Pro-cycling thread

@snoops 27:30 onwards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AZBT42T2Ek&ab_channel=WED%C5%AA

Giro looking good today - beautiful scenery and super racing already ….

Being slightly marred by Rob 'Atch being far too excited about Aurelian Paret-Peintre and his potential 'threat' to the GC.

Do you actually watch all of this shit?

Well he is just over 3 minutes behind Thomas, so is definitely a threat if the group he is in gets a big gap.

Jumbo-Visma clearly see him as a threat, they've put two men on the front to control it.

nope, just listen to it while working

In theory, yes, but in practice, he's only in that position due to the breakaway stage he won. Can't see him being the kind of threat Rob 'Atch thinks he is.

corratec fluro socks look incredible

When can I stop? If they don’t mention Cav’s NFT I’ll be mad.

So, not having watched any Giro this year it sounds like it has been a bit 'interesting'.

Started watching GCN 5min highlights - any stages worth watching properly?

no

Fair, I'll continue with highlights during my epic 30min recovery turbo.

History in the making

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Cc @gillies this is what

What's the deal with obviously English Ben Healy (and Dan Martin) riding on Irish colours?

His father’s parents and older siblings had grown up in Ireland but moved to England before his father was born. That link was enough to take out an Irish license, something Healy admits was motivated by what he might gain.

“If I am completely honest, I did it as I saw it would bring more opportunities,” he says. “It has got me to where I am as well. For sure it was the right decision.”

https://www.velonews.com/events/classics/introducing-ben-healy-i-made-a-statement-that-i-can-race-with-these-guys/

unedited flappy armband is surprising

He was aiming for a top ten on GC before the race started. He's well on track to achieve that.

Must be weird vibes being so few left in a team

Yeah sure he's got family history but I don't understand what they gain from it. Is there that much more support from Irish cycling?

Smaller pool so bigger fish. Otherwise he would’ve been competing with a lot of GB talent for opportunities.

Jensie off the moto is good value too and I like that I can already pick out Ben Healey in a crowd just from the pedalling style.
Grand Tour holiday viewing tip in Spain is having GCN app for English commentary and the ubiquitous German Eurosport on the telly

You can also pick out Ben Healy because he's the only EF rider up near the front

UAE doing a great job for JV