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[Armchair cyclist]

If you want to make up your own definitions for things, carry on. Don't expect others to feel inclined to follow them.

 

[WKA311]

You know it's peak off-season when users are arguing about who is the rightful 'King of Willunga'.

 

[42x16ss]

That is not my interpretation - There are around 40 to 50 riders from Australia/NZ who ride in the WT - It is impractical for most of them to return to Australia or NZ with the current restrictions.

Well it's what I meant - most will be staying in Europe

 

[yaco]

So Green Edge have Hamilton, Meyer, Edmondson, Groves , Durbridge and Howson riding the rebadged TDU - Howson and Groves must have been last-minute decisions as they've just come out of quarantine - Porte is the favourite BUT he has just come out of quarantine so will have lost shape.

 

[42x16ss]

Durbridge on a 80km solo rampage, probably a GC winning gap if he hasn't lost too much salt.

Raphael Freinstein beats Howson and Chris Harper for second. Peloton minutes back. GC can only be between these four.

 

[Alexandre B.]

The worst aspect of COVID is the withdrawal of Jancouver.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

I'll just wait for the comparisons to good old Remco.

 

[42x16ss]

The worst aspect of COVID is the withdrawal of Jancouver.

I swear he lived for this time of year, TDU bashing was a ritual for that guy. Probably made over a third of his posts.

 

[42x16ss]

I'll just wait for the comparisons to good old Remco.

Nah, Durbo's pelvis is still in one piece...

 

[yaco]

Race is over - Durbridge will not lose +2 minutes on Willunga Hill.

 

[Sciatic]

The worst aspect of COVID is the withdrawal of Jancouver.

 

[yaco]

Gigante rides away to win a sprinter's stage by nearly 2 minutes in the women's race- She is the most talented junior female by far to come through Aussie ranks - It's a pity that she signed for TIBCO who run a limited European program and of course she never left Australia in 2020 to race - Her talent is being wasted.

 

[jaylew]

Gigante rides away to win a sprinter's stage by nearly 2 minutes in the women's race- She is the most talented junior female by far to come through Aussie ranks - It's a pity that she signed for TIBCO who run a limited European program and of course she never left Australia in 2020 to race - Her talent is being wasted.

She's only 20, she's got plenty of time. But yeah, I think she's a Evenepoel-level talent and will be a superstar in women's cycling eventually. I honestly think she's already got the level to compete with the best in the world so I agree it's a bit of a bummer that we'll have to wait a while longer to see that on a regular basis. She seems to have an infectious, positive attitude as well, though it could just be her youth.

On another note, glad to see the forum is still hanging on. Been on a sabbatical for the most part since the 1st week of the Tour.

 

[yaco]

She's only 20, she's got plenty of time. But yeah, I think she's a Evenepoel-level talent and will be a superstar in women's cycling eventually. I honestly think she's already got the level to compete with the best in the world so I agree it's a bit of a bummer that we'll have to wait a while longer to see that on a regular basis. She seems to have an infectious, positive attitude as well, though it could just be her youth.

On another note, glad to see the forum is still hanging on. Been on a sabbatical for the most part since the 1st week of the Tour.

Have no idea why Gigante never joined Team Bike Exchange - You are right, she would be very competitive now in the bigger races in Europe.

 

[42x16ss]

Seriously strong attack by Plapp on the last lap for the win. Tim Roe just takes second over a reduced bunch sprint.

Harper spent a lot in the Break of the day

 

[yaco]

Gigante wins up Willunga Hill by a lazy minute from Lucy Kennedy - Such an undoubted talent.

 

[42x16ss]

Gigante wins up Willunga Hill by a lazy minute from Lucy Kennedy - Such an undoubted talent.

Kennedy is possibly slightly underdone coming off her wedding and honeymoon but still seriously impressive considering Kennedy was over 30s ahead of 3rd

 

[42x16ss]

Training ride from Porte, but what else was expected...

 

[RedheadDane]

Training ride from Porte, but what else was expected...

Nice to see that we've returned to some semblance of normality.

 

[gregrowlerson]

Nice to see that we've returned to some semblance of normality.

Next to see him leading Bernal over the line in France

 

[yaco]

Kennedy is possibly slightly underdone coming off her wedding and honeymoon but still seriously impressive considering Kennedy was over 30s ahead of 3rd

Today if you put Gigante into a LBL/Fleche Wallone/Amstel Gold she is a certain top 10 and possibly a top 5 - Think Tibco receives an invite to these races.

 

[yaco]

Nice to see that we've returned to some semblance of normality.

The more important ride was Plapp - Won stage 2 and on the wheel of Porte on stage 3 - Remember he came 2nd to Remco in the 2018 World's ITT - Get him off the track after the Olympics and he will be in the WT peleton in 2021 - And he's only 20.

 

[RedheadDane]

The more important ride was Plapp - Won stage 2 and on the wheel of Porte on stage 3 - Remember he came 2nd to Remco in the 2018 World's ITT - Get him off the track after the Olympics and he will be in the WT peleton in 2021 - And he's only 20.

Yes, but that doesn't change the fact that Porte won on Willunga hill.

 

[TomLPC]

Look at Richard already in top form, what a professional, ready to go full Hainault on Bernal in this years tour I can only assume, a push for yellow perhaps?

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Just catching up with this, but a 20yr old TT specialist bridged to Porte and gifted him the win on Willunga? you wot?