Pro Cycling Discussion Thread 2015

GSVBagpuss · 25 Sep 2015 at 09:30

Also, watch for Colbrelli - Dan Lloyd picked him and Dan is pretty accurate with his predictions!

Vonhelmet · 25 Sep 2015 at 12:57

Berger said:
Qhubeka where once good riders go to die?

Cav and Bernie have reportedly signed with MTN Qhubeka.

Between those two and Boasson Hagen, they seem to be trying to hire all of Sky's ex-riders.

touch · 25 Sep 2015 at 13:01

Vonhelmet said:
Between those two and Boasson Hagen, they seem to be trying to hire all of Sky's ex-riders.

Dont forget Steve Cummings

GSVBagpuss · 25 Sep 2015 at 13:06

MTN - where sprinters go to die (Farrar, Goss, EBH, Cav)

PermaBanned · 25 Sep 2015 at 13:07

And insanely good classics riders are born?

Also looks like it's Dimension Data/Qhubeka as of this morning.

Vonhelmet · 25 Sep 2015 at 13:37

Good news. I'd heard mtn were pulling out so I'm glad someone is stepping in.

Vonhelmet · 25 Sep 2015 at 20:18

Word at road.cc is that renshaw is moving as well.

Berger · 26 Sep 2015 at 02:49

Vonhelmet said:
Word at road.cc is that renshaw is moving as well.

Been expecting that for some time, they come as a package deal.

SoliD · 26 Sep 2015 at 21:27

Timed that well, flicked onto Eurosport with 500m to go! Great sprint by Armistead, clearly much stronger than the others in that small group! Fantastic achievement and well deserved!

xdcx · 27 Sep 2015 at 16:42

I'm just home from 120km on the bike. Watched Scotland beat USA which was cool, now onto the BBC red button coverage of worlds and my ability to remain awake is being tested to extreme levels right now....

Dutchies bringing it on the front, dunno why. Let's report back in 100k's time

Vonhelmet · 27 Sep 2015 at 17:06

Kwiatkowski going to sky, as someone predicted.

zophiel · 27 Sep 2015 at 20:24

well played sagan

make a change not to be 2nd

xdcx · 27 Sep 2015 at 20:53

That was awesome!

One More Solo · 27 Sep 2015 at 20:55

Smart ride from Sagan, happy for him.

touch · 27 Sep 2015 at 20:58

Very exciting finish.
I'm happy with the result too (as were most of the other riders and crowd).

booyaka · 28 Sep 2015 at 10:00

Love it - totally superb to see a bit of showmanship from Sagan. Generally most of the riders seemed super happy for him!

Berger · 28 Sep 2015 at 11:14

Good win by Sagan.

Disappointed the Belgian riders didn't get it together, I think they lose one rider on the cobbles last time round looks to drop a chain maybe.

Australians didn't learn from last year, should have burns a few riders up to try and win rather than have two sprint at the end.

Vonhelmet · 28 Sep 2015 at 11:26

Berger said:
Disappointed the Belgian riders didn't get it together, I think they lose one rider on the cobbles last time round looks to drop a chain maybe.

Meanwhile Sagan was pulling so hard he popped out of his pedal.

https://t.co/mt2xRD9jrq

Grimley · 28 Sep 2015 at 14:51

I have no doubt he'll have a rainbow beard next year.

GSVBagpuss · 28 Sep 2015 at 20:28

Berger said:
Australians didn't learn from last year, should have burns a few riders up to try and win rather than have two sprint at the end.

Pretty impressive podium collection over the years - Goss 2nd to Cav, Gerrans third to Gilbert and 2nd last year(?), Matthews 2nd to Sagan this time

Loved the reaction from the peloton to his win - wonderful stuff