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Salaman 1 Sep 2020 14:20:33 24,162 posts
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askew wrote:

Salaman wrote:

askew wrote:
https://www.deceuninck-quickstep.com/en/news/4526/il-lombardia-statement

Ooh. I'd not seen anything about this. Though it would be incredibly stupid to be carrying any PEDs in your pocket…
It's a bit silly. He's about to be loaded onto a stretcher, so this guy empties his pockets (and took off his radio/heart monitor, etc.), which seems sensible to do. Then someone tweets a short video and now the UCI wants to 'thoroughly investigate'.
DCQ could just come out and say what it was. On another forum folks reckon it's likely to be some sort of data device. I'm not sure why that isn't allowed – maybe because only Velon are allowed the data for certain riders?

I think they confirmed yesterday it's a "finale bottle". Something with a little kick in it for the last 40k. They vary from team to team and from ear to era. Could be something with lots of caffeine or ketones or anything really.

In terms of data devices, they're not allowed to stream data back to the team cars apparently.

askew 1 Sep 2020 16:44:12 24,121 posts
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Hmm!

JV have got their playbook haven't they… use Roglic's punchiness. Other teams might need to separate him earlier otherwise it'll be rinse and repeat.

Ineos look weak. Kwia did his turn then whoever was second wheel (Carapaz?) just let Bernal chase Kuss by himself.

Salaman 1 Sep 2020 17:01:29 24,162 posts
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Well executed.

Salaman 2 Sep 2020 09:00:13 24,162 posts
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If there was any doubt about whether Ineos can dominate this tour the way they've done it in recent years or whether Jumbo-Visma is taking this scepter from them, I think the last 3k yesterday was a good indication that JV is on top.

mothercruncher 2 Sep 2020 13:43:01 19,474 posts
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Absolutely, it’s Roglič‘s to lose, and, personally, I’m happy about that.

askew 2 Sep 2020 19:05:36 24,121 posts
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Goddamn van Aert

I suspect Bernal will probably need to follow the example of Pog and Lopez and be a bit more opportunistic.

mothercruncher 2 Sep 2020 22:06:11 19,474 posts
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Yeah, frigging unbelievable all-rounder and so hunky t’boot 🥰

askew 2 Sep 2020 23:06:07 24,121 posts
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#TeamMathieu

mothercruncher 3 Sep 2020 06:44:58 19,474 posts
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I wonder who’ll win more on the road by the end? VdP needs to relinquish a bit of control and get on a world tour team in my opinion.

askew 3 Sep 2020 15:47:41 24,121 posts
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That was dull.

Psychotext 3 Sep 2020 17:08:19 70,652 posts
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I don't think I'm going to bother watching until the final few days. Hasn't been massively inspiring thus far.

askew 4 Sep 2020 15:36:29 24,121 posts
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Ooh: splits.

askew 4 Sep 2020 15:52:05 24,121 posts
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Amador and Carapaz have a lot to learn about the 'Ineos way'…

Trafford 4 Sep 2020 16:10:36 9,358 posts
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Fast race today, beautiful scenery as well.

Vortex808 4 Sep 2020 16:11:55 15,593 posts
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Lots of nice tree lined roads from the bit i saw.

Felt for sagan at the end though. Losing your chain in the sprint must be a real pisser.

He didn't look happy! 😃

askew 4 Sep 2020 16:15:16 24,121 posts
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JV aren't exactly missing Groenewegen…

mothercruncher 4 Sep 2020 16:46:57 19,474 posts
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Sagan is a shadow of his former self, it’s a bit sad to see. He confidently stated that he did “real training” earlier in the year while everyone else was indoors on Zwift, wonder if he’s paying for that now? Not that you work on your sprint indoors...

askew 4 Sep 2020 19:41:11 24,121 posts
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Isn't he using it as a warm up for the Giro? I thought – pre-lockdown – that he was finally doing it (albeit with a nice cash incentive)

mothercruncher 4 Sep 2020 19:47:22 19,474 posts
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I didn’t catch that, he might have been.

Still he’s here without quite the snap or the race craft to snatch a win.

Vortex808 4 Sep 2020 20:21:42 15,593 posts
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Still up front scrabbling for points for the green jersey though. 😃

askew 4 Sep 2020 21:04:49 24,121 posts
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He says his chain slipped which fucked him over.

Vortex808 4 Sep 2020 21:17:51 15,593 posts
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You can see him spinning fresh air at the sprint at the end

Vortex808 5 Sep 2020 15:36:36 15,593 posts
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Balls. Pinot having a 'mare.

Still bollocksed after the crash a few days back apparently. Definitely looks like he's struggling badly.

askew 5 Sep 2020 18:39:17 24,121 posts
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Good ride there Pog: put yourself back in contention. Had to chuckle at JA, blowing himself up with his own attack.

Vortex808 5 Sep 2020 18:56:41 15,593 posts
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Yes, that was great. 😃

mothercruncher 6 Sep 2020 08:26:03 19,474 posts
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Really enjoyed that one, glad Yates managed to hold on, though not for much longer I think.

mothercruncher 6 Sep 2020 08:53:55 19,474 posts
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Going up those climbs was shocking to see yesterday, all those fans, many completely unmasked yelling right in their faces whilst they’re breathing in tens of litres of air as they pass. Nice little Covid corridor they had there 😮

JoelStinty 6 Sep 2020 15:30:34 9,530 posts
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Pogacaryou big spoil sport

First stage I’ve been able to really see. Loved it.

Vortex808 6 Sep 2020 15:31:49 15,593 posts
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So gutted for Hirschi!

He wasn't happy to get pipped either. 😃

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