MSR is tomorrow who are you picks to win???

[45K10]

MSR is always a hard race to pick a winner. I am not sure what the weather is supposed to be but I'm going to pick a sort of a dark horse and go with Groenewegen.

Who ya got?

[MattTuck]

If you want to pick for the special prize, throw your picks in this thread. (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=232269)


As for MSR, here's the betting odds.

My feel good pick is Degenkolb, but he's just never looked the same after the crash. I'm leaning toward Alaphilippe.

[GregL]

I'm picking Alaphilippe. He's on form, he's confident, he's a good tactician, and he has one heck of a doctor (http://stevetilford.com/2012/04/14/team-doctors/)...

Greg

[FlashUNC]

I say a sprinter wins it this year, so Ewan or Gaviria are my picks.

[MattTuck]

Recon Ride on Cyclocosm (https://cyclocosm.com/)

[ultraman6970]

ewan??? really?

[trener1]

Why are you so surprised by Ewan? he won the sprint behind Nibali last year.

[MattTuck]

I say a sprinter wins it this year, so Ewan or Gaviria are my picks.

I'm not sure. This year, it seems like a bunch of teams are bringing dual threat teams, with one rider a possibly contesting the sprint, while another looks like a wildcard for a Poggio attack.

I'm not sure if this 'comfort' in having a sprinter in the back pocket doesn't make it more likely for an attack to stick. If a few strong teams have a guy in an attack, it becomes unclear who is going to expend the energy in the group to chase it down.

[FlashUNC]

I'm not sure. This year, it seems like a bunch of teams are bringing dual threat teams, with one rider a possibly contesting the sprint, while another looks like a wildcard for a Poggio attack.

I'm not sure if this 'comfort' in having a sprinter in the back pocket doesn't make it more likely for an attack to stick. If a few strong teams have a guy in an attack, it becomes unclear who is going to expend the energy in the group to chase it down.

But doesn't that provide more incentive to chase? If everyone's got a sprinter in their hip pocket, teams will be more likely to chase as they've got their respective aces in the hole.

[weisan]

Óscar Freire

[MattTuck]

But doesn't that provide more incentive to chase? If everyone's got a sprinter in their hip pocket, teams will be more likely to chase as they've got their respective aces in the hole.

maybe :)

I think it probably will be a sprint. just saying that if enough teams think they have a guy for the Poggio, maybe they aren't as aggressive up the climb and thus makes it easier for such a split to happen.

If everyone is committed to their sprinter, then for sure, they will chase. Just looking at the Alaphilippe/Viviani, Sagan/Bennet, Nibali/Colbrelli, pairing - I could see how those teams could be conflicted. If a break goes up the road, a lot of eyes will look to UAE with 2 of the stronger sprinters, Gaviria and Kristoff, to close gaps.

[AngryScientist]

Kittel is my pick!



where can i watch this??

[trener1]

Lotto for Ewan will be committed to the chase and Jumbo if Grenowagon makes it over the hills, along with of course UAE.
So those are 3 teams that are going to be all in for the sprint.

[trener1]

Kittel is my pick!


Is he your pick for DFL or DNF? :banana:


Sorry just couldn't resist.

[cmg]

Sam Bennett, young rider that tasted victory recently. He's in good form and if tries to break early he'll take enough riders with him to burn out the rivals for Sagan.

[AngryScientist]

i'm kind of excited about this one actually:

https://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/03/Milan-San-remo-2016-profile-e1457950963892.jpg

[AngryScientist]

Is he your pick for DFL or DNF? :banana:


Sorry just couldn't resist.

haha, DNF i guess - i just checked the start list and he's not on it!

My new Pick:

SAGAN!

[GregL]

haha, DNF i guess - i just checked the start list and he's not on it!

My new Pick:

SAGAN!
I like Sagan, but he's been sick over the past month. MSR is so long that endurance is every bit as important as speed. Not sure if Sagan has the endurance after his illness. I think it will come down to a small group slightly off the front of a larger pack.

Greg

[AngryScientist]

Good call Greg.

Also, back to "How do I watch this" in the US ???

[trener1]

Really? wow I am surprised that Kittel isn't starting.
Isn't the NBC Gold app carrying it?.

[45K10]

I would love to see Sagan win it but I just don't know. I like the Alliphilipe and Viviani picks too.

In terms of watching it, I always just VPN the Sporza or Eurosport (Spanish) feed on my burner Mac. In my experience if you stay away from the english speaking streams it works better.

[irideti]

NBC Sport only broadcast races owned by ASO. That means no MSR, no Ronde and no Giro. Bummer.

[trener1]

NBC Sport only broadcast races owned by ASO. That means no MSR, no Ronde and no Giro. Bummer.

Oh yeah you are 100% right, however fear not my friend check out
https://www.flobikes.com/live/8637/signup
For live coverage

[FlashUNC]

Good call Greg.

Also, back to "How do I watch this" in the US ???

tiz-cycling is pretty decent for a pirate feed.

[TimAZ]

Sam Bennett

[TimAZ]

Sam Bennett, young rider that tasted victory recently. He's in good form and if tries to break early he'll take enough riders with him to burn out the rivals for Sagan.



I agree. He's riding with a ton of confidence right now after a couple more wins at Paris-Nice. Against some of the current best sprinters. He's likely pissed that he's been left off the Giro squad after a hat trick of wins there last year, and his contract will end at the finish of this season I believe. I am hoping Peter rides in support of Sam.

[MattTuck]

I agree. He's riding with a ton of confidence right now after a couple more wins at Paris-Nice. Against some of the current best sprinters. He's likely pissed that he's been left off the Giro squad after a hat trick of wins there last year, and his contract will end at the finish of this season I believe. I am hoping Peter rides in support of Sam.

I have learned that when I pick a rider, he never wins. So, I have to pick riders that I think have a good chance of winning, but that are not the riders I am cheering for.

Superstition is messed up. :help:

[saab2000]

I missed the registration cutoff. Again. So I won’t be in the mix for the win unless they offer some last second slots for riders who can’t make it.

[FlashUNC]

I missed the registration cutoff. Again. So I won’t be in the mix for the win unless they offer some last second slots for riders who can’t make it.

There is an MSR Gran Fondo for those who want to do the 300k in a day:

http://milano-sanremo.org/en/granfondo/route/

[saab2000]

There is an MSR Gran Fondo for those who want to do the 300k in a day:

http://milano-sanremo.org/en/granfondo/route/

I’d bet it’s tough.

This is my favorite race each year. I hope it produces a worthy winner. None is ever unworthy but some are more spectacular than others. This is a career defining race, matched in prestige in my eyes only by the Ronde and Paris-Roubaix.

[echelon_john]

Fubo.tv has a great cycling package that has MSR and virtually all other major races. It’s my go-to since we cut the cable cord.

[Mzilliox]

alaphillippe

[ceolwulf]

alaphillippe

I think so too.

[Joxster]

Good call Greg.

Also, back to "How do I watch this" in the US ???

Try here:

http://www.steephill.tv/

[spinarelli]

Also this one but be careful of all the pop ups and junk so make sure you have an ad blocker installed.

https://tiz-cycling.live

Try here:

http://www.steephill.tv/

[azrider]

Wow........

[weisan]

Wow!!!

[spinarelli]

what a finish

[galgal]

Wowza. I know AP was one of the favorites but that is some finish

[weisan]

6.5 hrs

62 kg

Finish 1180 watts

[nooneline]

6.5 hrs

62 kg

Finish 1180 watts

got a link for that?

[Morgul Bismark]

got a link for that?

From Velon: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvXAkc8gM6u/

[GregL]

Whatever your thoughts on MSR, it always brings out the best riders. Look at today's top 10:

- Three world road champs, including the only three-in-a-row winner and the reigning champ;
- A three-time world cyclocross champ;
- Two grand tour winners;
- Four monument winners (not including today's win.

Makes Alaphilippe's victory all the more impressive.

Greg

[efaust_o]

Do any other teams need to show up, they've got it going again...well I'm still watching to see how it plays out for the crumbs....:eek:

[wallymann]

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p843x403/54437259_10217218240839976_5840861038127349760_o.j pg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fdet1-2.fna&oh=fb94d6837381b78051d5138461c38ca9&oe=5D1AFFDE