CX World Champs: Elite men LIVE
by Jens on Jan 29, 2012 7:30 AM EST
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The riders are ready. 61000 people are ready in the sandpit of Koksijde. We're ready. Let's go!
Where will they be racing? On sand!
Who will be racing? Startlist
Where can I watch? Sportz-livez or Cyclingfans
When does it start? At 15:00 CET. Sporza have prerace from 13:30
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None of the stream links on sport-livez seem to work right now
Should they? I suck at time zones and it’s 4:30am, so ;\
It's 1337 here
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 29, 2012 7:37 AM EST up reply actions
Pre-race show is on
Interviewer asks Albert’s manager why he (the manager) spent 10 minutes on the loo. Interesting stuff.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Yeah, not that that I'm interested in (or would understand) that
I’d just like to get the stream (no pun intended) working asap
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 7:40 AM EST up reply actions
Not sure if serious
…
who’d’ya think? :p
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 8:07 AM EST up reply actions
Much talk about Koksijde 1994
with Herijgers and Groenendaal in the studio. The Pat On The Shoulder.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Good times
Have you seen the documentary about that one? De Groenen seemed very bitter. Sad to see that.
Paul Herijgers
He is co-commentator for most CX races on Sporza. In the studio now. Host Vannieuwkerke just promised a surprise.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Ah yes, the Hungarian dude who lent him a hand on one of the finishing straights
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
The Hungarian guy is a cycling coach now
At Koksijde ’94, he was doubled first by Groenendaal, who apparently shoved him out of the way, then when entering the finish lane Herijgers got up to him, shouted: “Attack!” And he obliged, brought Herijgers back up to Groenendaal against the wind. Last bit to the camera, drinking a Leffe: “This is what the Belgian people already did for me. Now what will you do for me, Paul Herijgers? Will you invite me to come watch a race in Belgium? Or else here is my bank account number.” (al in good jest)
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Of course... while Sven is out training on Mallorca
She’s getting fried on the beach.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 8:08 AM EST up reply actions
Good morning....
I am awake… I think…Anyone has an aspirine?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Oh
It says 29/01 UCI World Championships Cyclocross – Elite for Men (14:30h CET)
at the top of the stream I’m watching
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 8:09 AM EST up reply actions
Wow
British Cycling @BCreports
quick sum finds that Vos’s ave speed today was approx 21.6 kph, yesterday’s under-23 men’s winner averaged 25.1 kph.
Wow big diff, or wow small diff?
Pretty big, I think, but Vos did have to lay down all the tracks through the sand, every lap, every sand section.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Vos said she didn't feel super today.
And obviously she wasn’t under any pressure at all. I think she could go faster, probably not as fast as the best U23 guys though.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
Jesus
If she wasn’t on her best today and still won that dominantly….well do I really even need to finish the sentence?
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
The funniest thing about the race was that while Vos was a million miles out ahead, Richard Fries, the commentator
was talking about how rubbish she is on sand, how it’s her least favourite type of race, how she’s technically rubbish on it, etc etc etc. We just laughed, as she was SO far ahead!
(but she did seem to be making a few little mistakes – like slipping every now and again. Not that it mattered, it seems like a Vos-slip comes from her pushing it 100% ALL THE TIME! which makes me happy!)
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
I know!
and Trebon, Trebon, Trebon in the men’s!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
She crashed a lot actually
she always tried to ride when running would have been faster. With a better technique she’d have won by more than 2 minutes.
Interesting. Groenendaal doesn't believe Stybar will succeed on the road.
“He’s a crosser. Boom has been developed as a road rider, that’s a difference.”
He also doesn’t believe Boom can return to cross like Van der Poel did in the past.
Albertina!!!!!
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
True fact - after the race, I could tell where Albertina had been watching
by the little circle of bright pink feathers from her boa, laying in the sand
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, you should have gotten a picture of that
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
W... T... F???
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
And it had a big number 1 written in a precarious place
Groenendaal and Vanthourenhout in the studio were immediately dismissive; no longer a contender for them. For the cycly-cross race, I mean. Otherwise, who knows. NTTAWWT.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Can't remmember the last time I watched a cross race
College only gives me time for reports. Couldn’t miss this one though.
Stybar winning would be beautiful
Sven winning would only be his second world title...
I didn’t realize that. The best crosser of the 2000s, only one rainbow jersey?
Uh-oh, only 63 riders on the start, one forfeit
The rider from Turkey doesn’t start. (start list linked in the post)
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Yes they are, like always
They don’t even have to be lapped, according to the “80% rule”.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
why he spend 10 minutes in the toilet?
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Gadret not racing is he?
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
OK
cool
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Are there a fair number of ProTour riders in the field
Him, and Štybar…any others?
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
Steve Chainel is on FdJ
Italian Franzoi was on Liquigas a few years ago, now Miche
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 29, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
I remember Chainel from last year's Milan-Sanremo
Didn’t know he was a ’crosser
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
Zahner (BMC) did really well today
Came in tenth, much to the amusement of the cowbell-ringing Swiss contingent
did you see the guys with the ENORMOUS cowbells?
they made the Swiss kid wear them – they were nearly as big as him!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
18 GADRET John
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
thats a miracle
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Two (un)lucky numbers
7 & 13
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Reply to my Stybar cap in the pink panties on Twitter:
Caroline @tgsgirl
@ZoeRochelle @Albertinapdc would like the world to know that no, he did not borrow them from her.
So he STOLE the from her?
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Ha!
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 29, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Chainel blocking!
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
I changed to the second link on Sport-livez
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 29, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
His first good start of the season!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
I guess if you only do it once
do it at the Worlds!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Afternoon all
Missed the start a I went out to get a new mattress (and saved about £350, yay, woohoo etc). Have I missed much?
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
Crash after about 2 secs
Other than that I’m not sure ;\
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
Sounds good to me.
Didn’t time it too badly after all. :-)
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
hello CX fans
just made it. I am soo excited.
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
About 5x
the number of fans from Hoogerheide last week. I sitll owe PdC a write up from my visit.
You do! It has been noted!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
big gap for Albert 13 sec
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
If he pulls this off
it will be monumental
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
they are truly showing off
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
Belgium will implode shortly
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Belgium is winning.
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
You're not kidding
That’s a hell of a lot of pale blue at the front of the race
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
Meeusen makes me laugh
He pulls some funny faces sometimes.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
Actually, that's Albert not Meeusen.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
Lol, all Belgians in the best 10.
What a sport ;)
Nice of them to invite a few others to round out the field
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Belgian Cavalry coming round the bend look impressive.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
Albertina and tgsgirl said they are
in the big crowd on the hill on the outside of herijgers’ dune. It’s freezing.
pauwels just cruised that sand hill
everybody else jumped off therir bikes and ran
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
Styby out of this already?
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
I thought the answer was 1 hour(ish)
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
So they want a specific finishing time?
That’s interesting.
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
so they could take the top 20 instead of just the top 10
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 29, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
Willj is a Welshman?
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
Good enough.
I’m from Llangollen.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
You’ve just spoken two more Welsh words than I can.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
You might be the only one
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 29, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
Or get pissy with each other
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
But it makes him easier to pick out of the crowd
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Nys could have been better here
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
from @podium_live
Page in 12th then Trebon around 17th. Then johnson 24, powers 29. Driscoll &jones fitter back #cxworlds
thank you!
Wonder if something happened to J-Pow?
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
you are probably on to something
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
English commentary from my friends Pete and Greg
http://www.justin.tv/crossworlds2012?utm_campaign=post_live&utm_source=live&utm_medium=url#/w/2531860992
If you’re interested ;)
I go up da hills den I go down da hills
not too right
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Is that the 40 year old American posing as a Viking?
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
Really?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
oh
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Disappointed?
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
red is my favorite color....
But those tights….??? hmmmmm
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
I just wonder if Gilbert knows that Kevin borrowed them today.
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 29, 2012 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
he does it for the fans
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
they were too busy on the podium in all the other races
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Kevin fading
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
That was some beautiful sand riding by Niels
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
the new World Champion
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
awake.
just…
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
win by 36 secs
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
That's right...
Anything can still happen.
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
I hope for no mechs
but I have never seen Albert relinquish such a gap
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
looking a little weak (for him)
notice he stopped on the last stroke of an earlier hill
Why would he be tired?
;-)
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Because I'm exhausted just watching this
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
the start was brutal
220bpm
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Cue the Hulk
in 3, 2, 1…
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
hulk is off the front today (9)
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
We'll see
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Neils Albert Dune!
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Hush your mouth!
At least for another few laps… You might jinx it.
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
cant see anyone making up 5 sec per lap on Albert
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Just this once you are forgiven, since I suppose it was quite a special occasion.
Although you did jinx your boy Sven. That’s our only counter to your overall smugness right now.
Sven's going to have to do all the work if he's gonna close that gap
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Well, he's got a few laps to git'r'done
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Is there any concept of riding collaboratively in 'cross like there is in road?
Would the two Belgians in second position do so, or does the ludicrous strength of the Belgian team make them less than partners even now?
That's because there's nothing else to eat out there
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Helen Wyman tried eating sand earlier.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
and they are obeying the rules regarding helping other teams ; )
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
Drafting is less important in cross
and almost insignificant on a technical course like this,
so they don’t have a big advantage even if they work together
Not good enough to work
Not dead enough to let him go
Go Redlegs!!
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Gosh, I hope he's saved some for post race party!
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Sven is the most fit 35 yr old I've ever seen, regardless of how this turns out
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Nys killing off KP
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Even for a Belgian fan
this has to be a boring race.
It's not like they have arranged the winner previously
“Sky at GB champs style”
:30 sec
gah~!
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Nys lost a further 5 secs that lap
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Wow
So much for upgrading the Dutch national anthem recording.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:35 AM EST reply actions
Saving himself for Het Whatsit...
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Who knows
It’s illegal to show non-Belgians. Unless they crash.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 29, 2012 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
I theorize he was abducted by a pink booted fan....
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 29, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Nah, I think she has the willpower to wait until the race is over
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
He's probably still in 8th position
Where, though, is the question
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Nys and KP racing for second now
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
3-4 laps to go?
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
So
Albert doesn’t have this quite yet
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
So Nys and Pauwels will say after...
“Well, I was the strongest today, but could not chase down a teammate…”
blond hanging over the rails?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Yep. Smiling for the camera.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
though looked like her.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
No screen shots??
Y’all are letting me down here. ;-)
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
No idea how to do that.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Too quick for me - I was only halfway to Prt Sc when the shot changed.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
Next time, have your finger hovering over the key!!
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Camera moved too quickly to look for Albertina’s pink hat for confirmation.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
Not me, on the men's!
We couldn’t get close to the rails.
(I was wearing a silly hat and plaits!)
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
Who’d have thought you’d get a Dutch guy at a CX race…?
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
must be a typo - surely he meant, "The Belgians are this sport"
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 29, 2012 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
That wasn't Pat, just one of his minions.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
ANYONE had the nerve to ask her that????
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
I still say the guy's English sorta sucked
I give ’im the benefit of the doubt
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
What was Vos' reaction? Besides winning ANOTHER championship?
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 29, 2012 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
38" to chase 1, 45-ish" to chase 2
And nobody in sight behind when chase 2 crossed.
Well, if a Belgian
had come across the line 8th as well as the top 7
I would have begun to get suspicious
Not used to race at sealevel?
Too high for the Dutch, too low for the rest?
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 29, 2012 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
SUAREZ FERNANDEZ Isaac
sighting….. 3mins down
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Fine
All the people who think they’re seeing seven Belgians aren’t as drunk as they suspect.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Hulk Time
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:43 AM EST reply actions
What do they do with this place
when it’s not a CX course? All that sand…
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Shopping mall
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Best place to go anywhere in the Benelux if you want to buy some sand.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
High quality sand. Many types available.
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
It's an airfield or something along those lines, isn't it?
There’s a couple of preserved historic aircraft just north of the track – a Hawker Hunter and a helicopter of some species or another, I believe.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
Missed that bit
but will see if I can find it online later. I like to know a bit of local history.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Did this ever make it to Dutch telly?
Warning Broerie – nineties attack!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUlbMsp_VqQ
It's a nature reserve, according to the signs!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
(I hope the nature likes beer...)
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Lol, Wuyts saying Holland has the future in this sport.
Yeah right. They don’t even get funding anymore.
Yes, but apparently they did invest.
Didn’t help.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
There's that
but current junior/U23/women (because: non-pro!) success could be taken as indication that it did work.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Time going out
another 7" that lap. Albert… wow.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:47 AM EST reply actions
44" to chase 1, 50" to chase 2
Lead is only increasing
so he can attack from behind
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
if I am wearing panties
definitely an off day
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Nys isn't on his best day either.
Boring stuff.
I suppose that if you're using dry lubricant, the sand falls straight off
unlike mud. If you used a wet lubricant, it’d make grinding paste. Hence, I assume this is definitely more of a chain wax sort of race.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
now we have a puloton
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Together with zotte Vandelanotte
Elio was saying a lot of stuff I didn’t understand, but it seemed like he was trying very hard
Wow, Albert
did anyone foresee this?
by uninformed consent on Jan 29, 2012 9:50 AM EST reply actions
It's not a great shock
He’s done this once after coming back from his injury
He always seems to be on a fantastic day where he’s untouchable
or he’s off the pace, rarely average
btw.. off topic..
But about dominance and boring upthread. We have a wheelchai tennisser in NEtherlands. Esther Vergeer.. She won 444 games… in a row
This is just
fucking sick. Has anyone ever dominated a world championship of cycling like this? Maybe the Germans in Artistic Cycling?
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:52 AM EST reply actions
There actually is a
World championship of American football. Apparently 54 different nations have a national American football team.
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
I don't know about cycling, but my 5 year old dominated me in 'Candyland' the other day.
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 29, 2012 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
yeah
well, if it were Beerland you might dig a little deeper than she.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2012 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
You can't let that happen
You need to teach them that life is hard.
Never let your children win.
Cheat if you have to.
He attacked, chain dropped, put it back up, attacked again..
Won by 1.30 minutes or something.. Too bad I can find coverage
The road WC is also expected to be Belgian too
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Wait...
Is this the team training ride, and the WC is tomorrow?
my pink panties are for sale too
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Hopefully freshly laundered
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Groenendaal already said when he saw him in the pink pants
he’s not gonna win today.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
At this point, I'm very glad I watched the U23 race...
…that was fun.
Was the first lap or two more interesting?
Maybe we got spoiled by the U23.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Styby was with him for a while.
But blew up majorly (as he always does this season).
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
Nys off the podium
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Pink speedos, baby powder on chains
what has happened to our sport?
I go up da hills den I go down da hills
No desire for silver or bronze?
Seems a bit petulant.
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
A *bit* petulant :p
Consider the world’s TT last year. Cancellara has no chance at gold as he nears the end, but he’s still bombing every corner. Cooks one, and that error drops him from silver to bronze. If he rides conservatively, he’s a cinch for silver. I don’t fault him at all for his strategy dropping him to bronze even when he had no chance at gold. He still rode like a champ.
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 31, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
So I'm incorrect about his motivations?
Glad to hear it.
by Alexandra_5236 on Feb 1, 2012 5:45 AM EST up reply actions
He's one of the most sincere, honest athletes around, nobody else has that kind of integrity
For us, Flemish speaking people; there’s no doubt about that.
If for once, he cant find the motivation to battle for bronze, it’s very easy to forgive him without calling names.
Yes, Christophe Roodhooft.
Literally: Redhead.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
I guess after the other 3 races, the Belgians have to win something.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Exactly -
I watch cyclocross to hear Flemish announcers and watch Belgians win.
by CelticPride on Jan 29, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
This season marks the decline of the Canibaal
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
well, not really
he was ridiculously dominant for December and early January…
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 29, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
he will be a great champ
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Go little Redlegs!!
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Here we have the iconic picture of today...
…Albert riding past demoralized French rider walking in the pits.
Yeah
My thought was, what’s French for “fuck this bullshit” ?
Whatever it is, you could see it painted on that Frenchie’s face ;\
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
not a bit of mud on his face
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
seriously disappointed that they removed the pool of sharks last minute
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 29, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
global warming
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
That was soooo no right.
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
Good news
Only 4 weeks until the real bike racing begins.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
A clinic
an utter schooling of the rest of the cross wordl. sick.
I go up da hills den I go down da hills
Very impressive by Albert.
But Jesus Christ, how boring.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 10:07 AM EST reply actions
Yeah, I was hoping for an exciting race
but this one was really dissapointing. Even the battle for 2&3 wasn’t very exciting (compared to the womans race).
And usually there’s always a non-Belgian supris who does really welle, but because of the sand we had none of those today either.
Top-7 sweep complete
That was…not exactly suspenseful
by Alexandra_5236 on Jan 29, 2012 10:08 AM EST reply actions
Yeah, it's ridiculous really.
All Belgians in before the rest.
by blackswangreen on Jan 29, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions