Minor race thread 2017 **spoilers**

[smutchin]

I suppose when the 3 riders were Sagan, GVA and Vanmarcke that it might be a bit of a challenge.

I was out yesterday afternoon so didn't see much of the race, but when I switched on and saw those three with 27 seconds and 20km to go, I was pretty sure they had it in the bag.

 

[BalkanExpress]

Can't work out how a chasing group of about 12 riders couldn't bridge a 26 second gap over 3 riders. Luke Rowe looked frustrated.

It may have Something to do with this:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/sidewalk-riding-sparks-anger-at-omloop-het-nieuwsblad/

UCI in inconsistent application of rules shock

 

[rich p]

Robbie Hatch is confusing me with a Roolonsh pronunciation for Jurgen Roelandts.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Schhteebarrrr

 

[roadrash]

owch for tony martins face

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

What happened to Tony Martin, missed it due to popping upstairs

 

[roadrash]

looks like he clipped a parked car, or the rider in front of him did

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Ahhchjeedoozar, the famous French cycling team

 

[rich p]

I was making a cuppa. Was the fall on telly?

 

[roadrash]

yeah it was

 

[roadrash]

Robbie Hatch is confusing me with a Roolonsh pronunciation for Jurgen Roelandts.

I was wondering who ....eegon roolonsh was

 

[smutchin]

And who is this Shturrven character?

 

[roadrash]

Its looking a bit wet for the final Yabba dabba doo stage

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

He might be worth watching as a contender for a Spring race victory/podium

Well, he would have been until you tipped him. Now he'll never get anywhere.

I'll look forward to 100% backing for Luke Rowe in the punditry next time he's out.

And not a single pundit had him for today. Not even me. Pillock.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

And, despite his rather eccentric pronouncing of names, Rob Hatch must be one of the best commentators to listen to and big Magnus did a very good job as the ex-pro-pundit-chap.