World Champs - Men's RR *SPOILERS IN THREAD*

buffalo

As Beasty suggested, a place we can post without needing spoiler tags. Don't read any further if you're waiting for the highlights!



100km around the region then 10 laps of a 16.5km circuit containing the Bemelerberg and Cauberg climbs. Gilbert is favourite, followed by Sagan. Lots of big names, lots and lots of them.

CillianL wrote: »

Rodriguez
Voeckler
Contador
Gilbert
Sagan
Boonen
Nibali
Gerrans
Boson Hagen

One of them will win it or make the podium. Can anyone think of any dark horses for it? Chris Froome and Dan Martin come to mind, though Moreno Moser has been flying all year as well

I'm really interested in seeing the Spanish team dynamics on the road. Dutch are on home ground - Ten Dam, Gesink, Terpstra.

Ireland is
200 MARTIN Daniel
201 MC LAUGHLIN Ronan
202 ROCHE Nicolas

Full list of riders available at http://inrng.com/2012/09/world-championship-road-race-preview/

Women's race was electric to watch, hoping the men's race can match it!

manafana

hey

not much chat yet

iv done a preview from betting point of view for anyone looking for a bet and not sure what is worth a shoot the time trial went well; http://www.olbg.com/blogs/post.php?id=403819

thinking this wont be quiet same as an amstel gold with the flat bit at end and im looking at good classic riders who can dig in.

Raam

I'm off to Maastricht now for the start. Then gonna perch meself somewhere on the Cauberg.

Beasty

Raam wrote: »

gonna perch meself somewhere on the Cauberg.

GT_TDI_150

Boonen or Gilbert for me, but then being a belgian myself i might be a little biased...

morana

I think that was RMcL who was involved with Freier . I am watching on Rai and getting the junior race as well. All together in the juniors and the 3 irish in the depleted bunch. I think it will be a gallop.

ok its on Eurosport HD but will post anyway

morana

No joy for Irish matt doyle dnf mullen @28 Clarke @ 53s

Fancied junior Caleb Ewan Aus was second a brit John Dibben was 4th

MPFG

Watching the Beeb ..but there is no commentary...just silence

C'mon Dan, Nico and Ronan

bcmf

The beeb are having major difficulties with commentary. Pity as enjoying listening to Millar

MPFG

Cav doing a blinder at front

Sean Kelly says Irealnd will do no good as all too tired ...so that's that then

bcmf

Rabobank The Dutch have hit the front and starting to light the fire.
Millar - 'You know when the Orange jersies hit the front its panic stations as they usually have info no one else has'
And with the coded signs on the road he may have a point.

morana

Whats a realistic expectation of the Irish today?

What would be a good result

MPFG

Don't want to jinx anything but we may be surprised ...in a good way that is

Dan Martin is the best hope as he does good at this distance ...a top 10 would be great

bcmf

Cav's done. Worked his arse for most of the race.

MPFG

Dan Martin is up there !!!

luapenak

Just tuned in, Froome, Cav and Wiggins already retired. They should have just stayed at home.

MPFG wrote: »

Dan Martin is up there !!!

Up where? in the break or near the front of the peloton? I can't see any of the Irish

MPFG

Dan is near front o peleton ...well he was

I fancy the norweigns ...the one the won Montreal

A bit togo yet

MPFG

Nico and Dan are moving up...maybe saved energy so far

buffalo

Anyone got a ticker feed? Want to dip in and out while the All Ireland is on. Up Donegal!

MPFG

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/cycling/livematch/490514.html

AG2R

Big crash

The tax man

I'm starting to shout at the tv now. That Lativan rider has done nothing but sit on the rear on the lead group lap after lap now. Can't be playing a team card, as only one other Lativan in the race.

MPFG

Martin & Roche are safe

Lusk Doyle

MPFG wrote: »

Martin & Roche are safe

As houses!!!

MPFG

Yes they are in a good position....mayeb we will see Nico lead out Dan on last Cauberg climb or earlier

MPFG

Don't you just love Contodor !!

dastardly00

This is going to be a great final 2 laps!!

AG2R

Dan still there!

MPFG

and Nico !

AG2R

as is Roche

MPFG

Dan I think was looking for support for his attack ...but can go again

ashleey

MPFG wrote: »

Don't you just love Contodor !!

no

dastardly00

Bertie working on the front for Valverde and Rodriguez!

AG2R

Bertie doing a huge shift


Two Irish lads getting themselves up towards the front now

AG2R

Gilbert is going to take this!

AG2R

Eddie the Boas trying to claw him back!

AG2R

Gilbert is the world champion !

The tax man

Excellent result. Chapeau sir.

AG2R

Gilbert
Hagen
Valverde

dastardly00

A deserving world champion!

AG2R

He's had a pretty bad season compared to last, delighted for him!

surripere

Brillant!...love Philly Gilbert

luapenak

Delighted with the result, was watching this the other day hoping he might get some of that 2011 form back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjYGuL89vAo&fb_source=message

letape

Dan and Nico both there in the first group at the end. Obviously had little left though as didn't feature in the finish.

07Lapierre

A worthy champion!

GT_TDI_150

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Boonen or Gilbert for me, but then being a belgian myself i might be a little biased...

MPFG

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Congratulations !

P Gilbert Is a wondefule bike rider

sy

To attack the Cauberg in the big ring after 265kms of racing :eek: Awesome display of power! Great race and strongest rider and team won

Eddie will have his day in the future. Always difficult to beat the big teams when you are a minor cycling nation.

morana

Great ride by McLaughlin to finish. The 2 "stars" did ok as well. much better than the Olympics.

Had the misfortune to watch a crime show from 1.30pm. Daylight robbery it was called but back over to the cycling and what a very good last few laps. stannard rode well degenkolb was excellent as well.

ednwireland

cracking ride from gilbert

dewindygap

I've a sneaking suspicion, ednwireland, you did not watch this 'live'. :rolleyes: