UCI Road World Championships 21st-29th September 2019 - Yorkshire - Race Thread.

[Red Rick]

Van Vleuten so has this.

Is VdB bored enough to not get 2nd is the question

 

[Juan Pelota]

If Dygart has the legs, she needs to go soon. She's letting this slip away from her.

 

[jaylew]

This is really disappointing. I mean, I like AVV and if she wins this, it'll be an epic performance but I skipped my ride to watch this and so far I'm really regretting it.

 

[Red Rick]

Major championship races with both AvdB and AvV are just not fun right now tbh

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Well, we're seeing a few little moves here, but the rhythm isn't there until an attack provides more of a selection. Lizzie's move was picked up instantly by ELB and VDB. Dygert had more of a chance because the big name three were watching one another more, but now that Dygert's had one go like that, she may be watched a bit more closely.

 

[RedheadDane]

Is Van Vleuten seriously about to win 100+ K ITT?

 

[JosephK]

I am wondering . . . could it be that Annimiek saved a bit during the time trial, when she realized she wasn't going to be able to beat Dygert? OK, probably not the case. She did look pretty spent by the effort (and still medaled).

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

In fairness only Welles there is comparable to most team’s second in command. If the Dutch put Mollema or Italians Ulissi or even Visconti in current form it will be harder to drop them if they simply just ride in the wheel. I can see Fugslang following as well along with a few other of the smaller teams going straight to him.

Yes, so how many are we talking about? He's in the best form he's been all year (his words). In Limburg, Bouwman, who is a decent timetrialer as well and came with his Giro form, tried to bridge when Evenepoel had a gap of 100 meters. He never made it.
And he's shown many times, due to his small posture and aero form, combined with the wattages he pushes, that staying in his wheel is not like staying in the wheel of a big guy like Martin.

I am wondering . . . could it be that Annimiek saved a bit during the time trial, when she realized she wasn't going to be able to beat Dygert? OK, probably not the case. She did look pretty spent by the effort (and still medaled).

No. I can't imagine her doing that.

 

[Brullnux]

Van Vleuten winning today might kill the chances of a surprise 100km solo tomorrow

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Deignan attacks the group, it doesn't succeed, and then she rolls her eyes and gets moody when the group doesn't fall straight back to taking turns after the flurry of attacks ends.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Deignan attacks the group, it doesn't succeed, and then she rolls her eyes and gets moody when the group doesn't fall straight back to taking turns after the flurry of attacks ends.

It might help if she didn't do Van der Breggen's job in chasing down Dygert

 

[Pantani_lives]

Don't they realize they have to work together if they want any chance to come back?

 

[sir fly]

So, Deignan, Dygert, Longo Borghini are thinking about a change of current status.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Van Vleuten winning today might kill the chances of a surprise 100km solo tomorrow

It would not be a surprise to anyone. Regardless of Van Vleuten's raid today. They still need to follow and/or burn a lot of matches in the chase.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Van Vleuten rides like she must be spending a lot
but there's still no attrition.
Lance was like that.

 

[JosephK]

Since I have a fan crush on Annimiek, my objectivity is totally compromised, but this is amazing.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Racing for silver.

 

[jaylew]

It might help if she didn't do Van der Breggen's job in chasing down Dygert

I was thinking the same when I saw that.

 

[Valv.Piti]

It would not be a surprise to anyone. Regardless of Van Vleuten's raid today. They still need to follow and/or burn a lot of matches in the chase.

Calm down, of course it would be a MASSIVE surprise. Tomorrow is the men, not the women - the playing field is more even, the domestiques are better etc. etc. Even if its Remco. This is getting annoying.

 

[IndianCyclist]

AVV has mentally broken the peloton and the chase group

 

[Arked]

This is really disappointing. I mean, I like AVV and if she wins this, it'll be an epic performance but I skipped my ride to watch this and so far I'm really regretting it.

I'm glad I didn't skip mine I mean it's impressive and all but not very interesting.

 

[yaco]

My observation is that seems to be hard to take big chunks of time on the finishing circuits - Should be different with the men completing 7 laps but you need to respect the riders out front.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Calm down, of course it would be a MASSIVE surprise. Tomorrow is the men, not the women - the playing field is more even, the domestiques are better etc. etc. Even if its Remco. This is getting annoying.

Him trying to go from far would not be a surprise, it's the only thing he can do and the only reason he's even here. Maybe read the rest of the discussion before rolling your eyes.

 

[Red Rick]

200 IQ move from Van der Breggen to give 20m gaps to the woman who put 1'30 into you in a TT

 

[sir fly]

They shouldn't be letting Dygert.
This pursuit might just be within her reach.