The Olympic Road Race 2016. Rio de Janeiro. 253km

[Climeon]

Let's play a game: spot a frenchman. Each sighting=1point. I'm currently on 1 point

 

[rick james]

Shirley Cancellara has managed to pull time back, they should not be able to hold him off

 

[hfer07]

Why you Valverde pulling for?

 

[cycladianpirate]

It's only 45 seconds - I wouldn't count the peloton out.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Weird riding from the French

 

[Billie]

Re:

Valverde can't chase too much or he'll be toast

he's toast anyway if they don't get clsoer

 

[Kwibus]

Current success of the Nibali move is one of the best arguments for small, non-dominant teams I've seen

Everyone kmows small teams make racing better. It's not an discussion.
If people dont agree...well...well... Well...then they are....lunatics! Lunatics I tell you!

 

[SKSemtex]

Sagan probably regreds now his decision, seeing GVA and Cancelara there

 

[PremierAndrew]

I still think Froome will win this tbh

 

[spalco]

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Takes some skill to miss all the key moves the way Spanish have done today.

Having said that, they might still win it all at the end.

If I had to bet, I would put my money on the selection having been made. I think the peloton is done.

 

[portugal11]

This is just hilarious. Aru vs nibali, who will take vino's crown

 

[Rollthedice]

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I'd make Henao slight favourite here from the front group. Not sure Nibali will have enough to drop him on the climb or descent unless his form has improved dramatically in the last week or so.

He should be in top form. All his prep this year was geared towards this race. We shall find out soon.

 

[DFA123]

Sagan probably regreds now his decision, seeing GVA and Cancelara there

He would have had a chance for sure. Especially with this descent, he could have gone crazy if he was a bit behind at the top.

 

[johnymax]

Yates is going to win this.

 

[laurensde+]

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This is just hilarious. Aru vs nibali, who will take vino's crown

The loser rides the Tour of Almaty.

 

[cycladianpirate]

Sagan probably regreds now his decision, seeing GVA and Cancelara there

Forum Rule 23a:

You should not mention riders that aren't competing....unless it's Alberto Contador.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

So we should found out just what the relationship between Aru and Nibali is like.

 

[luckyboy]

I am going to be so pissed if France and Switzerland bring this back only for Valverde to win

 

[woodburn]

Be interesting to see if Froome attacks on final climb with teammates up front.

 

[DFA123]

The lesser spot France coming to the fore. Incredibly unselfish teamwork from Cancellara in one of his last races - burying himself for a much smaller name with no hope of winning.

 

[hfer07]

mighty job by Caruso

 

[Billie]

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I am going to be so pissed if France and Switzerland bring this back only for Valverde to win

What?
If they get back it's because Valverde gave Canc a breather.

 

[trucido]

Sagan probably regreds now his decision, seeing GVA and Cancelara there

Forum Rule 23a:

You should not mention riders that aren't competing....unless it's Alberto Contador.

We all know virtual Contador would have won this race.

 

[Põhja Konn]

Kangert goes from the bottom of the climb. Love it!

 

[johnymax]

Astana going bananas.