l4y3rcake Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 Absolutely insane. Think the neighbors were about to call the cops.
splat Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 37 years old! I was close to having heart failure watching that! Think I just set a new max HR. So so close! The neighbors must have been close to calling an ambulance/cops.Glad the kids weren't home...
Hairy Posted June 9, 2019 Author Posted June 9, 2019 My wife was not impressed with my shouting My two fav. riders on step one and two
BSG Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 Had to braai (don't ever miss the opportunity to have a braai) so only caught the last 5 male riders, but I've got it recorded so will definitely rewatch it again.Missed the ladies totally [emoji3525].
Knersboy Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 My 7 year old shouted so loud he woke the 3 year old from his nap, mama wasn’t happy. Leaker cycling weekend, add win Dauphiné stage an Greg second. I really want Greg to get another win and keep his record from Gwin.
Dry Biltong Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 Absolutely exhausted after watching that. Felt like I just rode Leogang. Minnaar you are a legend.
Stretch Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 Just watched it..epic. the top three all on the same second. Oh so close for Greg..I was convinced he had it. The old man still definitely has it. Yet another podium to add to his impressive collection. The joy that Tracey had was great to see. That's passion!
MrJacques Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Is leogang supposed to the most-camera friendly track? Some crucial areas not being covered, and many riders' races coming undone in those areas.. meh.. Yeah, would be much better if they had more of the track covered. Even the commentators are left speculating at some points. Fantastic race though, very exciting!
MrJacques Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 I reckon Cabirou would have been 3rd had she not crashed. The women's field is becoming very competitive, which is cool. How does the start gate mechanism and timing work? Just wondering because of how tight the top 3 men's times were.
Capricorn Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 I reckon Cabirou would have been 3rd had she not crashed. The women's field is becoming very competitive, which is cool. How does the start gate mechanism and timing work? Just wondering because of how tight the top 3 men's times were.time starts when that little arm swings out of the way when pushed by the front wheel. breaking the beam as it were. Clock stops when timing chip registers over the finish line. Rider has a limited time to roll out though. you can often hear the start-gateofficial countdown to the end of that period, and the rider leaves before the end of that count down. Seems like the riders have 5 to 10 seconds to leave.
MrJacques Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 time starts when that little arm swings out of the way when pushed by the front wheel. breaking the beam as it were. Clock stops when timing chip registers over the finish line. Rider has a limited time to roll out though. you can often hear the start-gateofficial countdown to the end of that period, and the rider leaves before the end of that count down. Seems like the riders have 5 to 10 seconds to leave. Thanks. I was wondering if the rider pushes the pole out of the way, or if the pole is set to swing out of the way and then the rider must go (like with BMX starts). Seems like it's the first one then, which means it's less of a reflex / reaction test as well.
Bos Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 so close, hopefully the next race for Min If you go watch how Bruni attacked the finishline area vs GM. I think he could have had it. Although, #Hindsight..
Bos Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 My 7 year old shouted so loud he woke the 3 year old from his nap, mama wasn’t happy. Leaker cycling weekend, add win Dauphiné stage an Greg second. I really want Greg to get another win and keep his record from Gwin.I sat watching with two sick kids on my lap.. (Mommy was at the Waterfront) when GM "earo tucked" in slow-mo right at the finish-line I shouted PEDAL! so hard they were both distraught and that was the end of my TV time for the day..
MrJacques Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 If you go watch how Bruni attacked the finishline area vs GM. I think he could have had it. Although, #Hindsight.. Perhaps yes. I think Greg said he hit a pedal up top which cost him a bit and also used some brakes lower down which also made a difference.
Hairy Posted June 10, 2019 Author Posted June 10, 2019 Nina Hoffmann, damned I like how she rides a bicycle!
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