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

[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?".

 

[Red Rick]

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.

Methinks he's the favorite for 3rd place. I don't think he ever hangs on to Pog or Evenepoel.

 

[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

 

[Red Rick]

Fair enough. Im very, very confident that nobody in the race can follow him in an attack, not even Remco. Partly because Pog is just on another level this year and already in great shape, and partly because Im not convinced Remco will be as good as TdF and Olympics at all.

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.

 

[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!

 

[memyselfandI]

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.

Yeah this, how many nations are putting Slovenia to work early instead of themselves?

 

[Peyroteo94]

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.

Just WT races

 

[Peyroteo94]

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).

And it is quite technical, perfect for Pogacar and his fantastic acceleration

 

[RedheadDane]

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

That generally depends on when someone was born.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Good to see Ala on the podium, wasn't expecting that after all the games the group/s he was in were playing.

Also, that's a very enthusiastic podium announcer!

 

[Tim Cahill]

As there's no thread yet, here's the WCRR circuit, cumulative elevation suits Pogacar/Evenepoel but problematic for a few reasons; steepest section to get away very short followed by a descent immediately after allowing heavier riders to return, Witikon climb not hard enough unless you have several riders to drill it and tops out with >20k to go. Roglic could end up playing a crucial part in the reasonably likely event it gets tactical and he can still hold his form.

I think reduced sprint of a few riders.

 

[Lequack]

Yeah the Worlds circuit has nothing on Montreal.

 

[Salvarani]

Yeah the Worlds circuit has nothing on Montreal.

But longer race and no radio.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

As there's no thread yet, here's the WCRR circuit, cumulative elevation suits Pogacar/Evenepoel but problematic for a few reasons; steepest section to get away very short followed by a descent immediately after allowing heavier riders to return, Witikon climb not hard enough unless you have several riders to drill it and tops out with >20k to go. Roglic could end up playing a crucial part in the reasonably likely event it gets tactical and he can still hold his form.

I think reduced sprint of a few riders.

After an easier start Witikon is like 1.3 km at 7.4% so not bad. A combo with the previous climb should be used though i.e. drilling by helpers may be needed or an attack on Zurichbergstrasse by Pog/Evenepoel to tire heavier guys and attack again 3 km later.

 

[Lequack]

Great perspective

 

[Brullnux]

Great win by Bilbao