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2011 World Championships Road Cycling - Copenhagen
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| kumazan |
Posted on 23-09-2011 19:59
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I'd say that two extra arms would be really useful for a sprinter. Or an extra head if you're called Mark Renshaw. 
Edited by kumazan on 23-09-2011 20:00
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| siwi |
Posted on 23-09-2011 23:20
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The U23 race was pretty nice imo. Attacks all the time, pretty fun. Also i have to admit that its hard to see how its not going to be a bunchsprint sunday. If the right group gets the gap maybe, but have to be with really really strong riders then.
I do think a lot of people have underrated the finish though. I really dont see the pure sprinters (here i am mostly thinking Cav) winning on that finish.
Slotsbakken is actually pretty hard, even though its short. A shame that the most difficult part of the race is the first 3 km (and they are actually pretty difficult). Its just very very hard to stay away on those last 11 kilometers. A shame.
EDIT: I still think the RR on sunday is going to be a very good race with a lot of attacks (also from the good riders). Because that finish makes some teams nervous, and that means, i think, that some teams have more than one tactic (GB not one of those teams )
Edited by siwi on 23-09-2011 23:25
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| ember |
Posted on 24-09-2011 08:10
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This Junior race could be great. A big group has formed at the front, with about 20 seconds down to the bunch. 4 Frenchmen in the first group, pacing like mad men |
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| roturn |
Posted on 24-09-2011 08:32
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This is just great. Uni exams during the season start with Paris Nice/Tirreno and MSR.
Then again a learning phase during the Giro and exams during the Vuelta and now also exams during the Worlds.
Haven`t watched a single second yet. 
Hope I can at least watch the final 50k tomorrow.
Although it`s pretty hilly I think Greipel, Cavendish, Farrar can try something there, when they have a great form, what they should have for the Worlds.
Edited by roturn on 24-09-2011 08:32
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| Wilier |
Posted on 24-09-2011 09:52
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For today, I think the finish suits Vos a lot. I really hope she doesn't end 2nd again. |
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| SotD |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:30
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When will the Juniors ride, and where will it be shown? Eurosport?
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| ember |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:31
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6 guys up front, 2 from Belgium, France and Holland. 1 lap to go, and it should be the winning move, as there's only 3 Italians doing work behind them. They've got 21 seconds going into the last lap. |
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| ember |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:32
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SotD wrote:
When will the Juniors ride, and where will it be shown? Eurosport?
It's live on Eurosport now, less than 1 lap to go. |
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| Il Grillo |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:45
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Great race by the french, 2 guys in the escape and covering the front of the peloton as well. |
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| SotD |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:46
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Thanks for the info btw... Nice time to tune in.
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| Il Grillo |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:49
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Great race by france... tactically very well done and thats all without radios.
Zabel 5th...  |
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| SotD |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:50
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Damn those french youngsters are doing a fine job...
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| YvesStevens |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:51
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Stupid attack from hameltink -.- he was driving the frenchman to victory |
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| Wilier |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:52
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Finally a medal. |
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| ember |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:52
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I must say, how on earth did Denmark earn 6 spots for this race? They virtually did nothing, except for one late attack, with about 1,5 lap to go, when the 6 guys were up front.
Can't help but think what Norway could have done with 6 guys here
But well done France, great tactical race from them, lining up 4 riders at the front of the bunch. And Lecuisinier finished it in a dominant way. |
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| SotD |
Posted on 24-09-2011 10:53
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Impressive that even the young frenchmen can't speak english... When will the school system of France change?
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 24-09-2011 11:05
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Great tactical race from France, and it was a great sprint from Lecuisinier.  |
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| Dizzle |
Posted on 24-09-2011 11:12
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ember wrote:
I must say, how on earth did Denmark earn 6 spots for this race? They virtually did nothing, except for one late attack, with about 1,5 lap to go, when the 6 guys were up front.
Can't help but think what Norway could have done with 6 guys here
But well done France, great tactical race from them, lining up 4 riders at the front of the bunch. And Lecuisinier finished it in a dominant way.
Yes cause Norway was all over the race? No not really 
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| jph27 |
Posted on 24-09-2011 11:12
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SotD wrote:
Impressive that even the young frenchmen can't speak english... When will the school system of France change?
Jamais, parce que le Francais est resistante a changement. |
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 24-09-2011 11:15
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That was a great race. No surprise with a French winning, they were the strongest junior team all year long. Also a good third for Lammertink, now i can say "i countered an attack by the 3rd of the WCs"
I still wonder about many team´s tactics: why didn´t Germany and Denmark help Italy? Instead, they wheel-sucked and gave away the medals (at least Germany with Zabel).
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