Tour of Denmark 2021 (10th to 14th of August)

[Danskebjerge]

No way his chance of beating them was only 1:99.

Not after Mads Østergaard had distanced him.

 

[Danskebjerge]

It looked like he had some problem, either with gearing or because he clipped out.

In the news media, both scenarios are mentioned: he clipped out of the pedal, and he dropped the chain. In any case, I think it must have been a rider error.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Not after Mads Østergaard had distanced him.

He hadn't really launched his sprint yet at that point, so we'll never know. Anyway based on past results he was still the favourite going into the sprint.

 

[Danskebjerge]

I guess it’s nice that the GC of this race can be decided by a single one man effort once in a while, but in a broader perspective it does kill some of the excitement. Especially when the same rider has the strongest team behind him. I’m looking forward to returning to the good old battle for seconds in this stage race.

 

[Danskebjerge]

A raw clip from Bøgebakken, Kalundborg:

View: https://youtu.be/95xJRgTL0SQ

 

[sir fly]

Just when I thought RhD's making things up - there's the rain in Denmark.

TT Saturday around Europe.

 

[Big Doopie]

Hmm. Wet.

Remco should likely ride very carefully unfortunately.

 

[Velolover2]

Wet roads on a technical course. Let the bravest rider win.

I wish it had rained in Kalundborg instead.

 

[Danskebjerge]

The rain is over. An hour or so from now, and there will be reasonably dry roads.

 

[Danskebjerge]

Despite all the crap often being said, Copenhagen is one of the lesser rainy capitals in Western Europe.

 

[sir fly]

Despite all the crap being said, Copenhagen is one of the lesser rainy capitals in Western Europe.

Hold on... You, Danes, really have to make up your mind... either you're Northern or Western, can't be both.

And while the guys are speeding all over her neighbourhood, Cille's strolling around Norway... Preposterous!

 

[Velolover2]

I like these small, technical courses. It doesn't even have to be in the capital, it can be done in every medium-sized town with city cobbles, corners and roundabouts.

20 km is a bit overkill for such a small race and turns it into a race for time trialists. That said, having no time trial like in 2019 makes it feel a bit "empty".

 

[BlueRoads]

Interested in Affini here...

 

[BlueRoads]

German commentator: Affini might be too fast, that's why they don't follow him with a moto.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Interested in Affini here...

Can you please wait till after the finish before you kidnap him?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

It's probably a fine time by Affini, but it might not be good enough to win.

 

[sir fly]

Can you please wait till after the finish before you kidnap him?

Will be hard to catch.

 

[BlueRoads]

Will be hard to catch.

I've just had my second jab and feel pretty bad, I don't think I'll make it.

 

[sir fly]

I've just had my second jab and feel pretty bad, I don't think I'll make it.

Isn't an injection supposed to make you quicker?!
Try with Ferrari.

 

[BlueRoads]

Isn't an injection supposed to make you quicker?!
Try with Ferrari.

I couldn't afford the good stuff.

Who else do you have on your list for a podium apart from Evenepoel?
Steimle, Teunissen, Kragh Andersen? Will Morkov try?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I couldn't afford the good stuff.

Who else do you have on your list for a podium apart from Evenepoel?
Steimle, Teunissen, Kragh Andersen? Will Morkov try?

Pedersen will definitely go flat out here. Mørkøv will probably do the same, but he shouldn't come close.

 

[Danskebjerge]

Now Joyce.

 

[Danskebjerge]

And Mørkøv.

 

[Danskebjerge]

And while the guys are speeding all over her neighbourhood, Cille's strolling around Norway... Preposterous!

Yeah, today's stage is perfect for her.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

You have to look like Bjarne Riis, if you want to work at the starting ramp.

And while the guys are speeding all over her neighbourhood, Cille's strolling around Norway... Preposterous!

And it looks like they won't even come close to Frederiksberg or Herlev Hospital in the Battle of the North next year either.