over 30 Ks to go:

Front group:

Rota, Magli, and Batistella.

Chase group (at 45ish seconds):
Trentin, Sobrero, Baronccini, and - just about to catch - Zoccarato.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Rota, Magli and Battistella 46s ahead of Trentin, Zoccorato, Sobrero and Baroncini.

 

[awavey]

I say that and the gap goes under 4 mins and now Sd worx do...

ahh the old chestnut controversy of nationals...its not down to "teams" to do the chasing

 

[RedheadDane]

Looks like they're about to finish at around the same time in both France and Italy... great...

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Nice 3-man TT competition in Italy between Magli-Rota-Battistella, Trentin-Baroncini-Sobrero and Conca-Garosio-Fiorelli going on. About 40 seconds advantage for the first three.

 

[DNP-Old]

In retrospect, Sonny, Nizzolo and the lot who never wore their tricolore due to being European champ. at the same time wasn't so bad compared to any of these three.

 

[Landeirovic]

break in italy will win

 

[RedheadDane]

Small gaps in Italy. Not sure where anyone is.

(I'm watching on mute, and the Italian commentators doesn't help me much anyway.)

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Splitting up in the Netherlands. Rooijakkers attacking with Bredewold following and then continuing the attack on the descent.

 

[awavey]

In retrospect, Sonny, Nizzolo and the lot who never wore their tricolore due to being European champ. at the same time wasn't so bad compared to any of these three.

so if Wiebes wins she wont get to wear the national jersey for a few months at least ?

 

[RedheadDane]

Wiel, Berteau, and Demey has around 50 seconds to a DSM-lead chase group.

Rota solo in front with 25 seconds to a small-ish-medium-sized chase group.

 

[DNP-Old]

so if Wiebes wins she wont get to wear the national jersey for a few months at least ?

Yes.