Worlds ITT - Who will win it?

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

It isn't weak, most of teh big riders are riding, excluding a cpl spainards and aussies, and the truth is they don't have much chance (no one really does) against spartacus

 

[badboyberty]

When someone can post a poll "Cancellara Vs Rest of the World" with a straight face, is it not surprising that most of the serious contenders have decided to stay at home?

At least the road race should be fun.

 

[NickofLouse]

When someone can post a poll "Cancellara Vs Rest of the World" with a straight face, is it not surprising that most of the serious contenders have decided to stay at home?

Maybe if the rest of the world took 1k pulls they might be able to beat Cancellara...

 

[Moondance]

The Canc will take this, and take it by a big margin, probably close to the 1.30 he won it by in Salzburg in '06. The only way he loses is if he gets sick, even a crash can't stop him i expect.

My top five for the remaining places, in order. are:

1. Bradley Wiggins
2. Edvald Boasson Hagen (but he might conserve if he fancies his chances in the RR)
3. Tony Martin
4. Gustav Larsson (haven't seen too much of him this season)
5. Lars Boom (patriotism pick)

 

[auscyclefan94]

watch out for jack bobridge in the u23 tt tonight. he's going to rip it up.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

The Canc will take this, and take it by a big margin, probably close to the 1.30 he won it by in Salzburg in '06. The only way he loses is if he gets sick, even a crash can't stop him i expect.

My top five for the remaining places, in order. are:

1. Bradley Wiggins
2. Edvald Boasson Hagen (but he might conserve if he fancies his chances in the RR)
3. Tony Martin
4. Gustav Larsson (haven't seen too much of him this season)
5. Lars Boom (patriotism pick)

I pretty much agree with your post and predictions. Though I expect a strong showing by the defending champion, maybe 2nd place.

 

[hektoren]

The Canc will take this, and take it by a big margin, probably close to the 1.30 he won it by in Salzburg in '06. The only way he loses is if he gets sick, even a crash can't stop him i expect.

My top five for the remaining places, in order. are:

1. Bradley Wiggins
2. Edvald Boasson Hagen (but he might conserve if he fancies his chances in the RR)
3. Tony Martin
4. Gustav Larsson (haven't seen too much of him this season)
5. Lars Boom (patriotism pick)

EBH won't take part in the TT with energy-conservation at the back of his mind. He'll be totally dedicated to the task in hand. According to the last bulletins (yesterday, in norwegian newspapers) he's in peak condition. I believe he'll take the silver, only beaten by Cancellara with a surprisingly narrow margin. Grabsch takes the bronze.

 

[Henrik]

Cancellara will win, Wiggins and Grabsch will get silver and bronze.

I will be rooting for EBH though.

 

[Moondance]

Cancellara will win, Wiggins and Grabsch will get silver and bronze.

I will be rooting for EBH though.

Grabsch will have a hard time winning a medal from his living room.

 

[Moondance]

Everyone is expecting Grabsch to do something, but unless I got it completely wrong he hasn't been selected.


http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/getObject.asp?MenuId=MTI1NDk&ObjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=NTUwMzc&LangId=1

These are the preliminary selection lists posted on the UCI website, and unless i just can't see it, the only people Germany has submitted for the TT are Martin and Lang.

 

[hektoren]

Everyone is expecting Grabsch to do something, but unless I got it completely wrong he hasn't been selected.


http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/getObject.asp?MenuId=MTI1NDk&ObjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=NTUwMzc&LangId=1

These are the preliminary selection lists posted on the UCI website, and unless i just can't see it, the only people Germany has submitted for the TT are Martin and Lang.

Strange, since Cancellara considers him as his foremost opponent. ( http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cancellara-wants-worlds-double-win )

 

[Moondance]

Strange, since Cancellara considers him as his foremost opponent. ( http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cancellara-wants-worlds-double-win )

Are you accusing the UCI of screwing something up? I cannot, in good concience, believe that.





Still, even if he is racing, you could see in the U-23 race this morning that a big rouleur like Malori (who was pushing a pretty big gear) lost to a more dynamic guy like Bobridge.

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

Grabsch is there and will ride. Don't know why he isn't listed.

Susan

 

[hektoren]

Are you accusing the UCI of screwing something up? I cannot, in good concience, believe that.





Still, even if he is racing, you could see in the U-23 race this morning that a big rouleur like Malori (who was pushing a pretty big gear) lost to a more dynamic guy like Bobridge.

I'm not accusing anybody of anything. I just point out an apparent contradiction. Wouldn't be the first time of a cockup by the UCI, though. Maybe the reigning champion is automatically qualified and isn't part of Germanys quota of riders, or something like that? I don't know. I just can't remember having read anywhere that he won't be there, and if Cancellara considers him as his toughest opponent....
If you check up on Grabsch's homepage and speak german, you'll see that he says, sep. 18th, that cutting short the Vuelta was just what the doctor ordered in lieu of the weather, that his preparations has been according to plan, that he feels good and has his goal in sight: as the reigning champ he wants a medal in TT.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Isn't Grabscha automatically selected as title defender or something?

 

[Anonymous]

Grabsch is there and will ride. Don't know why he isn't listed.

Susan

start lists..
http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/g...bjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=NTUxNDM&LangId=1

starts at 15.43 (i assume local cet)

pretty much only the last two groups worth worrying about

 

[Anonymous]

as for a winner.. im going to put my missplaced national pride and beleive that brad can finally shake off cancellaras ghost and win.. im not sure its a pure fabian cancellara course..

and besides.. its far too easy to tip cancellara to win

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I don't expect much from Boom.
He says he is ok, but he also said he has some throat problems (slime in his throat mainly). That was the same the day before the cyclocross worlds last year and that went horribly wrong

 

[Oldman]

ITT winner...

Going with local boy Svein Tuft
Cancellara 3rd

 

[39*23t]

i think a mountain biker from france could do it.

 

[auscyclefan94]

(U23TT) Jack Bobridge is a future star of world cycling. I knew he was going to rip it up.

 

[Sasquatch]

Boasson Hagen will be top 3, or just miss out.

 

[Wergeland]

Anyone watching this? Still three and a half hour before it gets really interesting though.

Perfect conditions. No wind, dry surface, 21 degrees celsius.

 

[Pharazon]

gotta feel sorry about that guy from St Kitts and Nevis. He's been passed by everyone in his group i think

 

[krebs303]

Tom Danielson out.! broken ribs? waiting to hear details