Race Thread

[DNP-Old]

Molengraaf loses a minute every time she has to cross the barriers, embarrassing.

 

[theyoungest]

Molengraaf loses a minute every time she has to cross the barriers, embarrassing.

This is by far her best cross of the season. Walking is not her forte, as it isn't for a lot of these girls.

 

[jono]

If Isabella Holmgren didn't take half the race to get warmed up, she would have been challenging for 2nd. Lap times: 12:46, 12:33, 12:00, 11:55. By far the fastest rider on course in the second half.

 

[RedheadDane]

I would argue with my - as you might have noticed - slightly unusual logic, that there was actual one Danish rider in the U23 women's race.
The Holmgren sisters have a Danish father, and two halves equals a whole.

 

[pmcg76]

Another dominant win which is a pity, really thought Schreiber would be the main challenger today. I know she is better on the faster courses, but she has been ahead of Zemanova/Bentveld most races this year. Holmgreen really went on a charge.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Great final part of the race by Isabella Holmgren. Also a fine performance by Van Sinaey, who I, unlike the Danish commentators, will be quite surprised to see riding for AGI-Soudal, considering she's currently a part of the Roodhooft organisation.

 

[JR1012]

Another dominant win which is a pity, really thought Schreiber would be the main challenger today. I know she is better on the faster courses, but she has been ahead of Zemanova/Bentveld most races this year. Holmgreen really went on a charge.

I think Schreiber herself was pretty disappointed after crossing the line.

 

[theyoungest]

It's interesting how the Holmgren twins are so different. Isabella is a real diesel, tall(ish) and slender, and Ava is more of a technical pocket rocket. Isabella will probably get the best results, power always prevails and she has plenty of it. To post faster lap times than Backstedt on a pure power course like this is very promising.

 

[jono]

It's interesting how the Holmgren twins are so different. Isabella is a real diesel, tall(ish) and slender, and Ava is more of a technical pocket rocket. Isabella will probably get the best results, power always prevails and she has plenty of it. To post faster lap times than Backstedt on a pure power course like this is very promising.

It will be interesting to see what kind of courses they are able to find success on in their road careers.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

I would argue with my - as you might have noticed - slightly unusual logic, that there was actual one Danish rider in the U23 women's race.
The Holmgren sisters have a Danish father, and two halves equals a whole.

And an older brother, named Gunnar......now on Bart's KMC-Ridley team.

The expected win from Zoe - on that course power is everything. And a very good battle between the non WT riders....Zemanova & Bentveld; Isabella with a strong ride in 4th ahead of Schreiber who isn't suited by these courses.

 

[RedheadDane]

And an older brother, named Gunnar......now on Bart's KMC-Ridley team.

He wasn't in the U23 women's race, though...
But "Gunnar" is a very Danish name!

 

[Tim Cahill]

All over unfortunately, maybe he will have a few mechanicals or something make it interesting

 

[RedheadDane]

All over unfortunately, maybe he will have a few mechanicals or something make it interesting

Nieuwenhuis instructed by the Dutch coach to attempt to stay close, so it wouldn't look too ridiculous.

 

[Bolder]

I know CX is a niche sport, but is there currently any other athlete anywhere who has mastered their specialty better than Mvdp? Serious question.

 

[glassmoon]

well... i guess it's done

 

[Axel Hangleck]

I know CX is a niche sport, but is there currently any other athlete anywhere who has mastered their specialty better than Mvdp? Serious question.

Just in cycling, Nino Schurter - 10 times XCO World Champion, 9 time World Cup Overall titles.......

 

[RedheadDane]

Nieuwenhuis instructed by the Dutch coach to attempt to stay close, so it wouldn't look too ridiculous.

He totally failed the assignment...

 

[Red Rick]

If they go again Van der Poel goes under the hour again

 

[Bolder]

Just in cycling, Nino Schurter - 10 times XCO World Champion, 9 time World Cup Overall titles.......

For sure, I meant right now.

 

[Bolder]

Super ride by Boros!

 

[glassmoon]

Nice farewell ovations for Styby along the last lap...

 

[KZD]

Well another world title for Van der Poel, only one away from Erik De Vlaeminck now. That should give him the motivation to keep going at least one (or two) more years.

Nieuwenhuis with a very good second place and Vanthourenhout once again the best Belgian in a big championship by getting third.

Also, farewell Ždenek Štybar!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Nice farewell ovations for Styby along the last lap...

 

[Lequack]

Another snoozefest as seen yesterday already. Shame about no Wout and Pidcock.