The Hour Record attempt by Jens Voigt (18.09.2014)

[richwagmn]

For once I agree with Bruyneel: this thing is a joke.

Why? (padding....)

 

[plooton]

Eurosport commentator about a man to beat: Russian guy Ondřej Sosenka OK, so we are already empty-handed anyway

 

[sir fly]

The more I'm watching this coverage, the more it looks to me like a dress rehearsal for Cancellara's attempt. Especially publicity-wise.

 

[hfer07]

For me it's clear: rebuild Merckx's bike. Same material, same rims, same pedals. Merckx is THE standard. Everything compares to him. Why not even make it A standard. Like "I do the hour in 1.23 Merckx, how about you?"...

(Of course his time will be beaten, they still run marathons on rubber shoes, but always faster)

I agree on standardize a bicycle for this single event to resemble the one whose record was achieve on, as far as frame shape & handlebar type- but not necessarily on materials.

 

[hfer07]

The more I'm watching this coverage, the more it looks to me like a dress rehearsal for Cancellara's attempt. Especially publicity-wise.

Who's sponsoring this event BTW? TREK?

 

[trevim]

For me it's clear: rebuild Merckx's bike. Same material, same rims, same pedals. Merckx is THE standard. Everything compares to him. Why not even make it A standard. Like "I do the hour in 1.23 Merckx, how about you?"...

(Of course his time will be beaten, they still run marathons on rubber shoes, but always faster)

Agreed. To me the Hour Record is the only way to compare cyclists from different eras. I would love to see what Cancellara could do with Merck's setup

 

[sultanofhyd]

Can a mod sticky this thread now, atleast for the duration of his ride? No other races at the moment.

 

[mojomonkey]

Looks like it will be on youtube - not sure if it will be geo-restricted...

Though you may want to move the inane live youtube user commentary off the screen

 

[Volderke]

Someone has a link to watch this live? thanks!

 

[sir fly]

Who's sponsoring this event BTW? TREK?

Plenty of attention on the Trek, I agree.
Judging by the banners around the track there's enough additional participants in the event.
I have an impression that their plan is to make a real spectacle of Cancellara's attempt. This is just a teaser for the audience and sponsors.

 

[Broth3r]

And he's off!

 

[cineteq]

Someone has a link to watch this live? thanks!

Free from the UCI http://www.trekbikes.com/hour_record/

 

[Red Rick]

This is fun

 

[Red Rick]

No stem, no hr monitors, no speed tracking, Froome's never gonna do this

 

[Broth3r]

Is this a full-length velodrome? Looks a bit short.

 

[plooton]

Someone has a link to watch this live? thanks!

http://www.frombar.com/20140916/vv54182bfcb710d5.01727518-895216.html

 

[More Strides than Rides]

What are the rules for outside assistance and feedback? What is he allowed to be told about his speed or splits?

EDIT: questioned answered by commentators; stopwatch and whistle

 

[gospina]

Absolutely brilliant move by Trek & Jens. Free publicity on the kit, on the bike, on the equipment. Trying to save face from the Armstrong days. Good move.

 

[pastronef]

No stem, no hr monitors, no speed tracking, Froome's never gonna do this

thanks, we need a joke about the stem and srm...

 

[happytramp]

Come on man, stop giving out about the music... it's frickin awesome

 

[Rollthedice]

Hell's Bells, ta na na nah na nah!

 

[More Strides than Rides]

He'll probably break it, and the odds are in his favor, but does anyone else wish that he bonks?

 

[Red Rick]

Is this a full-length velodrome? Looks a bit short.

He's doing 250m laps. Sosenka had 333 meter laps, which is easier

 

[richwagmn]

This has to hurt so much... go Jens.

 

[pigoonse]

At 35 min. he is starting to squirm.

Looking more painful...

He was so smooth at first.