Big win for him. Will take a lot of pressure off. These are his races to target rather than the cobbles.
Me too, but Strade Bianche, MSR and the Ardennes suit him better, IMO.
His bike handling skills could be an asset in the cobbles, especially if it's muddy.
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His decision to skip the cross WC was the right one. This guy knows how to peak. He already proved that in the younger categories, in cross and in mountainbike. When he sets a goal he's to be reckoned with. Strade was always a race that suited him like a glove. I didn't expect him to attack so early. He probably didn't expect that himself. Impressive win!
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He started this season with a bang! First climbing superb in Algarve, then this majestic win to equal Pogacar's last year. What else can he win this season in this form?
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Impressive indeed
Impressive indeed, but I honestly think Pog's attack and solo, considering the time gap gained, was the bigger performance. Chapeau to the Briton, nonetheless.He started this season with a bang! First climbing superb in Algarve, then this majestic win to equal Pogacar's last year. What else can he win this season in this form?
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It was the right move in the end and he committed wholeheartedly when he got the gap on the descent.
For Pidcock this was a phenomenal ride. Didn't expect him to finish it like he did.
Of course he had some luck that JV brought two teams and that nobody really wanted to close the gap because those two teams wore the same pants. But even when they came very close he never gave up and that effort resulted in a win (luckily).
Strong ride and well deserved win. SB didn't dissapoint.
Of course he had some luck that JV brought two teams and that nobody really wanted to close the gap because those two teams wore the same pants. But even when they came very close he never gave up and that effort resulted in a win (luckily).
Strong ride and well deserved win. SB didn't dissapoint.
Pretty clear for young development riders.. not an absolute.. but cyclocross racing could be a great building block for a successful bike racing career.. It certainly can't hurt..
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I've only ever come off the bike because of a pedal strike at low speed (cornering on a brompton where the road I was tunring into had a traffic calming bump). High speed ones, even on the fixed gear, are scarier but, in my experience, less likely to throw you.
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crashed for the 2nd time today, seen a video of him walking onto the bus, hopefully just a precaution with what is to come. Put in a good solid ride yesterday, but was feeling the 1st crash with WvA this morning when interviewed.
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Well he was only a non-factor in that a team-mate was in the break so didn't have to do anything. In the melee of the sprint for second, it's possible he sat up which he does have a tendency to do.
You're probably right that he won't be on top form, but the enforced break might also be beneficial.
You're probably right that he won't be on top form, but the enforced break might also be beneficial.
He has been doing something, subconscious probably that has him laying on the ground too often. Hope he is a factor and doesn't crash out.
He said himself post race that he didn’t have the legs to follow when the big moves went.
by all accounts it always takes him one race day to get back into it.
wasn't great in omloop but then strade happened next week.
he had a good base after the cross season, and did all of the hard stages of tirreno to add to it, then did good work in andorra after the 3 day enforced break.
i think personally flanders might come slightly too soon for top form, but he won't be far off and will be in the 2nd group. however bogaerts says he will be good and when he and tom say that - he usually is.
it's looking great for amstel, fleche and liege though.
wasn't great in omloop but then strade happened next week.
he had a good base after the cross season, and did all of the hard stages of tirreno to add to it, then did good work in andorra after the 3 day enforced break.
i think personally flanders might come slightly too soon for top form, but he won't be far off and will be in the 2nd group. however bogaerts says he will be good and when he and tom say that - he usually is.
it's looking great for amstel, fleche and liege though.
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Interesting that he reported he's had two serious concussions before as well. Not great for his long-term health!
Did better than I thought but I’d be amazed if he ever won Flanders. Just can’t put down enough power on the cobbled climbs.
Short of match fitness.....the last 50km told us that; 'he'll come on for the run' to use a well known phrase from horse racing.
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