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[42x16ss]

Disappointed that MS choked the life out of the race, but fair play - they played their cards well. Could have been a different story if the chase was a touch more organised, that was a huge sprint from McCarthy.

Shame Durbridge crashed, he looked crazy strong again. Awesome ride from Troy Herfoss too! Great to see a superbike rider in the mix until the last lap.

 

[yaco]

Will be interesting to see if Edmondson rides the TDU, as MS are usually conservative in placing young riders in that race - It's also interesting that Edmondson only had around 15 race days after the Giro in 2017 - I suspect MS burnt him out early in the season and allowed him to rest and train for the second half of the year.

 

[yaco]

Seemed like Durbridge would have easily got to Edmondson and Harper and then it would have still been a MS win - McCarthy's form augurs well for the TDU in which he could podium.

 

[Yingge]

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No stream for non-Aussies?!

Now you know what us Aussies have to put up with on a regular basis druring the European season.

 

[Netserk]

Well, at least you have access to internet streams (of dubious quality)

*I* had to miss one race entirely :razz:

 

[yaco]

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No stream for non-Aussies?!

Now you know what us Aussies have to put up with on a regular basis druring the European season.

I advise you buy a U-Box - Though be careful because Wi Fi speeds can be patchy in Oz.

 

[Yingge]

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Well, at least you have access to internet streams (of dubious quality)

*I* had to miss one race entirely :razz:

Yes, I hear you. The quality of some streams can be patchy, and infested with ads, not to mention being careful not to click in some places. A reliable VPN can help, but usually costs money and can be slow as well. I am sitting in Taiwan right now and tried to watch via VPN, but so slow that I gave up. I doubt that the TDU will be any better in regard to streams.

 

[yaco]

TDU will be on the Australian Network in which you should have access.

 

[yaco]

Durbridge broken collarbone. Will be right for the start of the Classics season but will be behind the eight ball. Opens up a spot on the TDU roster.

 

[Ferminal]

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Oooh, sounds great. A shame McCarthy didn't take it. He will get a win in TDU, I hope.

Did Dennis work for Richie, or why was he not there in the end?

Dennis had a little go with 2.5 laps to go then got dropped. Scotson and Gerrans got dropped the same lap on the climb after being the only ones pushing it on the climb for several laps. Was the most orderly RR I can remember though so when Porte took the climb on the final lap nothing really happened.

 

[42x16ss]

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I heard a mention that Durbridge may have broken his collarbone.

I’ll be surprised if he didn’t, Durbridge slid along on his side and slammed shoulder first into the kerb

 

[dusty red roads]

Tried to watch with my VPN but got nothing. Guess SBS are wise to Witopia!

 

[Ferminal]

Yeh they are pretty good at screening VPNs sadly.

 

[Netserk]

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Oooh, sounds great. A shame McCarthy didn't take it. He will get a win in TDU, I hope.

Did Dennis work for Richie, or why was he not there in the end?

Dennis had a little go with 2.5 laps to go then got dropped. Scotson and Gerrans got dropped the same lap on the climb after being the only ones pushing it on the climb for several laps. Was the most orderly RR I can remember though so when Porte took the climb on the final lap nothing really happened.

Thanks. Maybe Richie ain't flying quite like a year ago.

 

[42x16ss]

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Oooh, sounds great. A shame McCarthy didn't take it. He will get a win in TDU, I hope.

Did Dennis work for Richie, or why was he not there in the end?

Dennis had a little go with 2.5 laps to go then got dropped. Scotson and Gerrans got dropped the same lap on the climb after being the only ones pushing it on the climb for several laps. Was the most orderly RR I can remember though so when Porte took the climb on the final lap nothing really happened.

Thanks. Maybe Richie ain't flying quite like a year ago.

He’s not, but that may not be a bad thing considering his main target is in July. Considering what Porte is coming back from, it was a decent showing.

Having watched the race closely, the only real Australian threats at the TDU look to be McCarthy and Haas. Ewan also climbed surprisingly well too, whence the negative racing from Mitchelton Scott

 

[yaco]

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Oooh, sounds great. A shame McCarthy didn't take it. He will get a win in TDU, I hope.

Did Dennis work for Richie, or why was he not there in the end?

Dennis had a little go with 2.5 laps to go then got dropped. Scotson and Gerrans got dropped the same lap on the climb after being the only ones pushing it on the climb for several laps. Was the most orderly RR I can remember though so when Porte took the climb on the final lap nothing really happened.

Thanks. Maybe Richie ain't flying quite like a year ago.

A fit and in-form Porte should finish within 45 seconds of Dennis in the ITT - I thought two months ago that Porte was a certainty to win GC at the TDU - He is still the favorite, though others will give themselves a chance.

 

[movingtarget]

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Oooh, sounds great. A shame McCarthy didn't take it. He will get a win in TDU, I hope.

Did Dennis work for Richie, or why was he not there in the end?

Dennis had a little go with 2.5 laps to go then got dropped. Scotson and Gerrans got dropped the same lap on the climb after being the only ones pushing it on the climb for several laps. Was the most orderly RR I can remember though so when Porte took the climb on the final lap nothing really happened.

Thanks. Maybe Richie ain't flying quite like a year ago.

Not surprising with the lack of racing since July. Has to be some doubts he will smash it on Willunga. He did finish in the sprint group after a long attack on the final climb. He looks good but not as good as last January........so far.

 

[Ferminal]

To be fair he hasn't looked raced or looked super strong in the RR in a few years.

 

[Armchair cyclist]

This use of MS for Mitchelton Scott is going to cause a lot of confusion once they are racing against Movistar.

 

[The Hegelian]

BMC rode possibly the stupidest race I've ever seen from a single team: use all their horsepower (only 4 riders right?) to bring back the days break, and then watch as Porte rides tempo up the final climb, Ewan in tow, well after the winning break had gone.

To be fair Porte did put in a late dig, but geez what breathlessly idiotic tactics.

Good win by Edmonson. I think he'll take a few big(ger) wins when he matures - he's got the goods to win in a few different ways. Could potentially be the best Aust cobbled classics guy since Anderson. As for Durbridge - looked super strong, shame he went down.

 

[RedheadDane]

I don't really care about the lack of streams for Australian races (TDU is being shown on National Danish television), but what's with your habit of having your races in the middle of our night? Jeez, some of us actually need to sleep!

 

[Ferminal]

At least the queen stage is on a weekend! How do you think we feel in May!

 

[Jspear]

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I don't really care about the lack of streams for Australian races (TDU is being shown on National Danish television), but what's with your habit of having your races in the middle of our night? Jeez, some of us actually need to sleep!

The TDU usually plays for me around 11:00 pm, which is great cause I'm a night owl anyway. I actually wish all races where in the same time zone as the TdU....I have less time to watch European races.

 

[RedheadDane]

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At least the queen stage is on a weekend! How do you think we feel in May!

Tired?

 

[dusty red roads]

European races usually finish between 12.15-1.30am in my timezone (depending on the race/country). Forget US races, that's hours later!