Valencian one-day races 2025 (January 24-26)

[Netserk]

Looks like it will be between the 3 riders out in front. Likely in a sprint.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Wonder if this is the best coverage we've had in a 1.2 race?

 

[Tim Cahill]

No commentary and ambient sound actually enhancing the viewing experience as long as the graphics are up to date.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

As CEO of the Sergio Chumil fanatics I am praying.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

By the way, we got a Marcos Freire debut tomorrow in Castellon.

 

[Netserk]

Almost certain now that he will be caught. The chasing duo work together well.

EDIT: Maybe not. Gap going out a bit again.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

They reach the flatter sections and Berrade actually pulls away from the duo!

 

[Rob5091]

The chase has seemingly run out of puff.

 

[Netserk]

A Total rider attacks from the peloton. Could it be Brunel?

 

[Devil's Elbow]

They reach the flatter sections and Berrade actually pulls away from the duo!

Tbf part of the reason the gap came down was bad cornering on the descent on Berrade's end.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Berrade can tt a bit, decent on the flat, it seems he just descends like Mareczko climbs.

 

[Rob5091]

Chapeau Berrade - nice way to start the year.

 

[Netserk]

1. Berrade
2. Breuillard
3. Chumil

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Someone should have told the producers that showing the finish of the rest of the top-10 is more interesting than 7 replays of someone finishing solo.

Although tbf I shouldn't complain too much, because on the whole this has been insanely good coverage for a .2.

 

[Netserk]

Total both 4th and 5th.

A Total rider attacks from the peloton. Could it be Brunel?

It was indeed.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

A Total rider attacks from the peloton. Could it be Brunel?

It was! Pulling that off after his breakaway, nice way to start a comeback.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Someone should have told the producers that showing the finish of the rest of the top-10 is more interesting than 7 replays of someone finishing solo.

Although tbf I shouldn't complain too much, because on the whole this has been insanely good coverage for a .2.

You didn't enjoy the close up of him removing snot from his nose and upper lip?

Chumil was probably not the best rider to have with you in the last kilometers. Even I look more aero on a bike than him (I hope).

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Hats off to Devil's Elbow, this is how you do maps!

 

[pastronef]

nice start of the season for Kern (and for Movi in Australia and Burgos in Sarjah)

 

[Rob5091]

Chumil was probably not the best rider to have with you in the last kilometers. Even I look more aero on a bike than him (I hope).

He has the build of someone who would be not out of place as a boxer or weightlifter. Even so, he held on over the climbs.

 

[Rob5091]

Bling looks like a good bet for Saturday's Ruta de la Cerámica. Shame De Lie pulled out as the uphill finish would have suited him. Otherwise what will UAE do now that Hirschi has moved on. Hope that Christen or Covi can replace him?

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Bling looks like a good bet for Saturday's Ruta de la Cerámica. Shame De Lie pulled out as the uphill finish would have suited him. Otherwise what will UAE do now that Hirschi has moved on. Hope that Christen or Covi can replace him?

Likely they'll try with Morgado, although Baroncini isn't slow either. But the finish should suit Morgado very well.

 

[Roku]

With 60km to go it's down to three minutes for the four in the break.
The Lidl Trek Dev rider is called Nils Aebersold. Reminds me of a rider from 20-25 years ago.

It's his father, Niki Aebersold, former Rabobank and Phonak rider (among others, think Post Swiss as well). If i recall correctly he was a specialist of hills / mid mountain who especially shone in swiss races. A bit of an Alexandre Moos, worst climber but better puncheur. Gosh, we don't have those riders nowadays.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Saddened that Urko isn't here to go back to back on the real opening weekend of European cycling, however his boy Pau Miquel is here to fly the flag and he is fast.

 

[Rob5091]

Cofidis obviously hoping Aranburu does well for some of those sweet UCI points (125 for the winner today).