Milano - Sanremo: March 23rd, 2019

[RedheadDane]

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The smog from the fireworks look like a forest fire.

It... sure looked like there was a bush actually burning…

 

[Salvarani]

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Another question - what do UAE do with Kristoff and Gaviria if they are both there at the end ? On paper, Kristoff deserves at least equal status here.
Could they let them both do their own sprint ?

They probably have been given the green light to both go for it.

 

[Red Rick]

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The smog from the fireworks look like a forest fire.

It... sure looked like there was a bush actually burning…

God was talking to Nibali.

 

[hammerthaim]

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Another question - what do UAE do with Kristoff and Gaviria if they are both there at the end ? On paper, Kristoff deserves at least equal status here.
Could they let them both do their own sprint ?

Gav is faster so Kristoff will probably lead him out for the win. I remember Kristoff being super pissed when EBH didn't lead him out at WC. Hopefully for Gav, Kristoff remembers the feeling.

 

[hammerthaim]

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This logic is a bit flawed. Yes the most likely scenario is a sprint and Alaphilippe of course won't win in that scenario, but that doesn't mean that he can't be the biggest favorite.

Triple negatives make it hard to understand what you're saying here mate.

Put it in the bracket, helps.

Meanwhile, on the road - where there's the smoke, there's the fire.

You do it haha

 

[wouterkaas]

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The smog from the fireworks look like a forest fire.

It... sure looked like there was a bush actually burning…

There was, clearly visible in a shot shortly afterwards.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Alap' risking it at the back

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Sky, Trek, Jumbo, Bora and FDJ, dominating the front of the peloton...... Astana and DQS nowhere to be seen - yet.

 

[Salvarani]

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Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

It is about endurance though, even if may be "boring to watch". 270km in the legs before the last 20km still takes it toll. Some years its a bunch sprint, some years a small group and some years a solo win. I like that.

The race also have a long history and is just a classic race. Should definitely maintain its status as a monument.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

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Alap' risking it at the back

Same with Cort

 

[Velolover2]

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Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

You need to master the art of enjoying the crescendo. :razz: This is what this race is all about.

 

[sir fly]

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Sky, Trek, Jumbo, Bora and FDJ, dominating the front of the peloton...... Astana and DQS nowhere to be seen - yet.

Maybe they want to make D-QS work their way back to the front a bit.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

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Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

It is about endurance though, even if may be "boring to watch". 270km in the legs before the last 20km still takes it toll. Some years its a bunch sprint, some years a small group and some years a solo win. I like that.

The race also have a long history and is just a classic race. Should definitely maintain its status as a monument.

I fully understand that...... however, there are many other races you could give an equal distance, that would make for far more interesting racing...... at the end of the day, without people wanting to watch it, cycling is no longer a pro sport

If this was the World Championships route..... people would be pissed off and call it an outrage.

And yes, I understand the historical significance..... but at the end of the day, I believe a "monument" should be "monumental"...... not just a - slightly longer - standard TdF sprinters stage

 

[spalco]

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Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

Go watch ping pong if you want nonstop action.

The sport is what it is.

 

[Salvarani]

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Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

It is about endurance though, even if may be "boring to watch". 270km in the legs before the last 20km still takes it toll. Some years its a bunch sprint, some years a small group and some years a solo win. I like that.

The race also have a long history and is just a classic race. Should definitely maintain its status as a monument.

I fully understand that...... however, there are many other races you could give an equal distance, that would make for far more interesting racing...... at the end of the day, without people wanting to watch it, cycling is no longer a pro sport

And yes, I understand the historical significance..... but at the end of the day, I believe a "monument" should be "monumental"...... not just a - slightly longer - standard TdF sprinters stage

But if you give the status to many other races... that status eventually loses its meaning.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

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Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

Go watch ping pong if you want nonstop action.

The sport is what it is.

Sure buddy, cycling is only for people that think exactly like you - and anyone who think differently, should drop the sport and go somewhere else - cycling can never change......

 

[hammerthaim]

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Go watch ping pong if you want nonstop action.

The sport is what it is.

+1

 

[Red Rick]

Pace seems super low

 

[Rollthedice]

Poker on Cipressa.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

gruppo compatto

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Re: Re:

Finally, the race is on..... MSR is always incredibly boring for the first 80 % of the race..... Should not be a monument.

It is about endurance though, even if may be "boring to watch". 270km in the legs before the last 20km still takes it toll. Some years its a bunch sprint, some years a small group and some years a solo win. I like that.

The race also have a long history and is just a classic race. Should definitely maintain its status as a monument.

I fully understand that...... however, there are many other races you could give an equal distance, that would make for far more interesting racing...... at the end of the day, without people wanting to watch it, cycling is no longer a pro sport

And yes, I understand the historical significance..... but at the end of the day, I believe a "monument" should be "monumental"...... not just a - slightly longer - standard TdF sprinters stage

But if you give the status to many other races... that status eventually loses its meaning.

Again, I fully agree - which is why I said MSR should not be a monument - with the current route...... either way, back to the racing - now it's interesting

 

[Robert5091]

Everyone looking at each other ... after you, sir!

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Astana now winding up the peloton..... seems Cort thinks he has the legs today - good thing he got those new sunglasses!

 

[Red Rick]

Neilands and Nibali close together again?