2020 UCI Road World Championships: Imola – Emilia-Romagna

[Vetseun]

Race ON!

['Dale]

Just one hill too far for the Tour de France protagonists? More than 5000 m vert and exposed windy plains make for one helluva course. I am interested in The Shark of Messina and whether he will podium, at least.

 

There is a long segment to the white chalk after the last climb. Should someone summit first, the rider will need more than a handful of seconds to stay away. Very reminiscent of Kwia's rainbow jersey victory on that rainy day a few years ago.

 

There will be a selection up the Cima Gallisterna, surely, especially for the 2nd last time. Remember, there are no race radios today. Don't blink!

 

Chapeau to Anna vdB for a rare double. There were rumours of her retiring. This would be truly the closure of a career when she's at the top.

Who will stop Dutch dominance in the women's category?

 

Pic cred: Cor Vos

Edited September 27, 2020 by 'Dale

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Had a hard ride today and the commentary is making me sleepy ????

[JCA12]

Pogacar goes

[Vetseun]

Can he hold it

[Vetplant]

Tadej!

 

Would be one of the most insane victories if he hangs on.

[JCA12]

Holding him at 8 seconds

 

Now 26 seconds with 1 lap remaining

Edited September 27, 2020 by JCA12

[The Ghost]

There’s a string of Italians in the group, I wonder if they will do anything to help bring it back.

[JCA12]

Pulling him back. And Dumoulin goes and joins Pogacar

[JCA12]

All together again

[JCA12]

Nibali, landa, Van Aert and Uran go

[The Ghost]

Last climb

[JCA12]

Alaphallipe goes

[The Ghost]

Yeah and WvA couldn’t go, but maybe he will recover now that the climb is over

[JCA12]

Chasers need to work together to keep up

[Vetseun]

Gooooooo WVA