GvA doing what he did in Rio, breaking away with a few laps remaining

Brutal announcing on Pozzovivo dropping a mussette: "Probably four bidons. Too heavy."

impressive chasing by Slovenia; chasing down a 1 min+ min gap...

Still a big Peloton but looks like much of it is running on fumes. They’ll have to get a chase organized pretty quick because that’s a dangerous move. Also sets up the chance for someone to go across and strengthen it.

With D. Martin, Yates, and Kwiat dropped you know the thread is thin and could blow apart at any time.

Looks like with 44K left, 3 min up, its very viable he does the Rio repeat. The chase group appears to be disorganized and kind of attacking one another rather than genuinly chasing.I think this plays into GVA's hands.

It'd be awesome if GvA was able to pull it off

I tuned in late, but I hear Nibali is hovering in the back of the main chase group somewhere? How do you rate his chances if the can bring it back?

def; we don't see the figurative elastic stretching, but it is



not anymore

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Alaphillippe has been hiding himself well

I disagree about disorganization. The Dutch and Spanish are keeping the pace high between attacks. They're not going to sleep on GvA.

Nuts. And Quintana and Uran still in. TD still has Keldeman with him. Who is there and who is not is fascinating. Valeffingverde and Alaphillipe Gilbert have not been mentioned once. Nibs is ready to go.

OK thanks I just tuned in at 50K to go so missed most of the action. Seems like the Italian team is keeping the pace up.

I am confused...where is GVA

Nibbles dropped. that twerp Moscon is still there though...

I like beer......drank it in high school......drink it now.......

Freakin Pinot doing it for Ala.

Roglic back. Wow.

“Now being dropped” <everyone>

Come on Woods and TD!!! They hesitate for a second and he’ll be there

Come on TD..!.!

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I thought the finish would be a little more exciting than that. The sprint wasn't really even contested!

Really? How many sprints have you done after 258k?

I think I was just expecting more sparks. I'm thrilled for the new world champ!

Glad for Valverde, he’s been so close so many times. He’s one of the most crafty riders and put it to use today.

Feel bad for Bardet, huge day. Would have liked Woods to get it but 3rd is a massive result for him. TD showed his class to come back from TT. Looked like he just was just one gear short in finale.

exactly. not to mention near 4500 meters of climbing (aka, half-Everesting)

man, really was pulling for Tommy D there...

Wood did Canada proud. Did Bauer ever win a medal at World's?

Yeah, Bauer won bronze once.

That was an awesome ride by Woods. Great finish. He looked so much happier with his bronze than Bardet did with his silver!

Canada looked damn good this year, with solid placings in the women's races as well.

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BARUTAL day, of the four at the line glad Vlaverde got the win. I think Moscon was overgeared on the final climb. Woods looked nervous at the finish and tried a few too many times leading into the finish.