shovelhd

Not impressed by camera guy's riding or his blabbering.

TheKillerPenguin

I just like seeing teams try to work together, it's neat.

mattm

Over-communicating when it comes to leadouts is way better less communication, I think.

What don't you like about his riding?

hack

Between amain, MarcPro, and Mikes (even without a sprinter), that must have been a heck of a battle for the front.

mattm

It was surprisingly unorganized, at least from the MarcPro side. They are usually pretty well-oiled, but this time seemed to let amain take over at some points, let them come over the top, etc.

The Mikes guys were just poaching at that point, not really leading out anyone.

And everyone else was just fighting for scraps. I had big plans to attack out of the 3rd to last turn, and I did - but I was like 20 people back when I did, not in the top 3 like I had envisioned.

Finishes like that are really stressful!

hack

Oakland is a great course (so is SF). I think it would makes sense if they either scheduled that race earlier in the year or held districts at a different, earlier, event.

shovelhd

His "inside" pass was worthless and dangerous. It got him nowhere. He shoved a guy over in middle of a turn to avoid clipping the curb. He sent his last lead out guy way too early, and didn't set himself up against the barriers for the final sprint.

mattm

True.

But in hindsight, I'm sure he'd say the same things. You know how it is; in the heat of the moment, you do what you think is best, etc.

shovelhd

Of course, we've all been there. You asked, I answered.

Creakyknees

Worth watching, if only for the speeds and powers and constant attacking.

Ygduf

that type of race is my best-case scenario. looked very fun.

Doge

Sat MTB race was canceled (Snowmass/Aspen) so junior went out with some teammates and climbed Independence Pass - 12,000. Solo part:https://www.strava.com/segments/618470?filter=overall
Aug 20, 2013 and 2015 US Pro Tour and ToC did this.

hack

are you out there filming or is this video that was sent to you?

Doge

My video.
Wife and I flew out Fri for the Sat race, then me to AUS on Sun night (work) and back today.

When race was canceled the few with road bikes did this ride. It was 29F at the top and guessing 20mph side winds the last mile. I was at the top providing jackets to the 3 that made it. The decent was cold. Daniel had double gloves, 4 upper layers, booties.

I think he's ridden his road bike only 4-5 times since early June, so that was fun to watch - and video. He mentioned he was way off KOM and I didn't think much of it. It was in the video editing (cycling watcher that I am) I thought that was peculiar he was so far down the segment list and started looking more. This appears to be a top 2-3 solo Strava (after I exclude the 2013, 2015 Pro race dates) and was the top time this year in less than ideal conditions. So it was worth missing the MTB race - for us.

Doge

And the kids at worlds.
3 LUX teammates made it. I did not go.

norcalr

Cal Aggie Pro 1/2/3 from race winner:

hack

I assume this one will make the rounds quite quickly:




with accompanying photo:

revchuck 

Dang.

UmneyDurak

Holy ****.

mattm

Man I wish I'd been there! Love that race.

Ygduf

started playing with the cycliq cameras I got. here's the get-away on Tuesday's group ride. Not a real race, so sorry.

SUFFERvision

PepeM

It says the video is private.

Ygduf

yeah, imma figure that out. emailed the dude who wrote it.

mattm

#kevinstongue

I hope you yelled at him for not pulling!!

Doge

VOS RR mostly uncut 2nd wave. Not the best video, but here for those that want to get a flavor. I spent the first 1/2 of the video in the support of the P1 (I wish someone was recording how fast I change a rear - and P1s please put it in your small cog).