Nordic Skiing/Biathlon Thread

[Silhouette]

I was worried about a possible cancellation but this is barely any better.

 

[Discgear]

the race now had to be postponed by an hour and shortened to 30k

Insane decision. Out with outsiders like Burman and in with the medal horders from Norway.

 

[Bavarianrider]

What the actual ***, this IS the biggest Jokr ever. I am done with Cross country skiing and FIS.

 

[meat puppet]

Well, with the 5-8m/s wind the chill effect makes the effective temperature around -25-30 centigrade. I too would have wanted to see 50k, but this was probably the best compromise.

Wondering if at last we see some team tactics. The conditions should be suitable for them.

 

[Silhouette]

I don't like how tv schedules (mostly in countries that don't care much about the event) result in suboptimal decisions, they could easily have postponed the 50km until tomorrow and hoped for better weather.

 

[DenisMenchov]

So Norwegians are actually going to start now?!

Wow, I never expected such a dangerous decision from them, I thought they were worried about the health of their athletes and would withdraw like they did in Ruka.

 

[Norbea]

This would be like cutting the marathon down to half in summer olympics. It is a joke.

 

[BigCoward]

So Norwegians are actually going to start now?!

Wow, I never expected such a dangerous decision from them, I thought they were worried about the health of their athletes and would withdraw like they did in Ruka.

The Olympics v a WC event in ruka is hardly the same.

 

[DenisMenchov]

 

[BigCoward]

What the actual ***, this IS the biggest Jokr ever. I am done with Cross country skiing and FIS.

This isn't a train station, you don't have to announce departures.

 

[BigCoward]

Would has gone mad when it's the British that are hardier than the Scandinavians.

I don't want him to, but if Klaebo wins because of the shorter stage this thread is going to be hilarious.

 

[meat puppet]

Would has gone mad when it's the British that are hardier than the Scandinavians.

I don't want him to, but if Klaebo wins because of the shorter stage this thread is going to be hilarious.

True dat. But if that unfortunate scenario plays out, at least the distance brigade will always have the excuse that the distance was only 30k.

 

[KZD]

the race now had to be postponed by an hour and shortened to 30k

I woke up thinking that I would catch the race around the mid point but this is kind of shocking. However I think this plays into Bolshunov's hands even more as it will be more difficult to Holund, Spitsov and co to drop him and Klæbo will likely be dropped anyway. Watch out for Maltsev too, this distance should be really good for him too and he is a fast finisher.

 

[Bavarianrider]

Jochen Behle is furios about the decision on Eurosport.
Guys have been specifically preparing for this Race and then Fis Just shortens the race. But not only that, they also take away the hardest climb. And why? Because Norwegians and their pretty boy dont' t like the conditions.
Sadest day in XC skiing history.

 

[BigCoward]

Ffs no WiFi on the train and looking at the change in timetable, I'm going to underground on the tube for the finish. Should have kept my mouth shut and not laughed at everyone.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

Klaebo is already done.

Well...Norway is done.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Jochen Behle is furios about the decision on Eurosport.
Guys have been specifically preparing for this Race and then Fis Just shortens the race. But not only that, they also take away the hardest climb. And why? Because Norwegians and their pretty boy dont' t like the conditions.
Sadest day in XC skiing history.

Their golden boy is getting destroyed anyway, so it won't matter.
Still, it's a joke.

 

[KZD]

Klaebo is already done.

What's more surprising is that I think Holund is done too.

 

[Silhouette]

Did the Norwegians really plan to change skis there or did they have problems with their first pair of skis? Because that looked stupid in this wind.

Edit: Well now Krüger makes my statement look stupid

 

[meat puppet]

Kruger is not done. When the others change skis, he should attack.

 

[BigCoward]

Can Bolshunov afford to change skis?

Holund will be having a chat with Krueger tonight, attacking just as he was about to get back on.

 

[Silhouette]

Can Bolshunov afford to change skis?

No.

 

[Bavarianrider]

Can Bolshunov afford to change skis?

Holund will be having a chat with Krueger tonight, attacking just as he was about to get back on.

Changing skis in these conditions is pointless. When it is that dry and cold skies easily make it for 30km withouht s significan drop Off.

 

[Silhouette]

Changing skis in these conditions is pointless. When it is that dry and cold skies easily make it for 30km withouht s significan drop Off.

Normally yes, but the snow is maybe not clean. At least it was very dirty before the snowfall.

 

[BigCoward]

Any news on whether they are shortening the women's race?