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Harsh on the break!


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 4:50 pm
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That was a good race 🙂


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 4:50 pm
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was thinking towards the end what was Tom Pidcocks role is in this kind of race, turns out he's got quite the sprint on him, great third place in that kind of company and 2 days of hard racing.


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 11:43 pm
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I see Cav is riding tomorrow @ le samyn.


 
Posted : 01/03/2021 7:22 pm
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MVdP... Attacks with 85km to go, bridges to break, stays away until about 2or 3km to go, still finishes 12 in sprint...awesome.

Just heard that Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado could be doing women's Roubaix!! She awesome.


 
Posted : 01/03/2021 7:32 pm
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blimey Cav has made a breakaway!


 
Posted : 02/03/2021 3:58 pm
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some nasty crashes!


 
Posted : 02/03/2021 4:04 pm
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blimey Cav has made a breakaway!

Working hard in it too, who is the other quick step rider, cav went back to tell him to get up front and pedal!!!


 
Posted : 02/03/2021 4:13 pm
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looking like it's going to be decided on the last cobbled section


 
Posted : 02/03/2021 4:39 pm
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MVdP leads out with broken handlebars!!!


 
Posted : 02/03/2021 5:11 pm
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weather forecast for tuscany is looking perfect for saturday, sadly no rain.


 
Posted : 04/03/2021 11:36 pm
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Really looking forward Strada Bianchi. Such great scenery and really tough course. There is just no flat!


 
Posted : 04/03/2021 11:39 pm
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Excellent. Quite a different propspect to the Belgian races usually with brutal splits/breaks and smaller groups, lots of attacking and relentless power surges ! Can't wait.


 
Posted : 05/03/2021 7:02 am
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Let's hope MVdP has some stronger handle bars!!


 
Posted : 05/03/2021 8:11 am
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Let’s hope MVdP has some stronger goes easy on his handle bars!!


 
Posted : 05/03/2021 10:50 am
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the worst thing about strade (being on first name terms 'n' all) is that by the time the coverage starts the race is usually already smashed to pieces.


 
Posted : 05/03/2021 7:31 pm
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I have antipasti and Italian beer at the ready.


 
Posted : 05/03/2021 8:31 pm
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I'm going out riding, funnily enough in Berks equivalent of Strada while it's in, so recording then catching up in the afternoon.


 
Posted : 05/03/2021 8:36 pm
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the worst thing about strade (being on first name terms ‘n’ all) is that by the time the coverage starts the race is usually already smashed to pieces.

In previous years yes, but I think Eurosport are showing two and a half hours of it this year.

I have antipasti and Italian beer at the ready.

Similar here, once I get my appetite back from the morning curry while watching the 4th Test. Looking like a good day.


 
Posted : 05/03/2021 8:38 pm
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morning curry

Last night's left over chicken curry cold for breakfast?


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 12:29 am
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Last night’s left over chicken curry cold for breakfast?

Reheated rather than cold (I know, the food poisoning thing). Curry the next day is so much better with all the flavours getting to really come out.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 12:55 am
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Let’s hope MVdP has some stronger goes easy on his handle bars!!

Riding the Ultimate rather than aeroroad apparently


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 9:22 am
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Let’s hope MVdP has some stronger handle bars!

Might have been a case of user error as non-shimano spec bands were used on to secure the brakes to the bar - and may have been over tightened?

Canyon seem to have issued a notice to owners warning the bars shouldn’t be used until for the moment.

Back to the racing, Eurosport and GCN have not only extended the men’s coverage but also the women’s. I’d argue the women’s race is equally worth a follow. I’ll be making a day of the Strade.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 10:58 am
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LOL at the helicopter getting lost 😀


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 12:57 pm
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looking like "girl on girl" action for the final climb!


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 1:01 pm
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mugged


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 1:12 pm
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race is on now! and puncture time.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 2:39 pm
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come on Tom!


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 3:19 pm
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That's one hell of a front group.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 3:26 pm
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Bernal and Pogacar don't seem to be doing much work.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 3:29 pm
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Boom.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 3:53 pm
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IMO Deserving of classic status - it’s a beautiful place to ride. The others are going to have to drop Ala as the finish suits him perfectly. Pidcock nodding - he’s stuffed


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 3:59 pm
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hanging on by his fingernails


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:00 pm
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caffeine gel time


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:05 pm
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Well MVDP hasn't got long COVID then.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:10 pm
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Oooh, this is GOOD!


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:24 pm
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AWESOME


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:29 pm
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great racing.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:29 pm
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Great result for Bernal, good to see him seemingly back on form.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:33 pm
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Amazing racing to watch.

MvdP is simply unbelievable.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:33 pm
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Absolute king. I’m so glad I rode the route a couple of years ago as it was great to remember that day while being stuck at home.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:36 pm
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That was a proper early season race. Strade Bianchi just doesn’t disappoint. I want to be there next year. Promised myself I’d be there in 2020 but events precluded it.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:38 pm
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I’m so glad I rode the route a couple of years ago as it was great to remember that day while being stuck at home.

Where’s the envious emoji? What was it like? Am hoping to get there next year.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:39 pm
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A word for Pidcock too, massively impressive.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:41 pm
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he's going to want match WVA and do a strade-san remo double, don't think i'd bet against it.


 
Posted : 06/03/2021 4:48 pm
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