Lesser known races 2024 edition

[Squire]

Just when you thought it could not get any better, it's time for Paris - Tours (1.Pro), tomorrow Sunday 6th October.
213.8 km from Chatres to Tours (let's hope they've remembered to cover up the tram rails), start at 12.10 CET and TV from 15.00 CET.
startlist at https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/paris-tours/2024/startlist

Last year's surprise winner Riley Sheehan is back again, but who ever wins, will need some luck out in the vineyards.

Lots of gravel sectors, lumpy bits, and with rain forecast as well could be fun viewing.

Thanks for all these mini previews throughout the season!

Looking forward to see some actual bike racing tomorrow.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Very much hoping for some rain tomorrow in Tours. I could do with some real racing, unlike the continuous circus that is happening elsewhere.

 

[Samamba]

Very much hoping for some rain tomorrow in Tours. I could do with some real racing, unlike the continuous circus that is happening elsewhere.

Sadly most rain is expected in the morning, less chance in the afternoon. but at least we don't know who will win beforehand.

 

[RedheadDane]

I took the liberty, and went ahead and created a dedicated Paris-Tours thread.

 

[Mayomaniac]

3rd stage win for Malucelli. He's looking for a PCT team for next season, I'd say that one should sign him. Beating de Kleijn 3 times in one stage race is no joke, the guy is just behind the top guys when it comes to his speed.

 

[Squire]

3rd stage win for Malucelli. He's looking for a PCT team for next season, I'd say that one should sign him. Beating de Kleijn 3 times in one stage race is no joke, the guy is just behind the top guys when it comes to his speed.

A proper stage race sprint stage merchant. Never had a single good one-day result. Which was maybe a reason why he wasn't retained by Bingoal (assuming he wanted to, dunno about that). But Persico and Weemaes haven't exactly set the world alight for them, so keeping Malucelli would have been better I suppose. He's definitely good enough for a PCT level team that is not the Israels and Uno-Xes of this world. As you say, impressive speed. Just a bit lacking in most other departments.

 

[search]

3rd stage win for Malucelli. He's looking for a PCT team for next season

this basically also confirms that Ukyo is not going to step up to PT level anytime soon, contrary to what they announced last year.

 

[Mayomaniac]

A proper stage race sprint stage merchant. Never had a single good one-day result. Which was maybe a reason why he wasn't retained by Bingoal (assuming he wanted to, dunno about that). But Persico and Weemaes haven't exactly set the world alight for them, so keeping Malucelli would have been better I suppose. He's definitely good enough for a PCT level team that is not the Israels and Uno-Xes of this world. As you say, impressive speed. Just a bit lacking in most other departments.

Yeah, but looking at all the flat races for sprinters he's clearly a good rider to have for a PCT team. With all the Asian races that they are riding even Burgos or Caja Rural would benefit from having him.

 

[search]

Yeah, but looking at all the flat races for sprinters he's clearly a good rider to have for a PCT team. With all the Asian races that they are riding even Burgos or Caja Rural would benefit from having him.

they could, but at 350k they probably prefer to sign 10 other riders.

Interesting that he talks so openly about money. Would anyone really pay that much for a sprinter like him, especially this late in the year?

 

[Mayomaniac]

they could, but at 350k they probably prefer to sign 10 other riders.

Interesting that he talks so openly about money. Would anyone really pay that much for a sprinter like him, especially this late in the year?

Chinastana if Cavendish retires?

 

[RedheadDane]

36 riders with a small gap.
90ish Ks to go.