2021 Amstel Gold

[reuben]

I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but the mens race could not have been closer.

[madsciencenow]

Holy cow! That was exciting. I didn’t expect the guy that was sitting second wheel to have that kind of power.


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[reuben]

Originally Posted by madsciencenow

Holy cow! That was exciting. I didn’t expect the guy that was sitting second wheel to have that kind of power.

FYI, he's only 21 years old.

[GregL]

Originally Posted by reuben

FYI, he's only 21 years old.

And only 128 lbs. (according to several cycling websites). Appears to have a phenomenal power/weight ratio.

Greg

[reuben]

Originally Posted by GregL

Appears to have a phenomenal power/weight ratio.

He's also a top CX rider, but I don't know if there's any correlation between that and his power/weight ratio.

[wallymann]

i'm a bit WvA fan, but the englishman got robbed!!!

[echappist]

Originally Posted by wallymann

i'm a bit WvA fan, but the englishman got robbed!!!

No he wasn't

[wallymann]

Originally Posted by echappist

No he wasn't

ok...good...i was hoping for the actual foto to be posted...wva won despite his little wheelie at the line...man...that's a tight final!

[rccardr]

Great race, exciting finish!

[flying]

Originally Posted by wallymann

i'm a bit WvA fan, but the englishman got robbed!!!

Yes this side photo type should never be shown
It is the overhead shot that counts as a sideline shot is very deceptive

Same with Demi Vollering a few days back at Brabantse Pijl Dames

BTW: The Womens Amstel Gold today was just as exciting with Kasia Niewiadomas attack a couple clicks out

[echappist]

Originally Posted by flying

Yes this side photo type should never be shown
It is the overhead shot that counts as a sideline shot is very deceptive

Same with Demi Vollering a few days back at Brabantse Pijl Dames

BTW: The Womens Amstel Gold today was just as exciting with Kasia Niewiadomas attack a couple clicks out

Longo-Borghini must have gone hypoxic while following Niewiadoma's move on the Cauberg. Only reason I could think of for why she didn't pull. After all, she was perfectly content with driving a doomed break at Gent Wevelgem, where the other rider didn't give a single meaningful turn.

[flying]

Originally Posted by echappist

Longo-Borghini must have gone hypoxic while following Niewiadoma's move on the Cauberg. Only reason I could think of for why she didn't pull. After all, she was perfectly content with driving a doomed break at Gent Wevelgem, where the other rider didn't give a single meaningful turn.

Yeah I was wondering what the deal was...Thought maybe she was holding up for a teammate ,,,,,but then she did jump at 300m

Demi Vollering has been on a real streak lately too

[kiwisimon]

Great race and Roglic delivered for his team mate.

[choke]

Originally Posted by echappist

Longo-Borghini must have gone hypoxic while following Niewiadoma's move on the Cauberg. Only reason I could think of for why she didn't pull. After all, she was perfectly content with driving a doomed break at Gent Wevelgem, where the other rider didn't give a single meaningful turn.

That was very strange indeed. Obviously Elisa thought that Kasia would beat her in a sprint but still....

[rustychisel]

Valverde still coming in strong, at #5... hmm, can I get a raised eyebrow?