That was impressive by Groenewegen. The in-form Holst Enger was blown off the wheel of Boasson Hagen, who in turn had no chance of holding Groenewegen's wheel.
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He tweeted a picture of it, Technically he was correct, either way the organisation *** up and should've left the victory to him.tobydawq said:Nicolas Edet initially got his first pro victory today in the Tour de l'Ain but was later relegated because he had taken an illegal path by going left through a round-about when he made his winning attack.
He wasn't particularly pleased about that and claims that the roadbook said that the roundabout could be taken both left and right.
Javier Moreno won the stage instead and said that it was clearly illegal what Edet did because a moto was parked in that part of the roundabout, indicating that riders should not take that route.
http://videosdecyclisme.fr/tour-de-lain-2018-etape2-nicolas-edet-declasse-video/
GenericBoonenFan said:He tweeted a picture of it, Technically he was correct, either way the organisation **** up and should've left the victory to him.tobydawq said:Nicolas Edet initially got his first pro victory today in the Tour de l'Ain but was later relegated because he had taken an illegal path by going left through a round-about when he made his winning attack.
He wasn't particularly pleased about that and claims that the roadbook said that the roundabout could be taken both left and right.
Javier Moreno won the stage instead and said that it was clearly illegal what Edet did because a moto was parked in that part of the roundabout, indicating that riders should not take that route.
http://videosdecyclisme.fr/tour-de-lain-2018-etape2-nicolas-edet-declasse-video/
But if you studied the roadbook and were intending on going that way and you see a moto when you're already heading that way you are not going to brake and throw away all your chances of winning.tobydawq said:GenericBoonenFan said:He tweeted a picture of it, Technically he was correct, either way the organisation **** up and should've left the victory to him.tobydawq said:Nicolas Edet initially got his first pro victory today in the Tour de l'Ain but was later relegated because he had taken an illegal path by going left through a round-about when he made his winning attack.
He wasn't particularly pleased about that and claims that the roadbook said that the roundabout could be taken both left and right.
Javier Moreno won the stage instead and said that it was clearly illegal what Edet did because a moto was parked in that part of the roundabout, indicating that riders should not take that route.
http://videosdecyclisme.fr/tour-de-lain-2018-etape2-nicolas-edet-declasse-video/
I agree to some degree. The roadbook says what he says it does but when a moto is placed by the organisation to block the left-hand turn, he shouldn't ignore it.
And he won again in the 4th stage, which was pretty hilly but not enough to drop the sprinters.Squire said:That was impressive by Groenewegen. The in-form Holst Enger was blown off the wheel of Boasson Hagen, who in turn had no chance of holding Groenewegen's wheel.
GenericBoonenFan said:But if you studied the roadbook and were intending on going that way and you see a moto when you're already heading that way you are not going to brake and throw away all your chances of winning.tobydawq said:GenericBoonenFan said:He tweeted a picture of it, Technically he was correct, either way the organisation **** up and should've left the victory to him.tobydawq said:Nicolas Edet initially got his first pro victory today in the Tour de l'Ain but was later relegated because he had taken an illegal path by going left through a round-about when he made his winning attack.
He wasn't particularly pleased about that and claims that the roadbook said that the roundabout could be taken both left and right.
Javier Moreno won the stage instead and said that it was clearly illegal what Edet did because a moto was parked in that part of the roundabout, indicating that riders should not take that route.
http://videosdecyclisme.fr/tour-de-lain-2018-etape2-nicolas-edet-declasse-video/
I agree to some degree. The roadbook says what he says it does but when a moto is placed by the organisation to block the left-hand turn, he shouldn't ignore it.
No chance for Groenewegen on those climbs.Dekker_Tifosi said:And he won again in the 4th stage, which was pretty hilly but not enough to drop the sprinters.Squire said:That was impressive by Groenewegen. The in-form Holst Enger was blown off the wheel of Boasson Hagen, who in turn had no chance of holding Groenewegen's wheel.
If he survives tomorrow I'd be surprised though, seems more like Hagen terrain
Just seen that result. Looks like from the result that Lambrecht beat Albasini and Boassen-Hagen in a gentle uphill sprint? :surprised:Samamba said:First pro win for Bjorg Lambrecht in the Tour des Fjords.
Albasini wins the GC.
DFA123 said:Just seen that result. Looks like from the result that Lambrecht beat Albasini and Boassen-Hagen in a gentle uphill sprint? :surprised:Samamba said:First pro win for Bjorg Lambrecht in the Tour des Fjords.
Albasini wins the GC.
That's really impressive. Is the feeling in Belgium that he'll develop into more of an Ardennes specialist than a stage racer at the moment?Samamba said:DFA123 said:Just seen that result. Looks like from the result that Lambrecht beat Albasini and Boassen-Hagen in a gentle uphill sprint? :surprised:Samamba said:First pro win for Bjorg Lambrecht in the Tour des Fjords.
Albasini wins the GC.
Yeah, last km had a 5% gradient, with the last 300m at 8%. A finish that suits Lambrecht (pretty comparable to the Plumelec finish where he was 2nd at the EC in 2016).
DFA123 said:That's really impressive. Is the feeling in Belgium that he'll develop into more of an Ardennes specialist than a stage racer at the moment?Samamba said:DFA123 said:Just seen that result. Looks like from the result that Lambrecht beat Albasini and Boassen-Hagen in a gentle uphill sprint? :surprised:Samamba said:First pro win for Bjorg Lambrecht in the Tour des Fjords.
Albasini wins the GC.
Yeah, last km had a 5% gradient, with the last 300m at 8%. A finish that suits Lambrecht (pretty comparable to the Plumelec finish where he was 2nd at the EC in 2016).
RedheadDane said:So, what you're saying is that he - probably - will be either a punchy climber, or a climby puncheur?
Flamin said:RedheadDane said:So, what you're saying is that he - probably - will be either a punchy climber, or a climby puncheur?
Yes. As far as I know he was a really good climber in the u23 but he'd regularly got good results/wins because of his explosive kick at the end. So it could go both ways.
RedheadDane said:Flamin said:RedheadDane said:So, what you're saying is that he - probably - will be either a punchy climber, or a climby puncheur?
Yes. As far as I know he was a really good climber in the u23 but he'd regularly got good results/wins because of his explosive kick at the end. So it could go both ways.
At which point do you go from one to the other?
Flamin said:RedheadDane said:Flamin said:RedheadDane said:So, what you're saying is that he - probably - will be either a punchy climber, or a climby puncheur?
Yes. As far as I know he was a really good climber in the u23 but he'd regularly got good results/wins because of his explosive kick at the end. So it could go both ways.
At which point do you go from one to the other?
What do you mean? I don't think you can already say he's either of one them.