Strathlubnaig
Guru
- Location
- Alberta
Terpstra takes Le Samyn in brutal weather, that man Thwaites in 2nd ! DNF list very long.
Spring Classics 2016 discussion & commentary ***SPOILERS***
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Flying_Monkey
Recyclist
- Location
- Odawa
Thwaites is thriving in the Belgian races right now. He seems to be someone who doesn't mind the bad weather either...
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Has anyone else had this appear in any social media feeds yet?? (it was in my FaceBook)
There's some wonderful pictures
http://www.yarak.cc/omloop
There's some wonderful pictures
http://www.yarak.cc/omloop
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Never looked, but 'Great Minds.....................'
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Well, he is a Yorkshire lad (Keighley, I believe?)
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smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
Thwaites likes a bit of cyclocross, doesn't he? And he got the bronze in the Commonwealth Games road race last year, which was in pretty grim conditions.
Good to see him doing well.
Good to see him doing well.
Berk on a Bike
Veteran
- Location
- Yorkshire
As if coming in as first loser wasn't bad enough, Dec Quigley (commentating for Eurosport) called Thwaites a Lancashire man. Hmph...! Scott's reaction as he crossed the line was priceless though: "F*ck!"
Specialeyes
Guru
- Location
- Essex
"Of course, with every great climb, there’s the frantic chase to get back on terms with the leaders AFTER the climb. It’s a terrible period for all but the strongest, and it’s one we generally don’t get to see too often - since we’re either on the side of the road or watching on TV - and TV coverage doesn’t show the struggle of the riders chasing back on, trying to keep their chances alive for a few more minutes."
He makes a good point and takes some great photos - thanks for sharing. I've been trying to find any actual media coverage of the race since the weekend, with little luck.
He makes a good point and takes some great photos - thanks for sharing. I've been trying to find any actual media coverage of the race since the weekend, with little luck.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Not heard of him. Is he a Duffers tribute act?
Berk on a Bike
Veteran
- Location
- Yorkshire
Declan Quigley? He's a regular on Eurosport. Irish accent.
FYI The Omloop photos were all by his wife, Ashley I believe.
Yes, with apologies to his wife, I missed reading that at the beginning. In fact they both take pictures and they're both bloody good at it.
Pro Tour Punditry
Guru
Armitstead is on fire and wins Strade Bianche!
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