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Yep, really pleased for Spartacus. Don't retire now just as it's going so well!
The other question is what on earth happened at that second time check where he was shown as being well down?
Perhaps the battery lead fell off the motor.
What about that Giant Dumoulin rides? Was it designed by Lego?
Track starts tonight. Get the beers in.
Don't even think it slowoldman.
If my boys find out there's something out there that combines Lego and bikes it's going to get very expensive.
Oh yes! Olympic record!
What's going on with the wide forks on the first lad?
where the hell does that speed come from!!
That lead off guy phil hines, why are his forks so wide compared to the others?
What's going on with the wide forks on the first lad?
Aerodynamics, in it. *
*IANAA.
Hines' bike is totally different to the others. Might be to do with the amount of power he has put down on that start.
Team pursuit qualifying now but it's moved to red button while BBC1 wastes it's time looking back on some rowing... 🙄
Wow, the German women's pursuit fell to pieces towards the end! 😯
NZ with some more funky fork set ups.
Definitely for teh MAX AERONEZ!*
*IANAA.
NZ with some more funky fork set ups.
It's really interesting seeing the different bike set-ups that teams are using. Can't wait til the USA team with their left-hand drivetrain take to the track.
Times are just plummeting now the top teams are coming along.
Wider gaps between stays and wheels (As seen on the VIAS Venge, featuring AERORISER (TM)) seem to be the flavour of the month. I assume it's something to do with reducing turbulent airflow.
Hines' bike is totally different to the others. Might be to do with the amount of power he has put down on that start.
I read something that said the cervelo's were flexy , won't be surprised if they don't get riden in some sprint events (could have been disinformation though)
Good to see the Aussies have recovered from that training crash they had the other day, they look pretty smooth.
Edit: that was an amazing last turn from Amy Cure, 2.5 laps on the front right at the end!
Interesting that gb are using campag instead of the usual mavic wheels. More aero or are they more round?
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New world record. 🙂 What a start!
Nice!
'kin 'ell that was fast.
Booooooom!
WOW
That'll do nicely
beautiful
Not sure I'd want to be Canada and USA following that
Interesting that gb are using campag instead of the usual mavic wheels. More aero or are they more round?
So are Canada, maybe wider for fatter tubs?
Psychologically that's a massive boost - Canada and USA have to go onto the track in a simple qualification run knowing that the WR has just gone.
Bloody hell, that's a quick start from USA!
So are Canada, maybe wider for fatter tubs?
I didn't think that tyre width gained anything since a track is going to be the best surface you can ride on. Means that aero trumps everything surely?
[quote=crazy-legs ]Bloody hell, that's a quick start from USA!
Have they started too fast, or is it real speed?
Why [i]are[/i] their drivetrains on the left?
This'll be close
[quote=Twodogs ]Why are their drivetrains on the left?
Aero advantage as that side of the bike goes slower
And they're gone
Why are their drivetrains on the left?
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More aero innit.
Apparently.
Dammit beaten by 30s. With a link as well!
Boardman spot on as usual.
Really? Blimey
looked like it was one very slow lap and then they started speeding up again. Doubt that will happen again
Dammit beaten by 30s. With a link as well!
Aero keyboard, innit.
This is the vision I have of you at the moment CFH...
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MOAR AERO!
Woof!
Final is going to be tight. Assuming GB and USA don't mess up and nobody else hugely ups their game and those two are in the final.
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That'll do
Through to the Gold/Silver ride in the Men's Team Sprint, should be up against NZ.
France and Australia go for Bronze.
Nip and tuck. Should be a good one.
loving the commentary. Going to be exciting
Is the final tonight then?
Hutch says the wide fork bike is from 2002
Is the final tonight then?
Tomorrow for Team Pursuit, tonight for Team Sprint.
@steveoath - final is tonight (assuming you meant the sprint of course)
Duuuffffff.
Ouch, poor Dutch team. 🙁
2 mins later.....
"has anyone seen my start sheet?"
Bit of gaffa tape to hold the track together...
At least the rider is OK.
Is Ed Clancy going to be fit? I'm sure I saw him playing for GB 7s squad in the semi finals.
soon be time for Bradley "I'd put my house on it" Wiggins.
Sorry, SIR Bradley "I'd put my house on it" Wiggins.
Do you get 3/4 of a medal if you fall off the back after 3km?
Is Gazza riding for NZ?
Haha, that's what I just said the missus!
go on fellas!!
This is going to be close, they're on the absolute limit!!
Oh yes!
So what can the competition do?
Missed out on WR by a few 10ths but they're 3.5 seconds up on the Danes. Aussies now, they're going to be pretty rapid as well.
Edit: OK, maybe not as rapid as I thought!
Nobody else in the game looking at those pursuit times
GB looking good, more to come I think 🙂
Sprint final - go boys ...
GB vs NZ now for Men's Team Sprint final. Bring it on!
well well well.......
3.5s faster than Denmark, over a 235s event is 1.5%
1.5% of 4000m is 60m. Which is massive.
Right, now for the bulls
Get in!
**** yeh!!
🙂
Arrrgh, Danish TV just switched off the cycling feed after the pursuit, can't watch the 7s later either.
Gold and new Olympic Record!!!
What a fantastic ride!
Such a good turn around for the GB sprint team, they've not won much since the last Olympics so to pull it out here is phenomenal.
They're not even any good at Olympic rugby! 😀
😆
YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
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Go on lads!