Lesser known races 2025 edition

[QueenStagiaire]

‚It wouldn‘t have happened 20 years ago that sprinters would have a chance getting over these climbs‘- commentators at CRO Race. I know zero sprinters ever who would get over 3.5k 11% with the GC riders

 

[Rob5091]

As the WT teams have taken over at the front of the race and Magnier is 5 and a half minutes back, I think we can rule out another win for him today.

 

[11-34]

I am watching the Giro and i am thinking that technically most racers that drive in front should be disqualified (like van Schip in Baloise). Why ?

2.2.025 Riders must observe the standard position as defined by article 1.3.008. Sitting on the
bicycle’s top tube is prohibited. Furthermore, using the forearms as a point of support on
the handlebar is prohibited except in time trials.

and

1.3.008 The rider shall normally assume a sitting position on the bicycle. This position requires
that the only points of support are the following: the feet on the pedals, the hands on the
handlebars and the seat on the saddle.

So hands on the horns and forearms on the handlebar (behind the wrist is the start of the forearm) is illegal. Not that I really want them disqualified but rules should be applied equally. Or ?

 

[SafeBet]

McNulty dropping everyody in Croatia. Omrzel chasing with Zana.
Daily reminder the 2006 class of climbers is just something else.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

I am watching the Giro and i am thinking that technically most racers that drive in front should be disqualified (like van Schip in Baloise). Why ?

and

So hands on the horns and forearms on the handlebar (behind the wrist is the start of the forearm) is illegal. Not that I really want them disqualified but rules should be applied equally. Or ?

I think you have a weird interpretation of handlebar.

 

[Cycling111]

I wonder if McNulty will still be on this farmers' calendar next year. Two CRO Races should be enough.

 

[Rob5091]

McNulty barring an accident should wrap this up. Omrzel giving another "Pogi clone" impression.

 

[11-34]

I think you have a weird interpretation of handlebar.

Even if, forearms shouldn't be a point of contact with any part of the bike. But they are. You'd need to argue, that i have a weird interpretation of forearm.

 

[RedheadDane]

Did Dorn steal that mussette from Wallin?

 

[Netserk]

As expected, but as predictable as it was, it was still a very nice stage. Beautiful too.

LET'S GO, NUGGETS!

 

[Netserk]

Sheffield gets very little bang for his buck. Strong, but not much else.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

McNutly has earned the right to be the undisputed giro leader next year!! He must get full support from De Toro, V$ne, Almida and Adam Yates!!!

 

[SafeBet]

Zambanini now has 11 top3 in his career, no wins.

 

[fenns]

massive crowds watching McNulty - most were probably members of his family

 

[yaco]

Much prefer that these stages finish on top of the climb, so, we avoid group 2 syndrome.

 

[wirral]

What happened to Malucelli?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

What happened to Malucelli?

Crashed, dnf.

 

[RedheadDane]

Well, everyone knows - or should know by now - that Abrahamsen is not the guy you want to give any gap.

Merlier down...

 

[Samamba]

Merlier down!

 

[Samamba]

Other big sprinters seem to have made the first group. Lots of leadouts gone tho.

 

[Sciatic]

Yikes--that ladder!

 

[QueenStagiaire]

De Lie vs his bike again

 

[RedheadDane]

Belgian winner...

 

[search]

Messy sprint. Is Tim Torn Teutenberg the new Gaviria?

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Messy sprint. Is Tim Torn Teutenberg the new Gaviria?

I think this was 200 Meters and he was just slow?