jcza Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Does anyone know if the guy carrying his bike across the line with his wheels dragging behind him actually had a problem with the bike, or was he just putting on a bit of a show? Thought it was just me. Surely its easier to push a bike with flat wheels or carry the bike?
Serious Panda Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 We missed out on 1 of the greatest cycling battles ever because there is no individual category like the tdf.
jcza Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 For the anoraks, winning mens team stats 2014 - 729km, 14850m, 23.88km/h (30h31m)2015 - 748km, 16000m, 24.12km/h (31h00m)2016 - 654km, 15000m, 23.17km/h (28h13m)2017 - 651km, 14550m, 24.49km/h (26h55min)
GLuvsMtb Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 We missed out on 1 of the greatest cycling battles ever because there is no individual category like the tdf.You are very naive if you think that having solo entries would have = solo racing. The team who would have been able to put 10 or so domestiques in front of a GC specialist would have won. In hindsight it would still have been Scott, but second may well have been Bulls. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Patchelicious Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Thought it was just me. Surely its easier to push a bike with flat wheels or carry the bike?https://instagram.com/p/BSG6nY8gQq2/
CleatsnCleavage Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 so has Platt broken something? Saw an Insta post of him waiting for Xrays?
Serious Panda Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 You are very naive if you think that having solo entries would have = solo racing. The team who would have been able to put 10 or so domestiques in front of a GC specialist would have won. In hindsight it would still have been Scott, but second may well have been Bulls. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro And you are even more naive to to think that I do not know that. It would just have been great to see Kulhawy take on the 4 Scott riders.
Tubehunter Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 And you are even more naive to to think that I do not know that. It would just have been great to see Kulhawy take on the 4 Scott riders. We missed out on 1 of the greatest cycling battles ever because there is no individual category like the tdf. The cape epic has ALWAYS been a team event, as it adds the new element of two people having to work together in order to secure a win. We weren't denied any of the team tactics involved in this years race! In fact it was really interesting to see the changing of the guard! EVERY other race is an individual race. Watch Coolharvey race Shurter throughout the world cup season if you want to see mano on mano!
Gen Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 We missed out on 1 of the greatest cycling battles ever because there is no individual category like the tdf.For that watch xco[emoji106]
nathrix Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Does anyone know if the guy carrying his bike across the line with his wheels dragging behind him actually had a problem with the bike, or was he just putting on a bit of a show? Looking at the hectic "drama" unfolding over the finish line it seemed that the oke lost either his screws or skewers...
spy Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Not sure if you can compare the times like this but if Rissveds can find a partner for the woman's gategory she can win , Her mixed Overall time at 31.27min and the Winning Time of the elite ladies 31.39min.
Gen Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Looking at the hectic "drama" unfolding over the finish line it seemed that the oke lost either his screws or skewers...Italians yes even those who hold SA citizenship never do anything without drama.
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 So what did we learn with this past "untamed" Epic? The Epic is easily tameable - just make sure you are Swiss/Danish/Denmark/German born and that you are an xco specialist. #marathonridersarewussies Disclaimer: just kidding of course. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
Gen Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Not sure if you can compare the times like this but if Rissveds can find a partner for the woman's gategory she can win , Her mixed Overall time at 31.27min and the Winning Time of the elite ladies 31.39min.Don't think you really can compare times.. the ladies start in their own batch and have their own tactics. Remember her partner is one of the most experienced riders out there and his guidance would've really helped her.. as she is only 22[emoji33] One day maybe but I think for now she has to focus only the xco.. may things still to achieve in her xco career.
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