Paris - Roubaix 2024, one day monument, April 7

[jono]

I'm curious how Pidcock will do because of all the "Pogacar is too light for Roubaix" stuff

If Pidcock can do well than Pogacar should be just fine, as he's quite a bit heavier than Pidcock.

 

[Netserk]

The captain is down at the car.

 

[Ricco']

Poor Tarling, the blame should be put on the experienced DS more than on the 12 year old rider.

It would be more valuable to have it chase (and a good chance of reentry tbh) than risking the DSQ. Even if it didn't made it back, the experience of a full Roubaix would be more valuable.

 

[samhocking]

Stupid from Ineos.

Not really, all teams are doing the same thing, but it's largely luck if you're on the video feed going back to the jury at the same moment in time or not.

 

[Samamba]

A tad harsh I think, only looked like a few second sticky bottle after a puncture, seen worse

You know this happens when everyone sees it. And no it wasn't just a sticky bottle come on. Not that I don't think it's somewhat harsh, but only because we all know this happens all the time.

 

[Salvarani]

Not really, all teams are doing the same thing, but it's largely luck if you're on the video feed going back to the jury at the same moment in time.

It is still stupid.

 

[SafeBet]

I'm curious how Pidcock will do because of all the "Pogacar is too light for Roubaix" stuff

Who said that quote?

 

[JosefK]

Pidders surviving thus far ... interesting.

 

[Tim Cahill]

You know this happens when everyone sees it. And no it wasn't just a sticky bottle come on. Not that I don't think it's somewhat harsh, but only because we all know this happens all the time.

It's a stupid thing to do but little consistency in application, looking forward to seeing Elisa Balsamo's retrospective DQ from yesterday.

 

[Netserk]

Didn't think Theuns would come back.

 

[iBanesto]

So Tarling really DSQ

Emulating his idol Balsamo obviously.

 

[Potomac]

EF with two riders in lead group, none of them Bettiol

 

[samhocking]

It is still stupid.

It's part of bike racing. You are riding luck, that's the risk.

 

[houtdffan]

Just put him 20-30” back where he was. Always harsh.

no, holding on to a car is direct cheating. It is up with using a motor. More blatant than doping

He needs a nice long vacation from the sport. We do not need cheats like him

 

[Volderke]

Not really, all teams are doing the same thing, but it's largely luck if you're on the video feed going back to the jury at the same moment in time or not.

That’s not how it worked here. There was a jury moto just behind.

 

[Salvarani]

It's part of bike racing. You are riding luck, that's the risk.

No, it isnt.

And if you are caught red-handed, it is not the best defense that its "part of racing, everyone does it".

They were stupid.

 

[Izzyeviel]

15 minutes ahead of the 46 kph schedule at 130 km to go.

Does this mean the trains are going to interfere in the race yet again?

 

[samhocking]

That’s not how it worked here. There was a jury moto just behind.

And the jury bike has a camera on it or at least an audio feed back to jury.

 

[Netserk]

Yeah, the only men more dangerous than vampires are the commissaires. Always make sure to look over your shoulder.

 

[Boehmand]

Apparently Bjerg was in the MvdP group, but got a flat

He then managed to make it back to group 2, only to there get a flat again

 

[topcat]

It's part of bike racing. You are riding luck, that's the risk.

Marginal gains

 

[Squire]

Pidders surviving thus far ... interesting.

He even looks very comfortable.

 

[iBanesto]

Puncture for Politt?!

 

[Red Rick]

Who said that quote?

Who doesn't? Even Pog uses it as an excuse to not race it when really he doesn't wanna take the risk.

 

[DNP-Old]

Theuns, who was 40 seconds behind the group just two minutes ago, is back in the peloton. But hey, no camera in sight, so it's all good. Welcome back in the race man, have fun. Enjoy your stay.