2020 road cycling season

[Sagan97]

Fabio Aru?! When was his last victory?

[JoJoJo]

(05-23-2020, 07:28 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  Fabio Aru?! When was his last victory?

2017 ...

[Sagan97]

(06-07-2020, 05:14 PM)JoJoJo Wrote:  

(05-23-2020, 07:28 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  Fabio Aru?! When was his last victory?

2017 ...

Incredible! What happened to him?

[JoJoJo]

(06-17-2020, 06:13 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  Incredible! What happened to him?

he had an issue with iliac arteries
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fabio-aru-when-the-iliac-artery-problem-was-diagnosed-i-cried/

[Sagan97]

(06-19-2020, 04:09 AM)JoJoJo Wrote:  

(06-17-2020, 06:13 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  Incredible! What happened to him?

he had an issue with iliac arteries
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fabio-aru-when-the-iliac-artery-problem-was-diagnosed-i-cried/

Oh. I honestly wasn't aware of such fact

Habe you been following Froome gossip?

[Sagan97]

By the way, Froome is staying at INEOS for the time being. They will have an insane lineup. Actually, Jumbo has a strong too.

[JoJoJo]

(07-04-2020, 07:18 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  By the way, Froome is staying at INEOS for the time being. They will have an insane lineup. Actually, Jumbo has a strong too.

I strongly believe that there will be surprises from other teams too

[Nikko]

Alright, alright, alright! Froome is leaving INEOS after 10 year relationship ...

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chris-froome-leaves-ineos-for-israel-start-up-nation/

[Sagan97]

(07-09-2020, 07:18 AM)Nikko Wrote:  Alright, alright, alright! Froome is leaving INEOS after 10 year relationship ...

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chris-froome-leaves-ineos-for-israel-start-up-nation/

BOMB!

[JoJoJo]

so guys five days until Strade-Bianche -> who's your winner?
i will bet on Fuglsang but it is an open race isn't it

[Sagan97]

(07-27-2020, 06:07 PM)JoJoJo Wrote:  so guys five days until Strade-Bianche -> who's your winner?
i will bet on Fuglsang but it is an open race isn't it

Sagan had a solid high-altitude training camp in the Alps haha

BTW did you read that those who were racing in Sibiu Tour won't be able to participate in Strade Bianche?

[JoJoJo]

(07-28-2020, 07:11 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  Sagan had a solid high-altitude training camp in the Alps haha

Strong performance by van Aert while Fuglsang came in fifth -> not bad with Sagan out of contender list
Only 42 finishers !

(07-28-2020, 07:11 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  BTW did you read that those who were racing in Sibiu Tour won't be able to participate in Strade Bianche?

Yes I will be surprised if the season will go as expected but probably there will be some changes and cancelled/moved events unfortunately

[Sagan97]

Fuglsang had overheating in the sun, Alaphilippe got like six punctures. Crazy race! Lots of punctures for others as well and the heat.

[Sagan97]

Oh dear! What an awful crash today in Tour de Pologne Was it an intentional act by Groenewegen or just sloppy?

[Nikko]

(08-05-2020, 07:16 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  Oh dear! What an awful crash today in Tour de Pologne Was it an intentional act by Groenewegen or just sloppy?

This accident once again raises a few safety questions and concerns. Is 80kph downhill finish the best idea?
Groenewegen should get punished but it is more complicated than that.

Wout van Aert is hot right now. I finally managed to watch a race and it was a great battle for Sanremo.

[Sagan97]

What about Evanpoel pulling off that solo masterpiece?

[Jesper]

Thanks again to everyone for keeping me in the loop. I know I don't comment here, but I do follow your commentary and check out the links you post. I have not seen 1 second of racing this year so it is informative for someone like myself. I was able to get out on my old '80s "lo-pro" this weekend to knock out a "leisurely" 10 mile "TT" before the heat started to hit me. Started out at 90°F in the shade, so for my advanced years I wasn't feeling bad about a short ride, but still about 1/2 the distance I do on that frame at a much higher pace.
I will continue to follow all the posts. Thanks again!

[Sagan97]

(08-10-2020, 11:12 AM)Jesper Wrote:  Thanks again to everyone for keeping me in the loop. I know I don't comment here, but I do follow your commentary and check out the links you post. I have not seen 1 second of racing this year so it is informative for someone like myself. I was able to get out on my old '80s "lo-pro" this weekend to knock out a "leisurely" 10 mile "TT" before the heat started to hit me. Started out at 90°F in the shade, so for my advanced years I wasn't feeling bad about a short ride, but still about 1/2 the distance I do on that frame at a much higher pace.
I will continue to follow all the posts. Thanks again!

There's still a lot of gas in the tank; well done in this heat
Make sure to tune in for Tour de France. It starts on 29th of August.

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JUMBO looks strong ahead of the Tour

[JoJoJo]

holy cow -> Evenpoel fell from a bridge

https://twitter.com/msteeman/status/1294650771447975937?s=12

[Sagan97]

(08-15-2020, 05:22 PM)JoJoJo Wrote:  holy cow -> Evenpoel fell from a bridge

https://twitter.com/msteeman/status/1294650771447975937?s=12

Here's another angle from the bridge: https://twitter.com/raykerckhoffs/status/1294743240760057858
Luckily he's alright (as much as fractured pelvis and other injuries fit with "being alright") because it could have been much worse.