mididoctors
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That was a race
2026 Spring Classics Thread
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wakemalcolm
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- Ratho
Had 2 of the things that frustrate me most about modern cycling in 1 race: the overwhelming favourite heading off up the road and the worst instance of group 2 syndrome I've seen in a while.
misforturob
Senior Member
It was Axel Zingle and he was DQed
mididoctors
Über Member
Group 2 syndrome was insane
MadMalx
Senior Member
- Location
- Settle, Yorkshire Dales
I'm wondering if there was any pro cycling here before we came over - this area is like a BR refugee camp.
MadMalx
Senior Member
- Location
- Settle, Yorkshire Dales
100%
Quiet afternoon at the desk, cycling on in the background while finishing off the week's jobs. I barely know what day of the week it is now.
Pross
Guru
The good thing is that they demonstrated it is possible to chase down MVDP when he goes. They were really well organised right up to the last moment (group 3 also chased well). Hopefully it will give the message to other riders that it is possible to bring the superstars back when they go solo if they’re prepared to work together. Yes, they ultimately messed up but I can’t recall the last time MVDP nearly got chased down, they took back a minute.
No Ta Doctor
Über Member
Woken up today and I'm still absolutely furious with them. MvdP went ridiculously deep there, and was ripe for the picking.
I don't think his form was all that though, it wasn't just that they chased well, I think he's a few percent off his peak. Never seen him look so ragged on a bike. Name a polygon, he was pedaling it.
I don't think his form was all that though, it wasn't just that they chased well, I think he's a few percent off his peak. Never seen him look so ragged on a bike. Name a polygon, he was pedaling it.
Odd how the long break has changed. At one time it was the preserve of eg Jacky Durand to get TV time or a chancer hoping to get a win. Now it's perfect for a rider who can get the gap and hold it. Having group 2 sit up is just perfect but to be in group 2 and decide you'll contest 2nd and 3rd is crazy. Might as well have sat at the back.
Blazing Saddles
Über Member
It looks as if Sporza are covering the start of G-W as well as its main coverage.
They are on air from 9amBST tomorrow, for 2 hours, with main coverage starting at 12-30pmBST.
They are on air from 9amBST tomorrow, for 2 hours, with main coverage starting at 12-30pmBST.
matticus
Guru
Yeah - and I quite like that the winner was the only guy who went all in (even though I'm not a true MVdP fan!)
2km to go and we still weren't sure of the likely outcome ...
500m to go and we're all totally flabbergasted 😆👍
The 4 chasers were all in... until they weren't.
Dorset Boy
Senior Member
- Location
- North Dorset or a mountain
Just the 449 watt average for 90 minutes from MvdP, his all time best......
So yeah, you're right, he's a few percent off his peak!
