Lesser known races 2024 edition

[Rob5091]

There's a descent with 5km to go (according to the road book) so that makes sense to neutralise the race from there. Shame though, but it's February and no one wants a nasty crash at this time of year.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Easy win for Pedersen.

 

[Netserk]

Sketchy run-in. Made good sense to neutralise it as they did, but even in good weather it'd be too much.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Trek got the final right in the end. The leader's jersey doesn't look very aero on Pedersen.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Nice 5th place for 20 y/o conti rider Enzo Boulet, one to keep an eye on.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Sketchy run-in. Made good sense to neutralise it as they did, but even in good weather it'd be too much.

Best decision would have been to put the finish line somewhere else. But of course, then they wouldn't have gone along the coast line at the finish. Did anyone notice?

 

[DNP-Old]

Bennett back to stealing money.

 

[Bolder]

Sketchy run-in. Made good sense to neutralise it as they did, but even in good weather it'd be too much.

Those plastic traffic barriers were completely unsafe. How hard would it to be to just move them for a few hours? No wonder riders are complaining.

 

[KZD]

Pedersen is just too talented for these French 2.1 races.

 

[Salvarani]

Pedersen is just too talented for these French 2.1 races.

It is pretty nice to win races. These are still prestigious races to win.

He is in stellar form and one of the main favorites for the classics.

 

[Rob5091]

Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia is today as well - busy day in the pro-cycling world.
At 198 km a proper length race day - profile

Startlist at
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/vuelta-ciclista-a-la-region-de-murcia/2024/startlist
The well known forum favourite Sepp Kuss is back as well as the fastest one-legged sprinter De Lie. Off at 10.45 CET and TV from 14.00 CET.

 

[RedheadDane]

So... Mads has been a naughty boy in Provence...

Last fines for PEDERSEN Mads (Lidl - Trek).

YEAR	RACE	FINE	REASON
2024	Tour de la Provence	100	Article 1.12.007.8.1 : Non-respect des instructions de l'organisation

 

[hayneplane]

Pedersen is just too talented for these French 2.1 races.

Ther is a very strong case to be made that he is the best rider in the world that started his season in January.

 

[Netserk]

Ther is a very strong case to be made that he is the best rider in the world that started his season in January.

But he didn't race until February. Thanks to the farmers.

 

[RedheadDane]

Piganzoli won in Antalya, ahead of Pinarello (on a De Rosa) and Zambanini.

 

[Netserk]

Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia is today as well - busy day in the pro-cycling world.
At 198 km a proper length race day - profile

Startlist at
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/vuelta-ciclista-a-la-region-de-murcia/2024/startlist
The well known forum favourite Sepp Kuss is back as well as the fastest one-legged sprinter De Lie. Off at 10.45 CET and TV from 14.00 CET.

Fittingly, Sepptimus Prime attacked on Cima Marco Pantani and bridged to the breakaway together with O'Connor, Martinez, Wellens, Cepeda & Prodhomme.

 

[Netserk]

Fittingly, Sepptimus Prime attacked on Cima Marco Pantani and bridged to the breakaway together with O'Connor, Martinez, Wellens, Cepeda & Prodhomme.

Are you watching, @Libertine Seguros?

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Piganzoli won in Antalya, ahead of Pinarello (on a De Rosa) and Zambanini.

You couldn't make up a more Italian sounding podium.

 

[Netserk]

70 km to go:
Wellens
Kuss, Van der Sande
Norsgaard
Marit
Martinez
Lapeira, O'Connor, Prodhomme
Cepeda
Gachignard

Peloton is maybe ~2' behind.

Movistar and Ineos pull.

 

[Netserk]

Van der Sande has been dropped, despite help from the cars and a sticky bottle (or two). It's quite windy.

 

[RedheadDane]

Looks cold in Provence.
Rather fittingly, Frigo is in the break.

 

[ciranda]

what's up with the grunting and moaning in the background of the tiz provence transmission?

 

[RedheadDane]

Frigo putting up a pretty good fight.
But he's got a mad(s)man on his heels.

 

[scribers]

Looks like a good day to not be on a bike in Provence

 

[scribers]

what's up with the grunting and moaning in the background of the tiz provence transmission?

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