Gen Posted September 17, 2020 Share Eina Hirschi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted September 17, 2020 Share Eina HirschiRear wheel slide looks like. His handlebars seem to be bothering him, that's never a nice feeling. Gen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted September 17, 2020 Share Unless there is time travel to 2015...Sadly Dr Who is otherwise engaged.   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted September 17, 2020 Share World champ age 24 (I think)... says it all really. If he had stayed at the wolf pack I reckon he would have had a few more classics and monuments in the bag as well as a fair few stage wins. He is still 30.... Plenty left in those legs!Would love to see that he gets given the opportunity to give it a go. Although I reckon he may need to move to a team that'll give him the chance, not sure that he'll get that at Ineos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted September 17, 2020 Share Hirschi loses his front wheel on a corner. Ouch.  No concussion test, just up onto the bike and chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted September 17, 2020 Share Hirschi loses his front wheel on a corner. Ouch.  No concussion test, just up onto the bike and chase.I don't recall him hitting his head but if he did I hope that they do a concussion test as soon as possible after the stage. Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted September 17, 2020 Share I was about to say Hirschi should stop and put his feet up, have a snack, and wait for this other group. But he should be able to make up some lost ground on this climb. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted September 17, 2020 Share Pretty substantial crowd that's turned out today, by covid standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted September 17, 2020 Share LANDISIMO!!! Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted September 17, 2020 Share Green Jersey group at 23mins back from the leaders should be slightly concerned. Still the HC to get over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted September 17, 2020 Share Green Jersey group at 23mins back from the leaders should be slightly concerned. Still the HC to get over.What is the rule if a big enough group don’t make the cut off?Not that I’m suggesting they won’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted September 17, 2020 Share Porte pushing on the best he can with a flat Mntboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 17, 2020 Share Excellent racing my Landismo, today and yesterday. As the ice hockey legend in Gretzky was quoted 'You miss all the shots you don't take'. This gravel segment brings another set of challenges as it is loose surface, requires more torque and can lead to punctures. The maillot jaune looks masterful in his defence of yellow. The race for the podium is alive and well, phew. I wish that I can ride like Carapaz in week 3. What a bike racer. What superb servant duties by Kawasaki.  Pic by K Ramon Edited September 17, 2020 by 'Dale peetwindhoek, Vetplant and Mntboy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted September 17, 2020 Share Porte pushing on the best he can with a flatLooks like he'll be losing fourth to Landa today. Can't fault his tenacity though in trying to limit the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted September 17, 2020 Share I am rather conflicted as to who should win today between Carapaz and Kwaito. I have given my reasons for why I wouldn't mind seeing Kwaito but let's not forget the wonderful efforts that Carapaz has put in especially since Ineos lost Bernal. Both deserve it though, that's what makes it so hard to choose. I hope that Ineos let them race it. I reckon Kwaito has it in him to beat Carapaz in a sprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 17, 2020 Share What is the rule if a big enough group don’t make the cut off?Not that I’m suggesting they won’t.They are eliminated, subject to the race commissaire’s discretion. If they miss it by a few minutes, like one year, they might make a concession otherwise it’s goodbye. At 36km/h average the cut off is about 41 mins. Current gap to the back of the pack is 28 mins. The Ghost and Mntboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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