Paris Roubaix 2021 (spoliers)

[Dogtrousers]

https://www.paris-roubaix.fr/en/news/2021/such-a-long-wait/3346

Such a long wait
September 14 th 2021 - 11:52

After a one-and-a-half-year delay caused by the health crisis which has shaken up sporting schedules, starter’s orders on the 118th edition will eventually be given in Compiègne on 3rd October at 11.00, for a 257,7-kilometre route including 55 kilometres of cobbles spread over 30 sections (as opposed to 54.5 km and 29 sections in 2019). The cobble specialists will notably have to tackle the ascent of the sloped section at the Hameau du Buat.
2021 will also be the year that witnesses the first edition of Paris Roubaix Femmes, on 2nd October. The women’s pack will start from the Northern French town of Denain to cover a 116.4-km route with 17 cobbled sectors and the same last 85 kilometres as the men’s race, including the prestigious finish at the vélodrome de Roubaix cycling stadium.

 

[BrumJim]

https://www.paris-roubaix.fr/en/news/2021/such-a-long-wait/3346

Such a long wait
September 14 th 2021 - 11:52

After a one-and-a-half-year delay caused by the health crisis which has shaken up sporting schedules, starter’s orders on the 118th edition will eventually be given in Compiègne on 3rd October at 11.00, for a 257,7-kilometre route including 55 kilometres of cobbles spread over 30 sections (as opposed to 54.5 km and 29 sections in 2019). The cobble specialists will notably have to tackle the ascent of the sloped section at the Hameau du Buat.
2021 will also be the year that witnesses the first edition of Paris Roubaix Femmes, on 2nd October. The women’s pack will start from the Northern French town of Denain to cover a 116.4-km route with 17 cobbled sectors and the same last 85 kilometres as the men’s race, including the prestigious finish at the vélodrome de Roubaix cycling stadium.

Do the women get better showers, though?

 

[Cathryn]

I am so excited for the first women’s P-R!!

 

[Adam4868]

I'm so excited for....

 

[Domus]

Will be watching

 

[DRM]

I'm so excited for....
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Looks like your wish has been granted for the mens race

 

[DRM]

I am so excited for the first women’s P-R!!

I’d like to see Marianne Vos get win in the inaugural womens race

 

[rich p]

Phil Gil says he's not the favourite! You can say that again.
Times and riders seem to have moved on since then...his 2019 win...with the new generation and new attitudes. If Pog put his mind to it I'm sure he could do a good job in the PR.
Having said that I wonder if I should risk a punt on 31 yo Peter Sagan to roll back the years? @ 12 to 1
Or the man in form, Michael Valgren @ 33s
Or Pollitt @ 25s!
Or maybe WVA or MVDP, the bookies favourites but low value bets.
Wet and slippery and it could be a complete lottery.
Betting's a mugs game, ain't it Adam

 

[Adam4868]

Phil Gil says he's not the favourite! You can say that again.
Times and riders seem to have moved on since then...his 2019 win...with the new generation and new attitudes. If Pog put his mind to it I'm sure he could do a good job in the PR.
Having said that I wonder if I should risk a punt on 31 yo Peyer Sagan to roll back the years? @ 12 to 1
Or the man in form, Michael Valgren @ 33s
Or Pollitt @ 25s!
Or maybe WVA or MVDP, the bookies favourites but low value bets.
Wet and slippery and it could be a complete lottery.
Betting's a mugs game, ain't it Adam

Gutted Pidcocks not racing.

 

[semakof]

https://www.paris-roubaix.fr/en/news/2021/such-a-long-wait/3346

Such a long wait
September 14 th 2021 - 11:52

After a one-and-a-half-year delay caused by the health crisis which has shaken up sporting schedules, starter’s orders on the 118th edition will eventually be given in Compiègne on 3rd October at 11.00, for a 257,7-kilometre route including 55 kilometres of cobbles spread over 30 sections (as opposed to 54.5 km and 29 sections in 2019). The cobble specialists will notably have to tackle the ascent of the sloped section at the Hameau du Buat.
2021 will also be the year that witnesses the first edition of Paris Roubaix Femmes, on 2nd October. The women’s pack will start from the Northern French town of Denain to cover a 116.4-km route with 17 cobbled sectors and the same last 85 kilometres as the men’s race, including the prestigious finish at the vélodrome de Roubaix cycling stadium.

Am looking forward to it too

 

[nickyboy]

Phil Gil says he's not the favourite! You can say that again.
Times and riders seem to have moved on since then...his 2019 win...with the new generation and new attitudes. If Pog put his mind to it I'm sure he could do a good job in the PR.
Having said that I wonder if I should risk a punt on 31 yo Peter Sagan to roll back the years? @ 12 to 1
Or the man in form, Michael Valgren @ 33s
Or Pollitt @ 25s!
Or maybe WVA or MVDP, the bookies favourites but low value bets.
Wet and slippery and it could be a complete lottery.
Betting's a mugs game, ain't it Adam

It's such a lottery with punctures, riders crashing and taking down other etc that betting on favourites in P-R is a mug's game. If you are willing to countenance WVA and MVDP not making it to the finish in the first group then there is loads of value; you could stick a couple of quid on half a dozen "second level favourites" and be in with a good chance

 

[Adam4868]

It's such a lottery with punctures, riders crashing and taking down other etc that betting on favourites in P-R is a mug's game. If you are willing to countenance WVA and MVDP not making it to the finish in the first group then there is loads of value; you could stick a couple of quid on half a dozen "second level favourites" and be in with a good chance

Pretty much sums up all one day races.

 

[Dogtrousers]

If you fancy a warm up ... Paris Roubaix '81 (or bits of it) is on Youtube somewhere and is really worth a watch. I enjoyed the bit where Hinault, having been brought down by a dog, is clearly very angry. And boy, you would not like him when he's angry.

 

[Cathryn]

If you fancy a warm up ... Paris Roubaix '81 (or bits of it) is on Youtube somewhere and is really worth a watch. I enjoyed the bit where Hinault, having been brought down by a dog, is clearly very angry. And boy, you would not like him when he's angry.

Badger or Honey Badger?

 

[Cathryn]

Really looking forward to watching today’s women’s’ race but also…look at the ££££