[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Stat Brother]

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Are you going for solo staring into the middle distance ?

 

[1066familyman]

Also meant to say - all the Olympic road cycling from the weekend (plus the triathlon and MTB racing) is on the GCN+ app for anyone who has it.

Both men's and women's races were brilliant.

Pleased for Carapaz. See what happens when he's released from the shackles of Dave's 'exciting' riding

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Just picked up miss WDs new bike

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[mugstud]

Incredible that he didn't have a dropper post on a course like that...or indeed in any MTB race in 2021. Why would he make a decision like that?

It was sad to see him eventually succumbing to his injuries. He really is a great cyclist, like Pidcock, across so many disciplines.

No idea but I bet he's regretting it now. He is a great rider and hope that both he and TP are back in Paris battling it out at the front. I do like the fact that as good as they both are on the road, they both seem to have a real passion for MTB.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

No idea but I bet he's regretting it now. He is a great rider and hope that both he and TP are back in Paris battling it out at the front. I do like the fact that as good as they both are on the road, they both seem to have a real passion for MTB.

Agreed.

I suspect Road Race Dollars will win out in the end, though.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Boooooo

I should have mentioned that it also annoys you.

I bet you've been taking advantage of the glorious sunshine and high temperatures to get out and really enjoy your cycling recently.

 

[zeemeeuw]

No idea but I bet he's regretting it now. He is a great rider and hope that both he and TP are back in Paris battling it out at the front. I do like the fact that as good as they both are on the road, they both seem to have a real passion for MTB.

Apparently, there was a training ramp on that drop during practice. He didn't realise that it was going to be removed for the race.

 

[1066familyman]

Just watched a bit of that knobbly tyre nonsense to see what all the fuss is about. Two things immediately sprung to mind:

1. They all look like Froome on a bike.

2. This is not an event for G!

Having already seen the result, I didn't need to watch until the end. Pidcock's victory here will never equal the beauty of his Brabantse Pijl win

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Just watched a bit of that knobbly tyre nonsense to see what all the fuss is about. Two things immediately sprung to mind:

1. They all look like Froome on a bike.

2. This is not an event for G!

Having already seen the result, I didn't need to watch until the end. Pidcock's victory here will never equal the beauty of his Brabantse Pijl win

Philistine.

Such an incredible ride, and he's only 21! He didn't stop and point once...

 

[1066familyman]

Philistine.

Such an incredible ride, and he's only 21! He didn't stop and point once...

Yes, he's had a great Classics season. Going to be a real talent on the road that's for sure

 

[mugstud]

Yes, he's had a great Classics season. Going to be a real talent on the road that's for sure

I’ve no doubt he’ll end up a full time roadie, but I hope he keeps his eye in and does a few mtb races each year and has another stab at gold in 24. Would also like to see him have a go at that World Cup DH race that he’s said is on his bucket list.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

I'd love to see DH in the Olympics, but I don't think it'll happen anytime soon. Would be nice if Paris selected it as a test event as the French are very dominant in DH right now.

If surfing & skateboarding have made it in, I see no reason why the DH discipline of MTB cant be added to the games as well tbh....

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Neff is storming the womens MTB race this morning - but keep a close eye on Richards in 5th currently...c'mon Evie!
Tough conditions after the stormy weather in Japan. 28 degrees, sticky mud & slippery roots under the tyres....hard going today.

 

[mugstud]

If surfing & skateboarding have made it in, I see no reason why the DH discipline of MTB cant be added to the games as well tbh....

I would love to see it, the only downside would be listening to the BBC commentary instead of Rob Warner.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

I would love to see it, the only downside would be listening to the BBC commentary instead of Rob Warner.

True....

 

[Marty McFly]

Got one of these beauts coming my way in Oct/Nov for riding on the snow. Really can't wait! A neighbour has built a mtb trail in a forest across the road, and we have an abandoned road a further 5mins away which is also great for cycling (and nordic skiing). I have the hope I can forge a trail with the bike and then ski the same trail after for a time trial against myself!

https://cad.rsdbikes.com/product/mayor-v5-aluminum-october-2021/

 

[Stat Brother]

Actually I'll keep that too myself.

 

[1066familyman]

Actually I'll keep that too myself.

It's that a spelling mistake? As in you won't comment on the monstrosity in the post before you?

Or that you won't comment on Matt Rendall's woeful solo commentary on San Sabastian today

Or both, perhaps?

 

[Marty McFly]

It's that a spelling mistake? As in you won't comment on the monstrosity in the post before you?

Not a fan of fat bikes huh?

 

[banjo]

Tokyo Olympics: Handlebars fall off as Australia’s Alex Porter crashes https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/58056707

His handlebars fell off.