Pro-cycling thread

Do those electric motors not work well in the cold?

Cav the renaissance man!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1imWK4nYEI

Saw the worst trailer for Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne EVER on Eurosport, but no mention of Omloop, are they not showing it? Also it appears Stannard isn't riding, so I may have to wander away, lip quivering and stifle a small sob.

Yep nothing on the schedule, is either Sky or ITV showing it, or it shitty streams for the opening race of the Classics?

Ha ha, no I can't. That course was unrecognisable in places, the snow was so deep.

There was this little ride from Milan though:

Bussed it over the Turchino (Vino would've carried on, obvs) and seven hours later:

Canc wasn't too happy.

Don't think Eurosport have ever shown Het Volk/Nieuwsblad.

Set Hola up to be from Belgium and watch Sporza instead.

Stannard wants to peak for Flanders and Roubaix so has decided to skip this weekend.

Volk

Everyone in Belgium is just fine with Nieuwsblad now.

Good for them. I'm not.

Volk is easier to spell for starters.

Hmm, then how did I watch it last year?

With your eyes?

I think Eurosport were showing it last year...

http://www.eurosport.co.uk/cycling/omloop-het-nieuwsblad/2015/road-race-men_mtc750096/live.shtml#preview

@Jimmy_Fingers
@plexarice

I'm sure Vincent Kompany has been going on about the Milk Cup Final for a while now.

I flippin' thought they did, but no coverage this year so I'll have to listen to the forrins

http://www.eurosport.co.uk/cycling/omloop-het-nieuwsblad/2016/road-race-men_mtc836661/live.shtml

my memory has not failed me!

And @peter_v's link says that it should be on this year too?

The most wonderful time of the year.

Eurosport with Sean kelly?

Its not so much that I mind forrin commentry. I want/need to hear Sean kelly say Ulrika green edge.

The startlist for Omloop The Newspaper. Without Giant-Alpecin team, and without Sep Vanmarcke who (like Cancellara) will skip the 'opening weekend' and concentrate on De Ronde & Paris-Roubaix instead.
Very much looking forward to seeing what the world champ (and other strong guys without much of a team) can do against the almighty EQS. Who are your favs?

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The season only really starts once you've heard Sean Kelly say 'yes, well' at one of Kirby's stupid fucking platitudes.

Looking forward to seeing what marcin of 1pro can do. He's a monster.

Who are your favs?

Heart says Boonen, Benoot. Head says GVA, Sagan.

I reckon Sagan has been too busy consummating his marriage so Kristoff for me.

He's also a tank though