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

[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

 

[Sciatic]

Yeah the Worlds circuit has nothing on Montreal.

I certainly hope it has a better broadcast signal than Montreal!

 

[Didinho]

Commentators were talking a lot about heat? What temperatuers did they have today?

29-30°C during the last hours.

 

[Samamba]

No way Sheffield crashed again.

 

[Lequack]

From one winner to another

https://twitter.com/x/status/1835423542076448891

View: https://x.com/lucasaganronald/status/1835423542076448891

 

[Rob5091]

Nice warm up for Zurich but will Pogi finally get his dell' Emillia win?

 

[Bolder]

Commentators were talking a lot about heat? What temperatuers did they have today?

My son, who lives in Montreal and watched the race, said it was about 25-26 and very humid.

 

[Bolder]

No way Sheffield crashed again.

Really? That guy...

I was pretty disappointed with everyone except UAE. Their tactics were plain to see, as was the inevitable result. So why not try something earlier?

Let's not even talk about the complete and utter capitulation of the field once Pog attacked. Only Bilbao and Alaf, bless his heart, showed a little desire to win. At least they made the podium.

 

[tobydawq]

Masnada beaten by Quentin Cowan.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Commentators were talking a lot about heat? What temperatuers did they have today?

According to the official meteo station the temperature was 27-28 degrees. Humidity was pretty high (dew point temperature up to 19 degrees) but not extreme. All in all, unpleasant weather for hard physical efforts.

 

[Lequack]

Highlights

View: https://youtu.be/epoCqxtLunM?si=OJc4n-EuifQQgCWV

 

[jmdirt]

WOW TP!

 

[Pozzovivo]

Visma - lab had four riders in the ~20 deep group chasing Pogi after his attack. Completely embarrassing to not pull on the front. They couldn't sacrifice Lemmen, Kelderman or Benoot for Jorgenson? Pogi had 22 second on top and about the same after the descent. It was possible to catch him, but no, they rode for the L (placings) instead.

Not being ready to pull after pogi attacked showed a complete lack of winning mentality. What did they think was going to happen? Either Jorgenson can follow Pogi (not happening based on all historical data), or they lose? No attack earlier on to break UAE's rythm and nothing after??

So frustrating to watch the group 2 syndrome and Visma were the main protagonist in sabotaging the chase.

 

[scribers]

It looked to me Jorgensen went deep into the red trying to stay with pogis attack. His race was done right there and nothing to pull for

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Masnada beaten by Quentin Cowan.

You shouldn't judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree