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Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:55 pm
by Kenickie
:lol:

That was definitely a gap! I'd be well pissed off if I was Lopez.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:36 am
by smalex
Bernal's withdrawn. I'm not surprised, he looked injured. And if he isn't he's getting such an embarrassing spanking.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:12 am
by Kenickie
Yes, he really looked down in the interview yesterday. I guess there's no point in ploughing on.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:15 am
by smalex
He came in with the sprinters yesterday!

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:45 pm
by rosy
2 HC climbs today and the peloton are only at the foot of the first one - already many of them have unzipped their tops. This is my measure of how hard it is. The BBC says that the second big climb is “basically a bike path” which might be a bit difficult for the support caravan.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:07 pm
by rosy
I have been to Méribel but not higher up the mountain than the town, and even that in the car felt like driving up a precipitous slope. Anyone who can cycle up it is Superman/Woman in my book!

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:21 pm
by Kenickie
Wow that's impressive to do it, Beatrix!

I like Lopez so I'm pleased for him. I don't think I've ever noticed what he's like at time trialling though.

I agree it's been a good race. I think last year was frustrating for a few reasons (stages cut short) but this has turned out really well.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:20 pm
by smalex
Great stage today, really enjoyed watching Carapaz and Kwiatkovski win.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:18 pm
by Kenickie
Yes it was really sweet.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:59 pm
by smalex
Oh. My. God.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:15 pm
by Arrietty
Wow!

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:33 pm
by rosy
What an amazing stage!

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:34 pm
by Arrietty
Sometimes the time trials can be a little bit dull, but not today!

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:50 pm
by smalex
It was stunning. I wanted to cry for Roglic at the end. Delighted for Porte though, comfortably 3rd in the end

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:15 pm
by mojojojo
That was unbelievable! Great for Ritchie, amazing from Pogacar. But yes, felt very bad for Roglic.

Watching the build up to the stage in the highlights programme I thought it was going to be pretty dull - wrong!! :lol:

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:21 pm
by smalex
Its not just losing but knowing its the sort of spectacular loss people will be talking about for years. I really feel for him.

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:51 pm
by Kenickie
I feel for Roglic but what a completely incredible win! Three jerseys!

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:55 pm
by smalex
Hands down i reckon this is the best Tour I've watched (since about 2013, so not really a lifetime :lol: )

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:21 am
by smalex

Re: Professional cycling 2020

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:33 am
by Kenickie
Oh. :(

Well, it didn't work too well for them! :look:

So pleased for Sam. A really satisfying ending to a great tour.