Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 7:58

Post #451 of 2242 (2037 views)

"McNulty asked about some new bike advice then went and won the UAE TT. Can he climb well enough to win the whole shabang?"

If I can get my hands on those sweet new Enve wheels, then I feel at 62 years of age and 105 kilos I definitely have a shot.

How about Bam Bam's stache? He's got kind of a French detective look going on. Very aero.

It's got to be hard for some of those guys coming into the UAE tour off a hard training block to keep their attitudes together riding on Hydration Island and across the desert in the wind.

Vine probably wished he was still in Watopia.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 8:02

Post #452 of 2242 (2036 views)

likes_bikes wrote:

Jumbo has amassed on paper one of the more crazy spring squads I've seen.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing:

Not sure peak wolfpack ever looked as strong as the JV squad looks.

In UAE I'm not surprised at McNulty's performance, but I didn't see Vine beating the likes of Bjerg and Foss in a flat TT. UAE with the top 3 spots, 2 guys who could win GC and then Yates lurking ominously 28s back. Will be interesting to see how UAE plays in on Jebel Jais tomorrow.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [McNulty] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 9:06

Post #453 of 2242 (2017 views)

McNulty wrote:

"McNulty asked about some new bike advice then went and won the UAE TT. Can he climb well enough to win the whole shabang?"

If I can get my hands on those sweet new Enve wheels, then I feel at 62 years of age and 105 kilos I definitely have a shot.

How about Bam Bam's stache? He's got kind of a French detective look going on. Very aero.

It's got to be hard for some of those guys coming into the UAE tour off a hard training block to keep their attitudes together riding on Hydration Island and across the desert in the wind.

Vine probably wished he was still in Watopia.

I was thinking he looked like Luigi from Mario Brothers. UAE has done some laughably bad national champions jerseys, but that is not one of them.

Last edited by: likes_bikes: Feb 20, 24 9:08

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 9:58

Post #454 of 2242 (1995 views)

Carl Spackler wrote:

Wurf ftw.

lol I just realized he was on the start list and what this comment was about. I'm betting the house on Wurf. I'll be rich. He gets to do some pretty great races.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 11:16

Post #455 of 2242 (1970 views)

And there we have it: Luigi McNulty. 10/10

But about that ‘stache… In a “who wore it better” competition, he loses.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 13:41

Post #456 of 2242 (1941 views)

Pat is such a driveling fool and this seems harsh by even his own low bar. I don't necessarily believe this about Alaphillipe, but ole Pat is the last one who should be throwing shade about the booze, let alone going after a wife or partner.

https://www.hln.be/wielrennen/te-veel-feesten-en-alcohol-hij-ligt-serieus-onder-de-sloef-bij-marion-lefevere-snoeihard-voor-alaphilippe-na-mindere-jaren~a15fb1eb/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2F

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Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 14:39

Post #457 of 2242 (1929 views)

Did you see the massive chaingeings today?

68T… woooooot

Better chain line for sure!

I have always hate grinding the 11

The entire event (IM) is like "death by 1000 cuts" and the best race is minimizing all those cuts and losing less blood than the other guy. - Dev

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 14:56

Post #458 of 2242 (1924 views)

What’s the gist of that piece?

Pat could certainly write a book about management technique, with a special chapter on misogyny.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 15:01

Post #459 of 2242 (1921 views)

Carl Spackler wrote:

What’s the gist of that piece?

Pat could certainly write a book about management technique, with a special chapter on misogyny.

Gist is that LFF's big contract and his domineering wife destroyed his competitive instinct. But Pat got it back under control by threatening to fire him on the spot the next time he slips up.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 15:07

Post #460 of 2242 (1918 views)

Carl Spackler wrote:

What’s the gist of that piece?

Pat could certainly write a book about management technique, with a special chapter on misogyny.

Gist is, Pat is envious. Who wouldn't be?

But it's interesting to see the LFF in the line up for Omloop. Pat is calling him out and as much as I hate to ever side with the guy, I think he knows what he's doing trying to light a fire under him. It's a pattern with him. Or maybe he's just a blowhard.

I didn't think Alaphillipe fell off that badly last season, he just didn't win everything. Rode well. Pretty high bar.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [McNulty] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 15:28

Post #461 of 2242 (1904 views)

Ah, Dr. Pat went to the same med school as Dr. Oz.

Anyhow, it’s difficult to pick which Lisa Bike rider will win this weekend.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [McNulty] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 16:06

Post #462 of 2242 (1887 views)

He has an interesting management style, hope to see him back at his best.

On a separate note, I am looking forward to O Gran Camino. TT could be a showdown between Venga and Tarling. Talk about weight and size difference 60 vs 80 kg. I think Venga can take him, but he is likely not 100% fit as he will be peaking in July.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Engner66] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 17:55

Post #463 of 2242 (1868 views)

It will be interesting to see Jumbo. Their new bars are not done and they are testing base vs future pieces incoming.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [McNulty] [ In reply to ]

Feb 20, 24 17:58

Post #464 of 2242 (1867 views)

McNulty wrote:

Carl Spackler wrote:

What’s the gist of that piece?

Pat could certainly write a book about management technique, with a special chapter on misogyny.

Gist is, Pat is envious. Who wouldn't be?

But it's interesting to see the LFF in the line up for Omloop. Pat is calling him out and as much as I hate to ever side with the guy, I think he knows what he's doing trying to light a fire under him. It's a pattern with him. Or maybe he's just a blowhard.

I didn't think Alaphillipe fell off that badly last season, he just didn't win everything. Rode well. Pretty high bar.

All. He is inappropriate publicly, but it is shown to motivate.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Engner66] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 5:42

Post #465 of 2242 (1807 views)

How about Ben O'Connor with an unexpectedly good TT then a win on Jebel Jais?

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 6:31

Post #466 of 2242 (1797 views)

likes_bikes wrote:

It will be interesting to see Jumbo. Their new bars are not done and they are testing base vs future pieces incoming.

right? I feel they can only go up -

new bars and time on the bike should make a huge difference for the tours

The entire event (IM) is like "death by 1000 cuts" and the best race is minimizing all those cuts and losing less blood than the other guy. - Dev

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 6:36

Post #467 of 2242 (1795 views)

likes_bikes wrote:

It will be interesting to see Jumbo. Their new bars are not done and they are testing base vs future pieces incoming.

Who? I don't see a 'Jumbo' in the list of WT teams?

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Mudge] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 6:55

Post #468 of 2242 (1783 views)

Apologies. They are now Visma-Lease a Bike, previously Jumbo Visma.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 7:10

Post #469 of 2242 (1776 views)

You don’t need to apologize, we know who you’re talking about. Some people just like to be daft.

The teammates attack never works… except today for Decathalon. Smooth operators, and good call on O’Conner.

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Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [ClayDavis] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 7:17

Post #470 of 2242 (1769 views)

As much as I want to pick LaSporty, I don’t think he has race days yet. Omloop seems like a tall ask.
Wout, De Lie, DVB
Matty Jo, Küng

KBK
Philipsen, Ghirmay, LaSporty
Lamperti, DVB

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 8:33

Post #471 of 2242 (1756 views)

Carl Spackler wrote:

As much as I want to pick LaSporty, I don’t think he has race days yet. Omloop seems like a tall ask.
Wout, De Lie, DVB
Matty Jo, Küng

KBK
Philipsen, Ghirmay, LaSporty
Lamperti, DVB

Good picks.

'Loop:.

WvA, Philipsen, Mohoric
Asgreen, van Baller

KBK:

Pinball Wizard, WvA, LaSporty
Cool Hand, Demare

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [trail] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 9:04

Post #472 of 2242 (1748 views)

Omloop
Wout, Kung, De Lie
Lazkano, Turner

KBK
Lazkano, Wout, Wellens
Tratnik, Mohoric

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Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 9:04

Post #473 of 2242 (1748 views)

Carl Spackler wrote:

You don’t need to apologize, we know who you’re talking about. Some people just like to be daft.

Daft would be too kind of a characterization. Pedantic for the hell of picking nits, all the while lacking the awareness to realize one is pedantic, is a more apt description.

Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [likes_bikes] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 9:11

Post #474 of 2242 (1741 views)

likes_bikes wrote:

Omloop
Wout, Pidcock, De Lie
Lazkano, Turner

KBK
Lazkano, Wout, Wellens
Tratnik, Mohoric

Carl Spackler wrote:

As much as I want to pick LaSporty, I don’t think he has race days yet. Omloop seems like a tall ask.
Wout, De Lie, DVB
Matty Jo, Küng

KBK
Philipsen, Ghirmay, LaSporty
Lamperti, DVB

I like the Lamperti and Lazkano picks.

Part of me thinks I'm way too behind the times and that I'm not up to date with my grasp of the current pro peloton. Pretty soon I'll be picking a riders more fit for a retirement squad.

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Re: ***Spoilers*** Bike racing spectator thread 2024 [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Feb 21, 24 9:36

Post #475 of 2242 (1731 views)

Carl Spackler wrote:

You don’t need to apologize, we know who you’re talking about. Some people just like to be daft.

The teammates attack never works… except today for Decathalon. Smooth operators, and good call on O’Conner.

Ben O has two wins early and decent help. I hope they play his form right.

Workhorse award goes to Bjerg. What a pull. Still, maybe slowing the pace and opening it up to attacks might have been a better play than controlling but with Yates out, maybe not. Vine looked like he might have been able to go with Ben O if he jumped on it earlier.

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