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.

 

[Sciatic]

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.

Good point. For me Olympics viewing superseded watching cross races

 

[logeardaddy]

no comment on the outcome of the women's race nor anything at all about the men's.

Looked like the fire went out for Brand.

 

[awavey]

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.

Well it wasn't a very interesting race Brand looked to be taking it easy post WC, Alvarado wasn't troubled, boring course, lots of the usual racers of onto road programs. I didnt bother with the men's race.

So yes the giant plastic duck was more interesting 🦆

 

[TheRossSeaParty]

Everyone looks tired. No one seems to have any snap left in the legs. Usually the last couple weekends turn out some good racing from the second row, but this year everyone looks to be just wrapping up their series standings and preparing for vacation.

 

[Wyndbrook]

I'm sure Brand has changed her training since the worlds with Strade only a few weeks away, but maybe she was just caught out by a much changed course that was the opposite of her skillset, with her making numerous small mistakes. Coupled with the perfect course for Alvarado's running skills and snap out of corners.