Pro-cycling thread

I thought the qualification deadline was unchanged from the Original 2020 dates (ie everything since is actually for the 2024 games even though Tokyo hasn't happened yet!). Not sure when that was though....

It must be a bit rough but on previous, BC wouldn't send a rider unless they are in with a reasonable chance of a medal and Pidcock is the only male to tick that box.

Belgian TV have lost the feed.

a chipper win for canyon aero handlebars

Some sprint that. Took it up well early and Mads couldn't even think about coming off the wheel.

He’s showing that Alpecin-Fenix are more than just MVDP.

yeah Tim has won more races this season than some WorldTour teams...

He’s talking about you @movistar

2021 on Belgian ground:
Alpecin 3 - Wolfpack 1...

Yea, but DQS won the biggest race in Belgium so far, Alpecin are bagging the chippers.

This is a really disgusting story, deeply reprehensible actions by that driver.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/dolan-forced-to-leave-cycling-behind-as-motorist-who-caused-2019-crash-is-fined/

Jesus - that’s sad. Shocking that there’s no law that can be applied appropriately in such cases.

Jake Stewart in the front group again today. Some debut season so far.

Such a sad story and a horrible outcome for most involved

Looks like Wiggins is selling off some of his bike collection.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/product-news/lance-armstrongs-motorola-team-bike-goes-on-sale-in-the-uk-for-5000-494027

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wiggins-2012-tour-de-france-winning-bike-for-sale/

He's going really well, great to see. Too early to pin a future PR or Flanders win on him?

So sad :(

Fuck me, the Pinarello should go straight to Anti.

£7,500 for an era defining bike is a fucking bargain imo. Culturally that moment was so influential

British culture surely. The first of the 2012 olympic budget british endurance wave to win the TdF. But in all seriousness, if that is really his 2012 champs elysee bike, that must be a sensible investment. Every self respecting bikeshop should be able to want and afford that, even if it's ugly.

soured a bit on wiggins when he posted pics on his ig of him proudly wearing lazio and rangers shirts

shame it's such a poor article. Could do with some real journalism to raise light to it.

Fucking awful

In contrast, within 10miles of that incident, a driver who intentionally hit a pedestrian, has been charged with attempted murder. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-56377138

Steel Vintage have been selling off some similar collectors bikes, I wondered if they were from Wiggins' collection given his mug on their website.

You mean wiggo is rightwing now?

Just read that GVA is rgarding MSR as 'a training ride, but of course I would go for a chance should it present itself'. The media game's been on, as well as the dodging/passing of the role of favourite.