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gonzo

Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« on: 27 September, 2008, 03:36:45 pm »
Will Nicole win it?

Things currently looking good!
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gonzo

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #1 on: 27 September, 2008, 03:41:08 pm »
Only two other with her in the lead group!
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microphonie

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Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #2 on: 27 September, 2008, 03:43:20 pm »
Yay!  :D
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bobb

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #3 on: 27 September, 2008, 03:44:39 pm »
That was brilliant!!
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gonzo

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #4 on: 27 September, 2008, 03:46:18 pm »
Wa -Hay!!!!!!!

Nicole Cooke - World AND Olympic champion!
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Adrian

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #5 on: 27 September, 2008, 03:46:56 pm »
Superb
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Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #6 on: 27 September, 2008, 03:50:14 pm »
Big grin!!!
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Noodley

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #7 on: 27 September, 2008, 04:07:52 pm »
well bloody done  :thumbsup:
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alan

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #8 on: 27 September, 2008, 05:31:28 pm »
That was the most exciting race,male or female,I have seen for a long time.Excellent entertainment with a most satisfactory result :thumbsup:
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gonzo

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #9 on: 27 September, 2008, 05:44:55 pm »
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DSQ Mayuko Hagiwara (Japan)
Anyhow know how she got DSQed?
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Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #10 on: 27 September, 2008, 06:22:50 pm »
That finale had everything - a who's who of women's road racing, the two Germans taking turns to attack, do-or-die efforts from Vos and Johansson which looked as if they might just succeed, a thrilling sprint finish - and the right result!

I suspect Vos might have been the strongest on the day, but she blew her chances by attacking too soon on the last big climb (isn't hindsight wonderful?), and Nicole Cooke played the perfect tactical game.
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bobb

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #11 on: 27 September, 2008, 06:38:28 pm »
Indeed. Everyone knows Vos has the best sprint in the female peloton, but she completely screwed that up.

Edit: I still don't understand why she tried to break when she could have easily won a sprint ::shrugs::

Nicole definitely has one of the best tactical minds.

But Nicole also has the biggest balls! I love the way she's all over the bike and looks like she's struggling to hang on and then just blasts it!

Really enjoyed watching the race and at last Nicole has that rainbow jersey. Job well done.
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RJ

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Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #12 on: 27 September, 2008, 07:07:03 pm »
Highlights (well - the last few miuntes really) on the BBC website:

BBC SPORT | Other sport... | Cycling | Video - World Championships highlights

Superb! What. A. Finish.
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GruB

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #13 on: 27 September, 2008, 07:23:59 pm »
Just watched this on BBC2.  How ace was that.  Well done Miss Cooke.
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fuzzy

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #14 on: 27 September, 2008, 07:42:12 pm »
Nicole Cook is Da Bomb!

I feel another Sports Personality of the Year campaign coming on!
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oncemore

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #15 on: 27 September, 2008, 07:44:20 pm »
Absolutely rock on! Top class. That's it.
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alexb

Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #16 on: 27 September, 2008, 08:55:37 pm »
So, so far it's Tour de France Feminine (3 times), World Championship, Olympic gold medallist, World Cup Winner, Giro d'Italia etc.

What a rider!
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Fixedwheelnut

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Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #17 on: 27 September, 2008, 11:37:43 pm »
Quote from: fuzzy on 27 September, 2008, 07:42:12 pm
Nicole Cook is Da Bomb!

I feel another Sports Personality of the Year campaign coming on!

 + infinity  :thumbsup:
 Nicole is a true champion and first to congratulate her team mates for their help in the tactics  :thumbsup: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #18 on: 28 September, 2008, 01:40:41 pm »
Quote from: alan on 27 September, 2008, 05:31:28 pm
That was the most exciting race,male or female,I have seen for a long time.Excellent entertainment with a most satisfactory result :thumbsup:

Totally agree. It was superb. I thought she looked too tired near the end but when she managed to hang on to Arndt's wheel on the closing straight, there was only going to be one winner. The way she switched from Arndt's wheel to Vos adn then blasted past her was simply magnificent. I am totally awestruck.

Quote from: John Spooner on 27 September, 2008, 06:22:50 pm
I suspect Vos might have been the strongest on the day, but she blew her chances by attacking too soon on the last big climb (isn't hindsight wonderful?), and Nicole Cooke played the perfect tactical game.

I thought Chris Boardman summed it up perfectly - you can either set the pace and attempt a break or you can save it for a sprint, but you can't do both. I reckon the only reason Vos attempted the break was because she was scared of Cooke beating her in a straight sprint.

The enduring class of Longo was also very impressive - she wasn't that far off the pace of people young enough to be her daughter.

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clarion

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Re: Women's worlds (probably containing spoilers)
« Reply #19 on: 28 September, 2008, 06:56:39 pm »
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The Beryl de nos jours.
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