Lesser known races 2025 edition

[RedheadDane]

Magnier stealing candy from kids.
Everyone stayed upright.

 

[Berniece]

Magnier very easily

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Just on a different level to everyone else, and it's not like there are no other proper sprinters here.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

No contest, Magnier again.

 

[RedheadDane]

Hmm... is it just me, or did the closeups of the finish line show that it was attached somewhat... un-attached?

 

[yaco]

I know there's a lot of admin hassle in going to China, but Guangxi is basically a paid holiday in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. I'd snap it up in a heartbeat.

And it sets you up for the next season. Contrary to public opinion, its a popular choice for a number of riders.

 

[yaco]

Whoever wanted 2 ITTs in 6 stages in Tour of Holland definitely wanted to be sent straight to The Hague

Its because they don't have police avaialable for the race, so, the organisers are using 500 volunteers and racing on mainly closed circuits.

 

[search]

The Giro del Veneto is on today as well, using a new circuit in the end

Contrary to what it looks on the official profile, the climb is actually rather easy, though:

Torricella Massimiliana via Viale dei Colli - Profile of the ascent

Torricella Massimiliana via Viale dei Colli is a climb in the region Verona. It is 3.8km long and bridges 211 vertical meters with an average gradient of 5.6%,

climbfinder.com

The circuit is basically the reverse version of the 2022/2019 Giro ITT in Verona. With only 9k from the top to the line, it should probably still be possible to force a selection, but it may not be an as easy UAE-win as usual.

Startlist for Giro del Veneto 2025

Competing teams and riders for Giro del Veneto 2025. Top competitors are Isaac del Toro, Christian Scaroni and Romain Grégoire.

www.procyclingstats.com

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Just on a different level to everyone else, and it's not like there are no other proper sprinters here.

Decent sprinter field, but Magnier seems ready for tier 1 opposition.

 

[DJO]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z8uf95XF6s

 

[DJO]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPa_qvq2Iqk

 

[search]

The Veneto circuit today is the one from the 2004 World Championships (won by Freire), by the way. Didn't notice that earlier on.

 

[tobydawq]

I would advise all the riders to be very careful during the finale today. Verona is a very dangerous city, especially this time of year.

 

[Netserk]

I would advise all the riders to be very careful during the finale today. Verona is a very dangerous city, especially this time of year.

Froome isn't riding, so I don't think they will go for a run.

 

[YavorD]

Since I unexpectedly popped in Verona without realising that Giro Del Veneto is today, anyone knows where the finale is?

 

[SafeBet]

Since I unexpectedly popped in Verona without realising that Giro Del Veneto is today, anyone knows where the finale is?

Should be in Corso Porta Nuova.

 

[YavorD]

Should be in Corso Porta Nuova.

So around the train station then? Makes sense with all the police around.
Thank you

 

[Squire]

The Giro del Veneto is on today as well, using a new circuit in the end

Contrary to what it looks on the official profile, the climb is actually rather easy, though:

Torricella Massimiliana via Viale dei Colli - Profile of the ascent

Torricella Massimiliana via Viale dei Colli is a climb in the region Verona. It is 3.8km long and bridges 211 vertical meters with an average gradient of 5.6%,

climbfinder.com

The circuit is basically the reverse version of the 2022/2019 Giro ITT in Verona. With only 9k from the top to the line, it should probably still be possible to force a selection, but it may not be an as easy UAE-win as usual.

Startlist for Giro del Veneto 2025

Competing teams and riders for Giro del Veneto 2025. Top competitors are Isaac del Toro, Christian Scaroni and Romain Grégoire.

www.procyclingstats.com

Wrong thread. Should be in 'Worst of race profiles'.

Quintuple Zoncolan is pretty brutal this late in the season when most riders just want to go on holiday.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Good man Viviani:

Do not go gentle into that good retirement,
Old age should burn and rave at close of the career;
Rage, rage against the dying of the 100 wins ambition.

Though wise men at their end know lie-ins are right,
Because their pedal strokes had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.


With apologies to Geraint's uncle, Dylan

 

[Dazed and Confused]

88th Giro del Veneto (1.Pro) is now live:

View: https://youtu.be/zPa_qvq2Iqk


40kms to go.

 

[Brullnux]

Zana, De Pretto and Scalco were all born in Thiene, a city of 20,000 people I've never heard of. I look it up and Ceccon is also from there. What

 

[Samamba]

Previous parcours was more interesting imo

 

[RedheadDane]

Wow... that bright orange skin suit is a sight for sore eyes.

 

[Samamba]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Del Toro taking candy from kids again