Nordic Skiing/Biathlon Thread

[Eddy Evenepoel]

The problem is «that kind of pursuit», not the course. The course was great, but the format and the snow was the issue.

 

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not entirely sure what the supposed starting time for the women's wave was (1:08 or 1:10), but in the end it could have made the difference about the winner indeed. Niskanen started at 1:10, so with a 2s handicap on top, Brennan would have won.

 

[Bavarianrider]

The problem is «that kind of pursuit», not the course. The course was great, but the format and the snow was the issue.

No it wasnt, far too many flat sections for a World Cup Field.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

not entirely sure what the supposed starting time for the women's wave was (1:08 or 1:10), but in the end it could have made the difference about the winner indeed. Niskanen started at 1:10, so with a 2s handicap on top, Brennan would have won.

There was no wave start.

 

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There was no wave start.

yes, but only because they changed it at 11pm yesterday evening. The initial start list had a wave start at 1:08/1:10.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Kerttu shows that Iivo is not the only Niskanen to bring the entertainment when FIS are as determined as possible to avoid it.

 

[Mayomaniac]

yes, but only because they changed it at 11pm yesterday evening. The initial start list had a wave start at 1:08/1:10.

Fis is totally clueless. Now they even want to remove the 2025 Holmenkollen 50km. I hope the pushback from Norway will be strong enough to prevent it.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Kerttu shows that Iivo is not the only Niskanen to bring the entertainment when FIS are as determined as possible to avoid it.

So you're saying it's a family thing?

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

No it wasnt, far too many flat sections for a World Cup Field.

In fair contidions sections with false flat in classic is great to make a difference between skiers. Like when Bolshunov killed of Klæbo and everyone in double poling at that classic masstart in Engadin a few years ago. This course has a lot of these false flats, where it’s a long continously effort. It’s the same with climbs, longer climbs makes more difference than many small climbs.

Most World Cup courses have many more hills, but they are shorter and the downhills makes every small gap useless.

 

[OJRvE]

I wouldnt mind more masstarts on courses like this one. With some muritos inbetween it’s actually similar to cycling.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

I wouldnt mind more masstarts on courses like this one. With some muritos inbetween it’s actually similar to cycling.

It was a pretty good masstart in Les Rousses last year with a similar murito.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Yea I think a lot of us were pleasantly surprised by the Les Rousses course, it didn't seem promising on paper but actually seeing it it was pretty good.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Poromaa in massive problems together with Jenssen. Also Burman is in trouble.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Yea I think a lot of us were pleasantly surprised by the Les Rousses course, it didn't seem promising on paper but actually seeing it it was pretty good.

Not to mention the great crowds.
Of course the Fis goons won't have the race again this year...

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Pellegrino is being killed in the long false flat. Doesnt look good at all.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Poromaa in massive problems together with Jenssen. Also Burman is in trouble.

So far squawless Poromaa hasn't been a big sucess story.
If he'd talk a bit less crap people wouldn't give him a hard time...

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Not to mention the great crowds.
Of course the Fis goons won't have the race again this year...

I think its coming back next year, am sure i read it somewhere.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Pellegrino is being killed in the long false flat. Doesnt look good at all.

Pellegrino was sick before the Tour and actually lacks ths size and strength for long double poling at high intensity.

 

[OJRvE]

Great men’s race. Poor Burman missed the train.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

In fair contidions sections with false flat in classic is great to make a difference between skiers. Like when Bolshunov killed of Klæbo and everyone in double poling at that classic masstart in Engadin a few years ago. This course has a lot of these false flats, where it’s a long continously effort. It’s the same with climbs, longer climbs makes more difference than many small climbs.

Point proven, thanks Nyenget & Dønnestad.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Dønnestad was already the strongest in tge skating pursuit in Toblach, always leading his group.
If Klaebo and Krüger were 't sick they would have selected Taugböl and the sprinter Jenssen over him...

How good can Dønnestad climb up the Alpe Cermis? Otherwise Moch might end up fighting for a gc podium in the end.

Klee, Lapalus and Cyr really strong today.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Klee chasing down Nyenget! SRF going crazy.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Cyr is paying for his unnecessary hard opening. He was the fastest the first 3,4 km.

 

[Bavarianrider]

Okay I have to eat some crow. Better than expected. The two Norwegians really put the hammer down.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Klee blew a podium with that corner.

Pellegrino a lot stronger on the steep climb than on the false flat.

Overall a lot better than expected.