'Dale Posted March 11, 2019 Author Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) Paris Nice What a finalè again Lactic acid everywhere Skybots just nailing their strategy to strengthen Bernal and his GC interests Rowe and Kawasaki superb ???? Edited March 11, 2019 by 'Dale T-Bob 1
T-Bob Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Paris Nice What a finalè againLactic acid everywhere Skybots just nailing their strategy to strengthen Bernal and his GC interestsRowe and Kawasaki superb Killer day again for Sky. Distancing more in 2 days of bruce-bonus winds for Bernal and Kwaito.
T-Bob Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Nice breakdown of Quickkstep and Strade. http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/deceuninck-quickstep-use-strength-in-depth-to-dominate-strade-bianche-analysis/ Edited March 12, 2019 by T-Bob
shaper Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Yoh those crosswinds were hectic and decimated the field, all over the place!! Great racing!! T-Bob and dsw 2
shaper Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) double post Edited March 12, 2019 by shaper
'Dale Posted March 12, 2019 Author Posted March 12, 2019 Check out this stunning photo galleryStrade Bianchi https://cyclingtips.com/2019/03/photo-gallery-strade-bianche-road-cyclings-sixth-monument/ T-Bob, Chris_, Long Wheel Base and 1 other 4
Chris_ Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Apparently Meintjes was unable to catch up because he was forced to stop after a crash. Cavendish just stopped Not looking good at all for Dimension Data. I didn't watch y'day so apologies if this is out of place... But WTF is up with this? Isn't it these peoples jobs to ride? How can you just stop because you're what... over it? tired? losing overall time? come on man. do your job. jdwet1980 1
dsw Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 I didn't watch y'day so apologies if this is out of place... But WTF is up with this? Isn't it these peoples jobs to ride? How can you just stop because you're what... over it? tired? losing overall time? come on man. do your job. I read today on the official website of the team that Meintjes was injured in the crash and as a result did not make the cut off for the stage. At the time of writing they did not know how bad the injury was as he still needed to be assessed by medical staff. They also mentioned that Cavendish was forced to stop on the back of 2 challenging days and previous hard races as he is still working his way back to full fitness after his long lay off due to illness. Chris_ 1
Yo-Yo Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 I didn't watch y'day so apologies if this is out of place... But WTF is up with this? Isn't it these peoples jobs to ride? How can you just stop because you're what... over it? tired? losing overall time? come on man. do your job.It is. They do and pretty much guaranteed none of them quit if they have an option. Check Cav’ in last years tour. Also it’s early season in preparation races for leaders with goals and training g programs aimed at events (like the tour) that will define their year and the success of the team to sponsors, public and beyond. Most are building and not expecting any performance at this stage.
Chris_ Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) It is. They do and pretty much guaranteed none of them quit if they have an option. Check Cav’ in last years tour. Also it’s early season in preparation races for leaders with goals and training g programs aimed at events (like the tour) that will define their year and the success of the team to sponsors, public and beyond. Most are building and not expecting any performance at this stage. Ja look I accept I was overzealous there, injuries.. fair enough. I also know cyclists are usually tough as nails. I mean whatshisname from EF last year was laughable at all his falls and injuries in a single race. these guys have one of the best jobs in the world so I just get frustrated when I read things as I thought earlier. Saying that I'm not so sold about the idea of using a legit race as training though. Thats a big deal for a lot of people. Yes you can be the best in the world, and its a great occasion to test and train yourself in real life scenario, but don't come and half arse/drop out when you're done with your own agenda. You're ruining potentially a big event for someone else who is on a different path/time in their career. Edit: our Texan friend, Craddock, it just came to me Edited March 12, 2019 by CBlake
Eldron Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 I didn't watch y'day so apologies if this is out of place... But WTF is up with this? Isn't it these peoples jobs to ride? How can you just stop because you're what... over it? tired? losing overall time? come on man. do your job.Perhaps some facts will help your ready, fire fire FIRE, aim approach: https://africasteam.com/paris-nice-2-winds-takes-their-toll-as-meintjes-cavendish-are-forced-to-abandon
T-Bob Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Saying that I'm not so sold about the idea of using a legit race as training though. Thats a big deal for a lot of people. Yes you can be the best in the world, and its a great occasion to test and train yourself in real life scenario, but don't come and half arse/drop out when you're done with your own agenda. You're ruining potentially a big event for someone else who is on a different path/time in their career. Edit: our Texan friend, Craddock, it just came to me Of course pro's need racing to prep'. They are on training trajectories and have set goals that their season are based around. Even Sagan can't be on it from start to finish of a season. I'm guessing the Tour is the biggest goal for both LM and Cavendish and if they get the wins there, give the team the limelight they need and glory the sponsors desire then a DNF in Paris Nice will soon play into the background. Some of the best training for racing is... racing. Read some of the Chad Haga blog posts from a few years back when he started his season late despite training well in the off season. The kicking he got from those races because he wasn't race ready was hilarious. Of course they will try but if it could damage the longer term goals and the management of their year it's not going to happen. Don't also discount the fact that organisers and sponsors want the famous riders at their races and teams need exposure to give back to sponsors investment regardless of their condition, performance expectations and more. Remember when Quickstep brought Cavendish out for the Argus and him and Renshaw got sick impacting his training for MSR. There were some 'diplomatic' quotes around the need for Lefevere to ship him to SA to satisfy the owner of Klein Constantia. Edited March 12, 2019 by T-Bob Chris_ 1
Gen Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Damm that tummy bug sure did effect Sagan... he is going to need some.burgers to fatten him up a bit.. noticeably skinnier. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Vetplant Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Damm that tummy bug sure did effect Sagan... he is going to need some.burgers to fatten him up a bit.. noticeably skinnier. Sent from my SM-G950F using TapatalkMaybe he is transitioning towards a GC contender... (Joking... But how cool would it be if he does decide to make the transition?) peetwindhoek 1
Gen Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Maybe he is transitioning towards a GC contender... (Joking... But how cool would it be if he does decide to make the transition?)Nah.. they ask him that all the time and all the time he says NO..not the kind of racing he will enjoy.. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Vetplant 1
Vetplant Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Nah.. they ask him that all the time and all the time he says NO..not the kind of racing he will enjoy.. Sent from my SM-G950F using TapatalkYep, can see that point. Multiple Single Day event wins throughout a year and Stage wins somehow feel more rewarding than only getting recognition for your effort after the last day of a 3 week tour. Plus I like his current style, don't want to reign him in to sit slip of Daniel Oss for 3 weeks... Gen 1
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