'Dale Posted April 8, 2023 Author Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) For a Canadian racer to win this legendary race in the north of France is one helluva achievement. Far from home. In a relatively new team that is settling down in the World Tour with no obvious big stars. And in a long distance break on a course that was extended by about 20 kms. "It’s a dream come true…. I dream of winning. A lot of times all those dreams have stayed dreams. It’s unreal to make it happen in real life. I have few words.” - Alison Jackson, PR Femmes 2023 winner Pic cred @Twitter (team photo) Edited April 8, 2023 by 'Dale betaboy, Sydd, Spookie and 2 others 5
Spookie Posted April 8, 2023 Posted April 8, 2023 21 minutes ago, 'Dale said: For a Canadian racer to win this legendary race in the north of France is one helluva achievement. Far from home. In a relatively new team that is settling down in the World Tour with no obvious big stars. And in a long distance break on a course that was extended by about 20 kms. "It’s a dream come true…. I dream of winning. A lot of times all those dreams have stayed dreams. It’s unreal to make it happen in real life. I have few words.” - Alison Jackson, PR Femmes 2023 winner Pic cred @Twitter (team photo) Well deserved today, she worked super hard in the break. One of the best and most genuine podium presentations I’ve seen as well, awesome!
'Dale Posted April 9, 2023 Author Posted April 9, 2023 Up and up 💫 ChrisF, devvydoesdonuts, splat and 1 other 4
splat Posted April 23, 2023 Posted April 23, 2023 She bagged the Ardennes triple ! OVERDRIVE, Akon, Underachiever and 2 others 4 1
'Dale Posted May 7, 2023 Author Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) La Vuelta The mountainous finale today with AvV and MoviStar defending a minute or so against a determined DV and SD Worx - wow, beautiful to behold, tough to race. Edited May 7, 2023 by 'Dale Flemish Lion 1
NotSoBigBen Posted May 7, 2023 Posted May 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, 'Dale said: La Vuelta The mountainous finale today with AvV and MoviStar defending a minute or so against a determined DV and SD Worx - wow, beautiful to behold, tough to race. #MiekItHappen 🏆 'Dale 1
splat Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 Despite peegate, there was some great racing. 9 seconds on the GC !
Spinnekop Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 28 minutes ago, splat said: Despite peegate, there was some great racing. 9 seconds on the GC ! I would not want to win a grand tour like that.
J Wakefield Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 “Unspoken Rules” regarding cross winds are: DS’s know or should know they are coming, especially with all the tech in the sport/car. If the leader crashes or flats, then it’s unforeseen circumstances. If they stop for a toilet break at an important part, it’s game on” NotSoBigBen, Sydd and Flemish Lion 3
milky4130 Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 4 hours ago, splat said: Despite peegate, there was some great racing. 9 seconds on the GC ! I cant recall but when a certain rider went for a poop, did the Peleton wait for him? 😝 I think they attacked but because he was the best TT'ist at the time no problem to win the GC eventually.
Bub Marley Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 I was listening to the Lanterne Rouge podcast where they discussed the incident in detail. To summarise, SD Works ****** up massively with tactics. Firstly, not calling Reusser back early to pace Vollering back before they actually hit the climb. What actually happened was by the time Reusser joined them they immediately hit the climb and Vollering obviously dropped Reusser. Then Vollering had to wait for Reusser at the top so she could be paced back. They also mentioned that Vollering waited for one of her teammates as well on the side of the road wrt the peebreak instead of carrying on. So basically questionable tactics from SD Works and you cannot blame AVV for this. They also had more than enough time to get back on to the group. The fact that the deficit never really went under a min meant the chase was pretty pathetic.
Shebeen Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, milky4130 said: I cant recall but when a certain rider went for a poop, did the Peleton wait for him? 😝 I think they attacked but because he was the best TT'ist at the time no problem to win the GC eventually. They were on the final climb, the race was on. His timing was bad. More importantly, he did a #2 faster than the ladies could do a #1 Vetplant 1
splat Posted May 17, 2023 Posted May 17, 2023 https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/durango-durango-emakumeen-saria-2023/elite-women/results/ devvydoesdonuts, Prince Albert Cycles and 'Dale 2 1
splat Posted June 9, 2023 Posted June 9, 2023 AMP is winning again! https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/cic-tour-feminin-international-des-pyrenees-2023/stage-1/results/ 'Dale, Fred van Vlaanderen, Akon and 2 others 5
splat Posted June 12, 2023 Posted June 12, 2023 Article following cancellation of that race: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/demands-that-dont-match-their-level-tour-des-pyrenees-director-blames-riders-over-cancellation/ Strange vibes from some people in France 'Dale 1
splat Posted June 24, 2023 Posted June 24, 2023 Quite a journey from quite a character. Some of you may remember the 'Ladies and Bicycles' thread from a few years ago. After seeing a comment about herself, Imogen sent a message to Admin and he correctly froze that thread. It was a watershed moment in the history of Bike Hub. https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/unsung-heroes-imogen-cotter-on-coming-back-from-a-near-death-experience/
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