General News Thread

[tobydawq]

I know him mainly for being an incredibly tech-geeky co-commentator on ES/GCN coverage of the time trial in the Giro last year: maybe you heard that...

Probably not, I almost always listen to Danish commentators, at least at the big races where those of questionable (ie incredibly poor) quality are not sitting with the mic.

 

[StryderHells]

Probably too tough for Ewan especially with the way his season has gone so far.

Ewan wont be selected for the worlds.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Ewan wont be selected for the worlds.

Two riders are appealing from Australia for their non selection, one of which could be Ewan, which is why the team announcement is delayed a week.

 

[yaco]

Two riders are appealing from Australia for their non selection, one of which could be Ewan, which is why the team announcement is delayed a week.

History suggests it will be the female selection who appeals.

 

[yaco]

Rory Sutherland is hard line when it comes to representing your country in the World's - He was disgusted by the performance of the Aussie men in the 2021 World's when Matthews had no support riders with 60 kms to go - You then add that as host country there is immense pressure to win a title - Expect a focus on the juniors, the mixed relay ITT and the under 23's.

 

[movingtarget]

Ewan wont be selected for the worlds.

Looks like the team will be built around Matthews.

 

[StryderHells]

Two riders are appealing from Australia for their non selection, one of which could be Ewan, which is why the team announcement is delayed a week.

I’m pretty sure the 2 appealing are on the woman’s side of the team.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

I’m pretty sure the 2 appealing are on the woman’s side of the team.

I don’t know, it’s didn’t mention who so it’s could be anybody.

 

[StryderHells]

I don’t know, it’s didn’t mention who so it’s could be anybody.

It’s just a rumour I’ve heard, I could be wrong (wouldn’t be the first time).

 

[StryderHells]

I suspect Australia will select one of O'Connor or Hindley because of doubts that Matthews can make the final and also taking into account the absence of Haig - Would like them to take Plapp for development, however he will probably ride the under 23's.

We have some good news and bad news for you, Plapp has been selected for the elite mens team but they’ve also selected Hindley and O’Connor. I actually quite like the team, Matthews will be the leader and Simon Clarke is in the squad, wouldn’t be surprised to see him off the front at some stage.

 

[yaco]

We have some good news and bad news for you, Plapp has been selected for the elite mens team but they’ve also selected Hindley and O’Connor. I actually quite like the team, Matthews will be the leader and Simon Clarke is in the squad, wouldn’t be surprised to see him off the front at some stage.

The men's team is fine,except for taking both Hindley and O'Connor - I am glad they chose Plapp for development reasons - The women's team has one strange selection - Baker should never have been selected in front of Tiffany Cromwell - Really pleased that Spratt and Chapman were selected - From a BEX perspective if they can help Kristen Faulkner then you provide, although the USA will have a strong team.

 

[StryderHells]

The men's team is fine,except for taking both Hindley and O'Connor - I am glad they chose Plapp for development reasons - The women's team has one strange selection - Baker should never have been selected in front of Tiffany Cromwell - Really pleased that Spratt and Chapman were selected - From a BEX perspective if they can help Kristen Faulkner then you provide, although the USA will have a strong team.

I agree that Cromwell would of been a better choice. Providing Hindley and O’Connor agree to work then I don’t mind them going.

 

[claude cat]

Confirmation of the Australian team

https://twitter.com/x/status/1563045576739983360

View: https://twitter.com/cyclingtips/status/1563045576739983360?s=20&t=s2oMKITwhWbByxWtVxs9Zg


AusCycling | Australian team for 2022 UCI Road World Championships, Wollongong

 

[Pantani_lives]

A little tribute to Herman Van Springel, who died at the age of 79 yesterday. He was one of the most likeable champions, always with a big smile and nice to hear in interviews.

He's often remembered for his second place in the Tour, but he's also won lots of races, including 7x Bordeaux-Paris, the Giro di Lombardia,
Gent-Wevelgem, Omloop, E3, Brabantse Pijl, Züri-Metzgete and five Tour stages. He had a long and consistent career with a podium in the three Grand Tours. After his professional career he remained an active cyclist. In short he's someone who deserves to be remembered!

 

[Wyndbrook]

A little tribute to Herman Van Springel, who died at the age of 79 yesterday. He was one of the most likeable champions, always with a big smile and nice to hear in interviews.

He's often remembered for his second place in the Tour, but he's also won lots of races, including 7x Bordeaux-Paris, the Giro di Lombardia,
Gent-Wevelgem, Omloop, E3, Brabantse Pijl, Züri-Metzgete and five Tour stages. He had a long and consistent career with a podium in the three Grand Tours. After his professional career he remained an active cyclist. In short he's someone who deserves to be remembered!

7 Bordeax Paris wins sat behind a choking Derny for hour after hour, not very pleasant to say the least.

 

[RedheadDane]

Danish (Elite Men) team for the World Championships:

Mattias Skjelmose Jensen (Trek - Segafredo)
Jakob Fuglsang (Israel - Premier Tech)
Søren Kragh Andersen (Team DSM)
Magnus Cort Nielsen (EF Education-EasyPost)
Alexander Kamp (Trek - Segafredo)
Michael Mørkøv (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team)
Mikkel Honoré (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team)
Mikkel Bjerg (UAE Team Emirates)

 

[Valv.Piti]

Danish (Elite Men) team for the World Championships:

Mattias Skjelmose Jensen (Trek - Segafredo)
Jakob Fuglsang (Israel - Premier Tech)
Søren Kragh Andersen (Team DSM)
Magnus Cort Nielsen (EF Education-EasyPost)
Alexander Kamp (Trek - Segafredo)
Michael Mørkøv (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team)
Mikkel Honoré (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team)
Mikkel Bjerg (UAE Team Emirates)

When the 3 (maybe 4) best riders arent there, its not too shabby, but they will still need miracles.

 

[Netserk]

When the 3 (maybe 4) best riders arent there, its not too shabby, but they will still need miracles.

It's unfortunate that Valgren and Asgreen aren't available, but it's dumb beyond belief that Pedersen isn't.

 

[tobydawq]

It's unfortunate that Valgren and Asgreen aren't available, but it's dumb beyond belief that Pedersen isn't.

Yeah, that is unfathomable to me as well. Then he shouldn't have done the Vuelta.

 

[yaco]

Soren Kragh Andersen can make the final if he's in form - Otherwise it's an underwhelming squad.

 

[Netserk]

Soren Kragh Andersen can make the final if he's in form - Otherwise it's an underwhelming squad.

Kamp is the best bet for a top result. I hope Cort will have good form, but I doubt it.

I'm unsure of what to expect of Honoré.

 

[Valv.Piti]

It's unfortunate that Valgren and Asgreen aren't available, but it's dumb beyond belief that Pedersen isn't.

I cannot believe it either. Im sure Rolf is on the case, but Im afraid we can't trust Rolf on this one (even though he will try).

Im sure he would have ridden if he hadn't won the title in 2019. At least I think thats the case

 

[ciranda]

There's no clear favorite in that team but it's still the second or third best team in the race after Belgium and France. Six of these riders can potentially be around to try something in the last lap.

 

[RedheadDane]

And here are the ladies:

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ - SUEZ - Futuroscope)
Emma Norsgaard Bjerg (Movistar Team)
Julie Leth (Uno-X Pro Cycling Team)
Rebecca Koerner (Uno-X Pro Cycling Team)

 

[Samu Cuenca]

And here are the ladies:

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ - SUEZ - Futuroscope)
Emma Norsgaard Bjerg (Movistar Team)
Julie Leth (Uno-X Pro Cycling Team)
Rebecca Koerner (Uno-X Pro Cycling Team)

Koerner is a bit of a surprise, considering she hasn't raced any UCI races for three months (since she crashed out of RideLondon with a concussion) and has only finished one Belgian criterium in that period, but I guess that says something about the level of the alternatives.

There's no clear favorite in that team but it's still the second or third best team in the race after Belgium and France. Six of these riders can potentially be around to try something in the last lap.

I doubt it'll even be among the five best teams on paper, but that doesn't mean it can't achieve a great result. I don't have high hopes though.