Milzy
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Yes the spares will have been pumped up to standard pressure not realising that the big guy would need softer pressure on those wet cobbles.
Paris Roubaix 2021 (spoliers)
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I noticed this but I didn't clock who it was. The best I managed was "bloke wearing dirty kit"
It was all down to split seconds though so I'm not blaming Rowe.Seems there is a bit of finger pointing going on https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lu...med-for-mads-pedersen-crash-at-paris-roubaix/
All in all it was a great weekend's racing but I couldn't help feeling - is this a bit too much mud? Is it getting a bit too dangerous? Too much of a puncture lottery?
Mind, apart from AvV I've not heard of any really bad injuries. Not that I've been searching.
cyberknight
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they needed proper bikes with full mudgaurds 
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Adam Blythe clearly absolutely terrified on the back of a motorbike provided a few amusing interludes.
I think he drew the short straw/ ranked lowest in the pecking order.
I think he drew the short straw/ ranked lowest in the pecking order.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
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Propose it for the Extreme Weather Protocol.they needed proper bikes with full mudgaurds
Although, strictly speaking, I'm not sure rain during the sugarbeet harvest is purely "weather"
matticus
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I'd have loved to see Carlton Kirby on the back!
Seriously, the knowledgeable commentary and expert analysis from both Dan Lloyd and Magnus Backstedt was a revelation. Really knew their stuff and told us info that we couldn't actually see for ourselves. Robbie Hatch is the best actual commentator for me with humility to the real experts and rider recognition. I know his correct pronunciation isn't to everyones taste but he really knows his stuf and knows when to defer to the pundits.
matticus
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Another (lesser ranked) femme bust an ankle (tib+fib I think). Sorry, can't find her name right now 🤦♀️I noticed this but I didn't clock who it was. The best I managed was "bloke wearing dirty kit"
Seems there is a bit of finger pointing going on https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lu...med-for-mads-pedersen-crash-at-paris-roubaix/
All in all it was a great weekend's racing but I couldn't help feeling - is this a bit too much mud? Is it getting a bit too dangerous? Too much of a puncture lottery?
Mind, apart from AvV I've not heard of any really bad injuries. Not that I've been searching.
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I've just read that Deignan was using 1x gearing.
CC has missed a chance for a good old dust up over the use of something new.
Or does ditching the front changer not attract the same excitement as disc brakes/ tubeless tyres?
CC has missed a chance for a good old dust up over the use of something new.
Or does ditching the front changer not attract the same excitement as disc brakes/ tubeless tyres?
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I suspect as the route was quite flat the need for a 2X set up was thought to be unnecessary. Less chance of dropping a chain and less chance of mud clogging up the front mech.
matticus
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Yes - it's the perfect application for that setup. I've also been hearing that the women were mostly pretty confident going in, as despite little race experience on "proper" pavé, they've had about 3 recon trips for this race over the years :P
(@Dogtrousers remember, there is nothing new about 1x - it's multiple gears/chainwheels that is "new" ... )
And in other news ... the question everyone (else) was too shy to ask ...
YES there are photos of the women in the showers! Trek team snapper took some shots [I think this was on the Cyclist site?]. She said lots of riders dived in, compared to just a handful in the previous mens race. The pics I saw were all shoulders-upwards, and only female snappers allowed. Just FYI ...
Cathryn
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[QUOTE="matticus, post: 6553348, member: 101604
And in other news ... the question everyone (else) was too shy to ask ...
YES there are photos of the women in the showers! Trek team snapper took some shots [I think this was on the Cyclist site?]. She said lots of riders dived in, compared to just a handful in the previous mens race. The pics I saw were all shoulders-upwards, and only female snappers allowed. Just FYI ...
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The photos are fantastic! I believe they’re by Jojo Harper!
And in other news ... the question everyone (else) was too shy to ask ...
YES there are photos of the women in the showers! Trek team snapper took some shots [I think this was on the Cyclist site?]. She said lots of riders dived in, compared to just a handful in the previous mens race. The pics I saw were all shoulders-upwards, and only female snappers allowed. Just FYI ...
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The photos are fantastic! I believe they’re by Jojo Harper!
bitsandbobs
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https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/delko-team-ceases-operations-with-immediate-effect/
Jerseys to be sold cheap?
Actually I remember some years ago Rabobank (now TJV) were without sponsor and rode as "Blanco" for a short while. I thought the Blanco jerseys were quite cool and looked forward to them becoming cheap as chips, but it never happened.
