Well they kind of did for Rowe, who has been even stronger than Yogi. But as you said that's part of bike racing, you need luck.More Strides than Rides said:Even the crashes came in the right form. It's not like Cancellara was in a prime position and crashed out, or his win was snatched away from him. It's not like Sky lost all their guys in the main group to snatch away their very well set up race. Crashes affected the race, as is the expectation, but they didn't ruin the race for anyone.
Rowe got back on though. You're right, he was very strong and affected certainly, but it wasn't one of those crashes that takes a rider from hero to zero.Pricey_sky said:Well they kind of did for Rowe, who has been even stronger than Yogi. But as you said that's part of bike racing, you need luck.More Strides than Rides said:Even the crashes came in the right form. It's not like Cancellara was in a prime position and crashed out, or his win was snatched away from him. It's not like Sky lost all their guys in the main group to snatch away their very well set up race. Crashes affected the race, as is the expectation, but they didn't ruin the race for anyone.
Epic race, great winner. 10/10. We can't expect much more in this day and age.
Arredondo said:9.5. Best Roubaix i ever saw!
Not a 10 because Sagan and Cancellara were never in contention because of that crash.
Have you ever rated a race or stage this high or even close?hrotha said:10. Anything below 9 would be silly I think.