UCI Gravel World Championships 2022, October 8-9, Italy

[postmanhat]

They're losing time, but I have no idea how strong the chasers are.

Have switched over to Lombardia after about 20 minutes. Lack of info and a single camera behind the leaders isn't riveting viewing

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Have switched over to Lombardia after about 20 minutes. Lack of info and a single camera behind the leaders isn't riveting viewing

The finish was also horribly filmed.

Frei tried her best in the final, but PFP was always the favourite.

 

[StryderHells]

Have switched over to Lombardia after about 20 minutes. Lack of info and a single camera behind the leaders isn't riveting viewing

The finish was fun to watch, the scenery was great! Also must say I didn’t mind the single camera following the leaders, I enjoyed the quick changes in terrain.

 

[carolina]

I wasn't paying to much attention at the beginning, but did they start in small groups?

It was the same group in front for the whole race and the course wasn't that exciting. I found the race a bit boring to be honest.

 

[Bolder]

Yes, not compelling viewing. Will need deeper fields and maybe circuits. It was just a few riders taking turns in a break.

 

[Pirazziattacks]

The thing I find strange about the course is that it seems to completely miss the point of the US gravel scene. As far as I know the biggest races are closer to the ultra-endurance category than your typical one day race. Of course getting road pros to make more than a token appearance at that sort of event would be a hard sell because preparing for and recovering from a 9+ hour effort is a lot more disruptive than the racing they're used to.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

To sell the sport for viewers, the UCI are never going to sanction ultra long distance 'US style' Gravel races for World championships. However, while this course was picturesque, it didn't look massively challenging. The final km was interesting, however. It will be interesting to see how that pans out tomorrow - it's got MvdP all over it; a couple of tight hairpin one of which is uphill......

We know Veneto host it again next year, but hopefully they'll make a few changes.....

But, we got a worthy winner....

 

[postmanhat]

The finish was fun to watch, the scenery was great! Also must say I didn’t mind the single camera following the leaders, I enjoyed the quick changes in terrain.

That was the aspect I did really enjoy, and something that differentiates it from other disciplines. But a single camera behind the leaders won't be enough to maintain a TV audience I think. Ahead of the leaders would have been better, but probably difficult due to the narrowness of some of the lanes?

 

[jmdirt]

PFP!

Lots of rainbow decorations in her house!

 

[andrew_s]

PFP!
Lots of rainbow decorations in her house!

16

(including 3 junior and 3 team relay)

 

[Lequack]

Managed to watch a replay and the finish with the castle is really awesome. Great win for PFP. I missed some more attacking though in the lead group, hopefully there will be more action in the mens race tomorrow.

 

[Lequack]

PS: The forecast rain is now gone, so it's going to be dry, same as today.

 

[Lequack]

Men's race has started, the fans are out. Live coverage starts @14:00 CEST

https://twitter.com/x/status/1579036198483668992

View: https://twitter.com/Youri_IJnsen/status/1579036198483668992?s=20&t=LnsIWACdQneUCaTGwKBRVA

 

[Lequack]

 

[Lequack]

UCI also provides a free stream for those without Eurosport/GC. Might not work in all areas though.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxo7PetHTNc

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Looks like Vermeersch & Oss have a 4-5 minute gap......

 

[Open Horizon]

Looks like Vermeersch & Oss have a 4-5 minute gap......

Nearing 6 minutes. Race over before footage airs?

 

[Ricco']

From the footage shown so far this is more the World Poorly Maintained Roads Championship

 

[dazaau]

From the footage shown so far this is more the World Poorly Maintained Roads Championship

It's wild, I like it.

 

[Didinho]

66km to go, peloton 5:30 behind lol

 

[Red Rick]

Raging success of a race.

 

[tobydawq]

Yeah, great racing development so far.

 

[Open Horizon]

Lol. This race is dead.

MvdP isn't gonna chase his teammate Vermeersch. Sagan isn't gonna chase his buddy Oss. Rest isn't gonna kill themselves closing 5:39 only to carry MvdP or Sagan to the finish.

 

[Red Rick]

Lol. This race is dead.

MvdP isn't gonna chase his teammate Vermeersch. Sagan isn't gonna chase his buddy Oss. Rest isn't gonna kill themselves closing 5:39 only to carry MvdP or Sagan to the finish.

So basically a 2nd WCRR then

 

[tobydawq]

Great coverage.