http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Women's road race en Tue, 26 May 2026 13:39:46 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79865 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:23:36 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 79865@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>... and at a third of the speed...</p> <p>... with mudguards....</p> <p>... and wider softer tyres... ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79864 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:22:54 +0000 Kirst 79864@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We've all cycled in worse weather than that. And on roads with potholes! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79862 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:12:27 +0000 Smudge 79862@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/londonspy/tweeting-blamed-tv-cycling-shambles-022712095.html" rel="nofollow">http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/londonspy/tweeting-blamed-tv-cycling-shambles-022712095.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79794 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:03:33 +0000 chdot 79794@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>British Cycling (@BritishCycling)<br /> 29/07/2012 18:48<br /> Gallery: Olympic Women's Road Race - first images from our Olympic photographer - more to come - </p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/QDHhCO" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/QDHhCO</a></p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79793 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:02:03 +0000 Baldcyclist 79793@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was in Sainsburys doing shopping with Mrs Baldcylist. Walked past the TVs, race was on 3k to go, oh, I'll just stay here for a bit then.</p> <p>Got quite exited, and maybe a little loud at the sprint. Turned round after race to go find the wife, and there are about 15 other people now standing watching the TVs, and chuckling at my excitement. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79780 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:40:55 +0000 Min 79780@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That was great! Really good race in terrible weather. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79771 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:23:27 +0000 Claggy Cog 79771@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I do love the understatement, "it was raining"...Not much, just a shower. Dreadful conditions, torrential rain for a lot of it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79770 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:21:09 +0000 chdot 79770@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://images.scribblelive.com/2012/7/29/0c16e927-4f1a-4e0b-a2c1-3c2fec6f8612_500.jpg"><img src="http://images.scribblelive.com/2012/7/29/0c16e927-4f1a-4e0b-a2c1-3c2fec6f8612_500.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://olympic.standard.co.uk/Event/London_Olympics_-_day_two_live/36413815" rel="nofollow">http://olympic.standard.co.uk/Event/London_Olympics_-_day_two_live/36413815</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79769 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:16:22 +0000 Claggy Cog 79769@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Marianne Vos 1st. Lizzie Armistead 2nd. Olga Zabelinskaya of Russia 3rd. Great ride by Emma Pooley, she was on fire, brilliant. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79768 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:05:25 +0000 Zenfrozt 79768@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We did it :D First medal: silver.<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18904107">BBC News report</a></p> <p>Though I'll admit I was also cheering for Vos because she's Dutch. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7917#post-79765 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:48:24 +0000 chdot 79765@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Chris Boardman, 1992 Olympic gold medallist and BBC Sport summariser<br /> Final answers from Twitter Q&amp;A (thanks for your questions): Q. What are the chances for the British women in the road race? (@BatizLazo) A. Nicole Cooke and Lizzie Armistead are probably boosted by the fact they are not considered favourites. Lizzie's sprint has been strong so far this year. Nicole has had a quiet year, but she is a passionate fighter. The challenge for the British team is to manage their resources. I understand the plan is for Nicole to cover early breaks and be aggressive and if it comes down to the spint, there will be the support of Lizzie. ‏Q. Who are your favourites for the women's race apart from the Brits? (@EltonPritchard) A. Dutch rider Marianne Vos is the bookies' favourite, but for me the strongest contender is Giorgia Bronzini. She will be backed brilliantly by Italy, who have a superb national team. I think Bronzini and Vos are the two main contenders.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mobile/olympics/2012/stories/19014280" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mobile/olympics/2012/stories/19014280</a> - being updated</p> <p>On BBC3 until 2:00 then BBC1 </p>