The Grand 2022 Wollongong UCI Road World Championships Thread, September 18th-25th

[Ricco']

Isn't Ghirmay traveling a bit too much this year, specially for a young guy like him? Not even going to talk about the travels between Eritrea and Europe, but racing in 04/09 in Europe, traveling to Canada to race in 09/09 and 11/09 and then straight back to Europe to race in 14/09, and still planned to go to Italy to race in the 17/09 before going again to Australia?

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

You do realize that Australians are up till 2 AM every year watching the three grand tours and basically the entire European season.............a few races finish a little earlier.

I do realize that, and didn’t mention that in my post. I understand their frustration.

 

[Berniece]

Isn't Ghirmay traveling a bit too much this year, specially for a young guy like him? Not even going to talk about the travels between Eritrea and Europe, but racing in 04/09 in Europe, traveling to Canada to race in 09/09 and 11/09 and then straight back to Europe to race in 14/09, and still planned to go to Italy to race in the 17/09 before going again to Australia?

I understood that the only reason he had to get back to Europe was for the sponsors. Otherwise he would've also left for Australia already. But based on his performance in Canada, I don't really expect much from him during the WC. But I've underestimated him a couple of times this season.

 

[movingtarget]

I do realize that, and didn’t mention that in my post. I understand their frustration.

Not being critical of you but its nice for us to get a race live in the day time apart from the TDU and Cadel race...........

 

[postmanhat]

Ayuso is out for Spain, presumably due to fatigue, or they're just getting round to updating his schedule? Adria and Carcia-Cortina look like their best contenders now?

 

[Sciatic]

Cycling worlds for breakfast, together with croissants, fruit, bacon and eggs, ...

Aight, I'm in.

For western U.S., it’s like switching places with you folks: instead cycling at (or before) breakfast, we can watch the WCs over beers in the evening. Unfortunately I’ll be hard pressed to find a tavern or pub streaming the race.

 

[search]

Isn't Ghirmay traveling a bit too much this year, specially for a young guy like him? Not even going to talk about the travels between Eritrea and Europe, but racing in 04/09 in Europe, traveling to Canada to race in 09/09 and 11/09 and then straight back to Europe to race in 14/09, and still planned to go to Italy to race in the 17/09 before going again to Australia?

he'll fly to Australia on Saturday, so not do another race. The Italians will also abandon the Luxembourg Tour (after?) tomorrow.

 

[Sciatic]

Still better than for Europeans. Either stay awake all night or get up super early on a Saturday/Sunday to watch a race that finishes around 7/8am.

You’ve just described my summer schedule

 

[postmanhat]

he'll fly to Australia on Saturday, so not do another race. The Italians will also abandon the Luxembourg Tour (after?) tomorrow.

Do you know which Italian riders that would be, in addition to Trentin?

 

[search]

Do you know which Italian riders that would be, in addition to Trentin?

I only read it in the Conci interview. So I was thinking him, Trentin, and Ballerini?

Nicola Conci in nazionale. Storia di un anno storto e di un destino che sta per svoltare

Nella nazionale di Bennati per Wollongong c'è anche Nicola Conci, dopo la chiusura della Gazprom e le peripezie di primavera. La nuova vita promette bene

bici.pro

 

[42x16ss]

The time is so bad for Americans. Perfect at the start actually, but it ends probably around 2/3 am. The only people up at that time are clubbers.

That's every European race for us Australians...

 

[Lequack]

He has arrived

 

[SafeBet]

I only read it in the Conci interview. So I was thinking him, Trentin, and Ballerini?

Nicola Conci in nazionale. Storia di un anno storto e di un destino che sta per svoltare

Nella nazionale di Bennati per Wollongong c'è anche Nicola Conci, dopo la chiusura della Gazprom e le peripezie di primavera. La nuova vita promette bene

bici.pro

Correct. Conci, Trentin and Ballerini will fly to Milano and then to Australia with the other Italian riders (Rota, Bagioli, Battistella, Zana).

Bettiol and the TTers are already there AFAIK.

 

[claude cat]

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[Berniece]

According to Frederik Broché the Technical Director of the Belgian cycling federation, Evenepoel is very tired mentally as well as physically. He's mostly resting and they are basically hoping that he doesn't decompress too much. (dutch article)

Belgian team could really use him in the RR though. Would put Van Aert in a much easier position.

 

[Lequack]

If Wout doesn't win they can always blame Evenepoel.

 

[BR2]

I'm quite excited for the tt!

 

[Lequack]

Remco decided to keep his red Vuelta winning helmet

 

[hayneplane]

Ayuso is out for Spain, presumably due to fatigue, or they're just getting round to updating his schedule? Adria and Carcia-Cortina look like their best contenders now?

Seems a wise decision. No point pushing him too far after an outstanding Vuelta and Covid to go travel 20 hours on a plane to ride an event he won’t be a top 20 favourite to win.

 

[yaco]

Seems a wise decision. No point pushing him too far after an outstanding Vuelta and Covid to go travel 20 hours on a plane to ride an event he won’t be a top 20 favourite to win.

Spain effectively is sending a Pro-Conti squad - I feel sorry for the National coach.

 

[tobydawq]

Spain effectively is sending a Pro-Conti squad - I feel sorry for the National coach.

It's ridiculous considering that the relegation battle is over.

Plus, the teams have no rights to prevent their riders from going to the Worlds.

 

[hayneplane]

It's ridiculous considering that the relegation battle is over.

Plus, the teams have no rights to prevent their riders from going to the Worlds.

That needs urgently sorting out in the rules that riders are mandated to be released if selected and they want to ride for their country.

Spain don’t really have a true contender this year even with a free hand in selection but Valverde deserves a send off in national colours and whether they could win or not isnt the point here.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

I've always had a gripe about teams withdrawing riders from national championships (Sky/Ineos for ever and also Jumbo this year with Van Aert's dodgy knee).
I'd love to see a system where every rider has to ride their nationals and from there the team selection for the worlds is made. Maybe not the first eight over the line but say top 5 guarantees a place in the world championship team allowing for wild card places due to mechanicals or real injuries.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

I've always had a gripe about teams withdrawing riders from national championships (Sky/Ineos for ever and also Jumbo this year with Van Aert's dodgy knee).
I'd love to see a system where every rider has to ride their nationals and from there the team selection for the worlds is made. Maybe not the first eight over the line but say top 5 guarantees a place in the world championship team allowing for wild card places due to mechanicals or real injuries.

The Netherlands would end up with sprinters at mountain worlds??

 

[Kaptain Kool]

I feel the exact opposite about the worlds. Trade teams should always take priority over national teams. Of course, there is some value if one of your riders wins but there's no reason to provide a national team a domestique.