2016 Olympic Road Races and Time Trials *Spoilers*

[Mad Doug Biker]

Commentary is back now in the cycling.

 

[HF2300]

Oops, they've woken up again.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

They just had a break and had something to eat apparently.

 

[coffeejo]

That's ok, Chris, while you were on your lunch break, Simon was asleep...

 

[HF2300]

That's ok, Chris, while you were on your lunch break, Simon was asleep...

Chris obviously has to keep poking him to keep him awake.

 

[brommers]

I noticed that the organisers had a plan B for the cobbled section as it looks as though the tarmac on the other side of the barriers runs the entire length

 

[coffeejo]

Is it "normal" for chains to fall off like this over the cobbles?

 

[HF2300]

Is it "normal" for chains to fall off like this over the cobbles?

I wouldn't have said to this extent, but the cobbles do look quite rough and we're used to watching cobbled classics with top class riders and mechanics. I'd guess the mechanicing and mechanical quality is a lot more variable in an Olympic event? Some of the national squads can be pretty strapped for cash and equipment.

 

[Buddfox]

I think it's not helped that they have a descent onto the first cobbled section, so they are hitting it at speed, and it's a sharp change of gradient. This I think is also causing the problems with the seat posts - when you hit the flat, your backside bangs down onto the seat and puts it under extra strain, so it slips down.

 

[rich p]

Been lucky with the weather...

 

[Dayvo]

Been lucky with the weather...

A nice winter's day, in fact.

 

[HF2300]

Tom Dumoulin has stopped.

Assume Dumoulin baled out to save his arm for the TT.

 

[HF2300]

GB leading the rugby 7s but some silly unforced errors.

 

[coffeejo]

I wouldn't have said to this extent, but the cobbles do look quite rough and we're used to watching cobbled classics with top class riders and mechanics. I'd guess the mechanicing and mechanical quality is a lot more variable in an Olympic event? Some of the national squads can be pretty strapped for cash and equipment.

I think it's not helped that they have a descent onto the first cobbled section, so they are hitting it at speed, and it's a sharp change of gradient. This I think is also causing the problems with the seat posts - when you hit the flat, your backside bangs down onto the seat and puts it under extra strain, so it slips down.

Good points, thanks.

Assume Dumoulin baled out to save his arm for the TT.

Yeah, that was my guess.

 

[Buddfox]

GB leading the rugby 7s but some silly unforced errors.

Just channel hopped to see what else was on, and was delighted to see that when commentating on the Equestrianism, one refers to taking a 'luncheon break' not a lunch break.