Geelong 2010: Elite Men's Road Race 262.7km

[The Sheep]

Just read that Freire was shot by an air rifle in 2009 TDF. Did they catch the dirtbag that did it?

He thought the course didn't look that hard, then was told they were riding it the other way round.

 

[davis_123]

I doubt he'd have the guts.

At least we try and spice things up with what we write on the road, don't see other races making fun of their commentators during the race.

 

[Tuarts]

Bad news here in Geelong - the Paella stand has run out. Word is a bunch of Spanish Journalists bought them out.

Oh and thanks...should clarify i meant state capital, not Australia's capital.

 

[Highlander]

What's going on with the peloton as it looks like they aren't pushing it all right now?

 

[davis_123]

What's going on with the peloton as it looks like they aren't pushing it all right now?

They will back off a little now, freire's team won't push anymore and gilbert has no need to waste more of his men so no one wants to lead the chase anymore.

 

[Spare Tyre]

Did anyone catch the sign held up for the Belgians?

 

[Carlo Algatrensig]

No. 42 was that zabriskie coming into the pits then

 

[davis_123]

Oh and thanks...should clarify i meant state capital, not Australia's capital.

Geelong isn't the state capital if that is what you were saying, Melbourne has that title.

 

[Spare Tyre]

No. 42 was that zabriskie coming into the pits then

According to UCI start list 42 is Tom Peterson.

 

[Tuarts]

I don't seem to remembe rstating which state capital.

Julian Dean off the back now...

 

[Tyke1968]

At last an attack!

 

[Highlander]

I'm starting to get worried that my worst fears will be realized and this will just turn into a bunch sprint. Although there is still a lot of race left, I think that the teams without true sprinters need to start upping the pace a bit to make sure that this doesn't happen.

 

[Carlo Algatrensig]

According to UCI start list 42 is Tom Peterson.

Yes it is, thought it might have been Zab as he'd done a fair amount of work earlier and decided his day was through

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Wout Poels Limburgian pride

 

[MTDave]

Pretty cool to see TeeJay up there.

 

[Straßenrennen]

I'm starting to get worried that my worst fears will be realized and this will just turn into a bunch sprint. Although there is still a lot of race left, I think that the teams without true sprinters need to start upping the pace a bit to make sure that this doesn't happen.

Italy need to start applying the hammer they have 3 good options for a strong last lap but no sprinter.

 

[hfer07]

Italy just started to tight the screws-- with 5 laps to go we'll see the pace goes insane..

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Frederik Willems, who has just given up, says there is headwind in the part after the second hill to the finish, Which means it is hard to stay away, even as a group

 

[Spare Tyre]

Frederik Willems, who has just given up, says there is headwind in the part after the second hill to the finish, Which means it is hard to stay away, even as a group

Just done some checking ... looks like it's approx 25kmh head wind on the stretch from the hill to the beach.

 

[davis_123]

Aussies come to the front, 20 man chase group

 

[Spare Tyre]

so Cancellara missed the split? Anyone else of note?

Edit: Freire?

 

[luckyboy]

No French guys in the break

This BBC commentator doesn't have a clue. "Gilbert has missed it!" just as the graphics come up. Keeps blathering about Boasson Hagen too. And Jesus, Oscar Free-air?!

Edit: Oh Offredo. Still, no Chavanel

 

[Straßenrennen]

EBH for the win? He should be fresh enough.... There my bets on the table EBH.

 

[The Sheep]

Spain has the wrong ones up front

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

This is looking good for the first group. Freire already 1 min behind with the Spaniards!!