Women’s Juniors ITT/RR - World Championships 2024 (September 24/26)

[Samu Cuenca]

Gery's gone now, but she's possibly still affected by that Watersley crash. A bit weird that both Ostiz here and Ferguson a year ago and today have been riding on Movistar Canyons, but Wolff's been using Specialized bikes this week rather than Visma Cervélos, and Chladoňová's also on some random bike.

 

[Didinho]

Gery's gone now, but she's possibly still affected by that Watersley crash. A bit weird that both Ostiz here and Ferguson a year ago and today have been riding on Movistar Canyons, but Wolff's been using Specialized bikes this week rather than Visma Cervélos, and Chladoňová's also on some random bike.

It’s mostly about sponsor contracts I guess. Or some riders like to ride the WC on the bike they’re using the rest of the year instead of the one from their next team.

 

[theyoungest]

Gery's gone now, but she's possibly still affected by that Watersley crash. A bit weird that both Ostiz here and Ferguson a year ago and today have been riding on Movistar Canyons, but Wolff's been using Specialized bikes this week rather than Visma Cervélos, and Chladoňová's also on some random bike.

The Visma women's team isn't as dialed-in as their men's team.

I'm impressed by Megan Arens today. First year junior, clearly has a lot to learn tactically and technically, but a real powerhouse. Probably helped a bit by the weather.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

It’s mostly about sponsor contracts I guess. Or some riders like to ride the WC on the bike they’re using the rest of the year instead of the one from their next team.

It's of course also about which teams are involved with backing the national team. Giada Silo is also riding on an UAE Colnago, for instance.

 

[glassmoon]

Viky with a decent chance for 4th WCH medal this year!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Cat's got this in the bag

 

[Didinho]

Pushing the descent like G2 is right behind. Keep it safe please.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Unless Chladoňová and Ostiz start attacking one after the other, it's difficult to see Ferguson lose this.

 

[Didinho]

2km surplace.

 

[Didinho]

The double! Vamooos!

 

[Berniece]

Nice win, don't understand why no one of the others at least try to attack

 

[Didinho]

Ow the crash. Looked like her knee.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Cat & Mouse & Mouse

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Slowest last km in history, but Arens couldn't do a 2019 Amstel here, and Cat was unbeatable in the sprint.

 

[RedheadDane]

Good thing it's relatively small groups coming in, with Silo still lying there...

 

[pastronef]

great win for Ferguson. British Cycling youngsters are there to stay

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Judged from her riding this week, it's a surprise that Uno-X have signed Mia Gjertsen and not Kamilla Aasebø, unless it's because another team outbid them.

 

[RedheadDane]

Silo finishing on the bike.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

 

[Didinho]

Which country is Cat from? And her accent/region? She talks like a 40 y/o. Like her voice don’t match her age or something.

 

[theyoungest]

great win for Ferguson. British Cycling youngsters are there to stay

Yeah, well, that remains to be seen. Look at the utterly dominant Zoe Backstedt who isn't that special among the pros. Cat Ferguson has a good kick on her though, that's a really big weapon.

Megan Arens rode a rather "dumb" race, but Ortiz rode a bit too "smart" for my liking. Good that she didn't win in the end.

 

[RedheadDane]

Which country is Cat from? And her accent/region? She talks like a 40 y/o. Like her voice don’t match her age or something.

England, specifically Yorkshire.

 

[Slavique Nuke]

Gery's gone now, but she's possibly still affected by that Watersley crash. A bit weird that both Ostiz here and Ferguson a year ago and today have been riding on Movistar Canyons, but Wolff's been using Specialized bikes this week rather than Visma Cervélos, and Chladoňová's also on some random bike.

She is not a Visma rider yet and she has no connection with the team. She's still racing in a small family team this year and rides the bike she buys for herself.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

England, specifically Yorkshire.

Which to some 'tykes' isn't the same thing - 'God's own country' and all that.......

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Quite a week for Cat, congrats.

(Looking forward to the Cat "the new Remco" Ferguson thread)