Road World Championship 2010

[kennykool]

Going for Cav - if he can be bothered to contest a sprint finish there is no-one better. Problem he has is as soon as it looks like someone is putting up a challenge he gives up

He has david Millar riding with him this year - he'll bust a gut

If not Cav then its got to be the God of Thunder - Big Thor!!!

 

[raindog]

I doubt very much Hushovd is going to be world road race champ this year.

 

[raindog]

I meant to mention this the other day, but no-one's talked about the gals and yet the uk have serious contenders with Emma Pooley and Lizzie Armistead.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I meant to mention this the other day, but no-one's talked about the gals and yet the uk have serious contenders with Emma Pooley and Lizzie Armistead.

Indeed - not sure whether the course is lumpy enough to really favour Pooley though.

 

[raindog]

Indeed - not sure whether the course is lumpy enough to really favour Pooley though.

hmmm...I'm not so sure. Did you look at the Robbie McEwan vids I put up? Those are a couple of serious lumps, and she won the GP de Plouay a few weeks ago with a similar steep climb near the end. The only problem with the Oz circuit is there's 10ks after the hills where the peloton might have time to reform. Still think she's in with a shout though.

I love this endless speculation before races, don't you?

 

[Flying_Monkey]

hmmm...I'm not so sure. Did you look at the Robbie McEwan vids I put up? Those are a couple of serious lumps, and she won the GP de Plouay a few weeks ago with a similar steep climb near the end. The only problem with the Oz circuit is there's 10ks after the hills where the peloton might have time to reform. Still think she's in with a shout though.

I love this endless speculation before races, don't you?

Absolutely! If she can get enough of a devastating attack in on the last lap, she might well be able to stay away for the 10k (it's not that far after all), but I can't see it. Unlike for the men, the UK at least does have a strong team that it can put out in support to try to control the race behind if she does go off the front.

 

[montage]

Not so sure about the Cav win this year, but I will be supporting him for sure. This is nowhere near the sprinters course that people were claiming, and for that reason I'm going to have to say Evans following his performance this year... Is Chavanel racing? The course wouldn't be too bad for him looking at the stages he won in le tour

 

[Team Fiwip]

If she can get enough of a devastating attack in on the last lap, she might well be able to stay away for the 10k (it's not that far after all), but I can't see it. Unlike for the men, the UK at least does have a strong team that it can put out in support to try to control the race behind if she does go off the front.

Wise words, if Pooley can FM is vindicated but if she cant FM is vindicated. I for one truly appreciates your cycling intellect. A strong team may be able to offer support its leader when chasing down a break or riding tempo, it cannot disrupt the pelotons chase of its leader, pro riders dominate or chase they don’t disrupt!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I for one truly appreciates your cycling intellect.

And I truly 'appreciates' your wonderful command of the English language, and all your worthwhile contributions to this forum. We are blessed by your presence: birds sing and the stars shine just a little brighter when you post here. Thank-you. Really.

 

[BigSteev]

I meant to mention this the other day, but no-one's talked about the gals and yet the uk have serious contenders with Emma Pooley and Lizzie Armistead.

Should be fine as long as their DS doesn't decree that they should all work for Nicole!

Liz was in great form in the Ardeche.

 

[raindog]

Liz was in great form in the Ardeche.

Indeed. Three consecutive stage wins!

 

[Ball]

http://saddlewithaview.blogspot.com/

Read my preview of the race! Feel free to comment/slate/support

 

[rich p]

According to this
http://www.livesportontv.com/cycling/all-fixtures

the women's road race is live on BBC3 from 04:00am.
No mention of the men's race.

Anyone know the score?

 

[raindog]

http://saddlewithaview.blogspot.com/

Read my preview of the race! Feel free to comment/slate/support

Nice blog - thanks.

 

[philipbh]

According to this
http://www.livesport...ng/all-fixtures

the women's road race is live on BBC3 from 04:00am.
No mention of the men's race.

Anyone know the score?

Eurosport TV Schedules have :

Mens Time Trial at 14:00 Thursday 30th September - 145min (Repeat at 20.45)

Mens Road race at 07.35 Sunday 3rd October - 190 Mins