Really, No Epic 2023 Thread?

[Bernard and Christell Mtb Bucket List]

Nino flying!

[love2fly]

  On 3/19/2023 at 11:12 AM, Bernard and Christell Mtb Bucket List said:

Nino flying!

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He's my guy ...hope he got the tyre strategy I sent 🤣

[@grootlem]

My yearly visit to the hub. I hear Nibali is a podium contender after the 1st climb of 9 minutes. Yolande de Villiers didn't get a lifetime ban from any doping or cycling authorities, was like a year silent ban if I remember correctly. Epic had a rule that you're not allowed in their event. The newish ironman owners probably changed their rule or they would have no retired "greats" taking part. My favorites if they dont lose to much time in 1st day or 2 is the Spanish BH guys. Cheering for my neighbor Jennie and birthday girl, 49 today, Esther Suss. They considered for a moment to ride UCI women cause you just have to finish to get pocket money but insisted social no stress masters after retirement is going to be a nicer experience. Looking forward to follow the hardest Epic ever

[@grootlem]

Nino killing Andri by when? Tuesday?

[love2fly]

  On 3/19/2023 at 11:19 AM, @grootlem said:

My yearly visit to the hub. I hear Nibali is a podium contender after the 1st climb of 9 minutes. Yolande de Villiers didn't get a lifetime ban from any doping or cycling authorities, was like a year silent ban if I remember correctly. Epic had a rule that you're not allowed in their event. The newish ironman owners probably changed their rule or they would have no retired "greats" taking part. My favorites if they dont lose to much time in 1st day or 2 is the Spanish BH guys. Cheering for my neighbor Jennie and birthday girl, 49 today, Esther Suss. They considered for a moment to ride UCI women cause you just have to finish to get pocket money but insisted social no stress masters after retirement is going to be a nicer experience. Looking forward to follow the hardest Epic ever

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Must have changed the rules. I googled - many new articles stating li.. fe ban

[OVERDRIVE]

  On 3/19/2023 at 11:12 AM, Bernard and Christell Mtb Bucket List said:

Nino flying!

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  On 3/19/2023 at 11:13 AM, love2fly said:

He's my guy ...hope he got the tyre strategy I sent 🤣

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  On 3/19/2023 at 11:23 AM, @grootlem said:

Nino killing Andri by when? Tuesday?

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LOL he's holding on, leading even! 

[OVERDRIVE]

One thing for sure, Andri ain't Lars. 

[OVERDRIVE]

Everyone doubting Andri must go ride with Nino on this course. Many wont even sée which way he went 

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['Dale]

Respect, Beers and Blevins 

It takes me 7 seconds to throw my leg over the top tube, to cleat in and roll off. 
What a close contest for both men and women at this point in time

Edited March 19, 2023 by 'Dale

[OVERDRIVE]

I think its great Andri is there with them. Fun fact: last year he did better than Lars and Nino. 

[J Wakefield]

  On 3/19/2023 at 12:41 PM, OVERDRIVE said:

I think its great Andri is there with them. Fun fact: last year he did better than Lars and Nino. 

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Lars crashed out if I am right or am I thinking different? 

[babse]

Yaaaaasis... another top showing by the gravity defying watt bomb factory Matt 🇿🇦 💪

 

Said before I doubt Adri will go the distance with Nino. Let's see.

Speed Company & Canyon within a minute. Nothing considering what's to come... #aspens 

Epic really starts tomorrow. 

Weather forecast looks great for the week with possibly damp later in the week. Nothing extreme on either end of the scale.

 

[J Wakefield]

  On 3/19/2023 at 12:18 PM, 'Dale said:

Respect, Beers and Blevins 

It takes me 7 seconds throw my leg over the top tube,  to cleat in and roll off. 

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at 14km Scott were 14.8 seconds ahead of Spez
from 14km to finish Spez rode 21sec into Scott.

Prologue in essence isn't always a true indication of how the race or any race will unfold, that is a solid 2nd half of the course in terms of pacing. 

[J Wakefield]

  On 3/19/2023 at 1:08 PM, babse said:

 

Epic really starts tomorrow. 

 

 

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For me its Wednesday 

[babse]

  On 3/19/2023 at 1:11 PM, J Wakefield said:

For me its Wednesday 

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So barring technicals, top4 teams finish together tomorrow and Tuesday?

[OVERDRIVE]

  On 3/19/2023 at 1:06 PM, J Wakefield said:

Lars crashed out if I am right or am I thinking different? 

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Nino had a flat..."fun fact" was meant to be 🙂