Rio 2016 Olympic Road Race and Time Trial courses

[Pricey_sky]

Disgraceful that Cummings is not in the British Olympic team, he would be a great wildcard to play and in this form a decent shot at a medal.

 

[burning]

He's not in bot station, its very obvious that they wont give him a spot

 

[Pricey_sky]

Re:

He's not in bot station, its very obvious that they wont give him a spot

Neither is Yates... Yet. But yes there shouldn't be anyone connected with Sky pick in the British team. Even Brailsford said as much a few days ago.

 

[yaco]

Re: Re:

He's not in bot station, its very obvious that they wont give him a spot

Neither is Yates... Yet. But yes there shouldn't be anyone connected with Sky pick in the British team. Even Brailsford said as much a few days ago.

Maybe A.Yates has signed a contract with Sky - Hence his selection.

 

[TMP402]

Re: Re:

He's not in bot station, its very obvious that they wont give him a spot

Neither is Yates... Yet. But yes there shouldn't be anyone connected with Sky pick in the British team. Even Brailsford said as much a few days ago.

Maybe A.Yates has signed a contract with Sky - Hence his selection.

Last time Millar rode for GB, I seriously doubt Sky association is necessary, and if it were it would be Croatian football-style blackmail.

 

[PremierAndrew]

Suddenly Froome becomes a top tier favourite for the road race too

 

[Asero831]

This stage could be a preview of the Olympics.
Froome and Nibali alliance.

 

[Alexandre B.]

France

Thibaut Pinot (RR+TT)
Romain Bardet (RR)
Warren Barguil (RR)
Julian Alaphilippe (RR)

One of Bardet, Barguil or Alaphilippe to do the TT too.

Reserve :
Pierre Rolland
Tony Gallopin
Alexis Vuillermoz

 

[johnymax]

Slovenia

Roglič (also ITT)
Špilak
Polanc
Mohorič

 

[yaco]

That looks a shockingly unbalanced France squad - Pinot and Bardet are fine but you need a rider like Gallopin or Vichiot for support - Surely Pinot must do the TT.

 

[Bardamu]

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Yeah - After the peleton allowed the breakaway 15 minutes - This won't happen in the Olympics RR.

Who's going to pull? Most teams won't even have a proper rouleur for the flat. This race could be decided 100 km from the finish if a decent break gets a gap.

Just that in the Olympics there will probably be better climbers in the break if there is a successful break. The field is just so full of strong climbers that it's hard to believe GVA has a chance. Moreover the final climb of the olympics is clearly harder than the climbs in yesterdays stage.

Does Belgium have strong alternatives? Greg is Belgiums strongest rider by far and if you can win a stage like this in the tour and almost win San Sebastian, a lot can happen in Rio.

 

[liamito]

Re:

France

Thibaut Pinot (RR+TT)
Romain Bardet (RR)
Warren Barguil (RR)
Julian Alaphilippe (RR)

One of Bardet, Barguil or Alaphilippe to do the TT too.

Reserve :
Pierre Rolland
Tony Gallopin
Alexis Vuillermoz

Alaphilippe seems an obvious choice, but I do wonder how good can he be after his first GT and already performing very good in april, may, june AND july?

Also because I read somewhere Lefevere had his doubts to bring him to the Tour because of his physical problems last winter.

 

[TMP402]

Re:

That looks a shockingly unbalanced France squad - Pinot and Bardet are fine but you need a rider like Gallopin or Vichiot for support - Surely Pinot must do the TT.

Well, it does say Pinot is doing the TT. I agree about Gallopin, but maybe he is paying the price of an anonymous Tour so far. Here's hoping he gets the same inspiration as Cummings.

 

[Rollthedice]

Italia for Rio: Nibali, Aru, De Marchi, Rosa, Caruso.

 

[SafeBet]

Re:

Italia for Rio: Nibali, Aru, De Marchi, Rosa, Caruso.

I don't like it. Who's gonna ride the ITT?
Besides, if you really want a diesel who can climb why not bringing Felline instead of De Marchi. He has done nothing this year.

Nibbles better bring his A-game. This team is 100% behind him.

 

[May0maniac]

Re: Re:

Italia for Rio: Nibali, Aru, De Marchi, Rosa, Caruso.

I don't like it. Who's gonna ride the ITT?
Besides, if you really want a diesel who can climb why not bringing Felline instead of De Marchi. He has done nothing this year.

Nibbles better bring his A-game. This team is 100% behind him.

Cassani probably wasn't sure about felline's form because of the horrible crash and didn't want to change his plans at the last moment because of one great result in Poland.
At least there's no Ulissi, but I think that Enrico Gasparotto should have been taken into consideration after his strong showing in the Ardennes classics, just like Brambilla who has had a great season and has performed well in the GdL.

 

[Rollthedice]

Re: Re:

Italia for Rio: Nibali, Aru, De Marchi, Rosa, Caruso.

I don't like it. Who's gonna ride the ITT?
Besides, if you really want a diesel who can climb why not bringing Felline instead of De Marchi. He has done nothing this year.

Nibbles better bring his A-game. This team is 100% behind him.

Nibs will ride the TT.

 

[Asero831]

It should have been Brambilla who did well working for Jungels to keep yellow in Giro

 

[LaFlorecita]

Re:

Italia for Rio: Nibali, Aru, De Marchi, Rosa, Caruso.

Okay it's settled then: Rosa for the win

 

[Nirvana]

Re: Re:

Italia for Rio: Nibali, Aru, De Marchi, Rosa, Caruso.

I don't like it. Who's gonna ride the ITT?
Besides, if you really want a diesel who can climb why not bringing Felline instead of De Marchi. He has done nothing this year.

Nibbles better bring his A-game. This team is 100% behind him.

Nibs will ride the TT.

And the second TT spot?
Ulissi was a better choice then De Marchi (for TT and also in case of a reduced sprint).

 

[Jolene]

Re: Re:

Italia for Rio: Nibali, Aru, De Marchi, Rosa, Caruso.

Okay it's settled then: Rosa for the win

No Brambilla???

Okay, second Rosa for the win!

 

[Alexandre B.]

Spain

Valverde, Rodriguez, I. Izagirre, Erviti, Castroviejo

 

[Arredondo]

Don't be surprised if Purito is in better shape in Río then Bala.

But with 4 Movistar guys, they will not help him. But if they want gold, they better should do. Or at least protect him as long as possible.

 

[DFA123]

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Spain

Valverde, Rodriguez, I. Izagirre, Erviti, Castroviejo

Erviti is a fantastic pick; I'm quite surprised they went for him though. Minguez perhaps showing Unzue that it's not a good idea to go in with a team unprepared for more than half the race.

 

[Asero831]

I rather have Landa than Erviti.
Someone has to chase the break when the race gets into the climbs. Ion will not be enough.

Still Purito for sure will attack on the 60km out