The Classics

[Frosty]

With the Classic's season pretty much over for 2020, and a rest day at the Giro, here's some interesting behind the scenes look at the last few editions of the Ronde van Vlaanderen

 

Edition 100 - 2016 (last win for the rainbow hoops)

 

Edition 101 - 2017 (A la Philippe)

 

Edition 102 - 2018

 

Edition 103 - 2019

[Paulst12]

What a sprint that would have been if JA hadnt crashed?? Hope he heals up fast. Road cycling hasnt been this exciting for a while? The prospect of the 3 of them, Sagan and a few other battling it it in the Classics next year is going to make it very entertaining!!!

Edited October 19, 2020 by Paulst12

[Pure Savage]

Lekker to see that the women's Ronde was sponsored by KPMG. Maybe they could do a little ladies event in SA, would be rad.

[Vetplant]

[Mntboy]

A classy post from a classy rider.

[Mntboy]

Lekker to see that the women's Ronde was sponsored by KPMG. Maybe they could do a little ladies event in SA, would be rad.

That would be pretty awesome!

 

All we need is a decent +/- 150km route that results in either a sprint finish or a reduced group sprint. The question is more about where exactly to host such a route. Plenty places with good potential.

[Vetplant]

A classy post from a classy rider.

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRaceRadio/status/1318162390173712385

 

I hazard a guess they are both pure class

[Vetplant]

Epic photo

[Mntboy]

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRaceRadio/status/1318162390173712385

 

I hazard a guess they are both pure class

I hold both in high regard and I'm not in the least surprised to see that exchange. They might not necessarily be friends, and to be clear they don't have to be, but they do clearly hold the other in very high regard for their ability on the bike.

Epic photo

Jered Gruber has a great eye for a fantastic photo. Love his and his wife, Ashley's IG feed as it is just littered with such photos!

[Vetplant]

The Pro's are Pro for a reason.

 

Some serious numbers...

[Frosty]

Was listening to the latest edition of Talking Luft, the guest being Sam Bewley. A session he hated always on the track - 2 sets of 4 (4 mins on, 4 mins off) as a team pursuit. Mitch asks what he does in the off parts, like easing on the pedals, active recovery. Sam replies, “hook on behind the motorbike, probably at 300W” - the Pros do make it seem so easy.

 

Listen from 09:00 for the above bit.

 

https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/life-in-the-peloton/id1078826997?i=1000494766915

[Vetplant]

https://youtu.be/bmZ6_KgmbTk

 

Not a classic, but somewhat relevant.

 

Van der Poel had a bad crash at De Panne, clearly suffered a serious knock to the head.

 

[Frosty]

There was a good save by one of his teammates earlier in the race... top tube surfing

 

https://youtu.be/_ynFgJ_ChZ8

['Dale]

Some cool viewing while its winter in the North

 

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['Dale]

I'm dreaming of a full Spring Classics racing calendar for 2021, hey.

 

Meanwhile:“

 

The UCI Management Committee also decided to reinforce the regulation concerning potentially dangerous conduct of riders, including throwing a bottle onto the road or within the peloton (which may pose a danger for following riders), and taking up dangerous positions on the bike (especially sitting on the top tube),”  Sauce: CyclingTips

[Frosty]

I'm dreaming of a full Spring Classics racing calendar for 2021, hey.

 

Meanwhile:“

 

The UCI Management Committee also decided to reinforce the regulation concerning potentially dangerous conduct of riders, including throwing a bottle onto the road or within the peloton (which may pose a danger for following riders), and taking up dangerous positions on the bike (especially sitting on the top tube),” Sauce: CyclingTips

*ComicSans On* Did they say anything on the sock height issue? I mean, if your socks are too long, it could make you 0.025Km/h faster and fall a bit harder as a result of the faster speeds. *ComicSans Off*

Edited February 5, 2021 by Frosty