Pro-cycling thread

Dont UAE and Bahrain sponsor teams/riders though?

I think that was the point being made. Unfortunately, the sponsorship model of professional cycling currently means that quite a few morally bankrupt people with appalling human rights backgrounds are involved.

Never mind, the Prince Andrew women's junior development team launches next week, hurrah!

I don't think comparing him to Mobuto is quite right

Yes, at least Mobuto wore nice hats.

Ahh I assumed that was the case but couldn't see it

I don't know if anyone else just watched the Junior Women's RR, but I thought Magnus Backstedt did a remarkable job of holding it together whilst commentating. I think if one of my daughters was in that situation I'd be an emotional wreck.

Well done to Zoe Backstedt. Great ride. Backed up by a superb team effort by the other three GB riders who covered every single move behind to nullify the chase.

Absolutely fantastic finish, hats of to the commentators for keeping it together.

Yhe, that was very moving, hearing his sobs in the background.

Can't believe the American pushed Zoe so close!

Fantastic women's race. Anna Henderson was an absolute beast at shutting down the breaks.

Italy owe her a drink

Taylor Phinney with full on 531 Raleigh and Vans hi Hackney vibes

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She's a decent trackie, knows how to sprint.

That's a Raleigh Gran Sport. I had one when I was 17. Got written off more than 10 yrs later when I was a courier. First really good bike I ever had. £250 from Winstanley's Cycles.
There's a man who lives near me now who has one and I keep wondering how much he'd sell it for.

come on ARE ETHAN

What's the plan for today's Mens Elite Road Race?
Dip in now & again, then watch live from 14.30 for the last +/- hour?

I've been to shop, got supplies. Broadcast on now while I do some chores and settle in properly this afternoon. REALLY excited

Have to update my portfolio ... so this is perfect right now to get the hard bit done (the writing) before lunch, then as it gets more exciting I can chill a little.

mad crowds

Ouch

Two Italians taking each other out?

Both of them did well to not lose their respective shit.

evenepoel looks #horny

No chores getting done then

those bad boys looking paler than the GCN roster