Wiltshire Rhino Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 17/09/2020 at 10:01, Wolford6 said: The good news is that Ineos' leader has quit the race. Now the Ineos domstiques will be allowed to contribute to the remaining stages. Another day's slog up the alps today. 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 The stages so far have almost looked like a normal Tour but Paris looks really eerie with no crowds in places like the Rue de Rivoli that are normally rammed. 1 Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeF Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 An exciting edition of the Tour would be my summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 32 minutes ago, LeeF said: An exciting edition of the Tour would be my summary One of the best I can remember. Can't recall a finish like it since Greg Lemond broke French hearts in 1989. Pleased for Sam Bennett too as he put the icing on the cake winning the sprint on the Champs Elysee. 1 Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) A great Tour for the fans and a salutory one for Dave Brailsford. A couple of weeks ago, Ineos deployed its standard robot tactics for the Tirreno Adriatico. Geraint Thomas didn't win. Will Ineos change tactics in the Giro d'Italia? Has anyone actually seen one of those new Grenadier motors? Looks horrible in the pictures. Edited September 22, 2020 by Wolford6 Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On BBC iPlayer there is a very candid interview (& sweary) with Lance Armstrong, his mother & team mates, about the doping scandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Rhino Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 21 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: On BBC iPlayer there is a very candid interview (& sweary) with Lance Armstrong, his mother & team mates, about the doping scandals. Thanks but no thanks 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Wiltshire Rhino said: Thanks but no thanks He was my Hero, as was Wiggins, Frome & Thomas, and then the EPO hit the fan, and I lost interest in the "Sport" for a couple of years, I am now back in love with a sport that is mostly clean, this years TdF was great, I am unemployable, and I spent every afternoon watching ITV4's coverage and really enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Elite men's World Championship time trial live on BBC2 from 1:45 this afternoon. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Geraint Thomas takes the lead by 54 seconds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) Filippo Ganna (ITA) wins the Individual TT by a mile, on home soil.By 27 secs Geraint THOMAS finished 4th Last was Inqvar OMARSSON (ISL) at +6.25.86 Last in the womens TT yesterday was nearly 15 minutes behind. Siham ES-SADDY (MOR), well done. Edited September 25, 2020 by Bleep1673 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 22 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: Filippo Ganna (ITA) wins the Individual TT by a mile, on home soil.By 27 secs Geraint THOMAS finished 4th Last was Inqvar OMARSSON (ISL) at +6.25.86 Last in the womens TT yesterday was nearly 15 minutes behind. Siham ES-SADDY (MOR), well done. Ganna was the red hot favourite. You could see why with the performance he put in. Thomas is looking in very good shape ahead of the Giro. Women's road race is underway. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I am glad Allaphillippe won the Mens race, he comes across as a nice guy. Nice guys don't always come 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: I am glad Allaphillippe won the Mens race, he comes across as a nice guy. Nice guys don't always come 2nd A very popular winner I would imagine. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 22/09/2020 at 01:16, Wolford6 said: A great Tour for the fans and a salutory one for Dave Brailsford. A couple of weeks ago, Ineos deployed its standard robot tactics for the Tirreno Adriatico. Geraint Thomas didn't win. Will Ineos change tactics in the Giro d'Italia? Has anyone actually seen one of those new Grenadier motors? Looks horrible in the pictures. Won't have seen one yet. Doesn't enter production till July 2021 at earliest, if then. Is not for the likes of us. It s a replacement for the Defender, steel ladder chassis, long travel suspension, BMW 6 cylinder engine mated to ZF auto. Won't be cheap. Serious project though. The problem with being punctual is that there is no one there to appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 The Giro should be interesting this year, with some of the mountain finishes already under snow, and reported temperatures of -7c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 08:17, JohnM said: Won't have seen one yet. Doesn't enter production till July 2021 at earliest, if then. Is not for the likes of us. It s a replacement for the Defender, steel ladder chassis, long travel suspension, BMW 6 cylinder engine mated to ZF auto. Won't be cheap. Serious project though. I can just about get my head around wireless electronic derailleurs but that's another language. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 gb ferro somnis scalam stantem, peregrinatione diu suspensionis incurrit: BMW VI cylindrici engine quod iuncta impari zf sui. The problem with being punctual is that there is no one there to appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnM said: gb ferro somnis scalam stantem, peregrinatione diu suspensionis incurrit: BMW VI cylindrici engine quod iuncta impari zf sui. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Pleased we've cleared that up. Expected victory in the TT for Filippo Ganna on the opening day of the Giro yesterday but a very good start for Geraint Thomas who already looks like the man to beat. Not a bad day for Simon Yates either, only 26 seconds down. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 On 28/09/2020 at 11:21, Bleep1673 said: I am glad Allaphillippe won the Mens race, he comes across as a nice guy. Nice guys don't always come 2nd Gets the chance to add one of cycling's Monuments to his world title in today's "spring" classic Liege-Bastogne-Liege. 1 Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) Geraint Thomas' Giro is as good as over after a terrible piece of bad luck. Went over a stray bidon at speed and fell very heavily. He continued to the finish but he was clearly badly hurt. Wouldn't be surprised if Ineos withdraw him from the race. Just goes to show the riders are only ever a heartbeat away from disaster in the peloton, no matter how good their form is. Edited October 5, 2020 by Ullman Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Officially all over for Thomas with Eurosport reporting that he fractured his pelvis. Remarkable effort to complete the stage in the circumstances. 2 Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 31/08/2020 at 08:55, Wolford6 said: Arnaud Demare hasn't started the race; probably a wise move given the gruelling opening stages. He's saving himself for the Giro d'Italia. Paying off for him in style. Has now won two consecutive stages in the Giro. Just nicked it off Sagan in a photo finish on Wednesday but he left everybody for dead in the sprint yesterday. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie RL Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) Great Alex Dowsett stage win at Giro. Another Brit. In the 2nd group. Excellent. Edited October 11, 2020 by Charlie RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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