Race Thread

[lemon cheese cake]

Koppenberg Cross tomorrow and a disappointing start list in the women's race.

 

[Wyndbrook]

Koppenberg Cross tomorrow and a disappointing start list in the women's race.

A little unfortunate that the Euros are three days after for the women, two if you include the relay.
Four /five races in eight days if they rode last Saturday.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Can't help but think the Euros would be better 3-4 weeks later. I don't think they are so soon in the season in other disciplines.
The Koppenbergcross is one of the 'monuments' of the season, yet gets a paltry entry for the women.

 

[Gwbert]

A little unfortunate that the Euros are three days after for the women, two if you include the relay.
Four /five races in eight days if they rode last Saturday.

I’m really missing the Shirin / Fem / Puck trio from last year, although Fems dominance is impressive

 

[theyoungest]

Koppenberg Cross tomorrow and a disappointing start list in the women's race.

Let's be honest, it doesn't really matter, if Van Empel is on the startlist we know the outcome. There's two more (for the neutral viewer) "boring" women's races coming up and then Fem will take a break as well. When she returns Puck will probably also be back, that should at least make the races somewhat closer.

 

[Wyndbrook]

I’m really missing the Shirin / Fem / Puck trio from last year, although Fems dominance is

Yes, with Tibo and a general resureage for Baloise the mens race has become a much more attractive race to watch.

 

[Gwbert]

Yes, with Tibo and a general resureage for Baloise the mens race has become a much more attractive race to watch.

Yeah he needs to cut out those last lap crashes though!

 

[logeardaddy]

Let's be honest, it doesn't really matter, if Van Empel is on the startlist we know the outcome. There's two more (for the neutral viewer) "boring" women's races coming up and then Fem will take a break as well. When she returns Puck will probably also be back, that should at least make the races somewhat closer.

There's still the battle for places on the box between Alvarado, van Alphen, and van der Heijden. And the suspense of waiting for Schreiber to blow up (she did finish fifth on Sunday).

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Impressive Betesma so far today in the Koppenberg mud

 

[theyoungest]

Incredibly hard edition of the Koppenberg today. And this suits a different type of rider: Kim Van de Steene on a podium position. I didn't even know she was still racing!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Only 7 riders beat the 5 min default penalty

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Not great - not a lot of depth outside the top riders.......Fem does what she does, and nice podiums for Denise and Anna.

At least the men are providing excellent racing - and fully expect to see more.

 

[DNP-Old]

THI-BAU! THI-BAU! THI-BAU!

 

[KZD]

Thibau Nys wins the men's Koppenbergcross ahead of Van der Haar and Iserbyt.

Cameron Mason doing a great race to finish 4th.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

THI-BAU! THI-BAU! THI-BAU!

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Another impressive performance from Thibau - you'd have to make him the favourite for the Euros. And a good battle behind, with previous winners Lars & Eli in 2nd & 3rd. And another great ride from Cam in 4th - I think he may get a big result this season.

 

[theyoungest]

Reality tv star wins cyclocross race

Van der Haar is becoming such a diesel in his old age, it's unbelievable. The days of Lars van der Holeshot are long gone.

 

[Pantani_lives]

The Prince of the Pokkenberg! He made a big step forward compared to one year ago. He went through the mud much more fluently than the others. I wonder where he got it from...

 

[Sciatic]

Another impressive performance from Thibau - you'd have to make him the favourite for the Euros. And a good battle behind, with previous winners Lars & Eli in 2nd & 3rd. And another great ride from Cam in 4th - I think he may get a big result this season.

Re: European championships - will the huge storm schedule to hit the English & French coasts still be around Sat and Sun? Should certainly ensure a very muddy affair.

 

[theyoungest]

Re: European championships - will the huge storm schedule to hit the English & French coasts still be around Sat and Sun? Should certainly ensure a very muddy affair.

The forecast for Saturday is still very windy and rainy. Sunday is not that bad.

The storm is certainly already a problem, for the Belgian team at least: they were planning to go tomorrow, by TGV, but the trains are cancelled.

 

[Sciatic]

The forecast for Saturday is still very windy and rainy. Sunday is not that bad.

The storm is certainly already a problem, for the Belgian team at least: they were planning to go tomorrow, by TGV, but the trains are cancelled.

wow, that’s serious stuff.

 

[Barkintheeye]

Van der Haar is becoming such a diesel in his old age, it's unbelievable. The days of Lars van der Holeshot are long gone.

Gran' daddy van der Haar (31! ) is looking better than ever. His ride at Maasmechelen was almost the best I've seen him ride. Solid transitions, jumping barriers, quick running and almost no mistakes. Thought we had seen the best of him but he still has more to give!

In that same race couldn't help to notice that the Trek Baloise riders came in seriously hot on Iserbyt. He was constantly swarmed and must've had a rough time staying focused. He should have credit for not loosing his temper and that he continued grinding and secured a second place behind LvdH.

 

[theyoungest]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1720079282117251378

MVDP will do a kind of stage race of crosses during the Christmas period: 5 crosses in 7 days. Pretty cool.

Van Empel will skip the next two weekends, and return in Kortrijk. Her DS Jan Boven says that the only classification they're possibly aiming for is the X2O. Good news for Alvarado, who now becomes the main favourite to win both the World Cup and the Superprestige.

 

[Sciatic]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1720079282117251378

MVDP will do a kind of stage race of crosses during the Christmas period: 5 crosses in 7 days. Pretty cool.

Van Empel will skip the next two weekends, and return in Kortrijk. Her DS Jan Boven says that the only classification they're possibly aiming for is the X2O. Good news for Alvarado, who now becomes the main favourite to win both the World Cup and the Superprestige.

Nice Christmas present for us viewers!

 

[Barkintheeye]

Mol has a very nice race course. Had loved to be there for Christmas and watch the races live.