2024 European Championships in Heusden-Zolder/Hasselt (September 11-15) Discussion Thread For All Races

[Samu Cuenca]

I thought 3 was the magic number, but apparently not.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833892772870226349

View: https://x.com/100Climbs/status/1833892772870226349

 

[Brullnux]

Is this the best Cattaneo has ever been?

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Cattaneo podium !!! Yes !!!!

After that Landa fiasco at the Vuelta I'm glad Cattaneo was able to at least get a little something-something.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

If you can't beat them, get your son to steal their gold medal.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833915509995147304

View: https://x.com/Limburg2024/status/1833915509995147304

 

[RedheadDane]

No surprise, he raced for SEG racing academy for 3 years in the u23 ranks and this is his 4th season at Jumbo, he had more than enough time to develop that accent.

And according to the Danish commentators, his GF is Dutch.

 

[KZD]

After the Vuelta TT, I am genuinely surprised Küng didn't win this. Great day for the Italians (Affini and Cattaneo), Hoole also doing better than I expected, Bjerg and Bissegger where disappointing.

 

[Mayomaniac]

And according to the Danish commentators, his GF is Dutch.

Ok, I actually didn't know that one.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

And according to the Danish commentators, his GF is Dutch.

They are correct

 

[Samu Cuenca]

They are correct

Is it you?

 

[EddyMazzoleni]

Cattaneo actually has a quite consistent track record in longer TTs and i thought he could podium, but Affini, what a surprise!!!
A good career reward for two guys that are not champions, but great professionals that know how to do their job.
Still italian cycling is in dire straits

 

[awavey]

43 seconds gap...🤯

See this is what happens when the Brits don't turn up, Henderson would have provided some more competition for that

 

[Sciatic]

Cattaneo going so well he's about to get called back for Landa

😄 😁

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Was Mirco Maestri's name drawn out of a hat for the mixed relay?
It looks like it's gonna be the worst edition yet, but it should result in an Italian victory.

 

[search]

Affini seemed to take it easier in the Vuelta ITT on Sunday which could have made it different.

Affini used double disc wheels on Sunday, and (according to an interview with Campenaerts, who talked to him) didn't feel comfortable with it at all. So he probably didn't take it easy on purpose.

About Segaert, Campenaerts said that it was his own decision to do the U23 race. He really aims for the U23 rainbow jersey, and for some reason believes that doing the elite European Championships before would discredit that title.

 

[SafeBet]

Was Mirco Maestri's name drawn out of a hat for the mixed relay?
It looks like it's gonna be the worst edition yet, but it should result in an Italian victory.

Hence a great edition

 

[QueenStagiaire]

A massive field of six nations of mostly pack fodder for the mixed relay. Most federations must really be close to bankruptcy

 

[Ilmaestro99]

This is one of the biggest Mickey mouse contests in sport. What an absolute joke.

However, today I will make an acception to my usual disgust at such events, as I feel spiritually compelled to will the bulgarian team to a medal. да тръгваме!!!

 

[Tim Cahill]

Looking forward to seeing 'Semen Simon' of the Ukrainian team in action

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Looking forward to seeing 'Semen Simon' of the Ukrainian team in action

Dropped already

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

Just realized that only 6 teams are participating, my goodness
.

Fantastic to see Bulgaria in action tho.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

A modest but decent turnout for the podium ceremony considering there were only six teams in the mixed relay, and it's raining. Cattaneo gets another podium though and this time it's gold!

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

A modest but decent turnout for the podium ceremony considering there were only six teams in the mixed relay, and it's raining. Cattaneo gets another podium though and this time it's gold!

European Championships often have the biggest discrepancy between crowd attendancy and actual interest from the frequent followers and riders priority.
Because obviously barely any athlete really cares but for the wider public the concept of a European Championship is a big thing.
I remember Munich two years ago had an insane crowd for what was essentially a flat sprint stage.

 

[E_F_]

I wish the continental championships were major events...

 

[yaco]

It seems that the UCI still didn't realise that the mixed relay doesn't work.

The mixed relay is in because the UCI is hoping it will be part of the Olympics.

 

[Pantani_lives]

I wonder which country would win the mixed relay if all the top riders started.