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Absa Cape Epic 2018


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Did not see him in the pack this morning

He would be starting in A group - so he doesnt interfere with the racing - assuming he starts that is.

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Expect a lot of wheelies for the helicopter today, then.

 

 

thought about it this morning.

 

I know they lost time yesterday, but for stirneman to pull out 18 hours before the start of stage 2 seemed a bit premature....the body can recover amazingly sometimes. Defending champs could have at least waited until km 30 today before pulling the plug.

 

 

{but what do i know}

For many the Epic might seem like a really big deal, but these guys are professional athletes where this is just but one of many races in a year. No point risking any potential health damage or recovery for some bragging rights. It's only the plebs that brag around the braai and internet forums about how they're so tough and managed to finish their race with only one wheel and explosive diarrhoea.

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He would be starting in A group - so he doesnt interfere with the racing - assuming he starts that is.

 

tracker show him in the race village 

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Expect a lot of wheelies for the helicopter today, then.

 

 

thought about it this morning.

 

I know they lost time yesterday, but for stirneman to pull out 18 hours before the start of stage 2 seemed a bit premature....the body can recover amazingly sometimes. Defending champs could have at least waited until km 30 today before pulling the plug.

 

 

{but what do i know}

Was thinking the same

But usualy with these top guys it’s all or nothing

Edit: Also it would be awkward and difficult not to influence the outcome for other teams, unless he just cruised with the fun riders

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Was thinking the same

But usualy with these top guys it’s all or nothing

Edit: Also it would be awkward and difficult not to influence the outcome for other teams, unless he just cruised with the fun riders

 

Knowing Nino, that is exactly what he would do. Cruising among the pack having a jol.

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Yesterday's stage was so hard it broke him? Or would that have been the prologue?

Best guess is he probably arrived at the epic under-prepared, unfit and fat :P

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Best guess is he probably arrived at the epic under-prepared, unfit and fat :P

 

There was a comment from one of the front runners that he 'was not looking as sharp as one would expect' or somesuch...

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So glad Sauser is now there commenting on the live feed, thank you!

Interesting chirp on Kul and punctures..that it takes him 10min to accept the situation to get going again????

 

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The Czech Express is chasing back

Ideal place too... that Czech Express sure can hammer it on flat sections.

 

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