Pro Cycling Discussion 2016

GSVBagpuss · 26 Aug 2016 at 18:48

Yates v Yates v Tao v Doull is quite a future for British cycling.

SoliD · 26 Aug 2016 at 21:04

Another big crash for contador today. Gilbert had me laughing about the gc boys being unable to ride bikes. Tomorrows finish is going to be interesting that's for sure.

Cosimo · 27 Aug 2016 at 07:30

Stage 7 highlights:

physichull · 27 Aug 2016 at 16:10

Interesting that la Vuelta seems pretty well policed from a crowd point of view. The Tour de France could learn a lot from this. Apparently spectators may face arrest if they attempt to run alongside the riders. Police blowing whistles at those who encroach. Good job from the Spanish police so far.

Lethal` · 27 Aug 2016 at 19:09

They should lasso the spectators running alongside imo

SoliD · 27 Aug 2016 at 20:56

physichull said:
Interesting that la Vuelta seems pretty well policed from a crowd point of view. The Tour de France could learn a lot from this. Apparently spectators may face arrest if they attempt to run alongside the riders. Police blowing whistles at those who encroach. Good job from the Spanish police so far.

Vuelta is always well policed tbh. Or for as long as I can remember it's been this good.

Vonhelmet · 27 Aug 2016 at 20:57

What a finish today! That gradient, though... A mistake from Froome, impressive riding from Quintana (at last) and plenty of grit from Contador after his injury yesterday.

SoliD · 27 Aug 2016 at 22:28

Vonhelmet said:
What a finish today! That gradient, though... A mistake from Froome, impressive riding from Quintana (at last) and plenty of grit from Contador after his injury yesterday.

The way froome spoke was if he is banking on being within distance when it comes to the tt .

Cosimo · 28 Aug 2016 at 08:50

Action from the favourites, Stage 8 highlights:

physichull · 28 Aug 2016 at 14:16

Cosimo, can we stop having the video links please, it just slows the loading time of the forum. If you must, just link to them.

Cosimo · 29 Aug 2016 at 06:47

physichull said:
Cosimo, can we stop having the video links please, it just slows the loading time of the forum. If you must, just link to them.

Links show in IE/Edge/Chrome and various mobile browsers so it must be you. How are you viewing?

Cosimo · 29 Aug 2016 at 06:49

A new leader, Stage 9 highlights:

SoliD · 29 Aug 2016 at 17:08

Fantastic stage today. Great fighting all the way up that final climb. Next two weeks will be brilliant!

zophiel · 29 Aug 2016 at 18:27

i hope movistar can do there job and keep the team at the top.

i dont mind sky as a team but there is just something about the slimy froome

simpletom · 29 Aug 2016 at 21:25

zophiel said:
i hope movistar can do there job and keep the team at the top.

i dont mind sky as a team but there is just something about the slimy froome

It's the English commentry that constantly bang on about him as some plucky Columbian kid tears him a new one.

Anyway, great stage and top riding from Quintana.

Vonhelmet · 29 Aug 2016 at 22:55

simpletom said:
It's the English commentry that constantly bang on about him as some plucky Columbian kid tears him a new one.

Anyway, great stage and top riding from Quintana.

Meh. Froome is the better rider to date - his palmares speak for themselves. We'll see where things are in a fortnight. The time trial will likely change everything. Besides, it's no wonder Quintana is fresher than Froome, given he did naff all at the tour. I'll bet the Columbian commentary was equally insufferable during the tour when Quintana was getting battered by a plucky Kenyan...

But yeah, still a good ride by Quintana.

Cosimo · 30 Aug 2016 at 06:26

The chips are down now, Stage 10 highlights:

Bear · 30 Aug 2016 at 06:47

SoliD said:
Fantastic stage today. Great fighting all the way up that final climb. Next two weeks will be brilliant!

Aye it was proper racing where everyone was attacking all over the place and getting dropped. Its the sort of racing everyone wants to see, fantastic.

booyaka · 30 Aug 2016 at 06:57

Bear said:
Aye it was proper racing where everyone was attacking all over the place and getting dropped. Its the sort of racing everyone wants to see, fantastic.

great stuff indeed - Movistar absolutely buried themselves for Quintana today so will be interesting to see how much they have in the tank for the rest of the week.

SoliD · 31 Aug 2016 at 10:43

Interesting comments from Quintana. Can't see it ever happening with Cycling trying to come into the 21st Century now...

http://road.cc/content/news/202925-nairo-quintana-calls-power-meter-ban

Can see why they want it with Skys domination using it, but think there would be too many objections across the pack. Also considering Quintana had a proper ganders at his computer prior to his attack on Monday seems a bit conflicting.