Tour of Poland (Tour de Pologne) August 12 to 18, 2024

[Samamba]

No he is not. He would never beat WVA, MVP or Pogacar in this type of finale

World class isn't just 3 riders. Also those first 2 depends on the day, Nys is already so far ahead of everyone else in these B tier WT races..

 

[Tim Cahill]

Wilco vs Sheffield for the GC unless Nys can surprise tomorrow in the tt?

He can win a few of these stages, it didn't even look close there.

 

[yaco]

Nys excellent again on this type of finish. He would have a number of similar finishes in the Vuelta! I don't understand why EF had Ryan riding at the front, seeing that he had done well in similar finishes this year.

 

[Rob5091]

Chapeau Nys - a crash and a win. Strong by Christen but run out of steam as did Kelderman.

 

[Samamba]

Wilco vs Sheffield for the GC unless Nys can surprise tomorrow in the tt?

He can win a few of these stages, it didn't even look close there.

Nys can't TT. ok the TT is a bit uphill but I really doubt he'll play a major role for GC. Can't forget about Vingegaard ofcourse. And Mohoric is always good here. Gregoire also has a mean TT. Sheffield should be favorite to be in yellow after tomorrow tho.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

WHat is keldermen doing in this Mickey mouse race, I thought he was going as leader for la Vuelta???

 

[Samu Cuenca]

WHat is keldermen doing in this Mickey mouse race, I thought he was going as leader for la Vuelta???

Visma's Vuelta leaders are Kuss and Oijutgbvtklnjrdbkejnbbrix

 

[Tim Cahill]

Visma's Vuelta leaders are Kuss and Oijutgbvtklnjrdbkejnbbrix

I'm hoping Steven kruidskfjsjkdarjn will also feature.

 

[Keldergoat]

Nys is so strong on these finishes. Gutted for my hero Wilco but c'est la vie.

 

[memyselfandI]

Vingo doing them domestiques for Wilco and making others think he's himself going for the gc, well you never know..

 

[Berniece]

Nice win, reminds me a bit of Valverde but he could sustain the acceleration a bit longer

 

[Rob5091]

If tactics seem more odd then normal in Poland then it might be because it's one of the UCI's test places for radio restrictions - from the roadbook -
ARTICLE 18. STAGES SELECTED FOR “IN RACE COMMUNICATION” RESTRICTIONS The following stages have been selected to test “in-race communication” restrictions: - Stage 5 / riders are not authorised to use earpieces- Stage 3 and 4 / two riders per team are authorised to use earpieces (those riders will be identified with Yellow bib numbers.
(That could make stage 3 fun as it's one of the "Queen Stages".)

Stage 2's tt has a 25% time cut so some of the bigger guys can sleep easy.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Flanders has now been annexed by Gaul?

There was an Asterix to the Flanders win this year with the crashes and the season planning.

 

[search]

Replay of the finish:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqebp13M2M4

 

[Rob5091]

Ok, mums and dads, boys and girls, if you liked today's finale then you're in for a treat as it's the same for stage 2's ITT.

Tuesday August 13, Myslakowice to Karpacz 15.4 km ITT.

Guys go in reverse GC order as per normal with the first guy off att 13.38 CET. TV starts early at 12.20 CET so you won't miss a thing. Profile -

Map -

Will it be TT bikes all the way, or road bikes or changes or whatever? Some head scratching for the teams.

Edit add - start times (CET) at https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling/start-times-order-tour-de-pologne-2024-stage-2-time-trial

(If you're wondering about the Tyrolian alpine style houses, it's because back in 1838 Austrian Protestant refugees were given land by King Fredrick William III )

 

[search]

the final ~7k are exactly the same as today, so I guess TT bikes should be fine.

 

[KZD]

Nys is becoming one of the best stage hunters in these second tier races. His turn of speed is really impressive.

For GC, I think Visma should take this race either with Vingegaard or Kelderman, Nys will likely lose valuable seconds tomorrow but maybe he can still gain enough seconds on future stages to get into the mix.

 

[red_flanders]

Flanders has now been annexed by Gaul?

Beefix and Brawnix say no.

 

[Squire]

Damn, I was gonna say here yesterday that Wilco Kelderman will win this bike race, but if I say it now, it looks like I'm influenced by his strong showing today.

Nys is giving me 2012 Moreno Moser vibes.

 

[Wvv]

Nys is giving me 2012 Moreno Moser vibes.

Ehm ... how?

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

No he is not. He would never beat WVA, MVP or Pogacar in this type of finale

I wouldn't bet the house on it.

 

[joe_papp]

Replay of the finish:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqebp13M2M4

So, like at 0:23 into the video, those fans on the right side of the road, do you think they're switching to a live video stream to see the finish, or the have old fashioned radios, (or do people not have FM radios anymore)? Never really thought about this.

edit: oh wait, is there a public address system along the final climb?

 

[shadowrider]

World class isn't just 3 riders. Also those first 2 depends on the day, Nys is already so far ahead of everyone else in these B tier WT races..

A strong and valid reaction. Of course, Nys hasn't the level (yet ?) of WVA, VDP or Pogacar on punchy arrivals. But Nys won (at least) one stage in every stage race he started this season. Even now, after resting a few weeks as foreseen
and having to rest another few weeks due to a knee injury. And yes, I think he could already challenge Van Aert in some punchy finishes. Also because Van Aert has not been at his best level for the second season in the row.

 

[Rob5091]

Nys is 22 years old in November and I hope we see him in some Spring races next year.

 

[shadowrider]

Nys is 22 years old in November and I hope we see him in some Spring races next year.

I think he will participate in some semi-classic races in Spring. I'm not sure he will already be able to hold out until the final. But if he can, and is allowed to sprint in a leading group, a place of honor or even a victory will be possible.