mecheng89 Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 I actually fancy his teammate more that him.You mean someone to clean his bike for the next race?
DNC Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 He changed bikes every lap that I watched.... his pit crew must have been having their own race to clean and lube the bike and chain between lapsI counted 3 bikes that he used during the race...I think. 2 of them had the Euro Champ colours and a 3rd was grey and red. SwissVan 1
DNC Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Thought I spotted him running a front mech? looked more than just a chain guide... also, did anyone see WVA ride out the pits with a puncture? if so, that was a bummer  Jet wash - not sure they're too fussed with bearing life.Yes, he uses 2x, at least he did the previous weekend. I was lucky enough to attend the last World Cup event in Hoogeheide the previous weekend and got a few glimpses of his bikes moving between pits and trailers. Edited February 3, 2020 by DNC Long Wheel Base and Underachiever 2
Frosty Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 MvdP keeps the same setup at all his races. It’s only the tyre selection and pressure that will change from race to race. Sauce: Interview on one of the cycling podcasts. Will find it and post the link.
kosmonooit Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) I counted 3 bikes that he used during the race...I think.2 of them had the Euro Champ colours and a 3rd was grey and red.According to Helen CX he has something like 9+ bikes to go at races. He was changing every 1/2 lap most of the time. Why? Because he could. Tom went deep with 2 1/2 laps w/o a bike change towards the end when he was trying to keep Toon out of touch Edited February 3, 2020 by kosmonooit
kosmonooit Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 You mean someone to clean his bike for the next race?Nope, this one, the other Elite title winner.  Long Wheel Base 1
mecheng89 Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 I counted 3 bikes that he used during the race...I think.2 of them had the Euro Champ colours and a 3rd was grey and red.Hot stuff
mecheng89 Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Nope, this one, the other Elite title winner.  I see. I prefer colleague. This woman is another one with a meteoric rise. I hope she's clean.Â
Long Wheel Base Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 I see. I prefer colleague. This woman is another one with a meteoric rise. I hope she's clean. They were all pretty dirty after that race, well the Sunday riders at least. MDJ and nathrix 2
SwissVan Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 And then there is this, from Piddles' post-race interview:Interesting Will be nice to see a non EU real English speaking person competing for the podium...
kosmonooit Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) I see. I prefer colleague. This woman is another one with a meteoric rise. I hope she's clean.  Let's not cast unsound and unfounded aspersions please. She has been around for quite a few years, climbing the ranks from Junior level, as recounted by Helen CX on RBTV this weekend. This year has been exceptional every where, every time, She has always looked so strong on the bike, tactically astute and mature beyond her years. And she has handled her defeats a lot better than others around her. Have you seen where she does her indoor training? the living room of their very modest accommodations in Rotterdam. Edited February 4, 2020 by kosmonooit Danger Dassie 1
kosmonooit Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 InterestingWill be nice to see a non EU real English speaking person competing for the podium...Most of the Brit athletes are well peeved at the whole Brexit thing so lets not go there ...
Frosty Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Bar any incidents the race was his to loose so I wasn't surprised at all but Well Done Wout van Aert!!!!!!!Good to see him back racing, after his horrible crash at the Tour.True that What a bike racerBoth him and Matthew of the PoolWvA is certainly back Underachiever, Vetplant and Long Wheel Base 3
Vetplant Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 WvA is certainly backWatched it live and yes, he certainly is back. Looking forward to seeing what he can do in the Classics... Underachiever and Frosty 2
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