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

[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.

 

[Red Rick]

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

This finale specifically is probably too hard for MvdP already, and Van Aert probably isn't a gimme either. When WvA outsprinted Pog on that hill top in the Tour in 2022 it was significantly flatting out to the finish.

On this finish I'm probably more worried about Roglic and Evenepoel than Van Aert and MvdP

 

[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.

 

[Rob5091]

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?

You can hear the public addres system's commentator in the background in the video. Could be listening to FM radio or watching a TV stream - hard to tell nowadays as it's all on mobile phones.
There is an online sign language live page for deaf people - not seen that before.

 

[yaco]

Anway, I think this is the best parcours provided by the organisers in the last few editions. It should sort out the strongest rider.

 

[Squire]

Ehm ... how?

His beastly acceleration reminded me of Moser's stage wins here in 2012.

 

[Landeirovic]

Damn Wellens great time. Sad that he was caught up yesterday bcs the crash

 

[RedheadDane]

So, in Poland they don't just get a Hot Seat, they also get a pair of Hot Tables.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Tobias Foss is a thief.

 

[Samamba]

Is Foss the biggest meme in cycling?

 

[Samamba]

Tobias Foss is a thief.

If someone just gives you money knowing you're not going to do anything you are not a thief. This is 100% on Ineos.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Everybody knew Foss' win was a huge fluke, and everybody also knew that he wasn't bringing that much more to the table than his mediocre to solid TTs. Good on Foss I must say, gotta make the most out of your 10 years.

 

[Valv.Piti]

I can see Nys pull an upset here and top-3, at least thats what Im hoping!

 

[Netserk]

You can do it, Keldermerckx!!!!!!

 

[Samamba]

Sheffield disappointing

 

[Samamba]

Might be harder than I thought

 

[Red Rick]

Vingegaard subverting expectations like he's a 9th Game of Thrones season

 

[Tim Cahill]

What a random time trial

 

[Valv.Piti]

Rafal with a terrible time. All the UAE riders doing poorly yday on a great day, meanwhile Majka got nothing at all today

 

[search]

everyone they show at the finish looks like a strong contender for a top spot, until you realize that there's still 1 minute to come

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I can see Nys pull an upset here and top-3, at least thats what Im hoping!

Can't see that happening tbf.

 

[Earns1985]

Why did Schachmann lose so much time yesterday?

 

[search]

Schachmann was involved in the crash as well, as far as I could see

 

[Samamba]

A lot of the guys at the top right now got involved or held up by the crash yesterday. Onley crashed himself, Wellens was involved...