Race Thread

[Barkintheeye]

Some saying that Nys wasn't on mud tires so the rain in the last two laps derailed him a little bit.

Were all of the others on Rhinos / Limus from the start? Thought most opted for Typhoon/Grifos?

 

[jono]

Here he just says he was on a bit of a lighter profile than everyone else. No specific treads mentioned: https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cyc...r-belgium-at-cyclo-cross-world-championships/

He is quoted saying those tires were perfect until it started raining, so he likely gained an advantage from his choice until that point in the race.

 

[KZD]

Vandeputte beats Wyseure and Orts in Maldegem today.

 

[RedheadDane]

Fouquenet has put in an attempt on the Superprestige overall.

And now Fouquenet's mechanic just had a small crash.

 

[11-34]

Without the top riders I am not enjoying the cyclo cross immensely more, if I'd believe the rants of some forum users against the MVDP dominance. Actually its quite the opposite. I am a bit bored.

 

[RedheadDane]

Now, that's what I call timing!
Final stage of UAE Tour woman finishes just in time for this to start.

 

[Didinho]

Ceylin didn’t want to be 2nd again today. Looking good for the win.

 

[RedheadDane]

Serious question!
Do the organisers of the X2O Trofee series always make sure to position one of the giant ducks so it's visible in the background on the finish line shots?

(Okay, not actually a very serious question.)

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Serious question!
Do the organisers of the X2O Trofee series always make sure to position one of the giant ducks so it's visible in the background on the finish line shots?

(Okay, not actually a very serious question.)

No, it's just moved to there all by itself in order to get a good view.

 

[awavey]

the duck is getting very excitable

 

[Didinho]

No, it's just moved to there all by itself in order to get a good view.

The duck was also there at the Worlds I think. And the cow also everywhere.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

The duck was also there at the Worlds I think. And the cow also everywhere.

Thankfully they're well behaved and don't attack the riders.

 

[Sciatic]

No, it's just moved to there all by itself in order to get a good view.

I loved in one of the previous races the duck was floating in the pond they were racing around. I'm sure the duck liked that.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

We've obviously reached the silly end of the season: one post from halfway through the women's race, followed by six comments about giant plastic ducks, and no comment on the outcome of the women's race nor anything at all about the men's.