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Vando
Oct 26, 2007

stoats about

Skarsnik posted:

He smashed everyone today too then

Crashed, caught up then 19km soloed it, nice

This undersells it, it's more like crashed, chased back to the main lead group almost entirely solo pulling packs with him along the way, then chased down a two man breakaway, then just ground everyone left with him into dust

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Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

Don't forget that while he was catching up he was literally shoving other riders who were going at a reasonable speed out of the way. It's impossible to oversell how commanding a performance that was. That crash, with a level playing field, would have taken anyone out of contention. They didn't show time gaps at the time but he must have lost around 2-3 minutes. Then he wins the whole thing by 1:25. Virtually solo the whole time from the crash. It's just mind boggling.

It'll be really interesting to see where he goes from here, except to Quickstep. btw he also has 9 caps for the Belgian U15/16 football teams, because why not

Xabi
Jan 21, 2006

Inventor of the Marmite pasty
EPO is a hell of a drug.

goatface
Dec 5, 2007

I had a video of that when I was about 6.

I remember it being shit.


Grimey Drawer
I was thinking HGH.

Vando
Oct 26, 2007

stoats about
The football gear is strong.

paddyboat
Feb 20, 2013

Maxi, Maxi Rodriguez
Run down the wing for me



:chanpop:

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
Just winning the world champs by over 3 minutes. Nothing dodgy about this at all.

Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

It was insane how long that wait felt. 7 minutes and the top 10 still isn't in completely

peanut-
Feb 17, 2004
Fun Shoe
They've let the break go a long way out, seems like everyone wants the French to work. Feels like this race has already been awarded to Alaphilippe so hopefully something different happens (and the different thing isn't Valverde winning).

Took a punt on Kwiatkowski because 18/1 was pretty generous.

goatface
Dec 5, 2007

I had a video of that when I was about 6.

I remember it being shit.


Grimey Drawer
Bluffs may have been called.

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.

peanut- posted:

They've let the break go a long way out, seems like everyone wants the French to work. Feels like this race has already been awarded to Alaphilippe so hopefully something different happens (and the different thing isn't Valverde winning).

Took a punt on Kwiatkowski because 18/1 was pretty generous.

What were the odds on Valverde being 2nd?

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
Lmao Barguil you stupid shite. Shouldnt have kept that front wheel.

Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

RIP, peanut's money

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
This is brilliant.

All this going on and the break still have 3 minutes with 44km to go.

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
11km later and the break have still got 2 minutes 30.

Vando
Oct 26, 2007

stoats about
If they still have a minute plus at the top it's going to be interesting

Vando
Oct 26, 2007

stoats about
oh they're much further from the top than I thought nvm they're easily getting caught

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.

Vando posted:

oh they're much further from the top than I thought nvm they're easily getting caught

Gotta give them mad props they've been out there for like 200km

Skarsnik
Oct 21, 2008

I...AM...RUUUDE!




Rip nibbles

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
Lmao yes lets just let Michael loving Valgren gently caress off up the road lmao.

Skarsnik
Oct 21, 2008

I...AM...RUUUDE!




This is why race radios need banning

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.

Skarsnik posted:

This is why race radios need banning

Its great isnt it. He's got 30 seconds and no-one is really chasing him.

Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

I think the entire loving Dutch team is still there

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.

Smirr posted:

I think the entire loving Dutch team is still there

Valverde following wheels to 3rd place again.

Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

Wow, Alaphilippe really wants this

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
The climbs not long enough for them to catch him. I think Valgren might make this stick.

Skarsnik
Oct 21, 2008

I...AM...RUUUDE!




Anyone but valverde please

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
Lol never mind.

The great French hope has cracked too.

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
Moscon do a racism and kick Valverde into the crowd please.

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
DUMOULIN SPOTTED!!!

Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

serious gaylord posted:

Lol never mind.

The great French hope has cracked too.

Yeah we're just throwing jinxes left and right, lol

Looks a bit steep this

Vando
Oct 26, 2007

stoats about
Dumoulin prepping to crush dreams

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
GO YOU WOODSY BASTARD GO

Vando
Oct 26, 2007

stoats about
bit steep this

Skarsnik
Oct 21, 2008

I...AM...RUUUDE!




Urrgh

Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

Bardet lmao what the hell

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
Lmao do NOT drag Valverde to the finish to outsprint you you muppets.

serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
Choo choo, Dumoulin train coming.

Smirr
Jun 28, 2012

serious gaylord posted:

Lmao do NOT drag Valverde to the finish to outsprint you you muppets.

"Well currently he dragging us so it'll be fine"

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serious gaylord
Sep 16, 2007

what.
To be honest I can't wait to see Bardet sprint for a world championship its going to be so loving funny.

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