Pro-cycling thread

Not sure EF could afford him?

Speed skater - Nils Van Der Poel

Isn't he the one who doesn't really like speed skating and does as much training on the bike as he can?

He published a manifesto about how to win Olympic gold (I'm sure it's a bit more work than downloading the PDF): https://www.howtoskate.se/

It’s a great read, if you’re interested in training methodology. I’d love to see how he fares in a world tour team.

The list of non-starters for MSR tomorrow is getting longer and longer; no Alaphillipe, Degenkolb, Stuyven and now Caleb Ewen has had to withdraw.

Couldn't they just join in for the bit at the end?

Odd to think that Van Der Poel and Van Aert have still only won one monument each. Maybe that will change after MSR.

MSR 2022*

Well at least Colbrelli isn't present to spoil that party

I just glossed this, not having read it before. But it seems the key is:be born with amazing genetics, train like a fucking animal, passion.

He’s an interesting guy who clearly gives absolutely zero fucks about doing anything other than following what he thinks is right be it in sport or life. Giving away his gold medal after getting back from Beijing (to the daughter of a jailed publisher in China) for example.

"My target developed during the summer of 2021 to reach 33h of cycling weekly. I would aim to do three 7h bike rides and two 6h rides. If I would’ve been able to run, which I wasn’t due
to injury, I would have lowered the hours a little and settled for 25h weekly (or approx. 30h if I would’ve combined running and cycling)."

fuck that.

@Norfolkbound - seems like a possible training plan following your 365 ride?

Why is Roglic still in full winter kit long after everyone else?

Socks over leg warmers? It’s a no from me.

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Are they leg warmers or longs? Socks over long bibs is sometimes okay

Edited original post to reattach pic. Look like leg warmers.

Maybe it’s a ski thing.

He’s worried about climate change and the possibility of it being really hot in the tour this summer so trying to simulate racing in those kinds of conditions?

My logic is, longs can be under socks as they are not removable mid-ride; warmers should not be under socks as they are a removable item. I would put both over socks, FYI.

Horner thinks those cobbles (+associated travel) will have knackered him for MSR and that he bonked at PN.

I can’t imagine any circumstances where I’d fancy him to win it if Pogacar made it to the bottom of the Poggio anyway.

He has beaten Pogacar in a reduced sprint before. 2020 LBL for example.

I’d love to see Rog and Pog scamper off together, pulling turns to stay away from the bottom of the Poggio, crossing the line hand-in-hand. Photo finish gives it to Rog, but Pog’s chill about it.

can we get some thread bans issued for these “socks under longs” deviants pls @mods

Don’t expect a celebration from the winner.

You missed the, "at 250W" context.

lol

Now Pogacar has a cold and isn't 100%. Now where is that Jimmy Hill gif?

MVDP must be bursting.

Has anyone ever won MSR as their first race of the season?