Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec & Montréal 2024, one day classics, September 13 & 15

[Samu Cuenca]

So a not that great puncher?

Indeed, cause I will have aimed for a pillow.

 

[KZD]

22nd win of the season for Pogačar, his historical 2024 gets another chapter written.

Yes, he didn't look as good as in the Tour but he is peaking for Worlds and Lombardia not for this race and was still clearly the strongest. Nevertheless, Bilbao looked very good and could be a dangerous outsider for Zürich. Alapphilipe also looking good.

 

[Lequack]

 

[Tim Cahill]

Pretty good win, not tour form but still more than enough, sure Evenepoel will be ready as usual too, neither stand a chance against Marc, see you in 2 weeks.

 

[scribers]

Damn! Bling already finished!

 

[Samamba]

Yeah we just need to pray Remco is at his absolute best or I don't think Worlds will be very interesting.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Michael Woods 8th, the only Canadian to crack the top ten.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Pello Bilbao

 

[Ilmaestro99]

I didn't see in the top 40 Fausto . More Slovak beer needed immediately

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Pello Bilbao

 

[Peyroteo94]

The Zurich circuit is actually easier than this.

It isn't. However Montreal has the hardest climb

 

[Krzysztof_O]

So congrats to Teddy on Montreal win - his 22nd of the season. He attacked hard one lap earlier than expected and soloed 23 km to the line. His victory was never in doubt afterwards.

WC is 2 weeks away. It wasn't vintage Pogacar yet, I think he suffered a bit (maybe also due to temperature/humidity combo). But post-Tour Pogacar normally has a form dip and this is definitely his strongest version in this period. He's on schedule for the championships, methinks.

 

[RedheadDane]

I didn't see in the top 40 Fausto . More Slovak beer needed immediately

I don't think that's gonna make him finish in the top 40...

 

[Samamba]

The Zurich circuit is actually easier than this.

I agree way longer recup parts. I even think it's a bit overrated. On the other hand 70km longer of course.

 

[Peyroteo94]

That combo of climbs with 0,7 km at 9% and 1.9 km at 6% is gonna be deadly.

 

[Miha81]

Expected him to win but not in this fashion. I guess all is well in preparations for his remaining gols this season

 

[Tim Cahill]

The Zurich circuit is actually easier than this.

I think Ozempic Van Der Poel is being severely underrated, he looks like a gentle breeze would blow him over and the climb isn't particularly steep.

 

[tobydawq]

They must be thinking "wtf is that interviewer's problem?".

 

[Krzysztof_O]

That combo of climbs with 0,7 km at 9% and 1.9 km at 6% is gonna be deadly.

Yes, the combo of climbs with very short recovery period. And afterwards few flat kilometers as well. It's good for Pogacar. But there will be some awesome riders at the WC, I think duo attack with Evenepoel is possible (the Belgian's form is less certain though).

 

[Tricycle Rider]

What is that thing Bilbao is wearing on his head now? It looks like a tourist hat and I think it says "Business friendly Bahrain"...

 

[Ilmaestro99]

No hate to pello Bilbao. Hate to Bilbaopeillo should be a banable offend

 

[Lequack]

Commentator talking to Bilbao: Congrats on the 2nd place. Also, why are you so old.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Question is if Slovenia are gonna use the same strategy as UAE today. It's harder to keep up for the length of the race.

That's a problem for sure but I think Belgium and Switzerland will help.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

That's a problem for sure but I think Belgium and Switzerland will help.

Depends who is in breakaways! WC will be hard to control, also no radios there.

 

[Lequack]

Damn! Bling already finished!

The true winner!