Saudi Tour 2022 (February 1st - 5th)

[Logic-is-your-friend]

So with Bagioli not being able to ride on gravel/dirt, does this make him Bambigioli?

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1488633006231375875

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Footage of the Bagioli crash in the sand.

 

[PeterB]

Oh wow, that was bad. I really don't understand why they felt the need to ride outside of the marked width of the path, with all the cones/poles and small rocks in their way on the sides. Absolutely irresponsible either by the organizer for not highlighting the road furniture danger in already the most dangerous sector of the route, or by the teams for not noticing this during any recon...

 

[will-10]

That is horrendous. Peter Stetina flashbacks.

 

[Samamba]

So are there gonna be live images this time cause this broadcast doesn't start great

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Absolutely shambolic for the organiser to leave all that road furniture unmarked and unprotected, this is the kind of *** that should put a race on some sort of three-strikes-and-you-lose-your-UCI-license list if the UCI a) focused on the things about race design that are both dangerous and preventable and b) actually cared. This race in general has been a disasterclass in so many ways, probably the worst I've ever seen by ASO.

 

[tobydawq]

What a ridiculous race. Why don't they just say that they are not allowed to get the plane in the air for some reason?

 

[Samamba]

What a ridiculous race. Why don't they just say that they are not allowed to get the plane in the air for some reason?

There is a Belgian registrered plane that went up 20 minutes ago and looks to be on its way to the race.
But yeah, this is ridiculous

 

[tobydawq]

There is a Belgian registrered plane that went up 20 minutes ago and looks to be on its way to the race.
But yeah, this is ridiculous

Yeah, I just saw that on Twitter. Man, those cycling twitterers are dedicated, scouring radar images to look for signs of planes over the races

 

[Samamba]

Yeah, I just saw that on Twitter. Man, those cycling twitterers are dedicated, scouring radar images to look for signs of planes over the races

Tbf it's pretty easy to see in that regio because there are literally 0 other planes flying there.
Plane is owned by a mediacompany so it's definitely THE plane.

 

[Ricco']

Saudi Arabia is looking a lot like the south of France for two days in a row, now. As yesterday, I believe the win will go to Amaury Capiot, what a start of season he is having.

 

[yaco]

You also have the case of GCN commentator Brian Smith having no audio - I've previously posted that you need your commentators in a studio.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Consonni could finish inside the top 10 today, he's fast and can climb a bit. Also, a 60kg track cycling guy should do well on a punchy uphill finish...

 

[Samamba]

Quick Step should be team to beat tho with Bagioli, Senechal and Ballerini.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Quick Step should be team to beat tho with Bagioli, Senechal and Ballerini.

That climb is probably too hard for the later 2 and no idea how Bagioli feels after yesterday's crash.

 

[Samamba]

Wow impressive from Buitrago!

Also Ewan is so strong.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Buitrago, the first of the relatively modest but talented Bahrain riders popping up to absolutely put everyone to the sword this season.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Pretty entertaining finish in the end even if there aren't many specialists here. The Bahrain magic evidently still hasn't run out. Uno-X also impressive once again.

 

[tobydawq]

Buitrago, the first of the relatively modest but talented Bahrain riders popping up to absolutely put everyone to the sword this season.

Yeah, crazy field to beat like that...

 

[Samamba]

Yeah, crazy field to beat like that...

I mean Bagioli is pretty good... Apart from that this field is obviously weak Puncher/climber wise

 

[tobydawq]

I mean Bagioli is pretty good... Apart from that this field is obviously weak Puncher/climber wise

True, but Buitrago rode smartly, getting a gap and then hiding in Bagioli's wheel. Plus, maybe Bagioli was still smarting a bit due to yesterday's crash.

 

[Berflamand]

Tim Declercq 16th at 11 seconds. Quite surprising. I'm guessing he didn't have to ride at the front of the peloton for 100km+.

EDIT: he also took one second bonification yesterday. Maybe because he was riding at the front or maybe some freedom for GC try-out in this race?

 

[Boes]

True, but Buitrago rode smartly, getting a gap and then hiding in Bagioli's wheel. Plus, maybe Bagioli was still smarting a bit due to yesterday's crash.

True that. Strong ride by the guy however it was clear both Bagioli and the first attacker (didn't get his name) didn't know the quality of Buitrago. They both dragged him along during the final K and he didn't have to do any of the work.

Never the less strong and smart ride by a 22 year old.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Rui Costa will take race lead on Queen stage

 

[Samamba]

Rui Costa will take race lead on Queen stage

I expected him to be stronger today tho.
Buitrago definitely favorite right now, but Van Gils who was pulling for Ewan and Charmig were also looking strong. And then there is indeed Costa.