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C riders won't have the power I don't think to push the pace, and may be in the red just holding on if pace is high. That should reduce their sprinting chances.
The Bs who are not big sprinters are not going to want to drag you to the line only to have you blast past them over the last 500 metres, so I think it will be up to them to put pressure on the rest of us to nullify the sprint. Yes we'll be wheelsucking for all we have, but anything less will just mean more of us able to contest the final sprint.
I have a decent sprint, so I'm happy with a slow paceJust depends if anyone wants to try and take the power out of my legs (and the other sprinters) before we get to the last 500 metres
But as in a flat stage of any race, it's up to the non sprinters to drop the sprinters (just like in a hilly stage it's up to the sprinters to try and hang on, or breakaway to nullify the climbers advantage on the hills). I'm really looking forward to tomorrow, if only because we may all be there, or there abouts, at the end and that has to be fun and nervy
I'm looking forward to it - boring or not. It's not very often I get to ride on a pan flat course this long. It is heaven for my fat arse!
Let's hope so ..... i have the 3rd best sprint according to ZPI predict an average speed of 15mph with everyone marking everyone out
straas
Matt
- Location
- Manchester
Forgot the winking face!
Yep, standard scratch race tomorrow - happy to do the first 500m neutralised and a rolling start again as ot seemed to work OK last time (not that anyone's likely to want to solo off the front at the start are they?!)
Going to be an interesting one this - very flat course so hard to break away solo or in a very small group. If it comes down to a mass sprint the top two will be different to last week for sure
Going to be an interesting one this - very flat course so hard to break away solo or in a very small group. If it comes down to a mass sprint the top two will be different to last week for sure
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Just signed up.
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
I’ll say one thing. There might not be big time gaps on offer this week. But I have no doubt there’s some little mini battles. With certain people marking out other people as people they’d prefer not to lose to 😁. I think I’ll sign up just in case I can catch a bit of the action.
mjd1988
Guru
C riders won't have the power I don't think to push the pace, and may be in the red just holding on if pace is high. That should reduce their sprinting chances.
The Bs who are not big sprinters are not going to want to drag you to the line only to have you blast past them over the last 500 metres, so I think it will be up to them to put pressure on the rest of us to nullify the sprint. Yes we'll be wheelsucking for all we have, but anything less will just mean more of us able to contest the final sprint.
I have a decent sprint, so I'm happy with a slow pace
But as in a flat stage of any race, it's up to the non sprinters to drop the sprinters (just like in a hilly stage it's up to the sprinters to try and hang on, or breakaway to nullify the climbers advantage on the hills). I'm really looking forward to tomorrow, if only because we may all be there, or there abouts, at the end and that has to be fun and nervy
It being part of a series makes it interesting as well; i can imagine some of the climbers/A riders would be looking to break away together if it was a one-off race but you don't want to end up helping someone else out in the GC stakes, so might mark out each other who knows
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
- Location
- Staffordshire
I know who I'll be marking .... and I'm pretty sure that they will be trying to drop me every time someone attacks. Just can't see it being a cosy procession to the sprint start banner
I think we will all have our own little private battles, and wheels to follow ... should be a good race as it's long enough to zap legs (not the rider, but who knows ) and lungs 
I know who my money is on to win this stage though
Peter Salt
Bittersweet
- Location
- Yorkshire, UK
You're dreaming if you think I can hold on to the lead group pace, even in a herd draft.
I will do my best to hold on to Andy/Alan/Joffey/Steven and hopefully have a fun battle with at least one of them to the finish Regardless of the result I will definitely enjoy it
Main goal for the race is to practice staying in the pack and getting that cadence up. Ideally 90RPM+
I will do my best to hold on to Andy/Alan/Joffey/Steven and hopefully have a fun battle with at least one of them to the finish
Regardless of the result I will definitely enjoy it Main goal for the race is to practice staying in the pack and getting that cadence up. Ideally 90RPM+
W/kg ranking there... just remember weight isn't really a factor on the flat...
When you order it by pure wattage there is one clear winner... @mjd1988... Hope no one marks him too closely tomorrow...
Let's not mention 20 minute power eh?
mjd1988
Guru
You're dreaming if you think I can hold on to the lead group pace, even in a herd draft.
I will do my best to hold on to Andy/Alan/Joffey/Steven and hopefully have a fun battle with at least one of them to the finish
Main goal for the race is to practice staying in the pack and getting that cadence up. Ideally 90RPM+
I've only had cadence for last two rides but average has been remarkably static; 69 & 70. Hasn't really been something i've kept an eye on too much but definitely feels natural and comfortable
