2024 Races with Spoilers !

[Dogtrousers]

I enjoyed the women's race too. It was kind of good to see Kopecky struggling. Not in a nasty way, just good to see that they are all human. She put in a hell of a shift, regardless. Neiwiadoma is a favourite of mine so I was a bit disappointed with the result, but it was inevitable really.

 

[Cathryn]

Totally agree. Great race and proper RVV weather. I wondered if Shirin would be a bit pissed that Elisa chased her down, but not at all. Trek Lidl seem to be a happy team. Good performance from Puck Pieterse: what a talent she is. My dark horse for the win was Marianne Vos. She faded a bit at the end, but awesome to see her back animating races.

Women’s racing is fabulous this year!! I was shouting at the TV in the final stretch!

 

[Cathryn]

I enjoyed the women's race too. It was kind of good to see Kopecky struggling. Not in a nasty way, just good to see that they are all human. She put in a hell of a shift, regardless. Neiwiadoma is a favourite of mine so I was a bit disappointed with the result, but it was inevitable really.

She was so so close! But she seemed happy with second so if she’s happy, I’m happy!

 

[Cathryn]

On that note, Lizzie Deignan broke her arm and Marlen Reusser her jaw and some teeth! It was brutal out there!

 

[Adam4868]

Felt a bit sorry for Bettiol and Teuns. It looked like they were nailed on for podium places. And then there weren't!

Not quite as sorry as I felt for myself 😁
Damn they were close !

 

[Chislenko]

I am the only person finding this season rather boring and predictable with the certainty that the win is going to come from one or two riders or one of two teams.

Must admit just "skip watching" most of it now.

 

[McNobber]

I only watched the highlights, both races looked great. Reminded me of the Ronde museum and "old races" footage.

 

[Adam4868]

I am the only person finding this season rather boring and predictable with the certainty that the win is going to come from one or two riders or one of two teams.

Must admit just "skip watching" most of it now.

You nearly had me there....almost forgot it's April 1st 😁

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I am the only person finding this season rather boring and predictable with the certainty that the win is going to come from one or two riders or one of two teams.

Must admit just "skip watching" most of it now.

The list of winners so far, from Pro Cycling Stats. Somewhat more than one or two riders from one or two teams…

 

[Adam4868]

Tour of Basque Itzulia starts today,stacked lineup for this race.Can Remco win today's ITT 😁

 

[rich p]

I am the only person finding this season rather boring and predictable with the certainty that the win is going to come from one or two riders or one of two teams.

Must admit just "skip watching" most of it now.

MVDP is a phenomenon. I guess you enjoy watching a once in a lifetime rider or find it predictable.
I can see it from both sides but I'm in awe.
And he got out sprinted by Mads the other day so he can lose!

 

[tarric]

Tour of Basque Itzulia starts today,stacked lineup for this race.Can Remco win today's ITT 😁

Probably but I will be interested to se how close Ayuso and Vingegaard push him.

 

[TomDW]

I enjoyed the women's race too. It was kind of good to see Kopecky struggling. Not in a nasty way, just good to see that they are all human. She put in a hell of a shift, regardless. Neiwiadoma is a favourite of mine so I was a bit disappointed with the result, but it was inevitable really.

It's puzzling that Neiwiadoma doesn't win anything. As she proved today she is strong enough to be at the front but never has the luck or race know how to win. I only watched the highlights but the Women's Flanders race looked more dynamic.

 

[Adam4868]

Probably but I will be interested to se how close Ayuso and Vingegaard push him.

McNulty,Rogla ?....only 10k so should be close.

 

[tarric]

McNulty,Rogla ?....only 10k so should be close.

And a few others, Roglic is going to want to have a better showing than the Paris - Nice.