2016 Olympic Road Races and Time Trials *Spoilers*

[rualexander]

Do the riders choose their own bikes for the Olympics?
I notice that the GB guys aren't all riding the same brands/models are they?

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Oh bum, I am having to go elsewhere, so the race is on record for later.

Enjoy!

 

[HF2300]

Round Mirabeau again.

 

[HF2300]

Do the riders choose their own bikes for the Olympics?
I notice that the GB guys aren't all riding the same brands/models are they?

GB are using Cervelo T5GB for the track and the individual riders' team bikes for the road.

 

[HF2300]

That's Porte!

 

[smutchin]

Ouch!

 

[HF2300]

Porte out, crashed.

 

[SWSteve]

RICHIE PORTE! fark

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Going down like flies.

 

[smutchin]

Do the riders choose their own bikes for the Olympics?

They'll ride their team bikes, but resprayed in neutral colours.

 

[HF2300]

Nibali attacks!

 

[smutchin]

Go Yatesy!

 

[HF2300]

So that's Nibali, Aru, Caruso, Majka, Kwiatkowski, Yates, Thomas, Henao, GVA, Fulgsang all in that lead group. Could be a cracking last lap.

 

[HF2300]

That must be Rui Costa on the wheel there...

But of course.

 

[smutchin]

Not entirely surprising to see Kwiatkowski getting cramp!

Valverde must be kicking himself.