The Spring Classics - 2016

[T-Bob]

One for superfan Gen:

 

Pic by breakthroughmedia

 

fixed it for you...

 

 

['Dale]

Hehehe

Brilliant

[Gen]

fixed it for you...

 

PeterSagan_Flanders2016a.jpg

 

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[tombeej]

Tony Martin once ruled time trials and tried grand tours, but says his focus is now on the cobbled classics.

 

“I want to transform to a classics rider for the spring, for the classics. I’m no longer suited to the big classification races, that was the past, when sports directors pushing me in Highroad. That’s not really my area. I feel more comfortable in the classics, I think they suit me better. Also look at the surroundings. Being in this Belgian team with the attention the team gives the classics … You really feel it!”

[tombeej]

Tony Martin talks about it here

 

[tombeej]

The GCN boys talking about how to ride the Pavé

 

[Long Wheel Base]

So.. I am watching it again..

 

Yes.. I know.. but I am glad.. watching live with all those nerves I missed some things..

 

1.. I don't think Fabs had the legs at that moment to chase down kwai, Sags and Sep or even go with Sep

 

Or

 

2. He underestimated them

 

3. The Wanty guys expression and action when that trio caught the Greipel group..priceless

 

2.6km to go.. if I spot more cool things I will tell you all about it

I still have the last lap of world champs on my pvr and it has been watched numerous times( well only the last 4kms)

[Gen]

I still have the last lap of world champs on my pvr and it has been watched numerous times( well only the last 4kms)

So do I [emoji85] [emoji12]

[Gen]

Okay. I am still saganing. .

 

This is such a cool interview. .

 

To think a few years ago he couldn't string 2 English words together.. look our baby is getting so big now..all grown up.

 

https://t.co/p2SaFGjBt4

[Gen]

Lol

 

Really getting the feel for that Roubaix..

 

And he knows how to enjoy his bike

 

https://twitter.com/Peter_SagFan/status/717433805527601152

[tombeej]

Tiesj Benoot still wants to ride Paris-Roubaix despite his injuries.

 

I’ve been through a lot of tough guys in the races, but this is exceptional,” team boss Marc Sergeant told Belgium’s Het Nieuwsblad newspaper.

 

Read more at http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/racing/ive-seen-lot-tough-guys-guy-exceptional-219700#PeEgYuYUkMe2q42M.99

[Gen]

Tiesj Benoot still wants to ride Paris-Roubaix despite his injuries.

 

I’ve been through a lot of tough guys in the races, but this is exceptional,” team boss Marc Sergeant told Belgium’s Het Nieuwsblad newspaper.

 

Read more at http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/racing/ive-seen-lot-tough-guys-guy-exceptional-219700#PeEgYuYUkMe2q42M.99

Tough as nails these cyclists

[jcza]

Scheidepriys today, give the trophy to Kittel already. 

[Gen]

Scheidepriys today, give the trophy to Kittel already.

I see Sagan is also riding.. But in support of his team mate.

[Bonus]

What's the weather forecast for the weekend?

[tombeej]

What's the weather forecast for the weekend?

 

Looks like today through to Sunday, every day is a mix of rain/drizzle with the sun poking out every now and then. 

 

On Sunday the forecast says overcast with a good chance of rain as well. 

The wind is SE @ 20 km/h+, which means a cross tailwind pushing the riders all the way home.

 

And as we know, a tailwind makes it very difficult to chase down a break. Breakaway specialists love a tailwind.

 

So these conditions favour aggressive riding from very strong riders who are willing to take a risk and attack from far out.

 

I still say this day is looking like its tailor-made for a team like Quick-Step. Even Sky will be a big favourite.