Olympic Road Race (men’s) 2024 (August 3rd)

[Netserk]

Does this mean we need Velo d'Or thread now?

No. Even if Evenepoel were to win the WCRR, Pogi would still be ahead. So as it currently stands, it's a bit far-fetched for that to end up close.

 

[Squire]

No. Even if Evenepoel were to win the WCRR, Pogi would still be ahead. So as it currently stands, it's a bit far-fetched for that to end up close.

I think even if Evenepoel wins the WC double and Lombardia, we still don't need a thread.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Since when is Velo d'Or a big deal anyway? I really hope cycling doesn't get its own version of the Ballon d'Or / MVP discussions where it's just people trying to diminish achievements of riders that is not their favorite.

 

[Netserk]

I think even if Evenepoel wins the WC double and Lombardia, we still don't need a thread.

I think it wouldn't be unreasonable to make a poll after that.

 

[ciranda]

why did van der poel have the start number #1?

 

[awavey]

Did anyone during the race notice Nils Politt stopped for a loo break ? 😂

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[Karl Merckx]

why did van der poel have the start number #1?

world champion

 

[Unchained]

This is one of the legendary moments in the career of motopacing cycling club

I am glad that race officials observed professional observation of rules and the spirit of the rules. Just on the limited camera shots had riders holding on to cars and drafting off of vehicles. Had amateur rules been observed and applied fairly, multiple riders would have been disqualified.
I am also very happy that no trolls caught traction at TDF when multiple riders, including Cavendish were accused of towing. Yes some riders grabbed on to a vehicle or two but not to any significant advantage..

 

[Red Rick]

I am glad that race officials observed professional observation of rules and the spirit of the rules. Just on the limited camera shots had riders holding on to cars and drafting off of vehicles. Had amateur rules been observed and applied fairly, multiple riders would have been disqualified.
I am also very happy that no trolls caught traction at TDF when multiple riders, including Cavendish were accused of towing. Yes some riders grabbed on to a vehicle or two but not to any significant advantage..

The *** I meant to post this in the women's ORR thread now I just look like a salty *** again

 

[awavey]

The *** I meant to post this in the women's ORR thread now I just look like a salty *** again

It's ok I'd spotted that and knew what race you meant

btw did we gloss over how close the support car was to Remco at times, in a definite if this is a TT you're getting a penalty kind of deal, like there was a moto camera shot and the bumper of the car is in the same frame

 

[Unchained]

The *** I meant to post this in the women's ORR thread now I just look like a salty *** again

Salty ain't bad..and if you are posting in gals area..

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[Unchained]

And I am still looking for a video version of Remco in slow motion going over cobbles, his zero body fat arms look like rubber!!

 

[awavey]

Video of WVA crash

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[scribers]

If I was wva I’d take my bike and beat it to bits into the pavement

 

[Peter von]

Video of WVA crash

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Looked way too chilled for an Olympic race, but ok the podium was long gone at this point in the race.

 

[shadowrider]

Evenepoel at the back of the peloton when everybody knows MVDP will attack. He has 0 wheel knowledge

It was the belgian teamtactics that Van Aert had to go or react on the cobbled hill and Evenepoel on the two other climbs. Which both executed perfectly. So, who has 0 wheel knowledge (of cycling) ? It's you, I think.

 

[shadowrider]

Are Belgian commentators asking why Jorgenson does not work for Wout?

Because Belgian commentators are experts and exactly know how it works.

 

[shadowrider]

Van Aert getting all he asked for for not working with MvdP

He did work with VDP after VDP's first attack.

 

[Tim Cahill]

"I was probably one of the few that wasn't that far off the Van der Poel/Van Aert" - Michael Matthews regrets 15th place at Paris Olympics

Michael Matthews had only just made his Olympic Game

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Matthews must've been 'one of the strongest out there' for every big race in the past 10 years now. An example of a huge talent who rides about hoping the race will somehow fall into his lap.

The one time I can remember him taking the initiative he won in brilliant fashion (TDF 2022 stage 14)

 

[Orcs]

It was the belgian teamtactics that Van Aert had to go or react on the cobbled hill and Evenepoel on the two other climbs. Which both executed perfectly. So, who has 0 wheel knowledge (of cycling) ? It's you, I think.

There are a lot of overreactions in the middle of the race, this was one of them. But Remco being so far out of position wasn't a brilliant tactic, he needed some luck for the group to get back together.

 

[yaco]

"I was probably one of the few that wasn't that far off the Van der Poel/Van Aert" - Michael Matthews regrets 15th place at Paris Olympics

Michael Matthews had only just made his Olympic Game

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Matthews must've been 'one of the strongest out there' for every big race in the past 10 years now. An example of a huge talent who rides about hoping the race will somehow fall into his lap.

The one time I can remember him taking the initiative he won in brilliant fashion (TDF 2022 stage 14)

Simply, he did not have the legs. End of story.

 

[Karl Merckx]

Remco wasn't well positioned in montmartre because he had to go the team car just before because he had a problem with his brakes and wanted a bidon.

 

[Sciatic]

Simply, he did not have the legs. End of story.

Yeah, there is some crazy stuff he says in there —especially about the bibs and numbers. Perhaps he didn’t recognize the Ugandan jersey, but does he not remember what MVDP looks like or fails to connect the orange jerseys with the Dutch team? For the type of race he was planning, that’s really all he needed to know!

 

[yaco]

Yeah, there is some crazy stuff he says in there —especially about the bibs and numbers. Perhaps he didn’t recognize the Ugandan jersey, but does he not remember what MVDP looks like or fails to connect the orange jerseys with the Dutch team? For the type of race he was planning, that’s really all he needed to know!

Matthews is tactically naive. In Amstel Gold he waited for MVDP to make an attack which never happened. We all know that MVDP attacks with 50 or 60okms to thin out the group, so once this does not occur then you attack. He had to follow when Pidcock attacked out of the group. Does this and he wins the race, instead of winning the sprint from the MVDP group.

 

[Andre]

They also pass the cafe made famous in the film Amelie if I'm not mistaken

I loved that movie