[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[1066familyman]

A mate of Colin's, who I've ridden with, has posted his latest jaunt.

The Wonderful Wessex Audax.

Only 300km from Portsmouth through Sailsbury, Warminster, Bath, Swindon, Andover, Winchester, back to Pompey.

Distance 226.6miles, Moving Time 13:57:14, elevation 9,537ft.


As the start was Rowland's Castle and he lives in Bognor, he cycled the 40 mile round trip to the event

Lol, that sounds a bit like some of the nutters in our local club. There's a handful of them that ride out to brutal organised rides then ride back home again whilst normal people drive there and back in their cars. I think they've a 300km and 600km ride lined up at some point this year. Sod that for a game of soldiers!

 

[Pantani]

Pot of tea, hot cross buns and the Tour of Flanders, a good afternoon!

Anyone else watching?

 

[armchairclubber]

Yep watching, poor Jesse Seargant, not a great advert for Shimano

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Pot of tea, hot cross buns and the Tour of Flanders, a good afternoon!

Anyone else watching?

I am sat, feet up, and chilled, watching events unfold. Shades of Johnny Hoogerland a few minutes ago.

 

[Pantani]

Four Sky on the front, Stannard just behind in the pack about p25/30. Wiggins? Gone missing. Hope no one took a punt a 66-1 like in that thread from yesterday...

 

[Pantani]

There he is.

Time for Sky or EQS to put the hammer down I think. This has been a bit too easy for the sprinters so far.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Four Sky on the front, Stannard just behind in the pack about p25/30. Wiggins? Gone missing. Hope no one took a punt a 66-1 like in that thread from yesterday...

Looks like he's there to me.

Not that he is even in the frame for victory, God knows why anyone would put money on him to win when he is clearly a domestique today.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Bloody Hell, who taught these people to drive?

 

[Pantani]

Yep watching, poor Jesse Seargant, not a great advert for Shimano

Shimano neutral car, again! This is crazy.

 

[armchairclubber]

Oh dear oh dear it gets worse

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

SKY all working for Brad now, conditions are good

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

They have changed the route again, I don't get it anymore

 

[armchairclubber]

You have to laugh how the bikes getting under that !!!

 

[Pantani]

Huge group still. Looking like Degenkolb or Kristoff for the win unless someone seriously ups the tempo. It will have to EQS now as Sky have just been hanging out on the front all day wasting energy

 

[armchairclubber]

Huge group still. Looking like Degenkolb or Kristoff for the win unless someone seriously ups the tempo. It will have to EQS now as Sky have just been hanging out on the front all day wasting energy

Yep think Sky burnt too much, although G looks very strong on his own, with 40k to go and pretty much anyones race who wants to pick one ? i'm sticking with my outside 50/1 bet Oss who looked pretty strong a few moments ago and may make a move.

 

[Pantani]

Impressed with Luke Rowe, still looking strong.

 

[Motogull]

8th for Lizzie A.

 

[Pantani]

Huge from Kristoff. His last eight race finishes:

2nd in San Remo, 4th in E3, 9th in Gent Wevelgem, 1st,1st,1st and 3rd in De Panne and 1st today. That is Merckx esque.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

8th for Lizzie A.

She has lost the lead in the WC - unfortunately

 

[Stat Brother]

That's such a good race.
It comes to something when you're not safe from the neutrals and advertising.

Great ride from Kristoff he was super strong, poor old Nicki T, he was a beaten man all ends up.
Another strong ride from G.
I guess he'll be returning the favour and working for Wiggo next weekend