Lesser Known Road Racing for Women Thread

[Samu Cuenca]

EF wear the POC TT helmets though, nothing is as bad as those.

Sure they are quite awful, too, but I've sort of got used to them by now.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

We had multiple Trek and SDW 1-2s/1-2-3s last year, but here it's UAE who might end up doing it.

 

[RedheadDane]

We had multiple Trek and SDW 1-2s/1-2-3s last year, but here it's UAE who might end up doing it.

Probably not.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Probably not.

Never has a bigger jinx been made.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

This is a major ride by Vallieres.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

What the fck are they wearing on their heads??? Is our sport a joke now? UCI please ban these riders and throw Jonatan Vaugthers out from the sport, I think I speak for everyone

 

[Samu Cuenca]

What the fck are they wearing on their heads??? Is our sport a joke now? UCI please ban these riders and throw Jonatan Vaugthers out from the sport, I think I speak for everyone

INEOS alerady have similar helmets, so everyone will probably be wearing them soon.

 

[RedheadDane]

UCI please ban these riders and throw Jonatan Vaugthers out from the sport, I think I speak for everyone

Naah, as long as the helmets protect the riders' heads, who cares what they look like?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Naah, as long as the helmets protect the riders' heads, who cares what they look like?

What if the helmet covers the whole body?
I seem to remember you disagreeing with CyclistAbi on that previously.

 

[RedheadDane]

What if the helmet covers the whole body?
I seem to remember you disagreeing with CyclistAbi on that previously.

Then the riders wouldn't be able to move, and that would be a bit impractical.
Covering the ears, riders just won't be able to hear shouts from stupid spectators.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Then the riders wouldn't be able to move, and that would be a bit impractical.
Covering the ears, riders just won't be able to hear shouts from stupid spectators.

They might not be able to hear the other riders either.

 

[RedheadDane]

They might not be able to hear the other riders either.

Still no need to ban helmets for looking a bit unconventional.

 

[yaco]

Today showed why new or developing teams should be in these early season Spanish races. EF a newly formed team have quickly snapped up two unexpected victories - Yesterday was a surprise but today was an even bigger surprise.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Looks like Katharina Fox could be doing a Kiesenhofer here. They should never have given a break with a Ceratizit rider in it over 6 minutes.

I had wondered if Canyon SRAM Generation would sign Fox and/or Leonie Laubig, but perhaps they were deemed to old to fit the spirit of the team or simply not talented enough.

 

[Izzyeviel]

Naah, as long as the helmets protect the riders' heads, who cares what they look like?

Ordinary cyclists like me who have to ride around looking like a numpty because of the godawful stuff they think saves a pro 1 watt.

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[Izzyeviel]

Looks like Katharina Fox could be doing a Kiesenhofer here. They should never have given a break with a Ceratizit rider in it over 6 minutes.

I had wondered if Canyon SRAM Generation would sign Fox and/or Leonie Laubig, but perhaps they were deemed to old to fit the spirit of the team or simply not talented enough.

I don't want to curse her, but here's some background on our breakaway. Another cyclist who made their name at Thuringen

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I don't want to curse her, but here's some background on our breakaway. Another cyclist who made their name at Thuringen

It doesn't look great for her anymore, but if she can get over the top alone, then they might start looking at each other behind.

 

[Didinho]

Lovely scenery!

 

[Ilmaestro99]

The attacks from the climbers that shredded the group and the technical descent could help her.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Actually too many teammates, doomed breakway

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Foxy ride by Fox, but she'll be outfoxed her in the end.

Great performance by Ryo to still be in there.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

You can take the riders out of Valcar, but never take Valcar out of the riders!

But it was a bit shady stuff from Persico.

 

[Didinho]

Perfect lead-out. What a win for Eleo!

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Silvia Persico masterclass!! The best !! Impeccable timing and line selection, intelligence, power. Huge performance. Nice sprint of Gasparrini but she has her teammate to thank for winning the race

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Also a great top 3 for Quagliotto and Laboral Kutxa after Santesteban's unfortunate crash.