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Veloman

Olympic Track Cycling
« on: 13 August, 2016, 10:14:19 am »
Well I've been impressed so far.

I agree with CB on watching the men's pursuit when he said he did not enjoy watching it!  Talk about a measured performance, brilliant in every way.  Gold and WR.  Wow!
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mattc

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #1 on: 13 August, 2016, 10:23:44 am »
Well I did enjoy it - a bit of tension can be good fun :)

(But I didn't like the other CB's comments in the build up - something like "Sir Wiggo is riding to his 8th GOld Medal, breaking the record of ... blah ... "

No Claire; he was COMPETING for a Gold Medal. Not remotely a certainty. 4 highly trained and motivated athletes trying to stop him.

/whinge  )

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mcshroom

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #2 on: 13 August, 2016, 03:05:25 pm »
Oops, that would be the reason for the worrying gap right at the end

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"It was a scrappy one," said Doull. "I changed and hadn't heard a shout for three. I changed expecting four guys and turned down and there were two. I was down the track, giving everything trying to get back on that wheel. I just thought I could never forgive myself if I didn't get on and it cost us the win."
http://road.cc/content/news/200762-doull-hadn%E2%80%99t-realised-pursuit-team-were-down-three-riders-final
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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #3 on: 13 August, 2016, 04:25:44 pm »
Ooh, interesting! A reminder that its certainly not just about big engines and pain thresholds.


Meanwhile - is my maths right; the short distance boys are typically doing over 40mph?!?

[don't know any wimmins numbers, but they're probably pretty close too!]
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LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #4 on: 13 August, 2016, 04:28:12 pm »
That is about right. Cruising speed on the track is about 50kph for mortal folk with racing speeds noticeably quicker.
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red marley

Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #5 on: 13 August, 2016, 06:37:14 pm »
Would that be fast enough to ride a 'wall of death'?

Er, yes.

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David Martin

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #6 on: 13 August, 2016, 09:53:38 pm »
Good one Tank. First saw him racing as a youth.
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IanDG

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #7 on: 13 August, 2016, 11:12:50 pm »
Quote from: jo on 13 August, 2016, 06:37:14 pm
Would that be fast enough to ride a 'wall of death'?

Er, yes.

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Mr Larrington

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #8 on: 15 August, 2016, 07:26:51 pm »
Just seen Katie Marchant's ride in the 1/8 round after being caught napping :o  Marchant the Wonder Bike indeed.
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andyoxon

Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #9 on: 16 August, 2016, 12:07:20 pm »
Pretty surprised Cav didn't face any sanctions following the crash he was involved in during the Omnium points race...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/37090453
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David Martin

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #10 on: 16 August, 2016, 12:27:10 pm »
The angle you see it from on the tele is slightly misleading. The Korean had overlapped Cav and moved up towards him whilst looking the other way, just as Cav who was almost a bike length clear moved down. Viviani claimed it was not Cav's fault but a racing incident.

If Cav was to be penalised, then the move where Viviani put Boudet into the infield (the difference being that Boudet was looking where he was going and was able to take avoiding action) would also be subject to sanction.
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simonp

Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #11 on: 16 August, 2016, 12:30:05 pm »
I was reduced to listening on the radio and it sounded like a tense situation after the race until it was eventually confirmed.
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IanDG

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #12 on: 16 August, 2016, 01:47:30 pm »
Quote from: David Martin on 16 August, 2016, 12:27:10 pm
The angle you see it from on the tele is slightly misleading. The Korean had overlapped Cav and moved up towards him whilst looking the other way, just as Cav who was almost a bike length clear moved down. Viviani claimed it was not Cav's fault but a racing incident.

If Cav was to be penalised, then the move where Viviani put Boudet into the infield (the difference being that Boudet was looking where he was going and was able to take avoiding action) would also be subject to sanction.
Quote from: andyoxon on 16 August, 2016, 12:07:20 pm
Pretty surprised Cav didn't face any sanctions following the crash he was involved in during the Omnium points race...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/37090453

One of those things that happens on the track - you see a gap or wheel, glance behind for a quick check then make your move just at the same time as someone from the blind spot moves into the space. I've had a few offs in the past in the same way.
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Tim Hall

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #13 on: 16 August, 2016, 01:57:44 pm »
Cheating cheater Michael Rasmussen isn't that impressed:

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What Cavendish just did is worse than what any russian lab could possible come up with ! Absolute #bs #Rio2106 Should be DQ
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IanDG

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #14 on: 16 August, 2016, 02:00:22 pm »
Quote from: Tim Hall on 16 August, 2016, 01:57:44 pm
Cheating cheater Michael Rasmussen isn't that impressed:

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What Cavendish just did is worse than what any russian lab could possible come up with ! Absolute #bs #Rio2106 Should be DQ

A doper with no(?) track experience.
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Tim Hall

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #15 on: 16 August, 2016, 02:24:11 pm »
Quote from: windy on 16 August, 2016, 02:00:22 pm
Quote from: Tim Hall on 16 August, 2016, 01:57:44 pm
Cheating cheater Michael Rasmussen isn't that impressed:

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What Cavendish just did is worse than what any russian lab could possible come up with ! Absolute #bs #Rio2106 Should be DQ

A doper with no(?) track experience.

The chip on his shoulder makes up for it.
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IanDG

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #16 on: 16 August, 2016, 02:30:04 pm »
 ;D
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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #17 on: 16 August, 2016, 02:55:26 pm »
Rasmussen is a well-balanced fellow; he has chips on both shoulders.
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iddu

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #18 on: 16 August, 2016, 11:08:03 pm »
Arrrgh.

ARRRGH...

Phew. :thumbsup:
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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #19 on: 16 August, 2016, 11:22:21 pm »
Velodr-owned!

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #20 on: 17 August, 2016, 12:14:15 am »
In case anyone thinks this thread is a bit quiet most posts about the Olympics are in the Olympics thread.
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PaulF

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Re: Olympic Track Cycling
« Reply #21 on: 17 August, 2016, 09:26:09 am »
If Trott and Kenny were a country they'd be 13th overall in the medal table....
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