Tokyo Olympics 2020 - Cycling

[JScottP]

In terms of the constant need for hydration, I think the break are in a much better position. They are able to grab bottles without too much effort, whereas, the peloton, guys are constantly going back for drinks and with no radios, they are certainly working harder to get back in the wheels.

[Jewbacca]

6 minutes ago, JScottP said:

In terms of the constant need for hydration, I think the break are in a much better position. They are able to grab bottles without too much effort, whereas, the peloton, guys are constantly going back for drinks and with no radios, they are certainly working harder to get back in the wheels.

ja, but a group of 5 will burn way more matches than guys who can sit in the bunch, get a good tow and save energy.

So safety vs safety!

The Belgians look like they mean serious business

Have the commentators missed that Gee has a massive hole in his shirt and a bit of road rash on his right shoulder?

Edited July 24, 2021 by Jewbacca

[JCA12]

4 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

ja, but a group of 5 will burn way more matches than guys who can sit in the bunch, get a good tow and save energy.

So safety vs safety!

The Belgians look like they mean serious business

Have the commentators missed that Gee has a massive hole in his shirt and a bit of road rash on his right shoulder?

Ja looks like they have missed it. Still saying he doesn't look hurt. But he did have a very sticky bottle there

[JCA12]

Gap down below 14 Min now 110k to go for leaders

[Patchelicious]

42 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

After his pain of crashing out of the Tour de France, Nic’s show of character and strength here is very inspiring. 

Come now, while it’s fun to play up fairy tale stories, he didn’t crash out, he got dropped. He got lots of coverage and support after he did. Waaaaaaaaay more than other riders who missed time cuts, so I doubt it was a case of having to pull himself up from a bad place mentally. He was one of the public’s heros of the Tour.

Edited July 24, 2021 by Patchelicious

[JCA12]

Gap  at 10:50 100k to go. 

Commentators still discussing whether G is injured or not. GvA been a machine today. Looks like his work is done. Dropping back

[Patchelicious]

Game over for the break away.

[Patchelicious]

G with the stickiest energy bar, and bottle, I have seen for a while, must have been a melted Strawberry PVM one 

[T Bikes]

Team GB and G himself have VERY sticky bottles

 

[JCA12]

Gap At 8:45 97k to go. Time gap dropping quickly

[JCA12]

Belgium and Slovenia still controlling Peloton. 

Commentators still getting confused between Slovakia and Slovenia.

[OVERDRIVE]

4 minutes ago, JCA12 said:

Belgium and Slovenia still controlling Peloton. 

Commentators still getting confused between Slovakia and Slovenia.

and its getting on my nerves. 

[OVERDRIVE]

this climb is LETHAL

[JCA12]

Gap down to 6min 92k to go. Final couple of k on Mt Fuji. 

[JCA12]

Valverde off the back

[OVERDRIVE]

1 minute ago, JCA12 said:

Valverde off the back

I did think he would pop first