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World Championships 2019 Discussion
AbhishekLFC
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Posted on 11-08-2020 15:05
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It's that time of the year when the riders line up to decide who is the best in the World in various disciplines. This year's edition brings the riders to Vitosha in Bulgaria, where the riders will tackle a rather daunting cobbled mountain course. The course will throw a very different kind of challenge to what riders can normally expect of a mountain course, and that in itself is a major novelty factor for this year's edition.

Marko Kump and Tejay Van Garderen are the former winners present again who wish to become a two time World Champion. Neither rider is likely to be a top contender for this year's edition. With the unknown nature of the course, it is quite difficult to put a finger on how the race will pan out. However, the riders with the best chance of success look to be either strong climbers who can handle cobbles well or Northern Classics specialists who can climb effectively. Konig, Faiers, Kwiatkowski, Kozhatayev, Kruijswijk, Benoot, Nelson Oliveira, Polanc, Wisniowski, Ringheim, David Per, Theuns, Debesay, Okbamariam, Kasperkiewicz, Summerhill and home favourite Grashev are some of the riders that could be leading contenders for this year's edition.

The Elite Road Race is not the only event on show. We start off with the B Worlds, wherein one team will earn the right to join the Elite Road Road. It is being billed as a Pluchkin versus the rest battle, but can someone step up and spoil the party? Two U23 events, the ITT and the Road Race, give a platform to the youngsters to showcase their skills without the presence of the big boys. Who will get their careers off to a glorious start? The TTT and the ITT will showcase the best team and the best individual, respectively, against the clock. Russia and Jerome Coppel are the defending champions respectively, but it looks likely to be a tough task for former to retain their title while the latter is absent in this year's edition. Who will ride to make a name for themselves and their team?

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B Worlds


History:
B RR123
2018 Jonas Ahlstrand Gatis Smukulis Rein Taaramäe
2017 Aleksandr Pluchkin Evaldas Siskevicius Christopher Juul-Jensen
2016Lahcen SaberMarc PottsEugert Zhupa
2015Thomas LövkvistJianhua JiMichał Kwiatkowski
2014Maximiliano RichezeDaniel VeselyGeorgos Tzortzakis


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TTT


History:
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2018 Russia France Netherlands
2017 Portugal USA Colombia
2016NetherlandsAustraliaGermany
2015ItalySpainColombia
2014NetherlandsRussiaFrance
2013NetherlandsSpainGermany
2012NetherlandsSpainBelgium
2011SpainNetherlandsRussia
2010SpainNetherlandsUSA


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U23 ITT


History:
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2018 Andrea Enrico Maccagli Tom Wirtgen Neilson Powless
2017 Silvio Herklotz David Per Ryan Mullen
2016Alexandor CatafordJack HaigMads Würtz
2015Jack HaigPierre-Henri LecuisinierMarlen Zmorka
2014Phan Age HaugardMarlen ZmorkaBob Jungels
2013Kiril YatsevichLuke DurbridgeBob Jungels
2012Ryan EastmanJasha SütterlinLuke Durbridge
2011Taylor PhinneyJusto TenorioLucas Schädlich
2010Marcel KittelMartijn KeizerTaylor Phinney
2009Maxime BouetAleksandr PluchkinThomas de Gendt
2008Miles OlmanSascha DamrowJavier Aramendia


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ITT


History:
ITT123
2018 Jerome Coppel Marlen Zmorka Jacob Fiedler
2017 Robert Gesink Taylor Phinney Rein Taaramae
2016Taylor PhinneySimon SpilakPanagiotis Vlatos
2015Aleksandr PluchkinSimon SpilakRobert Gesink
2014Taylor PhinneyMichael RogersJerome Coppel
2013Taylor PhinneyFabian CancellaraJerome Coppel
2012Michael RogersFabian CancellaraTaylor Phinney
2011Taylor PhinneyDavid ZabriskieRobert Gesink
2010David ZabriskieMichael RogersJerome Coppel
2009David ZabriskieDavid MillarFabian Cancellara
2008Fabian CancellaraDavid ZabriskieThomas Dekker


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U23 RR


History:
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2018 Artem Nych Salem Kemboi Rémi Cavagna
2017 Silvio Herklotz Merhawi Kudus Matej Mohoric
2016Przemyslaw KasperkiewiczCaleb EwanLukas Spengler
2015Daan OlivierLachlan MortonPierre-Henri Lecuisinier
2014Frederik FrisonNurbolat KulimbetovAndrea Manfredi
2013Wilco KeldermanNikias ArndtNick Van der Lijke
2012Kevin EeckhoutRuben ZepunkteArman Kamyshev
2011Taylor PhinneyJusto TenorioTommy Zaini
2010Sergio Luis Henao MontoyaAngel MadrazoTaylor Phinney
2009Matthew GossWes SulzbergerThomas de Gendt
2008Edvald Boasson HagenJonathan BellusAleksandr Pluchkin


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RR


History:
RR123
2018 Marko Kump Sam Bewley Michael Van Stayen
2017 Simone Ponzi Jan Bakelants Peter Sagan
2016Sam BewleyFlorian SenechalMarcus Burghardt
2015Andy SchleckEmanuele SellaSimon Spilak
2014Matthew GossYuri TrofimovSam Bewley
2013Edvald Boasson HagenDamiano CunegoSimone Ponzi
2012Lars BoomMarcus BurghardtAlessandro Ballan
2011Tejay Van GarderenYuri TrofimovFilippo Pozzato
2010Alejandro ValverdeDamiano CunegoSergio Luis Henao Montoya
2009Franco PellizottiFrank SchleckRiccardo Ricco
2008Alejandro ValverdeDanilo Di LucaJoaquin Rodriguez Oliver


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Ollfardh
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Posted on 11-08-2020 15:16
Can I ask why Sajnok/Poland wasn't selected for the U23 TT? He's not going to win, but he is quite better then some other teams' riders (Belgium or denmark are the first few I checked).

Other than that, I don't think I've ever had that much starters, hoping for a breakaway!
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ember
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Posted on 11-08-2020 15:20
This will be a very different WC, but hopefully a fun one! Must say I'm most curious about the TTT.

Really wonder how first the big climb, then the flat cobble sections will affect the race and maybe swing it back and forth among the teams fighting for the medals. Was only involved in picking the Norwegian team, and must say I hoped for a very different team compared to what is sent here, as I strongly suspect there are far too many pure TTers there. Now that the profile is known, I think it's safe to say a team heavily focused on MO stat should be favoured. Having said that, who knows how big impact the cobbles will have! Pfft
 
tastasol
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Posted on 11-08-2020 15:22
My prediction: Gold to Pluchkin in the B Race, A race and ITT.

The TTT should be fun!
 
AbhishekLFC
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Posted on 11-08-2020 15:53
Ollfardh wrote:
Can I ask why Sajnok/Poland wasn't selected for the U23 TT? He's not going to win, but he is quite better then some other teams' riders (Belgium or denmark are the first few I checked).

Poland didn't have a separate team as they have 4 riders and only those countries with at least 5 riders got their own teams for this year's U23s. He fell into the (Rest of) Europe category, so to say, from where only 6 riders could get in out of 60.
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baseballlover312
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Posted on 11-08-2020 16:02
I'm just gonna have some fun spectating this one. Should be a lot of fun.
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Mresuperstar
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Posted on 11-08-2020 16:23
Never thought I'd see a day where Kozhatayev is listed as a favourite for a rainbow jersey, but here we are. I'm ready for some pure craziness. Grin
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fjhoekie
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Posted on 11-08-2020 16:45
Obviously hoping for a big MO impact. Pluchkin could well be the favourite to take 3 titles, and also Padun could do a very decent job in the U23 race if MO outweighs CB.

Will be very interesting to follow all this Smile
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DubbelDekker
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Posted on 11-08-2020 17:40
Obviously rooting for Kruijswijk. Hoping for a fun race.
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cio93
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Posted on 11-08-2020 18:22
I have decent hopes for Dunne in the B race with 74MO 70COB, surely one of the better hybrid riders in that startlist.
Hadi in there could only surprise if it's MO dominant.

In the TTT, with Herklotz, Sütterlin and Politt we are responsible for Germany's success and I hope it's a good roster lineup, although we might lack the climbing strength.

The U23 TT can be won by Ganna on a great day, although Wirtgen will be hard to beat, and Powless/Gidich should be slight favorites for the other podium spots.
I'm happy to see Stork in there for Germany too.

Herklotz in the TT could give us a first indication how the RR will turn out, I'm glad he made the selection and maybe he can surprise there already.

All four of our U23 riders made the RR selection, with Madouas, Steimle, Stork and Ganna. No major expectations for any of them, but I'm happy they're considered the best of their generation and I hope they'll gain valuable experience on the big stage here.

And finally, the elite road race. Herklotz could become world champion.
Or he could be nowhere, who knows yet with that monster of a route.
 
Ollfardh
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Posted on 11-08-2020 19:27
AbhishekLFC wrote:
Ollfardh wrote:
Can I ask why Sajnok/Poland wasn't selected for the U23 TT? He's not going to win, but he is quite better then some other teams' riders (Belgium or denmark are the first few I checked).

Poland didn't have a separate team as they have 4 riders and only those countries with at least 5 riders got their own teams for this year's U23s. He fell into the (Rest of) Europe category, so to say, from where only 6 riders could get in out of 60.


Ah, so same rules for RR and TT? A bit disappoitning, as there are quite a few countries in there now without a TT'er. But U23 is only for the lols I guess, so jut carry on.
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cunego59
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Posted on 11-08-2020 19:48
Okay so I need your honest opinion on this, everyone. I just finished reporting the B road race and I'm at 85 screenshots. Is that too much for your enjoyment? I could cut a few of the earlier scenes that turn out to be more or less nonconsequential without too much of an effort, if enough of you would prefer that.

The route obviously lends itself to a lot of things happening from early on and I wanted to give a good impression on how the A race could develop, which is how I ended up here, but I think the report is still decently paced (I even skipped a few laps Pfft ) and if most of you enjoy taking some (more) time with it, I'll gladly deliver. But I would like some feedback on this ^^
 
fjhoekie
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Posted on 11-08-2020 19:59
cunego59 wrote:
Okay so I need your honest opinion on this, everyone. I just finished reporting the B road race and I'm at 85 screenshots. Is that too much for your enjoyment? I could cut a few of the earlier scenes that turn out to be more or less nonconsequential without too much of an effort, if enough of you would prefer that.

The route obviously lends itself to a lot of things happening from early on and I wanted to give a good impression on how the A race could develop, which is how I ended up here, but I think the report is still decently paced (I even skipped a few laps Pfft ) and if most of you enjoy taking some (more) time with it, I'll gladly deliver. But I would like some feedback on this ^^


I have absolutely no problems with that at all!
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Marcovdw
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Posted on 11-08-2020 20:03
From a reading perspective: absolutely! From a reporter perspective: if the race requires that many pictures I expect the best race ever Grin


Don't know how Uran will handle the cobbles, and all my cobblestone specialists haven't been selected, so go Uran!
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Tamijo
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Posted on 11-08-2020 20:07
fjhoekie wrote:
cunego59 wrote:
Okay so I need your honest opinion on this, everyone. I just finished reporting the B road race and I'm at 85 screenshots. Is that too much for your enjoyment? I could cut a few of the earlier scenes that turn out to be more or less nonconsequential without too much of an effort, if enough of you would prefer that.

The route obviously lends itself to a lot of things happening from early on and I wanted to give a good impression on how the A race could develop, which is how I ended up here, but I think the report is still decently paced (I even skipped a few laps Pfft ) and if most of you enjoy taking some (more) time with it, I'll gladly deliver. But I would like some feedback on this ^^


I have absolutely no problems with that at all!


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Fabianski
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Posted on 11-08-2020 20:09
What a question... Go for it, lad! Grin


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cunego59
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Posted on 11-08-2020 20:27
Fabianski wrote:
What a question... Grin

You say that Grin and I know a lot of you enjoy these longer reports, but I could see the argument that at some point, it's too much time to invest and that people would prefer not having to skip too much in order to keep it feasible for them. It doesn't look like it for now, but I'll wait a bit. At least I can say that I don't foresee me topping this one anytime soon, length-wise. It does get a bit exhausting after a few hours Pfft
 
baseballlover312
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Posted on 11-08-2020 21:07
I enjoy reading the long reports. They're not always necessary if it's too much of a timesink though. But if you already wrote it, no need to cut anything imo.
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Ulrich Ulriksen
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Posted on 12-08-2020 00:16
@Cunego - Agree with others, if you have the time and patience to do it I have no objections as a reader.

Looking forward to the U23 road race myself with the US team being 6 McCormick riders plus Barta and Powless. Hope those two can carry us.
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whitejersey
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Posted on 12-08-2020 00:42
I am looking forward to the absolutely everliving circus this RR will be.
 
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